Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-24
CHEERS FOR BRYAN.
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length the Chicago platform He as
serted that II took from certain elements
OF the people their liberties. IL deprived
the state banks OF the right TO issue cur-
iehcy, anu declared that 10 should only
be issued by the national banks.
The criticism upon the Supreme Court
OF the United States made by the Chicago
convention came Ia for its commentary.
The Nice-presdential nominee took the
ground that this criticism would make
THIS tribunal subject TO partisan pow er.
The Generals conclusion was an appeal
70 his hearers 10 stand By what he termed
the national honor and integrity which
should bent such nation as this lie
said that he had reached that period IN
his lie when he had determined to retire
from active politics. but found that In q
crisis like this he was bound 10 respond
TO the call OF his country.
The band here played MY old Ken
lucky Home at the conclusion OF which
General Wise arose, and said that Colonei
John X. Fellows, Of New York. who
was expected TO have addressed the au-
dience, had been detained from doing so.
owing to the impaired condition OF his
voice. General Wise then thanked the
assemblage for the courtesy IL had
shown the speakers ana dismissed IL.
Bryan Meeting Outside.
Immediately after the Buckner meeting
had adjourned. and while the people were
preparing 10 make their way homewafd,
several hundred OF those I'm the audience
assembled in from Of the Academy. and
there were loud calls for Mr. George Mcp.
Blake a pronounced Bryan leader here
Mr.. Blake was az that time just return
ing from a meeting I'm Monroe Ward, but
he consented 10 address the crowd briefly.
He was placed upon the steps of the
Academy and made a ringing speech IN
behalf Of the regular ticket His remarks
We're received with much enthusiasm. ana
every time he mentioned the names 81
Bryan and Sewall and Bamb a volley OF
deafening cheers went mp. lie said that
Governor O'Ferrall had remarked upon
Mr.. W. j. Bryan's willingness 10 come 10
Virginia In 1890 and stump the state Tor
Captain Edmund II. Cooke. the Populist
candidate for Governor. against himself.
the regular Democratic nominee. Mr..
Blake remarked that recent Developments
had caused many people I'm Virginia to
wish that Mr. Bryan had come down here
then This produced both laughter and
applause.
4 Monroe Ward Club.
There was goo1-sized meeting a.
Democrats at Laube's Han. corner oil
First and Broad streets. last night. Mr..
George Med. Blake presided. and the
MonrOe-Ward Bryan, Sewall. and Lamb
Club was organized. Fifty-hve members
We're enrolled.
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President-George Med. Blake.
Nice-Presidents-W. =. Atkins. First
cinct: J. G. Cooley. Third Precinct; lsa-
dore Lovenstein. Fourth Precinct: II. NJ
Shields Fifth Precinct.
Secretary-W. Mac Jones.
Treasurer. w. Rawley.
Sergeant-at- Arms-A. O. Miller.
Mr.. r. r. Lacy. OF New Kent. Mr.. w.
NJ. Coulling, and Major J. W. Rawley adj
dressed the voters assembled. Arrange
ments viii be made for meeting next
week. at which Deputy Commissioned
Pensions H. G. Ben viii deliver an adj
dress upon the issues OF the day under
the AUSPICES Of this club. Further de-
tails will be fixed later. The club viii
meet every Wednesday night, and all
Democrats are invited 10 have their
names enlisted as members.
Hanna TO Help the Boilers.
II is understood that the boilers last
authorization Hanna. chairman OF pc |
Republican National COmmittee-to the |
effect that "sOund-mOncy' congressional ]
candidates are TO receive ENCOURAGEMENT I
from him. II matters not i'm what states /
they may be running. The idea Is thlf /
Hanna's committee will give practical ana /
aid to boiling Democrats VINO I
are committed against the Chicago plat /
form and nominees. I'm districts I'm Nir- /
ginia where IL is conceded the ReDubli- ]
can candidates have no chance Of suc- /
cess. the boilers candidates. IL is assum- /
ed. according TO this information. are 20 /
be fOstered and encouraged by Hanna /
committee.
The following communication was sent
TO Mr.. II. NJ. Smith. Jr.. last night re-
garding the difficulty at the Academy:
Richmond. Va, September %. 1876.
r. VI. Smith. Jr.:
Dear Friend.-In the disorder M the
academy tonight. l can say that you did
try to quiet IL.
Very truly yours.
IT, c. OsTERBIND.