The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-22
FINE PRO-BOER ORATORY
An Anti-English Gathering in the
Grand Opera House.
A Little TrnnsNnnl Flag Held Aloof
TO Inspire n Flood of Mnson-BaiIey-
Clark EloHuencc - An Immense
Crowd and Considerable Enthusi-
asm-T The Administration scored.

States to express sympathy for the Boefs
in their struggle with Great Britain, proved
to be the largest affair Of its character yet
seen in Washington. Many prominent Ger
man-Americans lent their presence ana
support TO the meeting and the movement.
Representative William Sulzer of New
York presided and introduced in appropri-
ate manner each speaker TO the audi
ence.
The theatre was packed to the doors, and
standing room was at a premium. The
aisles overGowed, and people crowded into
the wings Of the stage. The boxes end
balconies were festooned in American flags.
and a small Boer flag was held in the
hand of w A. Croffutt, who occupied a
chair in the first row of those upon the
stage. Many ladies were in the audience
and in the boxes, and even the wings of
the stage were crowded with the feminine
friends of the speakers Upon the stage
Itself were seated large number of MEM
bers of both branches of Congress, promi-
nent Germans, and many members Of the
Irish and Scotch societies of the country.
Opening the Meeting.
The chairman of the executive commit
tee of the evening was T. p Moran, Ma
tional Treasurer of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, who introduced the Hon. Will
liam Sulzer of New York, as the chairman
of tbs evening. In his Introductory re-
marks Mr.. Moran said. among other
things:
Cuba and her patriots received com
fort and support from our glorious Re-
public during her agoniZing war against
oppression and determination. The Mon
roe doctrine was quoted to England when
her thirst for gold caused her TO encroach
on Venezuelan territory. Had there been
no large boy to fight for the little boy,
don't you think the bully would have said
then as he does now. Might is right and
the Republic Of Venezuela would now be
the Poland of America?
Many of us are here tonight TO express
sympathy and admiration for the Beers
who are OF a race and religion unallied TO
them. But that universal brotherhood of
sympathy which breaks down all barriers |
of race, religion, and tradition chains us |
TO the patriots battling against odds for |
the preservation of home and liberty. II |
England S rapacity and greed have led her |
too far and the ultimate outcome of this /
war is the boon for which the Beers are |
fighting, history Will but repeat itself; |
then after a century of prosperity England |
will claim cousinship with South Africa |
and want an Anglo Dutch as she now |
wants an AngloAmerican alliance"
SuIzer and Mason Oratory.
Mr. sulzer then addressed the audience |
briefly but vigorously, and introduced |
Senator Mason of Illinois The well known
anti English views OF the Senator prepared
the audience for an impassioned address, |
In which 1t was not disappointed. He |
made frequent reference to the struggling |
Filipinos in comparison with the fighting /
Beers who bled for the right of liberty, !
and the applause was liberal as the /
speaker punctuated his remarks by a
singing rebuie to the aggressive and
yrasping hand OF English tyranny"
Senator Mason was followed by Hon.
Joseph W Bailey of Texas. whom Mr..
,ulzer introduced as The young man who
g making an enviable record for himself.
whose oratory is known throughout the
and"
Mr.. Bailey plunged into his subject at
,nce. and put the audience IN an uproar
VI applause when he said: II am tired OF
rearing that EnFlishmen are our brothers.
We're they brothers when they drove
Washington and his devoted followers
L
can do no greater act of showing my feel
ng for and sympathy with the struggling
Dutch farmers, fighting for their homes
md for their freedom than by quoting the
words Of Lincoln on the blood |
tained field of Gettysburg, when he said:
cannot believe that the God above us.
who counts the sparrow as il falls. who
numbers hairs Of our head. will, in his in
mite wisdom, permit government of the
,eople, by the people. and for the people
o perish from the earth"
senator Allen Speaks.
Senator William V. Allen OF Nebraska
vas introduced as that stern and in
iexible champion of liberty" He opened
by saying that the heart of every Ne
1raskan goes out to the Beers 80 their
struggle for liberty, and spoke on these
ines for ten minutes, frequently clieiting
rom his hearers burst of applause, the
aides joining as heartily as their escorts.
Tie Hon. Champ Clark. Of Missouri,
Ilso spoke Il have before he said
during my temporary and precarious ,esi-
ience in Washington. been called upon =
o address meetings in behalf of people
ufering British oppression" He berated
he people for cowardice in fearing 10 ex-
,ress an opinion because OF their worship
II the almighty dollar.
We are dumb as an oyster" he said,
because England is a robber nation, and
because we are as ambitious to become a
obber nation. And all robber nations must
tand together for self protection, and we
re dumb Just now because it is so English
on't you know"
Nr. Detrmopd's Views.
Mr.. sulzer introduced "a man who is
making history, ladies and gentleman, and
advise you TO watch him and follow his
areer, the Hon David A. De Almond, OF
iissouri"
The Representative from Missouri made
strong speech, In which be said that he
las ready TO defend the cause al all times,
nd that he prayed that the American peo-1 .
lie might see their duty and that a just
cd would crown with the banne- Of vic
Dry the Beers in their fight for liberty {
nd life.
W. A. Croffut followed. Stepping to the q
ront he waved the flag he had held say
lg: This is the imperiled flag" He had
cen introduced as poet who was known
eyond his own city, and one who had 7
iTitten poem upon the cause which they
onight were assembled 10 champion He
ecited the several stanzas OF his compost
ION, and was heartily spplauded. v
John J. Lentz, of Ohio, was next pre- }
ented. Among other things he deliverei {
ome scathing criticisms OF the Admins a
ration. :
1t has been SAID of me- he remarked, 1
that ! never said good word OF the /
resident. will say this OF him: ] think 4
e is good politician. and am glad this /
leefing Is so crowded tonight. because I
hey Will hear Of ii at the White Horse |
nd they Will hear of many another 4
throughout the country, not only tonight, a
ut on many another night. and being
cod politician, the President will see The | n