The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-20

CAPTAIN LAMB IN FINE TRIM.
Hon. ": w Baker Urges United
Action Montague In the South
west Tho City Committee
Holds u Regular Meeting.

at Ccrsley's Hall in SHansboro. las: night
under the auspices of the BRYAN. Steven
sen and Lamb ClGb Of that town. and
strong speeches were made by Senator
w j. Barksd;tle. OF Halifax, and Con-
gresham John Lamb
ihe meeting waS presided over by MIR
j. & Redford. president of the club and
a large crowd WAS on hand. Before the
regular programme WAS taken UP. Captain
NJ w. Baker. member of the House of
Delegates from Chesterfield, called
upon. and made a Very happy response, In
which he pointed out the dangers of con-
tnued Republican success. and urged his
hearers 10 support the Democratic ticket
Captain Baker spoke in very earnest
manner, and greeted with liberal
applause by his Bearers
ny Ben p. Owen, presented Senator
1SaFksdaie IN few wel-chosen words,
and The Little Giant from Halifax was
received with load applause which, was
often repeated during the delivery of mis-
splendid address
WAS STRAIGHT AFTER HIM.
After expressing the pleasure it gave
him to address the people OF Swansboro.
he Went straight after tho Republican
party with gloves off. He tiercely ar
1aigned the administration for what he
termed the misconduct OF the war, and
Cor placing heavy tax burdens upon the
common people. He scored the party for
Its iIiperiaiistic and military policies. and
said It had disresalred the letter and
spirit of the Constitution in Its manage
snent of the Philippine question. He said
sheg had placed the dollar above human
liberty. and warned his hearers of the
dangers which lay in the perpetuity OF
The Republican party in power in the
rational Government.
Senator Barksdale then took III, the sub
Ject of trusts, and said that the enormous
combinations of the country We're slowly.
but surely. enslaving the people. and if
permitted 70 continue would finally be in
complete control of all the products
Of human muscle and human skill
He ridiculeci he idea that the Republ:-
cans had been responsible for any peTnla-
,lent prosperity and said the working peo-
PIE of the country demanded something
more than full dinner pail The Re
IlublicanS had fostered a system of class
legislation which permitted the protected
corporations 10 get back all the wages
paid the laborers. even though they may
iate furnished them with work. He said
the President had declared for free trade
with Porto Rico hui that Mark Hanna
ard the trusts had forced him to declare
for a tariff which was unconstitutional.
and which WAS a great Injustice 10 those
people
DISCUSSES TIE CANDIDATES.
He said Mark Hanna now had a paddock
on the lips OF the President. and carried
he key in his pocket, fearing he might
take some other step he might have TO
1etrace Mr. Barlsdale then defended the
Democratic party against the charge that
they had assailed the Supreme Court in
their platform. and explained their posi-
ton on the subject OF government by in
junction. After deliberately and ably dis
cussing the DINER nlanks in the platform.
Senator Bar'ksdale took up the candidates
and discussed Their records before the
country.
In speaking of Colonel Bryan he said
Mark Hanna was the only Republican in
the whole country who had dared assail
him, and that the attacks of that gentle
man were reacting on his party. He closed
with an imprisoned appeal to his hearers
10 turn out and support Congressman
Lamb for reelection. whom he declared
had made an able and faithful represent
alive, and who deserved To be continued
IN the hall of Congress.
Senator Barisdale interspersed his elo-
auent address with timely anecdotes, and
HE widest shouts OF applause often IN
terTupted its delivery. He caught the
crowd on the start and held them until
ne concluded. and made some telling
points for the Democratic candidates.
Congressman Lamb followed SHnator
13ar'llsdaIe in able address. in which
he discussed the issues in a most attrac-
tive manner, He reviewed his record in
Congress at some length, and urg- his
hearers 10 turn out on election day and
support the entire ticket and help to
bring about q sweeping Democratic VIC
tory. Capt. Lamb was enthusiasticai Y
received, and his sp ech Was forceful and
convincing. The meeting was very sue
cessfui one, and no doubt did the party
great good. Indications point to a large
Democratic majority at Swansboro.
The City Democratic Committee held
a regular ssion at Murphy's Hotel last
night, and transacted much routine bus
mess looking 10 the getting out of q full
party vote at the election The work at
local headquarters has increased SO
rapidly thai on Monday one or two
more men viii be put on duty to hip
Mr.. Ccl,n, who is in charge. and who is
making most active canvass for trans
iers and TO induce young men just now
becoming of age 70 register.
WORK OF HEADQUARTERS
Chairman j. Taylor Eilyson has writ
Ten a letter to be handed to Colonel Bryan
al Wheeling Nest Va. where he speaks
ts-daS, asking him If he can spare a
few moments to make speech at Clifton
Forge on the night OF October end Col
Joseph Button left for Stanton at a:i5
O'clock yesterday ID lcok after some mat
fers in the Tenth District, and he may
90 on 10 Wheeling and make a personal
appeal 20 Mr. Bryan 10 come to Clifton
forge.
non. 1sadore RSSner. o. Maryland. has
written Dir. Ellyson that he cannot speak
In Virginia Tor some little time. on ac-
count OF pressing engagements in other
sections but that he may be able to come
INTO The State before the canvass closes.
Hen, j, y. Stosail. The Republ can ncmi-
NC for Congress in the Sixth District. IS
making his canvass in vain.
1T Is understood that his name viii not
aI'rear on The official Ballet. Mr. StovaIl
having failed TO notify the Secretary of
t9le commonwealth of his candidacy
Az candidates are required 10 send IN
their names twenty days before the cleo
ton The time expired Wednesday.
one OF HE most prominent Republican
leaders OF THIS city said yesterday that
ne oeheaea the election OF Mckinley and
that II vas only a question of majority.
He Is not so certain. however. that lile
Bepu5l-csals will control the next House OF
Representatives. as he comedies Demo-
cratic gains in North Carolina, Virginia
and several other States. He believes q