The Washington times., 1902-03-25
Anniversary Banquet of the
Virginia Democratic
Association.
FATTERSON'S CAUSTIC ADDRESS
Famous Kentuckian Dubs
President the Man
on Horseback
TAMMAMY SENDS GREETINGS
TAMMANY SENDS GREETINGS
Lewis Nixon Declares New York Democ-
racy Eager to Regain Confidence of the
People-Progressive Policy Demanded
Senator Germans Name Presented
by Mr.. Bullock.

In true Jeffersonian simplicity. but with
unbounded enthusiasm. the Virginia Dem
ocratic Association last night celebrated
its twenty-second anniversary and its
fourth biennial banquet at the Metropoli-
tan Hotel About the festive board were
gathered nearly 2G0 of the loyal sens of
the Old Dominion. and nearly 100 o,aer
fervent Democrats, who were their guests.
The feature Of the evening was the
brilliant address OF Col. Henry Waiter
SOB. who. with Mr.. Lewis Nixon, Tam
many's sachem, was the special guest OF
the organization. Colonel Wattcrson's
speech was a scatning arraignment of the
Republican party and its policies. and of
the Administration and the President,
couched III the famous Kentuckian's char
actcristically forcible language
Informal Reception.
For an hour or more prior to the time
that President R. n Harper, accompanied
by Mr.. Nixon, led the way to the banquet
hall there was an informal reception in
the parlors of the hotel. There were gath
cred the leading local Democrats, who
men and national leaders who had come
TO join with them in doing honor to the
old party and the old Commonwealth.
1t was after O'Clock when, to the in
spring strains of Dixie" and THE Star
Spangled Banner" the party marched into
the dining room. From that time until
long after midnight there was a great
flow of merriment and manifestations of
good-fellowship and ardent partisanship.
The tables were beautifully decorated
with flowers. On the wall back of
President Harper was suspended the ban
ner of the organization, bearing the in
scription, IVA. Democratic Association"
Cheers for Mr.. Norris.
Scarce had the company been seated
with President Harper at the head of the
table and Mr.. Nixon upon his right and
CoioHeI "arev4sva on the left, than a
rousing cheer was given for Mr. James L.
Norris, the Democratic national commit
teeman for the District of Columbia who
headed a party of seventy-fv or more
local Democrats not members of the as
ISOLATION. This was followed by cheers
for MIR. Nixon, Colonel Watterson and the
other distinguished guests, and all were
given with enthusiasm.
During the progress of the dinner a
stringed orchestra, stationed in one of
the alcoves, rendered stirring patriotic Sc
lections. alternating with popular songs,
sung by a party of young college Demo-
Gratis, the guests Of the association.
Senator German for President.
One of the noteworthy happenings of
the dinner was the reference made by
Mr.. T. ". Bullock, the first speaker of
the evening to Senator A. p. German as
possible candidate of the Democracy
for President in 1904. The speakers
laudation of the Maryland statesman and
his reference to the victories which had
been won for the party under his leader
ship seemed to touch popular chord,
and ELECTED vigorous applause.
When the repast lad been served Presi-
dent Harper welcomed the guests upon be-
half If the association. and the company
drank to the longevity of Democracy and
to the prosperity of the Virginia Asso-
citation. 1t was well, Mr. Harper said, for
Firginiahs to meet together upon such
occasions. Wherever the sons of the Old
Dominion are found, whether in private
or public life. he said. they are always
an honor to the glorious old Common
wealth. and they love to honor the old
State. Virginians, he said. are proud of
the past of their native State, and glory |
in her possibilities and prospects.
Mr.. Bullock's Speech.
DIR. Harper introduced as the first
speaker OF the evening "a native Viz
ginian and loyal Democrat, Mr.. T. w
Bullock" Mr.. Bullock spoke of the ad-
vantages which such an association af- |
forded TO young men who were inclined to |
grow up without taking much interest in
the political affairs OF their country and |
without fixed party affiliations. ours is !
an old-fashioned association" he said, |
land its first principle is to bow to the |
viii C: she majority of the party
Above Any Man or Issue.
In its lexicon there was no such word |
rs bolt" At all times and upon all oc-
casions it supports the nominee of the |
party; il believes that the |
party is greater and better |
than one man or one issue.
Mr.. Bullock then went on to say that |
II that man who had led the party to |
victory under his direction and manage
ment, who had for years fought the bat
ties of the party in the Senate, who had |
done an everlasting service TO the South
In defeating force bill legislation-Arthur
Pue Gorman-should receive the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency no
State would support him with more en-
thusiasm and fervor than the Old Do
minion. This sentiment was greeted with
loud cheers.
An original poem was rendered by
Colonel Berkeley.
Dr. Harper introduced as { he next
speaker Colonel Watterson, whose elo-
quence stirred the audience to the high
est tension. When he arose to speak a
deafening shout arose, and it was some
minutes before he could proceed
Colonel Watterson's Caustic Speech.
Colonel Watterson said: There is no
drop of blood in my veins which is not
Virginia blood Although for purposes OF |
nv own. having a deep design beneath |
hem. | close this Capital of the nation |
Ter my birthpfaes. nv earliest vision of |
very dawn Of all my con- |
reptions Of honor. and duty, and glory |
nestled among yonder hills, across the |
Potomac; and when l go hence, my ashes