The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-07-20
HON. G. r. WILLIAMS SPEAKS
Stands Steadfast to the Principles of
True Democracy.
lRBITRAutNT OF THE CONVENTION ACCEPTED
Thousands of Enthusiastic Voters
Gather To Indorse the Eloquent
Words of Party Supporters.

pos+op Mass. July 14.-(SpeciaL) -Wlth
the blaze Of fireworks, the plare OF
hrass baad and the cheers or thousands
e ra,,,Iv converted, but full nedged free
coinage democrats, Hon. George FREDERICK
1v,uiams was tonight carried In trium-
chant procession to old Fareul hall, where
the aggressive campaign of the silver FORCES
in New England was opened In a man
ner which prophesies results that VIII sur
prise the boiling goldbugs.
1t was an enthusiastic demonstration anu
was witnessed IA great crowds Tho
transpareacies carried in the parade were
significant. They were cheered to the
echo at every corner. Here are some OF
them:
"Our motto: no cross Of gold"
''Welcome to our champion. George Fred
erick Williams"
1.-THE old democratic doctrine OF free
silver"
"The true and tried democracy of the
Bay State solid for Bryan and Sewail and
George Frederick Williams"
The venerable Cradle of Liberty" was
rocked to its foundation with cheers of
the enthusiastic audience. which crowded
the structure to the very doors and sur
rounded the square where Roman candles
and skyrockets formed an arch of fire over
the hall Here IL was absolutely necessary
to hold an overflow meeting. owing to the
clamor OF the hundreds who demanded TO
hear Of free silver. but who could not Jam
into the hall.
1t was a great bugle blast. this signal
for the silver charge on the ranks of gold
right here in Their stronghold, and nobly
did the host respond. State Representative
AIelIen called the meeting to order and in
PRODUCED Timothy W. Coakley as chair
man. Mr.. Coallley. an orator Of considera-
BILE local fame spoke very encouragingly
and was loudly applauded.
Hon George Frederick Williams was the
next speaker. IL was some time before
he could DO heard because OF the deafen-
ing cheers of the rousng reception given
him. His speech was an able effort, dig
niued. brilliant ana convincing. lie was
frequently interrupted by cheers
lie said that he could easily understand
how his fellow citizens could question
his judgment in his recent sudden change
Of base on the silver question, but in view
OF his record in massachusetts. ne could
not see how they could question his honor
was loudly cheorcd. lie said that the first
telegram he received after the announce
ment Of his change TO silver was one from
Bryan, reading. God bless You"
AT this point some one shouted to him:
'Hit up the fellows who have been at
lacking you"
All. Williams refused, saying that lie
would give them credit for the same honor
with which he wanted them TO creult him.
There were. however, he admitted. two
or three exceptions. Prolonged cheers
greeted the speaker at the conclusion Of his
remarks.
The other speakers were Silver Delegate
John O'Gara. Jerry O4s~illivan the famous
young silver delegate who nominated VIII
hams for vice president at Chicago, ana
Frank *. Foster and George h. Mcneil
The great success OF this ratification
meeting stamped the opening OF the new
Ensland campaign as not only already
wei begun, but as on the high road 10
victory.
II Will, OF course, be hard fight. but
the party democrats believe that II the
battle is kept up as It is begun the gold
states Will turn 10 the white metal