Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-20
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up thus: 81 don't care "trip whether
Van WICK or Roosevelt IL elected 1 be-
lieve II would be better for the Demo-
cratic party OF New York and the wnOie
country II Roosevelt were elected. .he
Democrats did not have the honesty anu
the courage 10 declare their CONVICTIONS
they were afraid TO stand on the chicago
platform and it doesn't make a DIT OF
difference to me whether they win OF
not"
Regarding so-called Gold Democrats,
Mr.. Tilman said: There Is not room
for two goldbug parties in this country.
There is not room in the Democratic
party for straddlers and hypocrites. We
must rid our party Of all such cattle.
Get rid OF the hypocrtes. They harm
us; they never have, and never VIII, 90
US any good"
The speaker paused a moment, looking
over his audience in his characteristics
cool fashion. and then said: "Ihat my
opinion. I'm only one man. You can
agree with me If you choose. l don care
whether you do or not.
The applause at this was probably
greater than at any other point Of the
speech. Mr.. Tillman continued, speaking
Of the future:
MUST KEEP FIGHTING.
ington hardly ever won a battle, but ne
received the surrender OF CORVALLIS at
yorktown. / am a bit superstitious In
1875. lust I02 years ago, Jefferson was de-
feated for the presidency. He stood on
our Democratic platform; he was de-
feated by a man who preached the doc
trines of our plutocracy to-day. The Re-
publican party was defeated in 1856. in 1860
il was triumphant. The country has
changed, the men have changed, but the
Republican party stands in precisely the
same position which was occupied by the
oligarchy which Il overthrow In lop /
have a superstitious belief that that SIX
and that 'nought' play an important part
in the history of the Democratic party.
jefferson lost in 1896 and won In 1870; the
Republicans lost in 1856 and won in 1850;
Bryan lost in 1896, but, my countrymen /
believe that so surely as God liveth ne
will be made our ruler in 1900.
LOUD CHEERS FOR BRYAN.
Such great applause has seldom marked
the conclusion Of a speaker TO a Rlch-
mond audience. Finally the cheering re-
solved itself into calls for Tyler and
Montague. Mr.. Montague's name was
called so persistently and vociferously
that he was finally forced to respond.
He simply said he had promised 70 speak
In Richmond before the campaign closed
and that owing to the lateness OF the
hour he must be excused from saying
anything
Senator Tillman was heartily congratu-
lated at the close of his speech, ana ne
WAS some time in making his way from
the stage to the carriage waiting al the
public entrance.
Accompanied by several members OF the
Reception Committee. he was driven 70
the New Ford's. and for an hour or more
held an informal reception. many promi-
nent Democrats crowding into the paIIol
10 shake his hand. Captain Frank Gun
ninobam was called on for a song, and
sang Mothers Way with great deal
of expression. arousing the hearty ap-
plause of the distinguished guest.
WANTS TO MEET WALKER.
To a Dispatch reporter Mr. Tillman
expressed his hearty appreciation OF the
warm reception accorded him by Rlch-
mond audience. Il couldn help thlhhihs
of the appropriateness Of the tune the
band plaved before the speeches. he said
II mean A Hot Time in the Old Town
Tonight 1t was a hot time. L wish !
could stay here longer. l have 70 go away
at 9 o'clock In the morning 10 Fayette-
VILE. y. G. | hear there is great deal
OF opportunity for missionary work down
there. Wen see what we can do for them.
/ have a number of appointments in that
State But 1 am coming back to Rich
mond." he continued, maybe in 1900. /
wanted to go up in the Ninth District
this year and meet Walker, but maybe
I'll have a chance some other time
and he sighed as though regretting his
disappointment.
Mr.. Tillman will be escorted 10 the sta
ton by a committee from the Old Do
minion Club this morning.
The Clubs Pretty Badges.
The official badges for the Executive !
Committee Of the Old Dominion Demo- |
cratic Club arrived yesterday afternoon, |
and were worn last night for the first |
time The design is a red satin rosette /
containing a medallion of Thomas Jeffer- |
son with the inscription Organized 1869, |
Richmond, Va" silver tassel hangs |
from the medal Two satin streamers |
bear the name of the Old Dominion |
Club The design is very pretty and effec-
tive. When first received some days ago, |
he badges were Respondent with gold /
.asses, but they were promptly returned |
as being unfit for use until the color was
changed.