The sun., 1896-10-16
GoRMAy sPE rs FOR BRYAN.
The Senntor swallows the Silver Plank at
BIx Meeting In Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Oct Ex-senator German had q
rousng reception in this city ,ght, when
he made practically his first appearance on
tho stump in advocacy OF Bryan and Sew
al's election. His appearance at Laurel a
few nights ago only presiding Off
GER and his address was brief. 1t was under
stood hat the Senator would make what Is col
ioqually known as a hot" speech, and he did
not disappoint his auditors. 1t was. perhaps.
the longest campaign speech he ever delivered
as well as the most vigorous. For more than
an hour and half he discussed the issues OF
the campaign.
Most Of the 5000 persons who filled every inch
of floor space in Music Hall rose to their feet
and enthusiastically cheered Senator German
as he walked upon the stage with Senator MJr-
gan of Alabama on his arm. white the band
played Maryland, Ny Maryland" The ovation
was continued for some minutes. Congressman
and presented Archibald ii. Taylor as Chair
man. Mr.. Taylor's mention of Bryans name
When senator German was introduced as the
first speaker the crowd again rose toi feet
and continued cheering, waving hats and other
portable articles for even n longer period than
when he first entered the hall.
In beginning his address Mr.. German ex-
pressed the hope that every one OF his auditors
would lend AS enthusiastic sup ort to Bryan
and Sewal as they had given him. We suppoT
them, lie said. because they represent the great
Mckinley and Hobart or Palmer and Buckncr
he designated as first and second degree Repnbli.
cans. The first class should he respected be-
cause they have the courage Of their cOnvic-
tons; tho second class are entitled to no con
sderntion because they are towards and only
go halt way in expressing Their feelings.
tCheers.l To the question of DO do them AN
sn"",aS in%siSSs y CALLING the" c"~"'d' hundreds
The speaker diagnosed the unsatisfactory
business condition OF affairs and attributed all
the Ills TO Republican Eisrule and extrava-
gnnce. The Democratic party, lie sad declares
that the present financial system in Us entirety
is not sat istactOr, laws must be muuiied so that
silver can he used with gold at tho ratio Of 10
to !. As the senator gave utterhhCc 10 TINS
statement tho crowd frantiCnly cheercd him,
as II settled the mnotcd question as 10 now far
question on the huStings. lie declared that sill
yer WAS dcmOnetZed secretly. Mr.. Gorman
took up each OF the important pIRnkS Gf the
Democratic platform and tried to make 1t np-
pear that no better product could have been
framed lie added:
II have been reminded that at our recent
state Convention | advocated the adoption
OF resolutions fayorIng the gold stand
ard. Al that time | believed 1t to he
the conservative course to pursue. We
went 10 the National Convention. a.
] supposed, TO counsel with its members and
resort. There were two.thIrd- of the pemorras
ot the Union against MHTylHnds idea, Should
"" not submit 10 that big malurtSf How can
we Keep up AN organization unless We dOf'
senator tiOrmnn SAID that lie had always
favored bimetallsm. He deprecated the ALI
land, and elici ed n tumuit ~ applause by stat
ing that we are strong enough TO have our
own politics" Senator Morgan Gf Alabama
and several others made short addresses.