Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-22
SYNOPSIS Or
SENATOR A. P. GORMAES SPEECH
DELIVERED At
MUSIC HALL, BALTIMORE, OCT. IS


When Senator German arose and adj
yanced to the front of the stage he was
compelled to stand several minutes be-
fore he could begin his address, so great
was the demonstration of enthusiasm
that followed his introduction.
Senator German said: Mr. President
and FellowDemocrats of Maryland:
would not be frank did not tell you how
] appreciate the cordiality of this recep
ton. II is way in which you can ex-
press your determination to support the
Democratic nominee, and at the same
time manifest your approval of one of
your party fellows who never turned his
back upon his party. We can only ex-
press our views and make our inquiries
and control the policy of government
through parties. Necessarily every pres
idential election brings with it acrimony
upon us. No matter which party con-
trolls this government, the Union will be
maintained Any party that would do
anything to endanger the life or health
of the Union would be absolutely oblit-
| Grated. When the election is over we
must submit absolutely to the majority
There is vast difference between the
party seeking to control your govern
ment and the party which we represent.
The Republican party is composed of all
the followers of Hamilton and the advo-
Gates of Capitalization eff power. We,
the followers of Jefferson, believe in
government. Let no voter suppose
that either of the parties stand for a sin
gle idea. At each recurring presidential
election some single question is brought
forward. In 1884 taxation and the ex-
travagant expenses of the Republican
party was the indictment we found
against il. In 1892 we combated the
Force bill and the Tariff bill. In 1896
we are contesting a great question:
question of currency. We advocate the
election of Bryan and Sewall. CHEERS. }
We support them because they represent
the great principles for which the Dem
ocratic party stands If there are any
who have been formerly with the Dem
ocraty party and who now prefer Nc
Kinley tn BRYAN, let them go in peace.
Two Kinds Of Republicans.
Il designate those who support Nc
Kinley and those who support Palmer as
first and second degree Republicans, re-
spectively. The first have the courage
of their convictions, and | honor them
as American citizens. The cowardly
fellows who go only half way can COM
mand no respect from either party. Do
do them an injustice: c'No, no.
and Give it to 'em"') Do you want
any proof? If SO, turn to- their organs
and you will find two branches of bolt
| ing Democrats in Maryland. One of
them is a committee OF seventy, and the
other is without number. One supports
Mckinley, and the other the ticket NOM
mated at Indianapolis. They charge the
! Democratic party with crime. That's
nothing new to Democrats. What they
have not charged us within ihe past do
not know. Ever since the time of JEFF
ferson they have hurled them at US.
They do not abuse Bryan more than
they did Jefferson and Jackson.
Yet all must acknowledge that there
has not been a single great movement
tending to elevate the masses of the
people that has not been started and
made successful through the Democratic
party. All must agree that the present
condition Sf our business interests is
unsatisfactory. If there is Republican
here would like him to deny it. All
agree that the great cornerstone of pros
perity is the agricultural, mining and
manufacturing interests. When these
interests are prosperous the country is
prosperous. The merchant can succeed
only in his business when his customers
have money TO purchase his goods Such
conditions are not present today.
Every Avoeation is Depressed.
Our people are more discontinued
now than they have been since 1887 In
this discussion one thought predomi-
mates. At every gathering of the Amer
lean citizen it is that you are to find
quick, absolute relief from congressional
legislation. | have made it the rule of
my life TO be always frank with the peo-
pie, and frankly l tell you that the pres
ent condition of affairs is a growth of
years, and is due TO the faulty legislation
| of the Republican party. Much of the
trouble cannot be controlled at once di-
rectly by legislation
The Republicans say to you tina. relief
will come at once if you will permit them
to continue four more years in power
They promise you no change in your cur
rency laws unless some foreign nation
takes pity upon us and grants US the boon
which Republicans have not the courage
to demand. Another thing they say to
you is that YOU have not been taxed
enough. The American people have al
ready had enough of taxes
The Democratic party declares that
the present financial system is not salts
factory. that Il enables the few 10 be en-
riched at the expense of the many.
Therefore, we say that the currency laws
must be modified so that silver shall be
be used with gold. Great applause
We say, secondly, that the tariff shall
not be materially disturbed Hinder tho