The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-23


was in the ascendancy, to the present
time. Take all the wealth of 1860,
multiply 1t by three, and 1t Is proved by
the census that 1t Is now our estimated
wealth; or in other words, the country
has since that time, 1860, grown three
times in mercantile value. 1t has also
increased in population and developed
generally such as no other country
upon record.
Legislation for the People.
ut could not have been so success
full If 1t were not for the fact that the
legislature had worked in the interest
Of the people and there was substan-
tial proof Of this in the craftsmanship
of men in the line from Abraham Lin
coin to Benjamin Harrison. / would,
however, desire to submit one PROPOSE
ton that, Notwithstanding the great
wealth, this great center would not be
so wealthy but for the establishment
of the great American system Of pro-
lection in your midst. This city is an
object lesson of that, proving the bene-
fetal result of the American protective
duty and it proved another thing, that
this country can bring to it's shores the
best representatives Of all nationali-
ties, who find something in the air and
soil, which develops them into the
grndest type of American citizens.
Here you have representatives of every
nation, and here / can see how these
representatives can come to our shores,
and while making the best of citizens
mailtain their reverence and respect
for their fatherland. 1t has been ex-
planned to me that they bear love to
their fatherland which is equal to the
love a son bears to his father and
still bearing that affection, when he
comes to this country, that fact does
not prevent him making the best kind
Of an American citizen.
"My voice warns you as well as my
self that l must not speak much longer,
but your chairman has mentioned that
the majority of voters will certify my
candidacy on Nov. 6. Let me say to
you in all solemnity that if shall receive
a majority Of votes from the people of
this commonwealth, l have taken an
oath in heaven to obey the constitution
of the United States of America and the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and,
If it shall come to pass that / am
elected, to enforce the laws, and 1t shall
be seen that the constitution shall be
obeyed without regard to section, sect,
creed, class or conditions which now
exist within the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania"
The chairman made a reference to
the candidature of Judge Archibald,
which was heartily confirmed by the
meeting, and then introduced James
w. Latta, candidate for secretary of in
ternal affairs, who was very cordially
received. He made an effective address
in which he eloquently urged the cleo
tion of General Hastings. Pennsylva-
MIA had the greatest show on earth.
The Democrats had been writing down
the industries of these parts, and from
the presidents letter it was evident
that their agitation was not yet con-
cluded. Mr.. Latta spoke at some
length upon the question of pensions,
and his remarks were well received.
Address of Charles F. Warwick.
Charles f. Warwick, city solicitor of
Philadelphia was the next speaker and
in the course of his remarks said:
Remember, gentlemen, that at the
last political campaign the Democrats
stood on a platform of free trade and
said that protection was fraud and
the tariff cruel tax, to make the rich
richer and the poor yet poorer. At that
time prosperity smiled upon our coun-
try, the mills were running, the anvils
rang with q welcome clang, and even
the waters We're full of glee as they
tumbled over the wheel. We were a
happy, prosperous people, and all the
world had an eye on our success This
was the time when the Democrats
stood upon their platform of free trade
and thousands of people listened to
their arguments and handed over to
them the responsibilities of the govern
ment, although we warned you at the
time of disaster. They were so eloquent
and so persuasive that many protec-
ZIONIST voters supported them when
they heard protection denounced as a
wrong, q farce, unjust and inconSiSt-
ent.
What was the result? The country
went from prosperity to despair; the
Democrats did not expect this financial
crisis and it shows that they did not
know what they were talking about or
were telling a lie, and unquestionably
we did not get that increased prosper
ity. There was less work in the mills,
wages were less. Why did the mills
close when the Democrats got into
power? They were reaping the prom
ises of free trade. The cause was plain
1t was the change of policy; money felt
the change instantly. There is moth
ing so sensitive as the dollar you have
in your hand. The manufacturers
could not go on against the cheap
wares imported from England and
France, and the result that l have seen
is empty mills and idle men instead of
the open mills and busy men. Men will
Ing to work but actually compelled to
beg. Honest men beggars; that is the
result.
"Our market Is the greatest In the
world and 1t is no wonder that England
Is anxious to get here. I don't blame
them, but darn the Democratic party
for wanting to give it to them.
Not Statesman.
Nobody ever charged Grover Cleve-
land with being a statesman. He has
never studied men. When his party
were in this difficulty they were par
alyzed and the only excuse they of
fered was that 1t was the result of the
wicked government of the Republicans
They called a special session of con-
gress and argued and thought, at least
they thought they thoght, but could not
arrive at any settlement until the Re-
publican party went to their assist
ance." CA voice in body of hall
What about the income taxi" Mr..
Warwick made some explanations
when the interrupter said if he had
$4,000 year he would be willing to pay
income tax, when the speaker replied
that he did not want to be personal, but
he re-echoed the sentiment of one of his
audience, that his questioner never
would be worth $4,000 considering the
arguments he adduced. The speaker
then continued
1.-THE Democrats are the party of
Inconsistencies, they are so mixed that
they do not know who they are fighting
against, so they naturally fight each
other No intelligent man will nova
days admit that he is Democrat, and
as an organization they are an absolute
failure. They are a party of obstruc-
ton and gain nothing by experience,
and reminded one of an old stage coach
drawn by an OK and a mule, the OK
being slow and stubborn and the mule
walking and kicking"
Thomas " Cooper, of Delaware, and
Charles e. Smith, of the Philadelphia
Press, made excellent speeches, and the
meeting concluded by admirable ad-
dresses from Colonel Eshlemont, of
Lancaster, and Colonel Thomas Stew
art Of NOrriStOw