The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-25
DISCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY
Alexandrians Hear Prominent
Speakers at Barbecue.
Senator Martin Dcnounces Imperial
ism and Trusts - Representative
RiNcy Talks OF the Issues Now
Before the People - Addresses by
Il. L. Lee. Jr., and Lewis Mnchen.

en- maSSe to attend a barbecue at the OLE
fair grounds. on upper King Street. The
day was a most suspicious one, and there
were about 1900 people on the grounds
including men. women. and children. The
children attending the public schools were
given one session in order that they might
attend. Hundreds from Washington ant
the surrounding counties were present
All that attended had a good time. The
barbecue began at 1:35 o'clock and TIT
speaking was concluded at $40. a bant
of twenty pieces from Washington fur
| nished music for the occasion. The mum
Der of ladies present was unusually large
Shortly before o'clock the band formed
in front of the headquarters OF the Bryan
Stevenson and Rixey Club and marched
to the old court house, and escorted the
members Of the Third Ward Democratic
Club to the grounds. The members of the
club had red caps. with long points. reet
canes and wore Bryan buttons. They were
125 strong and Ernest Boyer was marshal
The club, escorted by the band. then pro-
ceeded up King Street to the grounds. "A,
1:25 o'clock the car bearing the AleNan-
dria County Democrats. from Ballston and
vicinity, arrived. The car was gaily be-
decked with flags and pictures OF Bryan
The jolly Fat Mems Club and the jack
son Democratic Association, both OF
Washington. attended.
The work of roasting the OK. which
weighed LOO pounds, was begun early in
the day and completed by noon. The OK
was roasted by the chef of the Jolly Fat
Mems Club of Washington.
Shortly after the arrival of the County
Club Ernest Boyer ascended the grand
stand and announced that the OK was
ready and that the people could proceed
to dine. a bugler sounded call. and IN
response the people surrounded the Ia
bles and began to partake OF the least
There were three tables. placed in the
form of a IT The tables were oblong.
covered with white cloth, and plates
enough to accommodate several hundred
at one time On the table were ham
sandwiches. bread, coffee. pickles. roaste
OK, and other good things. Just to the
west of the table liquid refreshments
were served. and the tenders were kept
busy as bees during the progress CT the
barbecue.
After the people had partaken CT the
barbecue they surged around the grand
stand to hear the speaking. The stand
was built on hill on the north side
of the grounds. 1t was tastefully deco
rated with American flags. bunting. and
pictures of George Washington. There
was also a banner of the Jackson Demo-
cratic Association, of Washington. AID
b:nner of the Third Ward Club, of this
city On the grandstand were the Follow
ing. Senator Martin, Hon. John F. Rixey.
Judge ]. B. McCabe. Joseph Willard, Il.
E. Lee, jr., s. R. Donohoe. Lewis Machen,
Theodore Pitcher. ]. S. Powell. of Deco
guam, and many local Democrats and
large number of ladies. At 2:4o o'clock
Oscar Carter, Chairman CT the City DEM
ocratic Committee, called the ass NIB to
order and introduced Samuel G. Brent, CT
this city. Mr. Brent. in a brief address
and some appropriate remarks. intro
duced Senator Thomas S. Martin.
Senator Martin delivered an able and
eloquent address, which brou hit forth
much applause. He first spoke on the
proposed memorial bridge across the Po-
tomac He said that he was sorry the
bill did not pass. He then referred to
the energy displayed by Representative
John F. Rixey in working indefatigably
to secure the passage of the bill. The
odds against it were great, the speaker
said but as long as he is in putlic life
he will strive to secure its passage. Sem
ator Martin then took up the issues of
the day In 1896 the issue involved the
currency of the country. Many who faile
TO vote The Democratic ticket in 1896 did
so under the pretext that they were afraid
of that issue Those who fail to vote
tho ticket this time are Republicans and
enemies of the Democratic party.
Only two issues were involved in this
campaign. Senator Martin said One was
the issue Of Imperialism. Imperialism did
Ito
will change its name and became an en-
pire and that Mr.. Mckinley will become
Emperor. No intelligent Democrat thinks
that MIR. Mckinley will declare himself
Emperor A nefarious attempt is being
made by the Republicans to misconstrue
the term of Imperialism. Sometimes we
hear of the policy adopted by the Repub-
lican party in the Porto Rico 'arir bill,
and that the Supreme Court will settle
that question by declaring tie bill rull
and void The speaker stated that lie did
not intend TO indulge in radical criticism
Of the Supreme Court of the United
States: but he declared that the Supreme
Court cannot be relied upon as refuge
of safety for the American people. Trusts
can lind favor with ii, but the working
people cannot. He then referred to its
action on the Incuine Tax bill. The rights
Of the American people VIII have to be
protected at the ballot box. The speaker
wanted to know if we had right to go
into the Philippines and rule them as they
are being ruled now. Thomas Jefferson
said that all just powers come from the
consent of those governed. Justice is be-
ing outraged in the policy of the United
States in dealing with those people. If
we uphold McKinleyism we must discard
the teachings of Washington and Jeffer-
son.
The speaker said great standing army
is maintained, and 1t is a menace to the
American people. Prior to the Spanish
American war $4,000 troops were sufficient
to keep peace. Now we have an army of
zoe. 600 men.
He wanted to know who was paying for
this.
Senator Martin then took UP the So
called prosperity. He said that the steel
trusts and other trusts were very pros
porous under this Administration. but he
could not find prosperity in G0-cent wheat
and in buying barrel of nails which prior
10 this Administration sold for $i.5O and
now costs So Republicans say they intend
to make the United States a world power
and have large foreign trade. This, he
declared, was well enough Cor Hanna, but
would not stand with the patriotic Vir-
ginian.
The speaker then took up the trusts.
Hanna stated there are no trusts. Hanna
has made the assertion that he employed
5000 men in one business. What better
evidence could be brought that there were
trusts than this? If there were no trusts
one individual could hardly employ such
a large number OF men.
Hon. John f. Rixey was then introduced
He touched ON trusts and imperialis-i He
stated that the Democrats should not fail
to do their duty this time, as this election
is very important one. There should he