Evening journal., 1894-11-03
GERMAN DEMOCRATS.
Hold a Large and Enthusiastic
Meeting in German Hall.
ELOQUENT SPEECHES ON TARIFF


ell S. England Explains the System of
Voting.
The German Democrats Of the city |
held a rousing demonstration 10 German
Hall last evening and the spacious room
was crowded by sons of Germany, VINO |
are loyal to the principles OF The grand |
old Democratic party. The hall was |
decorated with flags and bunting, the |
colors of the United States ana the |
Vaterland alternating The rear OF the |
stage and the speakers table were
draped with Old Glory, while handsome |
portraits Of Ambassador Bayard, Ebe W. |
Tunnel and Samuel Bancroft, Jr.,
occupied positions Of prominence just
back of the footlights.
Prior to the meeting the German
Democratic Club and the Ninth Ward
German Democrat Club, headed by a
band, marched to Senator Grsy's house,
and acted as an escort to the speakers.
Their ARRIVAL at the hall was greeted
with enthusiastic applause and cheers
which left no doubt as to the way the
honest German vote would be cast on
Tuesday next Each member Of the
clubs wore a neat badge, on which was
an excellent picture Of Ambassador
Bayard and the name of the club
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the meeting. The following were named
as vice Presidents. Andrew Dettling,
Harry Stoeckle, Charles Heinel, Dr.
Emu Hertel, Fred w. Heiss, Anton
Hauber Henry Zimmerman. John Bader,
Louis Reinholz, Harry f. Robelen Emil
Zoch, August Sehmelzer, Charles Open.
lander, Louis Kolmer, Herman Erb,
Christian Spoeri, Chris Bauer, David
Dangel, William Mailer, = Melchoir,
Charles Taylor, John d kurtz, sr,
Charles Msiler Fritz Behrand5, A. j..
Bsirmnaun, Daniel Bickta, Charles Balling,
Conrad Keller, l. A. Bertolette. Daniel
Maier, Joseph Rym9ki, Andrew Wilhelm,
Charles Mammele, Henry Kleinstuker,
William Weisshaar, August Steinle,
Louis Seidl and Fled Roemer,
and the following secretaries:
George Wetb, Anton Steinle,
Moritz Lederer, Fred G. Mammele, George
II Bsumann, Charles U Kurtz, DR.. Viii
liam Kleinstnber, William Hsumann,
John P Alsenizsr, Fred Gradwohl, Matt
Nuenenherg, John I Ahrens, Henry hir
zsl. Louis Huetter, Louis Hammerer, AND
William Shell
Chairman Feuckel on taking the chair
spoke briefly, thanking the German
Democrat Club for the honor done him
and congratulating them for the nun
DefS present HuA tut rubhAoAAsAA ahS =
and said that 1t augured well for "a
success Of the ticket next Tuesday.
DR.. stahl's Remarks.
In well-h fitting words he then INTRODUCES
Dr. Stahl. Of Trenton, who said that h
had been invited TO address the club !
German. I'VE all alike are America
citizens" said the speaker, mo matte
whether We came from England, lrelan
or Germany" Ii was, however, moI
proper, perhaps, to speak in the mothe
Tongue SO familiar to all, and he trusSe
that those who were no. familiar wii
the language would bear with MIN !
patience for short time assuring thel
that then they would have the pleasul
Of hearing a more eloquent speaker
Senator Gray.
He then entered into German and +
over an hour spoke earnestly and ell
ouently on the tariff issue. de vi
frequently interrupted by applause, 81
his humorous illustrations Of the wor
ines of the Mckinley bill and the 6
surdity of the claims made for 1t by q
Republican party we're received WI
laughter. His description of the pl
lection Of the infant industries SO mu
referred TO by Republican orators "
Rpt and full Of humor He spoke of 6
valiant work done by the BAyards, a
Saulspurys and Gray, and asked II
this time, with such record fresh IN {
minds OF the people OF Delaware, Tn
will turn over to the Republican party
which is due the disasters following
Mckinley bill, the government OF q
beautiful state. He denounced the
A. as the offspring Of the Know Nothi
party and paid his respects to
temperauce party Ia concluding
urged the German Democrats OF "
mington to stand shoulder to shoul
and work for the principles Of tariff
form as advocated By Grover Clevela
DR.. Joseph Bernt, editor Of the Ph
delphiA Volksbstt, was the p
speaker de spoke Of the Sherman
and its effect and the repeal by
Democratic party which he pronoun
the party OF honesty, honor, fair
equal government, Of and for the mas
and not the classes, monopoltes or tru'
and has always stood for the worN
man and his interests. He touc
briefly on the benefits which b
accrued to the people ct the hands Of
Democratic Congress, and urged
Germans Of Wilmington TO continue
good work and show at the poll on l
Tuesday that you have confidence in
party which has given you 50 much
Senator Gray Speaks.
Senator George Gray was the !
speaker. He gave evidence Of the
work he has been doing in the c
paign, in the shape of a hoarsen
which interfered with his delivery
marked extent He spoke for nearl
hour eloquently and earnestly, and
remarks were frequently Interrupts
applause He said
Il hardly know how | shall get a
here TO night l have been tai
against the east wind in Sussex CO..
out doors, for the past few days, W
they were always SO thoughtful a
place the stand whore the wind "
blow right in the face OF the spet
and not at his back could not T
the temptation to come to German
for the first time, and talk to you OF
or two issues of interest to both yol
me, and which we will be called to
upon at the polls next Tuesday.
sat here and enjoyed the elequer
your fellow-countrym Doctors
and Bsrnt, although | understood