, 1898-10-19

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was undoubtedly the best political ad-
dress aver delivered in Laramie. A
large crowd Of intelligent people filled
the hall. Over a hundred extra chairs
had been provided and these were near
ly all occupied. The Laramie cornet
band was out and rendered several Sc
lections on the street and in the hall.
Colonel s. W. Downey was chairman
Of the meeting and he made a few ap-
propriate remarks in opening the excl
cises. Hon. George E. Abbott, repub-
lican candidate for state treasurer, and
Hon. Thomas T. lyman, republican
candidate for state superintendent Cd
public instruction, were present and
were introduced for the first time to
Laramie audience. The gentlemen eact
delivered a few pleasing and appro-
pirate remarks, and their appearance
made a good impression upon the large
audience.
Mr.. Davis, the chief speaker of the
evening. is surely a master of the ar
Of oratory. With his fine presence, his
clear, penetrating voice, his easy man.
ner Of speaking. and his thorough com
%prehension Of the subjects on which hi
spoke, he sOon obtained the undivided
attention Of his auditors and during THE
hour and a quarter that he spoke his
every word was listened to with in.
terest.
The speaker made frequent refer.
ences to local affairs, which were loudly
~applauded, and an eloquent tribute tc
the sterling worth and efficiency of the
Hon. Frank w. Mondell, with whom
Mr.. Davis is personally acquainted
brought forth cheer after cheer.
Following are some extracts from
the address. They form a literary pro.
duction Of rare merit and are we'll
worth a careful perusal:
RECENT HISTORY.
Within the last few months war has
come and gone. The war cloud appear.
ed dark and gloomy at first but soou
1t disappeared and the sun of peace
again showed his smiling face. The
tramp of the American soldier has
awakened the echoes Of the Orient and
his blood has consecrated to liberty
the tyranny-cursed soil OF the Yves,
Indies. The thunders of our victorious
fleets have been heard in the two
hemispheres. and the banner of the
stars and stripes has been unfurled tc
the gaze of men who have never be.
fore known anything but oppression.
The Hawaiian islands have become
a part of our republic and are happily
resting under the shield OF American
sovereignty, and they will furnish
homes for thousands OF our people who
are seeking new fields for American
enterprise. thrift and energy. They
Will also provide a coaling station and
a safe refuge for our ships of com.
nierce as we'll as our ships of war. In.
deed. they will be a safeguard to ou1
western coast and will enable us I'd
control absolutely the future commerce
OF the Pacific ocean, which is destined
to be the greatest in the world. These
together with the control and owner
ship Of Porto Rico and the Ladrones
and the guardianship OF Cuba, to say
nothing Of the Philippine islands, will
open up a wonderous new chapter in
the story OF our national policy. Ano
1t will require great courage and wis
dom as we'll as the purest patriotism
to solve the great problems that they
will bring up for solution.
SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT,
Our noble president can be relied
upon to do his duty in the premises
and his country's interests will not b<
fmperiqed by any acts of hfs, but it IL
CT the supremest importance that he
shall have the hearty support of the
congress OF the United States. Fo,
how can his policy be effective, or wha,
will his efforts avail II one or both
houses Of the next congress shall be
against him? But If both houses Of
congress are in harmony with the pres.
ideRt, then the national administration
will have a fair cnance to make a rec.
ord for itself and will then be held
responsible by the American people
who will repudiate It at the first op-
portunity II it should fail to meet the
requirements OF the age. and should
prove unworthy OF the trust and con-
fidence OF a progressive and liberty
loving citizenship. Should the nex,
congress be antagonistic to our presi.
dent. gu country would again be in
turmoil and confusion. Our revenue
system that Is now replenkhing %
rapidly a depleted treasury would i'm.
mediately be disturbed. The specterr
OF free silver and free trade would
again stalk abroad in our land and II
the shadows Of their train silent milf
and factories. dust-covered looms and
shuttles and sptndles would appear
while the sorrow and misery Of idle
and starving people would prevail upon
every hand.
DEMO- CRATIC OPPOSITION.
We have q right to Judge the future
by the past. Then the same kind Of op-
position may be reasonably expected