The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
ton for congress, but such is not my posi-

ton for congress, but such is not my posi-
ton.
Il don't propose to denounce any man
because he differs with me, or say because
a man is a Populist he is fit for the asy-
lum" He appealed to the people to hear
all sides, read all sides. and then act for
themselves. IF you don't feel l am right
don't vote for me, but if you do be-
lieve the views | submit to you are
as they have been stated, then it's duty
you owe to yourself to vote for me and
it's on this principle | have always
stood"
The Democratic platform in 1892
pledged, if put in power, to give us UNI
limited coinage of silver with interna-
tional agreement and the proper safe
guards. He said he did all in his pow
err to have a committee appointed to act
in this matter, and referred to the rec
ords, which would show he introduced
bill making an appreciation to defray
the expense of such Il committee. lie
did not want to be denounced because
the president did not appoint a commit
| tee. Cleveland and l have never agreed
on this question. voted in 1856 for free
and unlimited coinage of silver that was
before the Populist party had ever been
thought of. | should not be held re-
sponsible for the actions of the eastern
Democrats, who want only Il gold stand
ard
He touched up some of the great Pop
ulist leaders in Texas today and roasted
Barney Gibbs, the Populist candidate for
congress from the Dallas district. He
said Gibbs declared in speech that the
Populists in congress were not fighting
exhorbtant salaries, but contented them
selves by crying more money, more
money. The Populst fake, as Gibbs
called him, Weaver, was handled with
out glove by Barney, as was also CoXey,
whom Gibbs said was stopping at a SIG
a day hotel while the rank and file were
begging for something to eat. l just
want you people to know what your own
leaders said about you couple of years
ago.
He quoted a lot of figures, showing how
silver had been deprecated, the cause OF
same and the effect it has had on the
different nations. He said he wanted
to give them something to think about.
He dealt at length with Mckinley and
his high tariff ideas, and wanted his hear
ers to understand if Mckinley was elect
ed that the manufacturing and sugar in
dustries would become rich while the
other raisers of Texas would have no
protection, and then cotton would be sold
at price less than it cost to raise it.
He also made it very plain why it was
to Englands advantage to have n gold
standard. He said he begged Carlisle to
pay the government notes i'll silver, but
he would not. He said he was against
issuing bonds in times of peace, and that
he always voted against it.
He paid beautiful tibute to Bryan
and his platform and claimed he was the
man to lead the Democratic party on to
victory.
He spoke for fully an hour and Il half
and was frequently applauded. After
his speech many of his old friends and
admirers came up and shook his hand
After dinner, III. l.. A. Holman of San
Antonio, wild-eyed middle-Of-the-road
Populist, got permission to address the
crowd for thirty minutes, and then stole
thirty minutes allotted to Capt. Wool
sey, making, in all, one hour he spoke
He didn't do thing to that crowd but
give them performance well worth che
price of 81. His facial expression wheT
,, in repose was attractive enough for al
ordinary purposes, but when he got il
/, to working well it was hard to tel
: whether it was on right side up or not
He had evidently read of how Bryan
captured the Chicago convention will
his fine speech, acting and expressive
face for at times he really seemed mucf
rush upon the platform and tear him of
in triumph upon their shoulders. Hi
effort was Hat failure.
, DR.. Swearingen was the next speake
! introduced, and as is usual, he made on
! of the prettiest little 15-minute talks on,
= ever listened to. The doctor is evident
ly well posted on state and national is
. sues, and he has the knack of pesentin;
: facts that few speakers possess. He mad
:, an able defense of OvernOr Culberson'
! administration and pointed out where i
was one of the most economical the stat
: has ever had. He also told the boys
= little something about the Chicago con
Z vention. That when Bryan stood III
Z there and made his speech he looked lik
an apostle sent to this earth to lead tn
& Democratic party out of the dark to vic
. tory.
. Bob Johns of Georgetown also mad
y a very catchy speech and entertained tn
+ crowd for over half hour.
a Taking it as whole, the day was a
q enjoyable one for all who attended
y Through an invitation from Mr.. Morgan
q the pOprietor of the hotel, Maj. Sayer
y. and several other prominent politician
+ enjoyed a specially prepared dinner a
\ the hotel