The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-09


CHARLESTON, W. Va. Oct. William
L. Wilson's homecoming today was made
the occasion OF denomination by bis
Democratic fellow citizens OF the Second
congressional district which taxed the
capacity of the historic old town. the
county seat of Jefferson county. Not only
did the Democratic voters from the rural
districts and towns and villages of the
eastern panhandle respond to the
call. but the remote counties OF the dis
trict were fully represented. to listen to
the address he was TO make. The ar
rangements for the events Of the day were
set on foot about the time that Mr.. Wilson
was on his return voyage. and he had,
therefore. no idea of what was going on
until his arrival in New York Saturday.
He was then apprised of the arrange
ments. and as q result delayed his arrival
a, his home until today, IN order TO NEE.
the plans of the local COMMITTEES. Mr.. VIII
sons party arrived at Hsrper's Ferry on
the Chicago express ~ / O'Clock this after
noon.
At noon q special train. filed with Mr..
Wilson's enthusiastic constituents, neigh
bors aud friends, and accompanied by two
brass bands. left Charleston for Charles
Ferry. An Immense crowd bad assem-
bled at that point, and there Vas much
cheering as Mr.. Wilson was transferred TO
the Vsiley road for ten-mile ride to
Charleston. Arriving there about 2:30,
Mr.. Wilson was escorted by long column
of voters 10 the courthouse, where the
addresses were to be made.
Mr.. Wilson began his address By a
touching reference TO the great popular
demonstration which had greeted him
upon bis return. aud thanked bis fellow
citizens and friends and neighbors for the
unanimity with which they had taken
part in his welcome. Referring TO politi-
cal matters. Mr.. Wilson said be should
not be able TO take un in any ordinary and
satisfactory manner the great question Of
the public issues of the day. because they
had rushed him from shipboard TO the
train and from the train To the platform,
With scarcely any chance for thought
I'VE have reached" said he that stage
in the development of our country herein
We are compelled 10 have larger markets
for our surplus products. and such mar
kets. through foreign trade. are the only
safety valves tor the health and prosperity
OF the American iaborcr in the field and
factory" Referring 70 the struggle for
reduction Of taxation as wonderful and
inspiring and popalar resolution, he
pledged the Democracy. as the party of
the people. to 90 an IN the combat
.sDn one side. !" said he. lie coed gov
eminent, honest, economical government.
free industry. large and expanding mar
kets for the products OF American labor.
and general dzsnsng Of an area of lndi-
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corrupt government. fetteTei and In-
prisoaed industry. Limitation BY iau for
the amount shleh We can protltabiy pro-
ducp Those are the two questions ~ Is
sue before the American people. and as
have said before. giving son1swh hat local
application 20 shat ] sm eolaE 20 say
to4av, the question for ihs people Of Dick
srson county Is more markets for heat.
and for the mechanics 10 ~ more markets
for manufactured goods III there II ore
thinx 70 which | gave more attention thaa
another daring my brief absence from the
country. IL vas 10 the condition Of the
wheat market Of the o8c World. Wheu I
inquired Why it sas that xhea. had gone
down 80 . pric. much lover THAI i has
ever SOLD BEFORE IA The history of az
least modern Eagiand sad America. the
answer wzs there % . universal g.Es Aed =
Vso3action 5eyona = prosAtasse demand !:
that not only - the { nssed states Encreas-
inx her surplus export of wheat AM
Raxsia increasing her sarplgs export Of
wheat, bat Arsenttns 10 coming forxard
and is nos third IN the qaAntify erpastea
10 Earopszn markets. esnnos hut
recall the fASk sns / have stated
igs again and again before the reor3e of
tasx country. thas the AneracAn tax ca
taa wooas IT Arseakgns aA5e them
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