The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
The OLD WARRIORS SPOKE.
PALMER AND BUCKNER DREW y
TREMENDOUS CROWD IN
CHICAGO.
HARD LICKS FOR SOUND MONEY.
And the Perpctuity of Democratic pr,n-
ciplcs-Somc of Bryan's Arguments
Shattcrcd-Auditorium Packed
and Thousands Turned Away.

Chicago Oct. S.-Gcncrals Palmer and
Buckncr were the principal speakers at
the rally of the national democrats here
in the Auditorium this evening. The
big hail. which seats G000, was tastefuly
decorated with flags and bunting, blue
and grey intcrtwincd. The hall was
filled and thousands had to be turned
away.
Chairman Robbins introduced Gen.
Palmer, who was given an ovation. the
audience rising, cheering and waving
flags.
Gen. Palmer said in part:
THE indianapolis convention was COM
posed of representative democrats from
all states of this Union. They consid-
cred the names of those who would best
represent them and they kindly selected
me as their champion. | had supposed
that with the termination of my present
period of service in the national senate
that my life-pubic life, ut lcast-wOuld
be closed. When that convention select
ed me, | could not decliuc, because | felt
it Il duty on my part to take the lead of
that great historical party, having been
chosen by that convention for that pur
pose. did not accept that nomination
with any expectation of serving either
the republican or the populist party.
accepted thai nomination as II democrat.
| mean now to gtGnd by the ancient faith
and abide the consequences.
The speaker referred at length to the
Chicago fire, Of which tomorrow is the
twenty-ffth anniversary. He was gov
crnOr of Illinois ut the time. After re-
viewing the great advance steps taken,
Gen. Palmer continued:
'Thcre was some controversy between
myself and Gems. Grant. Sherman and
Sheridan as to the employment of troops
in the army. | protested that the
| nited States had no occasion to inter-
fere with the affairs of the city of Chi
cago. distinctly declared that the
United States might rightfully employ its
own powers in order to execute its own
laws or to maintain its own authority.
1t is the history of the controversy. In
that instance Gen. GRANT wrote to me:
mo thought of restricting the author
ity of the state of Illinois occurred TO
any one and there was no occasion then
for any interference whatever by any
federal agency
MY fellow citizens. on the preteXt that
the federal government interfercd with
the affairs of Chicago two years ago. one
plank has been adopted and placed i'll the
populist platform denouncing the presi-
dent for interference i'll affairs ut Chi
cago and the enforcement of the laws of
a., T,,;+ mi
so distinct that at the session of the SEN
ate Immediately following, Mr.. John Dan
icl, who took Il conspicuous part i'll that
introduced in the senate Il
resolution applauding President Cleve-
land for his action and the resolution OF
fcred by Nh Daniel was passed by, the
senate by unanimous vote. not single
dissenting voice. Even the populist
members. if they objected, uttered no
word of comment. The broad distinction
is this. that the states are supreme With
in their sphere and that the states are
responsible for the maintenance OF ofuer
within their own limits unless those DIS
orders extend to interfere with the fed,
rrnl laws or the federal authorities, and
then the powers of the federal govern
ment are supreme in those respects and
in no other. 1890,
MY fellow citizens, | have said to you
that | am candidate for the presidency.
| am very much inclined to think that
n good many of you are committed 10 the
other fellows. but even in that view OF
the case. my purpose in this contest is
to give YOU an opportunity OF dong flSht
if YOU want to do it, can not biame
YOU if You think proper to vote Tor NC
Kinley. and | shall not be surprised
therefore. if a few of You choose to vote
NJ. D,,,.nn pIt I ron fell Won how
IN do better than TO vote for Mckinney
or for Bryan. Vote for Palmer ana
Ruckner, because we represent tonight
the union of the restored republic.
Gen. Buckner and | were not always
on the same ticket. but today there Is no
lingering passion. There is another rea-
son why YOU ought TO vote for us. we
are of the old stock of democrats. we
are not protectionsts. We are NOT sll-
Yer men. can not understand now
national troubles ought to he relieVeu
simply by the free coinage OF oo-cent uol,
lars. do not understand how that can
rive relief 10 the country.
New. Mr.. Bryan is travelling over
the country and he is insisting every uaE
that some way or other the panacea Tor
nil our woes present and future, Is 10 og
fonnd in the free coinage OF silver anu
how that il is to benefit you or me: ac-
knowledge myself entirely una ole 10
understand. Think of great states
man travelling over the country preach
ing the gospel of prosperity anu 'hat S?l'
mon consists of nothing else but TINS
You must now proceed 70 an aoSoiut.
unlimited free coinage of 1O-cent SILVER
and make il the future dollar OF Amerl
,.,n husincss' That is the cure-all.
COW, fess | can not see how il can be done
One of the lessons | have learned IN the
course of my lifetime is this. tnat hoheS
~ is as important in the affairs OF ia
rions as personal honesty i'll the analr'
of individuals. And how any man car
travel over this country simply TO teacl
that n JO-cent dollar or 6O-cent dollar o.
a dollar of some uncertain value can II
any possible way benefit the people O
the United States and relieve them iron
their troubles. give increased wages u
| labor and increased prices 10 the farmer
| | say how such n doctrine as that cal
| he taught as the gospel OF prosperlt!
can not comprehend. l can understand
| how it is indeed that men can go SO IA
as to offer bounties TO the pr0lectiv'
| interests of their country. But now
can be that you can take metal WORT
| today but 66 cents an ounce ana ina
Won can. by stamping it or by placing up
| on il some impression. increase IT'S Valu
| and make il worth more than that o
make il the equivalent of gold doLlai
| is something that is past comprehehsiol