The sun., 1895-03-25
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SIX WATS TO POTE
Defended By . Republican, = Democrat, .
Pro-, . rop.. . soo., aaa . George Man.

Defended by = Republican, n Democrat, .
Pro-, . rop.. . soo., a.a George Man.
Chickering Hall was crowded last night with
mon, women, and children who had assembled
to hear men Of six political parties-one man
each-tell why each didn't belong to any OF the
other parties. Each speaker was limited to
twenty minutes, much Of which time was taken
up by the audience in applauding.
Chairman s. H. Nichols introduced tho first
speaker. er-State senator Parkinson Of the
State of Washington, who proposed to tell why
he was q Republican. I'm tho first place." said
he, ~ am a Republican because am an Amer
lean. Republicanism comes nearer in Its teach
ings to Americanism than tho faith of any other
political party.
How about Cleveland3" yelled voice.
"Oh, don't know him." said Mr.. Parkinson,
and there was general laugh.
"Ropublicantsm" he went on, "tends to de-
volop the typical American home. 1t advances
Americanism, upholds her institutions. and up
holds the honor Of the flag at homo and abroad.
Republicanism Institutes political reforms and
carries them to . successful issue. and In the
Republican party we are In the habit Of turning
down our leaders when those leaders not in
touch with the party and its principles"
Some one shouted Platt" and there was q
roar from the audience.
In closing. Mr. Parkinson said that to sum up
he was Republican for five reasons. Republ-
canism taught equality of all men before the
law. 1t protected homo industries. 1t was tho
party in the most advanced position on al
moral questions. 1t embraced in its ranks the
highest craftsmanship and ablost men in the
land. and It was the party of the purest patri-
otism.
The Chairman then introduced the Hon. Will
liam Sulzer to tell why he is a Democrat.
Mr.. Sulzer said that he was Democrat in the
first place because he had been born that way.
because Democracy meant tho advancement of
the human race. and because the men in the
past who had professed tho principles Of the
Democratic party had been the truest friends of
the people.
!; the party Of The people home rule, and
Thomas Jefferson. and ali true Democrats be.
lieve that jefferson was right when he insti-
Of the Democratic doctrine.' "'A i'' 'n' '"''
How about Tammany Hall2" yelled man
IN tho gallery. There was storm Of cheers and
.a Nevsr n mind you Strong Republican
crat. one of the od-time Democrats and not Of
that kind Of Democracy portrayed by some who
taught the principles Of Jefferson. % and every cry
year year Journey to Monticello and worship at his
He then read from Jefterson's first inaugural
unit! his twenty sya minutes were up Some OF the
Nest ana Mr. suizer sat down amid elca trs
Mr. Moses 0ppenhemer will now give his
long-hared man jumped on his seat and waved
both arms in the air.
ment n.an advertised that he would speak, we've
and amid a series of cheers and Kisses he went
down with a crash. The chairman explained
that MR. s neon h"d declined to speak
Give him chance" said another. and amid
the front of the platform. /" / represent myself
and my hs stand the
was a Socialist because the whole present social
system was bad.
THE present system" said he. us inscpa-
We get articles that are made to sell, not to use
We are cheated all around. Individuality is |
There is an appalling waste of human life
Thrs%ps hn THOUSANDS of homeless wanderers are
the working class"
plause. which continued for several minutes az |
ter he had takenhis seat.
Shy r. sd ho
ing E Mr.; Tho Thomas mas the Chairman made some re-
the right Of the Chairman to handicap speaker |
by false statements" The audience cheered and |
publican. Democrat. a Socialist, Populist, |
and member OF every other party. but that no |
gould speak and vote only for the principles of |
Prohibition. II was tho party of humanity, |
equal rights. and the uplifting OF mankind.
The fifth speaker was Thaddeus Is. Wakeman,
W ho told why he was Populist. He said that |
tho other speakers had dodged the vital point at
Issue The principles Of tho Populist party"
said he, "are that this must be n government |
by the people, OF the people. for tho people. The |
people should run the Government. else liberty
speeches OF Abraham Lincoln. who he saia. was Vas
tho father of tho Populist party. "Co6pera-
ton" said he, lis the only means Of public well
fare and safety"
During Mr.. Wakeman's speech Mr. Thomas
presented him with q glass of water, much to
the amusement of the audience.
Edward Lawson Purdy, Vice President of the
single Tax Club, was the last
single tax law. He said that the only proper
was tax on land. Rent" said he,
y the only natural revenue for the State"