Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22

SGNAIOR GOkMAN, Ot MAXI LAND.
were taken I'm charge by reception
committee. An Imposing procession or
horsemca formed an escort for 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
cavalcade marched on.
Ex-Governor Jonn Lee Carroll, whose
campaign twenty years ago has only been
exceeded In excitement by the present
contest. presided over the meeting. He
made a stirring address from a sheltered
stand. appropriately decorated.
Other speakers included Mr.. Hurst, the
gubernatorial nominee, and John Z. Poe.
Attorney-General.
Senator German was wildly cheered as
he stepped to the front of the platform.
His address was literally applauded
throughout
THE SENATOR'S REMARKS.
Senator German began his remarks by
illusions to the character of the candi-
dates, both OF whom. he declared. are
honored citizens. and would fill the office
OF Governor with personal credit and
ability. But. he SAID personal success is
secondary consideration except as II
represents principles and theories relat-
ing TO governmental affairs.
The real question is: (which OF the
two great parties--the Democrats or the
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 to eliminate all questions
OF national concern from the canvass.
"The complex character OF our govern
ment." he said. Federal and State. has
nece ssitated the formation OF political
parties. which In their objects and prin-
ciples almost forbid and prevent purely
State campaign. The national parties are
the parties in the States, and the
organizations and principles Of the ma
tional parties are those Of the sub-divi-
sions In the States. Hence. the national
Democratic and Republican parties are
contending this fall for success In Ohio.
Pennsylvania, New York. Maryland, and
other States, as preliminary and prepara-
tory TO the great contest for the presi-
dency In 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 II
Is impossible TO eliminate Federal issues
from State campaigns"
DEMOCRATIC REFORMS.
Abiding to the coming into power of
the Democratic party, with the presi-
dency, and controlling both houses OF
Congress for the first time In thirty-two
years, the Senator Remarked:
Two years are a short period In gov
ernmental affairs In which ID accomplish
great results or to recover a great
country from the evil effects or vicious
influences OF thirty years OF bad legisla-
ton. and worse administration. And yet
I assert, without fear OF contradiction.
that no party In this or any other coun-
try has brought about so many or so
great reforms in the interest OF the peo-
pie. or done so much TO ensure their
liberties, as has been accomplished by the
Democratic party since the Inauguration
OF President Cleveland. on March 4, 1883"
He referred 10 the pledges OF the party
to the people TO repeal the Mckinley
bin, abolish subsidies secure safe and
sound currency; and. in fact, TO rescue
the country from all the evils OF Repub-
licanism, which. during three decades OF
Republican misrule, had been inflicted
upon the country.
The business depression. closing OF fac
tories, drain on the Treasury reserve,
etc, were enumerated at some length.
and, these" said the Senator, ARE some
OF the extraordinary public affairs with
which the Democratic party was con-
fronted when II came into power.
MIR I.owndes." said Mr.. German,
branching into another phase OF argu-
ment. who heads the Republican ticket
IN this State, may we'll appeal to his fol-
lowers not 10 discuss national questions.
He Is a thorough and consistent Repub-
lican. He stands by his party and with
his party. II elected 10 the office OF
Governor, ne would use his great power
TO hold the State In the Republican col
umn. He would see 10 II, 30 far az 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 would have o senator In Congress
In the place of my colleague. Senator
Gibson, thoroughly IN accord with him
and his party upon the measures to
witch his party Is pledged. He II Re-
publican because he believes with his
party In promoting the interests OF cor
porate power and Of trusts and COM
bines."
PARTY DIsAFFEcTION.
TIE Senator spoke at length Of the dis
affection Of certain Democrats In the
state. Every one knew. he said. that
they pretend that II In necessary to de-
feat the party In order to defeat the In
nuencs Of two members Of II. He de-