Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-12
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rich, and let him feel that what he has is
his. (Applause).
ing the people and involving most moment
Gus issues. has been left too long to the
manipulatfons of few. The great object
lesson we have had of the boosted use of
millions as campaign funds may prove a
blessing in disguise; and may We not hope
that this perversion of the peoples will by
such means may arouse every man to feel
as never before that the privilege of the
ballot Is sacred trust; to be used as a
freeman dares and not as money wills.
Thank God! We are beginning to see evil
dences that the people are becoming arous-
ed to their danger; that they are deter
mined to take the reins in their own hands
and look after their own affairs. They are
beginning to speak for themselves and woe
be the party that dares to trifle with their
interests.
Let US hope that we can educate the peo-
pie to high and proper appreciation of
the privilege of American citizenship. and
show to them that the ballot can be used
as weapon of defense and protection or
turned against them engine of de-
struction. This, in brief, is true democracy.
This was the object and aim of the i'm
mortal founder of our party when be
breathed into it the spirit of liberty. These
are the principles, as 1 understand them,
contended for by the great modern apostle
of human rights, William Jennings Bryan.
cloud applause).
Topics of State.
ate any subject that properly belongs to
the hustings. We may not all be agreed on
national questions, but there are subjects
about which there should be no divisions,
and on which we can all unite. There are
grave and responsible duties resting upon
US in the proper management Of our state
government. We must unite as one man
In striving to adjust matters to suit the
times, and the changed condition of affairs
Soon we will have to meet an increase of
nearly $2O0,OOO in interest on our public
debt Our criminal expenses, already I'M
bearable, are increasing, and our public in
situations are crying for greater facilities
to care for inmates. Our dear old comrades
who fought and bled by our sides; who
drag along with sad and weary steps to the
final drum beat whose wants have been
increased by the hard times, are calling for
more and better attention-and as long as
We have crust of bread who would hest
tate to divide with these heroic spirits, who
braved and dared and lost all save honor,
in a struggle for our land and homes? God
bless these old comrades, we will never
forget them.
While all these things must and will re-
ceive our attention, yet we must bear in
mind that the burdens of the people are
great and oppressive. Retrenchment and
economy must be the watchward Of those
intrusted with the management of public
affairs. We must use plain, practical, COM
mon-sense methods.
Virginia, not only for her own sake, but
as an example to other states, must teacn
the great lesson that the taxing power
must be the servant and not the master of
the people. Let us all go forward with
united hearts and minda to fight the battle
for our grand old mother state. Let us try
to build her I'D and rehabilitate Ter with
ner ancient glory, and make her again,
of old, the bright and shining star in the
galaxy of states. l. is to this work We
are ssc-edly pledged, and in which We must
all join: and l rejoice that SO many of all
parties have given me their voluntary offer
of support. 1t is for this purpose accept
the nomination you have so graciously ten
dered me. 1t is around this standard we
call all to rally. And on the broad princi-
pies of this platform we invite all to stand,
and with fervent prayer to God to bless
the right. can confidently anticipate a
glorious victory. (Applause)
Must Fight for Victory.
But, my friends, the battle will not be
won unless every man buckles on his
NOR and resolves to do his duty. Take
nothing for granted. Every man should
fight to the end as if all depended on his
own exertions. We can point with pride to
the glories of the past. The inspiring
breezes of hopeful anticipations can fan
our upruraed faces we icok in the fu-
ture, but the living present amands our
earnest thought and best eadeavor. Our
state affairs have been handled with clean
hands, free from jobbery and populations
of all kinds. and splendid free school
system, the pride and boast of the state, is
widening am, extending its usefulness ard
blessings. l ;epeat. let every man do his
duty. 1 feel that l confidently rely on
the cordial cooperation and support OF all.
My worthy competitors will give me the
same hearty and loyal aid it has ever been
my pleasure to give my opponents and i
am sure l can call on none with more Ger
tainty of a favorable response than our
worthy chairman, who has devoted SO
much of his time, his energies and his tai
entS to the services of our party.
To be selected from among such worthy
men. and. above all, to be chosen as a
proudest privilege to which man can as
pire.
But pardon me for speaking SO long. l
CID not intend It, l would rather this
speech-makng occasion. 1 want to grasp
the hand of every delegate IN this floor in
sincere appreciation of the honor you have
done me. 1 wish to enshrine the memory
of all in this convention in my heart in
grateful remembrance of yoIr valuable
gift on this, to me. adspicioIs, happy ma
tai day. Applause.)
Nominations for Lieutenant Governor
Mr.. Tyler was followed by Mr.. Ellyson,
who made most manly speech. Follow
Ing the speech of Maj. Tyler, the question
OF nominating candidate for lieutenant
governor was taken up. and w. P. Banks
dale of Ha flax placed in nomination Edwin
X. Cooke, the peoples nominee Jefferson
Wallace of Richmond named A. S. Buford
Louis Mocham named James R. Cation of
Alexandria. Hubbard of Buckingham nom
mated Edward Echols. w. w Berkeley
nominated Merritt T. Cook D. S. Trieg
seconded Echols' nomination, Lipscomb of
the eighth district seconded Cations nomi- |
nation. Col. r. c. Marshall of Portsmouth
seconded the nomination of Merritt T. Cook
a. d. Flood of Appomattox seconded Ech,
OILS nomination, Pembroke Petit of Flu
wanna seconded the nomination of Can't.
Cooke amid great applause.
During the course of his remarks some
one asked him If he was u democrat. to |
which Mr.. Petit replied that he was DEM |
ocrat enough to vote for William Jennings |
Bryan.
Judge H. w. Flournoy seconded the NOM
inatfon of R. s. Buford. Some one from !
the second district named ]. Taylor Elly- |
son Tor lieutenant governor, and that gen |
tleman at once declined to allow his name |
to go before the convention.
The name of Dr. Austin Brockenborourh |
OF Northampton county was submitted 10 |
the convention by w. Bullitt Fitzhugh.
Starts a Bitter Fight.
The placing Of Captain Cooke in nomina- ]
ton for the lieutenant governorship pre-
n fad