Evening star., 1900-10-09
JOINT DEBATE SUGGESTED
HOW DIsTRICG ORGANIZATIONS CAN
INCREASE cxMpAsGN aSrEREsr.
Democratic Spelibinaers to Tour Fifth
Maryland Dfsfrfct-Com-
ing Meetings.

''There is no POLITICAL apathy In the Dis
trfct OF Columbia" said Mr.. Gus. A.
Schuldt to Star reporter today. There
are political clubs galore and more are be-
ing organized daily. sBanners are flying
proudly on every important thoroughfare.
and the press is taking an active part in the
campaign. Perhaps no state can boast of
such political excitement as our disfran-
chised District. Four years ago not half of
this enthusiasm was manifested, and the
debate between Henry E. Davis and Stilson
Hutchins was the only event OF passing
note. Yet this debate was an immense sue
cess and was doubt the means of in
iuencing the votes of many as to the yir-
tues of sound money
1T seems to me that we should have an
other or several of these debates this cam
paisn. The issues which the democrats are
attempting to foster upon the republicans
are manifold, yet If they desire to go over
the entire field of their apparent issues the
republicans will accommodate them Bet
ter still let them select their paramount
issue, be 1t Imperialism, militarism, free
siverism any other ism they can think
of, and try their skill with the republicans.
There are many prominent local orators in
the ranks or both parties. and 1t should be
comparatively easy matter for the various
local clubs to arrange for such an event
There is no questioning the great benefit
to be derived from such meeting, and 1t
is mystery why they have not yet taken
place.
BY all means" concluded Mr.. Schuldt,
"let us have some lively joint debates.
To Help CamaIier's Chances.
|. The District of Columbia Democratic As
scciation is preparing to make a campaign
sortie into the fifth congressional district
of Maryland to help along Candidate
Camalier's chances. Sixty-five meetings
have been arranged for and a large num-
ber of posters are being pI pared announc-
ing the Gates and places. There Will be
about a dozen speakers. who will make
their itineraries in buggies. The associa-
ton held meeting at 904 Pennsylvania
avenue last night. which was addressed by
L. Via, w. A. Ryan, r. P. Whitmore and
Fred Schade.
Meetings Tonight.
The regular meeting Of the Mckinley and
Roosevelt Interstate Campaign Club will
be held tonight at Loyal Legion Hall. No.
419 10th street northwest. After the trans
action of business addresses will be made
by Thomas H. Anderson and other able
speakers.
The Missouri Republican Association will
meet tonight at No. SIG 9th street north
west, when several important matters OF
| business will be considered and good ad-
dresses heard from capable speakers.
North Carolina republicans will meet to-
night at the Ebbitt House for the purpose
, of organizing association.
Marylanders of republican tendencies
who intend going home to register and
vote will be furnished certificates enabling
| them to secure reduced railroad rates by
calling on the president of the Maryland
| Republican Club Mr.. c. M. Forrest, at No.
| 612 f street northwest.
Several important matters Will be dis
| cussed today by the executive committee of
| the Sound Money and Good Government
| Club called to meet at 4 pm at the Office
Of Mr. B. H. Warner, 916 r street north
west.
Republicans Of Muirkirk. Prince George .
county, have had rousing rally, the prin-
cipal address being made by State Senator
A. L. Hughes of West Virginia. who sketch
ed the administrative policy of the republic
can party from 1861 to the present prosper
Gus era. Speeches were also made by
Messrs Joseph A. Biundon, Frank G. Metz
croft and Howard O. Emmons.