The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Two hundred Democrats. enthusiastic
for the nomination Of Wiliala Jennings
Bryan and for an instructed delegation
10 the Democratic National Convention,
assembled last night az McCauley's Han.
aO9 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue southeast, TO
listen to a number OF well-Bnown speak
ers
The hall was packed to she doors long
before the meeting was called TO order.
Cotter T. Bride presided over the meet
ing
The meeting was called to order by F.
Edward Mitchell. who explained that it
was for the purpose OF making formal an
nouncement OF candidates for delegates
and alternates from the Twentieth dis
trict to the District Convention. which is
to be held on April 10. The ticket is as
follows:
Delegates-F Edward Mitchell Edward
Rice. and NJ j. Brown. Alternately.
s Riley Frank Richards and Or. James
Hoskins. Delegate 10 the National Con-
vention-Cotter 7. Bride
WI z AAEN AAAA--s Vi A-'AA7lelAA@AH vas NAlN
first speaker announced by Mr Mitchell
His speech was a very short one. General
King being repeatedly interrupted by a
number Of Norris men, who insisted upon
talking aloud.
I'm break up this meeting" yelled ore
man. and then he began cheering for Nor
ris and Bryan. Break up the meet
ing" Break it M; came from half
dozen persons who jumped to their feet
and began sliding chairs in all directions.
Il told Norris I'd break you up, again
shouted the leader Of the gang which had
evidently come for no other purpose than
to raise a disturbance A policeman was
called and the Objectionable parties CX-
Cludtd from the room. while their cries
for Norris. first. last and all ths tins, %
came through The open window.
General Kings Remarks.
After the audience became quiet Cen
eral King mace few remarks in which he
warned the true Democrats Of the Dis
trict to send pledged delegates TO the Ma
tional Convention to vote fer Mr. Bryan.
The delegates" he said. must go for
Bryan, and only for Bryan. There are
in the District those who would not Trop-
erly represent the voters and who, if it
was in their power. would defeat the great
leader. The duty Of the people Of the Dis
trict of Columbia" continued General
King lis 8 most serious one. and wherever
suspicion or doubt turks. see to il that
you send delegates who are in earnest
You must stand firm for an instructed dele
gation. Get to the front On Tuesday night
when the primaries are 10 be held, and
choose delegates who will not only be will
ing to go instructed for Mr.. Bryan, but
who viii ask to be instructed TO vote for
him"
Charles W Slater. a prominent worker
for MIR. Bryan in the District. followed
General King Referring TO the men who
had been elected. he said:
We have had with US tonight repre-
sentatives Of a body Of men who are seek
ing to rob the people Of their rights. and
a body OF men whose methods are de-
nounced by every honest citizen who is
acquainted with them. II there is thing
that is undemocratic it is to attempt to
thwart the viii Of the masses. and that
is just what James L. Norris is trying to
do. James L. Norris is engaged in the
organization and manipulation Of trusts
and combines, and when he tells you that
he is the proper man to be sent to sup
port Mr.. Bryan and the Chicago platform
he lies. I warn the Democrats OF the Dis
trict that unless they stand by the polls
on Tuesday night and demand their rights
they viii not be fairly represented. Stand
for men who are incorruptihle."
Cheered suIxer and Rhen.
Following Mr.. Slater. Judge o. B. Hal
lam, Of this city, was announced. AS
Judge Hallam was about to speak Repre-
sentatiyes sulzer Of New York and Rhea
OF Kentucky entered the hall. As they
stepped inside the doorway a cheer went
up from those assembled and it was fully
FIVE minutes before quiet was restored.
Judge Hallam said that be hoped the peo-
pie would not be muzZled as the dogs in
the District had been. He urged the
voters 10 insist upon fair representation
at the polls and demand that Bryan dele
gates be sent TO the National Convention.
Judge Hsllam was followed by Represent
alive James A. Norton Of Ohio
William Jennings Bryan" began Mr..
Norton. is the greatest Democrat since
the time Of Jefferson. Dewey. I horror you
as a protector from d foreign foe; Bryan,
honor you as a protector from an in
ternsl foe. There is no man better fitted
to stand on cur platform than Bryan, and
there is no man better fitted 10 open the
doors OF the bull pens and to do away
with all the other outrages than Bryan |
Men who declare that they are lovers OF
Mr.. Bryan should have 10 fear OF oei1g |
instructed 10 vote fer him in the Demo- |
cratic National Convention. The man who |
Will not take instruction for Bryan is
against Bryan Demand instruction"
Representative Rhea was the next speak
er History repeats itself" he said
More than one hundred years ago men
who yearned Tor liberty crossed the water
and came TO America 10 seek homes and
raise the flag Of freedom They held toRu
meetings and their battle cry was. No tax
alton without representation. and the
same cry goes up today, The American
people glll no longer tolerate thc Govern
ment that denies them the right 10 fair
representation.
"A man is either a Democrat or he IS
not a Democrat. The enemies OF constitu-
tional government have tried every scheme
to prevent the nomination Of Mr.. Bryan
and the more they have endeavored 20 do
this the more the people have learned
and the more welded TO Mr.. Bryan have
they become. We have tried Mckinley
and have found him wanting. The most
harmonious Democratic party that ever
existed lives today for Bryan and the Chi
oago platform.
"As far as the instruction OF delegates
is concerned Mr.. Rhea continued. "the
matter is very simple. Men who are true
Bryan men will not step backward when
asked to pledge themselves 10 vote FOR
Bryan Send 20 Kansas City none but
those whose hearts are with thc Nebras-
Kan.
TO Admiral Dewey ] give ali praise
He was the hero Of Manila Bay ana 1 con
tributed toward giving him a home which
he afterward tried 10 give away. lie was
made a hero. but fear IL has turned his
head. II h. expects to defeat William j.
Bryan he is doomed 10 appointment
fFe carFf do s.