Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-21
IN THE AUDITORIUM.

-Four thousand persons crowded into
the Auditorium, tonight. despite the
s"cltering heat, to attend the political
meeting given under the auspices OF
the Chicago Platform Democrats. 1t
was from first to last 4 silver meeting.
an Altseld meeting. an antitrust ana
anti-eXpansion meeting All Of the
speakers, save ex-CioV. Stone Mossouri.
who was i'll ana talked for less than
two minutes, declared in favor of 16 to
| ana against war in the Philippines.
The speech Of Mr. Bryan evoked
great enthusiasm among his hearers.
especially when he declared that the
American government should pursue in
Luzun the same policy as was pursued
in Cuba
The meeting was largely made up OF
the local adherents Of the Chicago
platform ana personal followers of ex-
Gov. Altgeld.
Mr.. Alleged did not occup a seat
upon the platform. but throughout the
meeting remained in the rear part Of
m upper box ana only made his an
puarance at the front OF the box when
the demands from the audience to hear
from him became TOO loud for Chair
man Darrow to suhduc.
About one half of the members Of the
national committee occupied seats on
the platform. the balance Of them fail
ing to put in an appearance
Chairman Darrow. when the meeting
had been called to order. made a short
address defining the objects of the
meeting ana urging his hearers to
stand firmly BY the principles enunciat-
ed in the Chicago platform Of 1896 He
introduced as the first speaker John 2.
Tarvin Of Kentucky.
The mention of the name Of AItecld
by Mr.. Tatyin produced a great demon
Stratfon. mon standing upon their
chairs ana cheering wildly.
The next speaker. who was neatly intro
4uced, was James i. Brown OF New
York. who in part said: Il am not here,
To- make "a speech, but as chairman of til.
Chicago platform Democracy. | desire t.,
assure NM Democrats Of Chicago that tn.
t1empcratic masses of thc state of New
ana tn VIM. Jennings Bryan. we also de-
sire 10 warn each other Of the dangers
that lie before us between now ana tn,
next national convention. Our cXhort..
ton Is to be firm. 20 hc fearless to be
brave. @ DC outspoken. ana If YOU do
sou Will win"
Senator TIllman Of South Carolina
applause. Senator Tillman talked at SOM
length. concluding as follows: I'VE Will
fight this battle in 1890 and in 1904 and In
l50S and along in the future-Simp!V b.
cause we are now Industrial slaves living
here year in and year out with nothing
more than bare competence, nOthini7
more than a bare living. and we have
sworn by The Almighty God that we will
light along that line until the men of the
West are aroused 10 their interests ami
keep the gold bugs of the West and OF the
LAST ut their backs.
Alexander Troup. The national commit
teeman from Connecticut. was next Pre-
scented. said he: what | have got to SAY
70 YOU fellow Democrats is that we are
engaged in fight against the common
enemy and all classes OF Dem ocr3tS
should sink their personal ana factiona;
differences and unite for the great fight
of 1890
George Fred Williams spoke at consid
cradle length denpuHCing trusts ana TIL.
policy Of tho administration in the Phi
ippncs His remarks concerning what ne
termed the war aggression in the
island were greeted with cheers. He con
cluded with an earnes' appeal 70 The
Democrats of Illinois t. make UP then
differences ard support The Chicago plat
form.
Ill the conclusion Of the address Of 4ir.
Williams, there were loud calls for Alt
geld so long continued that the ex-Gov-
crnor. who was sitting in the rear of Il
box was compelled to come 10 the front
and make Il short address.
Chairman barrow then asked thOsr
present 10 rise and sing America" Tho
song was suddenly punctuated with
cneer as MI. Bryan walked upon the
stage lie was given welcome. the
vehemencc of which endured for several
minutes.
When quiet was restored, Chairman
Darrow introduced Congressman Lentz 81
Ohio He was followed ~ cx Gov. W. j
Stone Of Missouri, Who spoke briefly be
cause Of illness lie was followed 81
Gen. Finley Of Ohio.
Following Gen. Finley. Mr.. barrow
briefly introduced Mr.. Bryan, vino was
given an enthusiastic welcome. His
speech was most enthusiastically res
ceived.
Mr.. Bryan said in part: In speak
ing in Chicago | am embarrassed by
the fact that the advocates Of the Chi
cago platform are divided into two
/ camps. 1t is my business to establish
| a secret service in order to ascertain
what Democrats are most devoted to
the principles set forth in the last
party creed. All Chicago platform