The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-28

Large Crowd to Hear the First Cam
paign Speech in Durham.
The first speech of the campaign in
Durham was made by EX-Gov. Thos.
j. Jarvis in the courthouse Wednes-
lday evening. Ordinarily the first APP
pointmentS in the campaign are not
marked by large or enthusiastic
crowds. But this was an exception.
At an early hour people OF all classes
representing every avocatlon IN ire,
great many being working men,
could be seen coming from every Ill
rection, all bound for the courthouse.
Long before the distinguished speaker
made his appearance every seat IN the
courtroom was filled, and many per-
sons standing up
A little after S o'clock Gov. Jarvis,
escorted by Messrs. JAS, ). Manning
and Victor S. Bryan, entered the court
room. and was greeted with round
after round of applause. 1t must have
been an inspiring sight to the distin-
guished speaker.
He was introduced by Fred A. Green
in a short speech that was most hear
tily cheered.
The speaker expressed much pleas
ure at the privilege of meeting so
many of the good citizens of Durham
and an opportunity of discussing the
issues before them. He thanked God
that we live in free country, and that
every man has the inalienable right
to think for himself and vote his SEN
timentS without fear of molestation;
that this was government of sover-
eigns; that he claimed the right of
thinking for himself and would not
quarrel with any who might differ
with him.
He adverted TO the distressed condi-
ton of the toiling farmers. Their
products are worth nothing; real es-
tate is no longer security, and if the
banks have money it is beyond the
reach of the masses, though they
may be the possessors of houses and
lands. The condition of the farmer
has grown worse and worse, and it is
not the result of natural causes, but
was produced by unjust and class leg
.lslation. This is a warfare for human
rights. \ warfare to set free the toll
ing masses that have had the iron heel
OF oppression set upon their necks.
There is no warfare upon property.
He happily Illustrated the effect
upon the country of circumscribing or
reducing the circulating medium. 1t
affected the country as quickly and as
seriously as would the drawing of
blood from the veins of the human
body great scare-crow was made of
what was pleased 10 be termed fiat
money. Every dollar was to some ex-
tent fiat money. The claim was made
that value could not be legislated into
any thing. Value was legislated into
the gold dollar when the government
put its stamp upon it. Up to the legis-
lation of 1873, the silver dollar was
upon the same basis as gold In pro-
portion as you decrease the volume of
standard money is the value of proper
ty decreased.
The syndicate that rules our coun-
try enhances it's interests as the
purchasing power of gold is increased
and the value of property decreased.
The Democratic party wants to place
silver where it was before the unwise
and unjust legislation of 1873. He said
that there was not a time between
the 18th of March, 1893, and the 4th of
March, 1895, that the American Con-
gress would not have passed a free and
unlimited coinage bill, but for the fact
that Grover Cleveland stood ready and
dc veto all legislation looking TO the
restoration of silver to it's true and
legitimate position.
Manufacturers of cotton goods
ought. of all men, TO favor free coin
age. They would be largely benefited.
As values increase money is more
plentiful, and the consumption of
goods increases in like proportion.
He made strong and earnest appeal
for united action of all the silver for
ces. Let prejudices be buried and a
united front presented to our common
enemy.
The speech Was listened to with the
closest attention. 1t was plain, argu-
mentatiye and convincing.
The crowd in attendance Wednesday
night, the attention given and the APP.
prevail manifested indicate that Dur
ham is going to wheel into line.