The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
GORMAN'S PLEADINGS.
NE DrD NOT EULOGTZE Mr.. CLETE-
LAND As VAS EXPECTED.
He Appeals to the Voters To Sustain the
Party as Against EepubIicanism-Ih
Democratic Party Defended.

German made memorable address
there in the presidential contest OF lsJ2.
! in which he eulogized Cleveland. NO IN
considerable number were on the scene
| to-day. because of the statement publish
ed and repeated by Germans friends. that
he would again eulogize the President.
| That portion OF the crowd was disap-
| pointed
A trainload of Baltimoreans, including
| the Democratic candidates. and Demo
Gratis well known in the city and state,
arrived here at o'clock this morning.
and were taken in charge by a reception
| committee. An imposing procession OF
! horsemen formed an escort to the state
| candidates and moved up the Baltimore
and Frederick turnpike toward the place
| Of meeting. ten miles away. Two brass
bands furnished inspiring music as the
| cavalcadc marched on.
Ex-Governor John Lee Carroll. whose
| campaign twenty years ago is only eX-
ceeded in excitement by the present con-
test presided over the meeting. lie
made stirring address, from a shelter
ed stand. appropriately decorated.
other speakers included MIR. Hurst
| the gubernatOral nominee. and John Il.
| Poe. Acknowledgement.
Senator German was wildly cheered.
he stepped to the front Of the platform.
His address was literally applauded
CHARACTER OF THE CANDIDATES.
Senator German began his remarks by
illusions TO the characters Of the candi-
dates. both OF whom, he declared. arc
honored citizens. and would fill the
office of Governor with personal credit
| and ability. But. he said. personal sue
cess was a secondary consideration. eX-
| cept as they represent principles and the
cries relating to governmental affairs
The question is. Which Of the two great
parties. Democrats or Republicans. shall
have control Of the State for the ensuing
four years2
He was aware that Mr.. Lowndes and
the leaders of the Republican party in
the State have made and are making
frantic appeals 10 eliminate all ques-
lions Of national concern from the can
vass.
"The complex character Of our Govern
ment," he said, Federal and state. has
necessitated the formation OF political
parties. which in their objects and prin-
ciples almost forbid and prevent a pure
~ State campaign.
"The national parties are the organi-
cations In the States. and the organiza-
lions and principles Of the national par
ties are those Of subdivisions in the
States.
Hence the national Democratic and Re-
publican parties are contcnding this fall
for success I'm Ohio. Pennsylvania. New
York. Maryland and in other States as
preliminary and preparatory 20 the great
contest for the presidency I'm 1896
Federal politics are so interviewer with
individual prosperity, so intermixed with
the general welfare. and so bound up
with the citizens Of every State that IL
is impossible 10 eliminate Federal issues
from State campaigns.
DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATIONS.
Abiding TO the coming into power Of
the Democratic party with the presidency
and controlling both houses of Congress
for the first time in thirty-two years
the Senator remarked
Two years is a short period in govern
mental affairs in which to accomplish
great results or TO recover a great coun-
try from the evil effects or vicious in
nuences of thirty years Of bad legislation
and worse administration.
and yet / assert, without the fear of
contradiction, that no party In this or
any other country has brought about
so many or so great reforms in the in
terests Of the people, or done so much
to ensure their liberties as has been
accomplished by the Democratic party
since the Inauguration of President Cleve-
land on March 4. 1885,
He referred to the pledges of the party
10 the people 10 repeal the Mckinley bill,
abolish subsidies, secure "a safe and sound
currency, and in fact 10 rescue the coun-
try from all the evils of Rcpublicanism.
which during three decades of Repuhli-
can msrule, has been inflicted upon the
country"
The business depressiOns, closing OF
factories. drain on the treasury reserve.
etc, wero enumerated at some length
and these" said the Senator, care some
Of the extraordinary public affairs by
which the Democratic party was con
fronte0 when it came into power.
power.
Mr.. LOwNDFs' POSITION.
"lir. Lowndes." said Mr.. German.
branching into another phase Of argu-
ment, who heads the Republican ticket
IN this state. may well appeal TO his
followers not TO discuss rational cues
tons. he is a thorough and consistent Re
publican. He stands by his party ard
with his party. II elected to the office
Of Governor ae would use his great power
10 hold he State in the Republican col
umn. He would see 10 it. so far as he
had the power. that Republicans should
be sent to Congress who would vote with
and follow the lead of Reed. Of Maine, and
Mckinley. OF Ohio.
He MOull have a Send tor IN congress
in the place Of my colleague, Senator
Gibson. thoroughly in accord with him
and his party upon measures for which
his party is pledged. lie IS a Republic
can, because he believes with his party
in promoting the interests Of corporate
power and of trusts and combines"
The Senator spoke a length Of the dis
affection Of certain Democrats in the
State. Every one knew" he said, that
they pretend that 1t is necessary 10 defeat
the party in order 10 defeat the influence
of two members of IT,.
He declared that never in the history
OF the party was there a more important
and fitting acton of party convention
than the one which nominated the present
candidate for Governor
THE suns POSITION.
Referring TO the disposition Of the Bal
timore sun 10 the ticket AIR German
said Il am for my party and with my
party and its nominees on all occasions
and al every election, because believe my
party best subserves the interests OF the
people. It's success at this election cannot
increase the power or give one additional
place and honor any more than the cleo
ton two years ago.
THE good people OF the State OF Mary
land have already given me all that
ever asked for; indeed, more than l
asked"
HIS only concern was that his party
would be continued in supremacy In the