The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-10-22
LAST NIGHTS RALLY.
Candidates on Fusion State Ticket Hold Sue.
cessfui Meeting.


1t was the third successive meeting to be
held here was doubtless responsible for
the attendance not being as large as it
should have been. Another cause which
delay of the candidates in reaching here.
They were delayed by late trains at Col
conda and did not reach here until a few
minutes before 9 o'clock. Notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable conditions the meet
ing was a success and the various candi-
dates created a very favorable impress
sion.
Chairman Bell of the Democratic county
central committee presided and introduce
ed e. ID. Kelley, candidate for reelection
to the office of Surveyor-General, the first
speaker. Mr.. Kelley spoke of his twenty
eight years residence in this county and
expressed his pleasure In meeting SO
remarks chiefly to State matters, and
gave reasons why the Democratic-Silver
State Administration should be continued.
During the eight years the f%usionists
nave had control of thesState government
the Legislatures nave saved the people
$40, 900 at each session. The States bust
and there has been a reduction in ex-
penses in all departments. The State tax
rate has been reduced and yet there is
of the State Land Office to the school
to pay all expenses until next March, in
Guiding the session of the Legislature.
Mr.. Kelley briefly explained the relation
of the State hand office to the school
fund, which he said exceeded in amount
the school fund of any other State In the
Union except Texas. This enabled Me-
vada to give her schools the best sup
port possible.
Andrew Maute, who is a candidate to
succeed himself as State Printer was
next introduced and made a few remarks
regarding the duties of the office. promis-
ing II reelected to perform them as faith
fully as he has in the past.
State Controller Sam Davis was the
next speaker. lie said he had just re-
turned from a tour of Lincoln, White
Pine and Eureka counties and the second
named was the only one in which the
Republicans had any chance of success.
He reviewed the Silver Democratic State
administration ehowiuv that all pIatform
pledges had been carried out and that
there had been none of the scandals
which had disgraced previous Republican
administrations. Mr.. Davis discussed ma
tional and State politics in general, and
being always witty, pleased the audience
and gave point to his In
speaking of Judge Hawley having drawn
sl0S, 900 salary since 1872 and not paying
a cent of taxes in the State, Mr.. Davis
remarked that Judge Hawley is always
ON the pay roll but never on the tax roll"
d. NJ. Ryan. who has made the best
State Treasurer Nevada has ever had and
who will continue in office another four
years, was introduced and made a brief
but pleasing speech. He spoke of the
affairs of his office. which he had con-
Quoted for the best interests of the tax
payers for four years and promised If
successful to give them the same service
for the next -four.
James G. Sweeney, the nominee for At
arrav-canara was next introduced by
the chairman as another native son can
didate. Owing to the lateness of the
hour Mr.. Sweeney did not make lengthy
speech, but 1t was one which 1t was a
pleasure to listen to and the audience
manifested Its appreciation by frequent
applause. Mr.. Sweeney expressed himself
as confident that every candidate on the
fusion State ticket would be elected. He
briefly touched upon the silver issue and
the questions of the trusts and imperial
ism. These questions have not been set
tied but will haunt the Republican party
until its funeral day on the 4th of Novem-
Der. The American people have not APP
proved the imperialistic policy of the
Republican party and will be heard at the
coming election In no uncertain tones.
Mr.. Sweeney urged reasons for the cleo
ton of c. ID. Van Duzer to Congress
as a matter of principle and in conclusion
referred briefly TO his own candidacy,
asking the support OF the voters If they
believed him worthy of election.
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