The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-13
CAMERON ABOLITION FORGE.
The Ex-Governor Speaks to an Apprecla'
tiVe and Representative Crowd.
LIGHT OF HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE.
The Tread of n Cat That Sounded Like an
Esrthquake-AC Crime for which Teller,
Jones. and Stewart All Voted.
Handsome Ovation.

CLIFTON FORGE VA. Sept. i2.-Spe-
cial.-Ex- C overnor Cameron spoke last
night TO an appreciative and representa-
tive assembly or our citizens. Many
ladies were present and Joined heartily
in the very liberal applause which greet
ed many Of the distinguished speakers
remarks.
Shortly after s o'clock the speaker ap-
peared On the platform amid a storm OK
cheers. He was introduced by Mr.. y.
a. Williamson, president OF Clifton Forge
Sound Money Club. who made few
httins remarks. The ex-ENecutiye went
az once into his subject, and soon had his
hearers attention In marked manner.
He paid his respects 70 those who
honestly believe in free silver as the pana-
cea of every III, and said that he pro-
posed 10 prove that their beliefs were
not founded on experience. but only upon
the suppositions Of those who advocate
the policy. AT this Juncture he called
attention 10 utterances OF Bryan and
Senator Daniel, who say that in their
opinion" and that they helleve' that
free silver IS the one thing ncedful 10
our financial salvation. he fehed them
10 prove by the light OF experience or
by the truth OF history.
ALL THE SILVER WE CAN COIN.
We now have more silver IN circuia-
ton than any other nation. and that "a
all We can use and keep gold in circula-
ti0n. The frec-sllver men urrs work
Ing against the law OF nature. which
alone can give n value 70 silver in re'a-
ton 70 gold. Further they were trying
20 break the laws or man by forcing on
" deoased currency ~ a fcticlous value.
we are n great nation. with the best
government on earth. and we want only
tho best money. ffe dcnrr. .nfo1 tho farl-
ing which Mr. Bryan. IN us speeches.
is trying 10 arouse between classes u
our people. Next he pointed out that
the days which silver orators mention
as me time OF greatest prosperity was AZ
"a period When no silver was IN circu'a-
The speaker alluded to Senator Daniers
remark that "the crime Of '73" was as
steslthy rs tho tread Of a cat" and
said that n such a cat should sne,t
through the gentleman's house he would
goloLess be remirded OF an earthquake
DE proved corclusiyelv that tho act o.
loi3 did not affect the value OF silver.
and tncn proved from the recorI that
Teller. Jones, and Stewart had all voted
for and advocated the passage OF the bin
which they now condemn IN SUCH un-
measured terms
A HORRIBLE CRIME.
The speaker went into detail 10 show
rhe amount OF silver coined before the
year IN which this horrible crime was
committed and the amount coined since.
His arguments were strong and lucid.
based upon facts which cannot be dis
puted. He spoke q. little over an hour.
ond ~ the close Of his splendid pcrora-
ticu he was the recipient Of a handsoi1s
ovation. Ills calm and logical reasoning
had = percepthie effect upon bis auii-
encs. and judging from remlrlys heard
aftervaris. produced a good impression.
Men seem 10 desire light and inform alton,
and thero 60 no doubt that the silverites
have lost severely IN Tho last few weeks.