The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-05
KILLS OFF VAN WYCK'S BOOM
AND TURNS THE LOVE FEAST INTO A
SILVER DEMONSTRATION.
Celebrations Throughout the Country
Speeches by Gen. Miles, Col. Bryan
and Others-A Noisy Fourth.


ator David b. Hill, w. ]. Bryan and ex-
Senator Murphy failing to make acknowl-
edgment of the invitation to attend. Elk
Governor Hogg, of Texas, created a sensa-
ton by the manner in which he introduced
the name of w. j. Bryan and the Chicago
platform TO the meeting, the mention of Mr..
Bryan's name and reference TO the Chicago
platform being received with tremendous
applause, which was long continued.
The boom that was launched for Augustus
Van Wyck had very Indifferent reception.
1t had been arranged that ex-Congressman
James B. Richardson, of Tennessee. should
speak, but he was unable to attend and
Governor Hogg was asked to speak in his
place. When Governor Hogg arose he re-
ceived a hearty welcome and he INDUCED
in few remarks that seemed to please the
Tammany men immensely. After a few
moments. which he used in speaking of the
well-established principles of Democracy,
Governor Hogg began philippe which set
the house in an uproar The applause be-
gan when he asserted next year the DEM
ocratic party would declare for the free and
unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of
16 to l. Men who appeared half asleep woke
up with a start and Joined In the applause.
When the speaker promised plank in the
platform of next year in which imperialism
would be denounced. the applause broke
forth anew.
1t was very evident these utterances were
not only astounding to the Tammany lead
ers but displeasing and the displeasure be-
came more apparent when the speaker, in
his speech exclaimed: 'In this great con-
test we want the aid of united Tammany.
the greatest local political organization on
earth. We want you to close up ranks. to
settle your local differences, If they ex-
list, and 10 go arm in arm with the stalwart
bread-winners of the South and West to
victory next year under the leadership OF
the chivalrous the dauntless. the matchless
great American, w. ]. Bryan" AS the
last words fell from the lips Of the speaker
the audience was carried away in an out
burst of enthusiasm. Cheer after cheer
arose, and what had started out as Tam
many love feast became a bowling silver
demonstration.
WILLETT RIDICULES ALGER.
The other speakers of the day were in
keeping with the Tammany principles. Jo-
seph j. Willett, Of Alabama, and State
Senator Thomas F. Grady, Tammanys star
orator, made two of the best speeches, the
latter making an attack upon the civil-serv-
ice system which aroused his hearers to
great enthusiasm. Mr.. Willett's reference
to Judge Augustus Van Wyck and his re-
marks about trusts were the occasion or
outbursts of cheering by his audience. Men
ton of the name of William j. Bryan also
brought out burst Of applause. Just be-
fore the close of his speech Mr.. Willet said:
II see that Mr.. Alger Is running for sem
ator from Michigan on an antitrust plat
FORM Is ii that rich Alger? The friend of
Mark Hanna, of Armour, of Eagan, run
ming on an antitrust platform. F" Mr.. Will
let then told a story of Southern negro
who was fooled into selling his master S
farm for $46O and added: Wont the people
of Michigan be lifted out of everything they
own If they let Alger play the game on
them"
Ex-Governor James s. Hogg, Of Texas,
who created the days sensation, spoke
next I'VE Democrats will go to the next
convention" he said, advocating, as be-
fore, the unlimited coinage of free silver
and gold at the ratio of 16 to l." There was
loud cheering at this. Ex-Governor Hogg
said Democrats in 1900 would denounce
trusts, favor the income tax. granting Of
Cuban independence and the construction
and maintenance of the Nicaraguan canal
and denounce Imperialism and government
by injunction. with these principles we
will go into battle confident of victory" he
declared But we want the support of
Tammany. the greatest of all local political
organizations. And, above all, we want to
go into the fight under the leadership of
William J. Bryan" AS Ex-Governor Hogg
mentioned the name Of Bryan the cheering
was deafening and continued. During a
slight lull somebody proposed cheer for
Van Wyck, but the crowd failed to take it
up. Senator Thomas F. Grady made a
stormy attack on the state civil-service
commission and upon the examination ques-
tons set by It.
A HIT AT GRIGGS.
Congressman William DAILY, of New Jer-
sey, characterized his State as the home of
trusts. but disclaimed for the Jersey DEM
ocrats the responsibility for that condition of
things 1--WE have Griggs over in New
jersey" he said, 'who helps along those
trusts. He is one of those who has made
them possible, but Mr.. Griggs won't last al
ways"
Congressman Amos Cummings spoke
somewhat upon the lines of Senator Grady.
Among the other speakers were ex-Con-
gressmen Asher G. Caruth, of Kentucky;
James d. Richardson, of Tennessee: Nor
man 4. Mack, of Buffalo; James w. Ridge
way, Of BROOKLYN VIM. f.. Gourley, Of New
Jersey; A. CASTOR, of PENNSYLVANIA, and
Cevey Holman, of Maine. There was the
usual musical programme by. the Sixty
ninth Regiment Band and the Tammany
Hall Glee Club.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler regretted his alb
sence from the Tammany celebration In the
following letter: Il regret very much that
/ cannot be present at the anniversary of
your society, whose existence is coeQual
with that of our government. When Your
ancient society was formed we were
young, struggling, and regarded by the
world, weak Nation. We now stand among
the first of the powers of the world, and we
can truly say that this young Nation,
than a century ago, has exercised an infu-
ence in the cause of civilization, progress
and humanity such as has not been done by
any other nation since the beginning of the
history of man.
The following cable dispatch from Rich
ard Croker. who is In London, was read:
Congratulations on the glorious Fourth,
the day we celebrate. My heart is with
you always. Let US rejoice over the coming
triumph OF Democracy and the peoples
rights"
The New York Scottish Celtic Society.
the employees of the Metropolitan street
railway. the New York Letter Carriers As
ISOLATION and many other organizations
held picncs about the city.
About seventy sailors and marines of the
United States cruiser Brooklyn took a train
for Plainfeld. N. j.. In the morning to par
ticipate In the Fourth of July celebration
The day was celebrated more generally