Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-07
THE BUSINESS MEMS CLUa.
Col. Buford and Senator Martin
Nuke Speeches.

Col. BuforJ and Senator Martin
Make Speeches.
The Business-Men's Bryan and Sewall
Club. organized just week ago, held
one Of the finest meetings OF the cam
paign at old Lee Camp Hall last night.
Inc nail was crowded with enthusi-
astic Democrats; over three hundred
members were elected, including some
Of the most prominent businessmen OF
Richmond. and exceptionally fine speeches
were made by Colonel A. 5. Buford and
United States Senator Thomas S. Mar
tin.
Mr. Jackson Guy called the club to or
der, but soon after the session opened
Colonel Buford, who was elected presi-
dent last week, was seen TO enter the
door, and was greeted with loud applause.
a committee escorted him to the chair,
and he made a most earnest and capti-
vating speech of acceptance, In which
he unequiyocally aligned himself with the
bimetallists. After expressing his appre-
citation Of the compliment paid him by the
club, he took up the financial ques-
ton, and said no had well-defined views
on this great and important subject,
which was the one issue OF the campaign.
a day, but after long years OF study.
Proceeding. he made strong argument
for the restOra tion Of silver. and de-
nounced the act OF 1873, which cut of
one half Of the money metal OF the world.
II that act was not passed surreptitious-
ly, the people certainly had no opportuni-
~ to express themselves concerning II.
The present campaign. Colonel Buford
said. offered the American people the
first opportunity since then of passing
upon this one question. A great mis-
take was made in the legislation of 1873.
and the best thing the country could now
do was to go back, correct the mistake.
and begin anew.
NO PROSPERITY WITHOUT TT.
Colonel Buford with decided emphasis
declared that this country could have no
permanent prosperity until IL returned 10
bmetalllsm. He referred 10 the Indiana
polls ticket as merely a sideshoW oe-
ciared that either Mckinley or Bryan
must inevitably be elected. aud said he
was sorry that many Of his friends had
gone of from the old party. He was
glad. however, TO see that they were not
now speaking of the Democrats as An
archists and lunatics. Perhaps they were
coming to a realization of the fact that
Il great ufdl VI lHt llttllttl ana honesty
OF this county was opposed TO them. Colo
mel Buford discussed the Capitalization of
capital and the power of moneyed in
terests. and said to wait for international
agreement meant 10 let England control
our finances. He spoke OF the greatness
Of this nation, and said the United States,
which practically contrls the Continent,
Is abundantly able TO conduct her own
system and she should adopt one and let
other nations follow If they choose. In
conclusion, the speaker said he wished
his engagements would permit him to
take the stump for the Democratic ticket.
SENATOR MARTINS SPEECH.
Colonel Bufords speech aroused great
enthusiasm, and when he closed there
were loud calls for Senator Martin. The
Senator responded i'm q strong half-hours
talk for Bryan, Sewall, Lamb, and the
free coinage OF silver. He struck
a sympathetic cord, when In the
outset he declared that he had
every reason to believe that free
silver would win: but If II did not tri-
umph in this election the fight would
be kept up until II did. He referred
briefly TO the allied forces with which
the Democrats have 10 contend. and
heartily endorsed Colonel Buford's de-
ciRnaftOn OF TIE ltlidibDOiiH AlAhtN ~
a side-show He said while there were
two Headquarters operated from separate
buildings II was evident that every move
on the political chess-board was direct
ed by one hand. The Senator raised his
voice against corporations taking part
I'm politics. and severely condemned any
thing that smacked of coercion. He cited
an incident that recently came under his
own observation. which shows that at
least some of the employees OF inluen-
tiaI corporations in this State do not feel
that they can safely declare I'm an open
manner for the Democratic ticket. which
they have always supported.
Senator Martin paid a splendid tribute
10 our laboring men, and said. fortu-
nately. not many OF them could be in
timidated. He said the Republicans had
no hope OF carrying Virginia. and that
their real fight I'm this State was TO Sc
cure members OF Congress. They espe-
cially desired TO carry the Third District,
but he was sure that the city OF Rich
mond would not injure her own reputa-
ton and interests by making rossible
the election OF other than Democrat
to represent the metropolitan district in
Congress. The country expected the city
to do her full duty.
The Executive Committee OF the club
will meet at old Lee Camp Hall tonight
at SIS o'clock.