The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18
NOT ron REVENUE ONLY.
Hon. John Goode Tells Why We Are
Democrats.

lion John GoOde Tells why We arc
Democrats.
Hon. John Goode was loudly called for
and arose amid enthusiastic cheers. i
nank you for the honor you have te-
lowed upon me in calling upon me Tor a
...och. but 1 do not intend 10 make an
.randed speech. The time is rapidly APP
coaching when the Democratic party OF
VIRGINIA Will buckle on the armor ana
,,.r the conflict for the Democratic
.yse. in the memorable campaign OF
f.0 YOU covered yourselves with glory
.nl honcl- end rolled UP a handsome ma
,Ify 'cr nifty thousand for the
I.mocrauc PARTY. The time Will
Soon be upon you when you will
dominate a Governor, Lieutenant Cover
r.r and Attorney General, besides Sen
.,9r for the unexpired term Of Senator
Hunton, a Senator for the long term, be-
sides the important positions OF judges
0l the Supreme bench, circuit judges,
a. My friends, Il is no small honor 10
b. chosen Governor OF this renowned
D1mmOnwealth. whose first Governor was
Patrick Henry, whose second Governor
MAS Thomas Jefferson and whose third
Governor was Thomas Nelson. II is no
mean distinction 20 occupy place In the
United States Senate once occupied by a
T.z.asl and a Tyler.
~ the Legislature OF Virginia Will
adopt the necessary measures 20 foster
a-ri,ulture promote education and attract
wealth and immigration, then this grand
o.l Commonwealth Will branch out upon
new and prosperous basis.
The Democratic party owes duty 10
tae National Congress now in session in
Washington. You Nirginians owe It a
loyal and firm support. 1t is true that
some OF us have been disappointed I'm
our political aspirations for public office
jl, Il is not TO be once suspected that
We are Democrats for revenue only. Not
500 We are Democrats because we de-
sire pure and honest government. because
We wish 10 do all in our power TO
roiave our people OF oppression, because
ve wish 10 stick 20 a pure and true adj
ministration Of constitutional govern
ment, 90 reduce the burden Of taxation,
and 20 assist IN all the best interests of
llr people.
Should Sustain Cleveland.
Il am prepared to stand upon the Chi
cago platform. Mr.. Cleveland cannot cor
rect the abuses now prevalent without the
assistance Of a Democratic Senate and a
democratic Congress. he is doing all In
bis power for the benefit OF the people.
Through his administration OF pensions
he IS saving millions Of dollars Of the peo-
PIES money. we do not intend TO oppose
him In his wise administration OF national
affairs, nor do we oppose giving pensions
t0 battle-scarred veterans, but We DO in
tend 70 oppose most bitterly the dead
beats and bummers who never saw a
batle-feld and never smelt burnt powder.
] am for one violently opposed to giving
PENSIONS TO a man because he is deaf or
bald-headed. or because he has two corns
on one toe.
II believe YOU will unite with the con-
mittee In denouncing the Sherman act. i
believe you are heartily In favor OF the
equal intrinsic and exchangeable value OF
the dollar Of both COINAGE. In favor OF
such plan as Will maintain the parity Of
both metals, 80 that dollar will be
dollar I'm fact as well as In name every
where and under all circumstances. Lei
us sustain Grover Cleveland and his plat
form. because he is the representative OF
he Democratic party"
Alr. Goode closed with an eloquent APP
peal 10 the representatives Of the Vir-
ania people 10 fan in line with the Chi
lgo platform and 10 take a bold stand
Tor pure and unadulte.atsd Democea,y.
The speaker sat down amid loud chssrs
rom all quarters 81 the house and re-
leated cries 90 GO on"