Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-05

lodga the same where OF right n
beiongs i'm the hands OF ,he Congress OF
the United States: 20 rejoice the neaft OF
the farmer By giving him sufficient me-
dunn OF exchange for the products OF field
and p,rden. 20 send through every avenue
az trade and commerce the healthy cir
culation OF q sound and unavailable cur
rercv that will increase consumption, and
give employment TO every idler In our
land.
THE MASSES AND CAPITAL.
Nor do we forget that our ranks will
be recruited from the Republicans, who
will stand for reform against the preju-
dfc. az wears. and repudiate the declara-
lions OF a party that has declared for the
first time in the history OF our country
for nOnometallism.
This is "A conflict between the suffering
rnaeses ON the one hand and organized
capital on the other. Applause) 1t rests
with YOU and your constituents to say
whether or not you will bow your heads
TO the yoke. and obey the behests Of the
plutocrats Of our land, or whether you
will arise I'm your might and free your
selves and your children from the thral-
dom Of Industrial slavery" prolonged
cheersD
In conclusion. Captain Lamb stated that
he was I'm the fight for the same common
end for which John W. Daniel was fight
ING and with a long pull a strong pull.
and a null altogether. he said he would
carry the banner TO victory on the 81 day
OF November.
COLONEL ELLETTS TALK.
When Captain Lamb concluded, and the
anrlause had died away. loud cries OF
"Ellettp were given voice to, and In a
few moments that gentleman. looking as
happy as though he himself had received
the nomination, entered the haL The
first person 10 greet him was Captain
Lamb. who extended his hand and the
two shook hands cordially.
Colonel Elicit was introduced by Mr..
Lacey. and as he advanced to the chair
mans table was greeted with three
rousing cheers.
that this has been hotly-cOntested
fight. and permit me also 10 do the FIRST
duty Of man-that IS, to thank the true
and LOYAL Democrats who stood by me
from the bottom Of my heart. They are
true blue. and whenever the battle OF
Democracy is to be fought they viii be
found in the foremost rank. They fight
like men. and strike their blows above
the belt-neyer below.
"Aiy record is before you. You know
| have always been loyal TO my party.
Sometimes my loyalty mas been cOnSid-
cred a crime, but. n II be a crime, ! now
repeat that crime, and bow 10 the Will
OF this convention. I speak not only for
myself but for my friends. We will sup
port the nominee Of this convention. II
] said otherwise than that ] wanted this
/ would not speak the truth
but. nevertheless we will all support 10y
ally Bryan and Sewall and Lamb
COLONEL JOHN BELL BIGGER.
Colonel Elicit took his seat amid great
applause. which was turned into cries o.
Bigger" The veteran Clerk responded
in a most humorous speech, CHARACTERISTIC
OF himself and said that he hoped and
believed that the convention was a unit
for Bryan and Sewall and Lamb. as
against the world. the flesh and the devil.
lie created much laughter. and ere 10
Mr. HIll Montague moved 10
adjourn. which motion was carried. and
one Of the closest conventions ever held
i'm this district was brought to a close.