The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24

Remarkably Effective Woris of Ex-Gover-
nor Flower, Of New York

CHICAGO. October 23.-There has been
much newspaper comment TO the effect
that while the national Democratic speak
ers are not many. their work has been
remarkably effective. 1t is hot a risky
assertion that ia Indiana and Illinois
the iast rev days many voters have been
Drought 10 Palmer ana Buckuer thrOuen
me speeches Of Ex-Governor Roswell T.
tioWer alone. The National Democratic
mtnascrs are delighted with the recep-
uOh gwen IN the agricultural regions to
me Ex-Governor unique presentation OF
the money question. Nothing like II IN
method has been heard, and in some
places nothing, like II in effect.
III Is impossible TO listen 10 Governor
Flower without being struck with his
mastcrlul grasp OF the whole question
of money lie speaks with the per.tla-
sivcness OF business man man, VINO,
braNely planning great financial struc-
.t.ttNs D'4ftC tu4 HIz IOuu-
dations through the whole intricate Ques-
ton OF public finance. He has. al his
tongues end. a. familiar as the days
rates OF exchange are 20 the ordinary
banker wealth OF figures concerning
price iuctuauOn cost OF food pro-
ducts, transportation, competition.
both International and Interstate.
and an those things which touch
the sides OF the question OF money
standard. Thus his speech has been Il
liberal education 10 hard-hcaded. right
49, A'N ol4Atlr anu hlSlltsa men Who
thought they Were already pretty well
instructed Ou the free coinage question.
For TIE Character Of WORK ne d. doing
the eN Governor has an especial gift OF
style lie was never a student OF ane
phrases, but, whether through study or
proVidential endowment. he han certain
lndckS or expression which wonderfully
open the hearts OF the country folk ana
the small trading people OF the towns
TO mis- arguments. His UNREASONABLE
honesty, tCo-not merely integrity OF Ia
uOcinaucn, but every day, practical
squareness abou, money, as well-ad Is
weight TO what he says. 4 hOmely state
ment which he makes with much effect
and IN which he seems 10 have very keen
pieasl re-is that whatever may be said
about the chances Of honest acquisition
OF large fortunes there's not dishonest
brick in my house"
One who has heard Governor Flower on
this tour can better understand his infu-
ence and popularity among the farmers
Of New York He has certainly maisc)l-
verts Of zen whom Bob lngersoll.
Thomas b. Reed and others OF the noted
speakers were not able to touch.
The managers Of the National Demo-
cratic campaign are highly pleased with
the news that comes from Indiana since
the unsavory fusion of the silver Democ-
racy and Populsts of that State was ac-
complshed. Another prominent Demo-
crat OF t.iat State. who. since Simon Z.
Sherwins conversion. has declared for
Palmer end Sut kner. H. Sterling r. Holt
late chairman OF the state committee. He
resigned his cfaifmanship because he
didn't believe IN free coinage but II was
not expected that he would go to the Ma
tional Democrats. Some of the Chicago
newspapers have assurances that eX-
Lieutenant-C Governor Nye. OF the same
State. Will also come out for the Indian
apolis ticket.