The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-07
DANIELS BIG OVATION.
HIS POWERFUL ADDRESS AT MCH-
X0yD THEA TIRE LAST NIGHT.
The Campassn Opeasd with Oas Of the
Most EntnuslasMc Gatherings % Demo
eraey Ever Seen In This City.

Cold type cannot portray the magnetic
nower OF Senator Haniels address be-
Tore A magnificent audience OF represen'
tative Den ocratic citizens at Inc flcn'
mond Theatre last evening ~ was
grand occasion, and made the openlne
Of the campaign in Richmond brilliant
and enthusiastic beyond the ideal OF the
party managers. -
Under the auspices OF the city Demo
cratic Committee, complete arrangement
had been made for a grand Democratic
rally and ins success was beyond ek-
peciations. Long before the hour an
nounceG for the meeting, every seat III
the Theatre was occupied. and disas-
trous crush was only averted by careful
police regulations.
a BRILLIANT GATHERING.
Before the ceremonies commenced the
house contained all the people IL would
hold. and many were turned away. Inc
scene was the most brilliant that was
ever witnessed at political gathering
Governor O'Ferran was present. and
listened TO the masterful address with
the deepest interest. lie. was accom-
panied by Mrs. O'Ferrall. AdJutant-Gen-
eral Anderson. and other friends, who
occupied the box TO the right OF the
stage, and the platform was hlled closely
with vicc-presidents OF the meeting. APP
pointed by the committee OF arrange
ments. and other prominent citizens.
among whom were mayor Taylor. Sec
Rotary OF the Commonwealth Joseph T.
Lawiess. Auditor Marye. Treasurer har,
man. and other State officers: Judge
Robert w. Hughes. Professors Puryear
and Harris. Hon. John S. Harwood' Soi-
9nsl GSry Judge l9gTa inm Gen oysn. rGg
POSTMASTER Cullingworth. S. $. p. Rate,
son, Colonel Fred. Peasants. Colonel
Meade Haskins. Hon. b. b. Muniord,
Colonel Charles r. Wingo, James Lyons
Colonel Percy Hawes, and a large NUN,
Der of the representative professional
and business men OF the city. The trio
Of boxes on either side. exclusive OF the
were filled with ladies, and many OF the
fair sex dotted the, main floor and gave
peculiarly picturesque beauty and
grace 10 the scene.
When Senator Daniel arrived. escorted
by Colonel Elicit, Chairman Dawson.
and the committee, the First regiment
band played Dixie, and great enthusiasm
prevailed.
meeting. and In calling II 10 order made
"a few remarks that were very neat and
timely. and he scored good point In
graceful welcome 10 the ladies' present;
He introduced Colonel Elicit, and paid
high tribute 20 his qualifications as
Representative of the people.
Colonel Elicit, In his remarks. which
lasted only few moments, referred IN
him the nomination from the Third dis
trict. and promised the best energies
Of his mind and strength If he became
their representative.
In introducing Senator Daniel, he re-
ferrsd 10 him as the Tribune OF the
people. whom the generous and mag
unanimous Otey, OF the Sixth district,
h al loaned for two nights 10 Manchester
ana Richmond.
AWAITING THr APPLAUSE TO puBsTDf.
Senator Daniel stood before the splendid
audience for two minutes awaiting the APP
.lVaf nj IL, xFAtA
hoarse from cold and constant use, slo-g-
iy but distinctly commenced his addre~s
with a graceful and affectionate reference
10 the Capital City of the State he loved
so well.
He said he had a plain and unvarnish-
ed tale 10 unfoid; that II was campaign
Of Information. and in all his experience
he had never seen the people so atteN
tive 10 argument.
THE idea" said he. that is now upper
most is hard times II misery loves
company. there never was a time when
misery had such miscellaneous society, Tor
the same conditions exist the world
over.
BROUGHT PROSPERITY OUT or RUIZ.
In approaching the discussion of fnan-
cial depression brought about by the re
publican party. he said he desired to i'm
press one monumental fact. that /. was
Impossible that the Democratic party
could have done II. Then, in an unan-
SNfTHnlt argument, ne. proven ludl tue
Congress. in one years legis-
lation had unraveiled the harm done III
thirty-two years by the Republicans, AID
by economical practices retrieved the
from bankruptcy. brought on
in the four years succeeding Cleveiands
first administration. at the close OF winch
one hundred millions of dollars of sur
plus was left In the Treasury.
sAvpD THIRTY MILLIONS.
In answering the oft-repeated ques-
ton, what did the Democratic Congress
io?" Senator Daniel sketched the four |
INK Harrison's administration, and COM
pared II with one years legislation by |
the Democrats. Summing up the Repubh- |
Fan side he showed that the Sherman |
law. the Mckinley bill and the force |
bill, their chief measures, stood poor |
with the Democratic tariff |
Dill. which had established a low tariff |
md saved thirty millions of dollars to |
he Government in one year.
THE SUGAR TRUST.
In referring to the charge that the |
Senate had sold out TO the Sugar Trust, |
senator Daniel said he had no personal |
interest In defending that body, except |
hat he was member of Il, as there !
5 no fault with me, except that l fol- |
owed plain. honest course. This sim |
e claim was answered by storm of |
ppiause. and the confidence of the pco- /
it III iHt Stndlpi llNtSliNS NOuu IOl
ave been more eloquently SHOWN.
lie closed his defence of the Senate |
nth the assertion that to his mind the |
assage OF the Democratic tariff bill, un-
er the eXigencies of the times, was one
{ the grandest pieces of craftsmanship |
his country had ever seen.
Said he. the present tariff bill Is lower |
han the Morrison bill, which united the
party eight years ago. and |
'wer than the Mills bill. that united the
party six years ago and the |
dvantages IL will bring to the people |
lready give promise Of an era Of com
iercial prosperity.
GRAND PERoRATIoN.
The gifted Senator then launched into
n exhaustive argument Of the tariff |
uestion. and by the use OF a number OF |
smples of goods, illustrated the adj
antages over the Mckinley bill by the
tariff in the most conVinc-
,g manner. The monetary question was
lso exhaustively handled.
The history OF the Democratic party
nd the important part II had taken
! the defence of the constitutional rights |
the people furnished a theme which !
lie speaker dressed I'm all the elouuenca |
his genius, and in his beautiful perora-
on he held his magnificent audience in |
most breathless admiration Few real
ed when the Senator closed that he had |
coupled their attention for two hours
nd three quarters.
Interested In Their Organizations.