Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-10-11
PETER ]. FORD AT NEWPORT
He Addressed a Large Demo-
cratic Meeting Friday Night:
vAS GIVEN A GOOD RECEPTION
ZINES w. Ponder Speaks About
y pt the Trusts. 4
Fst Week of the Democratic Campaign
hounds Up With a Fine Democratic
Meeting at Newport-Addresses by Peter
NJ. Ford, James w. Ponder, j.. Harvey
Whiteman and L. i. Handy.


X3J. Ford, James W. Ponder, j.. Harve,
yF whiteman and L. j. Handy. s
The Democratic State candidates
rounded up the first week of their cam
raiRn with a massmeeting at Newport
Friday night -
f>ter ]. Ford, candidate for COVER
nor Messrs. James W. Ponder and j.
A&4f6y Whiteman Of Whining ton, and
4{{angressmansL Irving Handy were
ty6 Speakers. The meeting was called
~ order by Herbert Yates, chairman
of che district committee. He told the
AUDIENCE that he wanted every man in
Tie rfowd to vote for Bryan and Ford,
q both were magnificent types Of
Doulocratio manhood. 7"
While the chairman was opening the
meeting a large farm wagon passed
loaded with negroes who were on their
4 wuy to Republican meeting. The oc'
$ cupsnts OF the wagon gave a yell, but
not until they were at a safe distance.
1t was explained to the crowd that
Mr.. Ford's active canvass had alarmed
Tho Republican leaders and they had
RQt<bn up meeting to keep their sup
pokters away.
MI. Ford told the audience what
would be his aims If elected governor.
He asked the votes not only of Demo-
erals, but OF all others having the in
tefHst OF the State at heart Ii elected,
he:onid he would administer the affairs
Of the State justly and honestly, hav-
tn4 an eye single to the welfare and
pfQeperity OF the whole people ire
eQectiye of party affiliations. KY
MI. Ponder followed aud said In part
H"In the past you have often been told
thht the questions at issue in this CT
thHt Campaign were OF the most serious
u4ture and Of the greatest Importance.
But, my countrymen, believe me when
lay there has never been campa g o
lnfolving greater issues and whose re-
5ults were fraugnt with graver dangers
n bur Republic than the one being
waved today.
1t is a great satisfaction to me-
md have no doubt every Democrat
fpdls as proud of 1t as | do-that the
!, Usmccratic party stands today for what
" has always stood. lis present is con-
Intent with its past Its leaders are
iWbued with the same honesty of pGr-
sEqSe that characterized its founders.
A there be one thing above another for
Which our party has stood and fought
iEjs the rights of the people, and for
th4se same rights it is urging yigor-
oqS warfare today.
THE Democratic, party did not be-
liate 1T stood alone in reveriug the
! memory Of our fore atbers who gave, up
hqp1e,. fortune, friends, aye. life itself,
, thf6 there might be In the Western
HSlhisphere free, people and great
] and glorious republic. But today the
kepqblican party repudiates the deeds
OF Nfior, of glory and of self sacrifice
. by Which our sires established the
I freedom of these rs, 900. 600 of liberty
) loving people. has not been long ago
thet they read with pride the. pages Of
. A1nerican history where the rich blood
/. We, might breathe the air OF religious,
: politica and personal freedom. Today
Q look Upon the Republican party and
y behold this spectacle; The Repuhli-
4 cans condemn our forefathers by their
h murder Of the Filipincs who are fight
Ing for their liberty and homes as we
: fought fer ours. Homes, are desecrated
s by the blood stained hands of the
4 forei&n aRgressor who cares for taught
Z sayeempire. .... 4
e ttsIe there aught in the Constitution,
q the,prinoiples or the presidents of this
a nAtlQh that can cause, much less war
n rRpbt this greed for territorial posses
h sion md the bold and unlawful means
y pursued in the acquisition Of it? II
il thart be it lies hidden from the eyes OF
a ell save the imperialists. The Demo
cratic party is opposed to aud CON
d demns the criminal brigandage now
tgoipgon in the Philippine Islands, as
q 1T declared in its platform. On the
n lother hand, the party is in favor Of
;y,Granting Independence and self govern
d ment to the Filipinoe, Us was declared
Ia IN ;it1 platform, thus striving to the
i. utmost TO fulfill the glorious and mani.
"A fest destiny of our countryside make
a men free and equal as the Almighty
God Intended they should be. ~
"You are threatened today as you
have never been before. Your liberty
i, OF tpought, your liberty Of action and
u your beloved Institutions stand on peril
oua ground. Imperialism abroad can
q mean but one thirg-despotism at
Ia homo. For you cannot have 100 per.
ID cent citizenship at home, S5-por cent
citizenship in Cuba and 50-per cent
b. 81 tlSenship in the Philippines.
ID tReppblicans from all parts of our
men of mind and OF integrity,
u whose love for country outweighs their
8. petty allegiance 10 party, have realized
ID the peril of our country and her free
p- insyltutions and hasten to declare
ofthemselves opposed to the imperial
ID poliey exploited by the Republican
n, party, They have come out flat-focted
ssfor: heir country and Democracy in
,nthis campaign.
i. III there he any among you who are
in doubt as to your course in the COM
asins election pray you take heed what
j9th}a war policy means to us-to every
nSonapf us. 1t means in the first place
IN standing army thing SO detestabie
toapr forefathers that il had much to
doWith bringing about our war OF in
uependence for a standing army is as
ns29ssary to an empire as the crown to
do the Ring. standing army means a
Atupendous increase in taxes that must
nv BURDEN every American citizen. AL
N. ready the war tax in force brings into
in the Golfers of the United States Treas
nj Jury more than $1,000, 600 day. This
mi not Paid by the foreigners whose
ia. blood weNseek, but by you the free peo-
maple OF the great American Republic.
nd An empire abroad and republic at
ia norne is an impossibility. President
re- cIlinley said in his message to Con
aazkAss 'Foroible annexation would be
IN ar4m inal aggression But his views
y. have been materially altered since and
h bo0}orm more to those of Mark Hanna
10, ,ut sreal President.
nd Mr. Ponder then turned his attention
es. othe trusts saying:
"a IN Is there single article purchased
y}Sou the manufacture and sale OF
rhjch is not controlled by trust of
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