Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-10-15
Big democratic Rally!
5NaryLand Campaign Opened in Baltimore Monday Mqht
Oast 7hrong Hears Distinguished Democrats
Great Enthusiasm SNanffested

represent the candidate himself. A
complaisant committee was compelled
to submit to the dictatiOn, notwlth.
standing the gross improperly of the
selection. Accordingly the transfer of
Mr.. Cortelyou was Immediately made
from the Department of Commerce to
the craftsmanship of the committee in
order that he might better serve Mr..
Roosevelt's purposes. with the under
standing that he is to be restored to his
former, or some other Cabinet position
at the close of the election, and from
that date TO the present he has been
diligently soliciting campaign funds
hissesl from the very corporations
whose business, operations and secret
affairs he had recently been investi-
eating. Applause and shouts of Give
it to 'em."l
"The motive for this extraordinary
action is scarcely disguised The
purpose is evident. IL partakes some
what of the nature of blackmail. [Great
applause 1t is scheme to utilize
official information secured through
official power to compel political comtri-
buttons. It is a standard deliver
policy, addressed to corporate interests
which cannot well resist the appeal for
fear of retaliation upon themselves
either directly or by favoritism to their
rivals in business.
1.-The situation constitutes a grave
scandal which cannot be ignored nor
condoned. 1t has no parallel in the
history of the country" Cheers
With considerable fire Senator Hill
denounced the expansion policy of the
Roosevelt Administration and defended
strongly the Democratic stand upon the
tariff. In speaking of the colonial
policy of Roosevelt. he declared "sooner
or later the experiment will break
down. and the sooner it does the better
for this country of ours y
Mr.. Davis. when the applause which
greeted his appearance had subsidized,
said in part:
This great and enthusiastic attend.
ance tonight prssages Democratic sue
cess in the coming election. 1t is my
pleasure to have personal acqu ,int-
ance with many in this audience. Mary
land is my native State, in which spent
the first 30 years of my life. and / feel
very much at home in the city of Balti-
more For many years / maintained an
office here. land have always had more or
less business relations with your people,
have shared your pride in its prosper
ity and your sorrow IN its misfortune
[ Applause. l am glad you will have the
opportunity tonight OF hearing some of
the distinguished men of the country
who will follow me aud speak at length
upon the issues of the campaign.
1.-The people will have to decide
whether the policy is to be continued of
permitting the partisan participation in
the work of the election by the l00, 900
salaried officeholders. including men,
bers of the Cabinet. The Clvil-Service
law. its rules and regulations are being
set at naught. and the army of Govern
ment employees is laboring for the con-
tinuance in power of the present Ad-
ministration. This can be done only at
the neglect of their duties and to the
detriment of the public service. Re-
newed applause
III tuc Ihs5 DRY updlSu we
heard great deal from the Republi-
cans about the full dinner pail. We
hear nothing of it this year. Their policy
has not only emptied the pail. but has
caused a general depression in business,
resulting in reduced wages. working on
short hours, with many men out of en-
plovment. Long continued applause.
Senator Daniel was given a great ova-
ton. and his opening sen elce was most
felicitous, predicting. as it did, the
election of Mr.. Davis as Vice President
of the United. Turning to Senator
German. Senator Daniel said: II ad-
dressed you. sir, as Mr.. Chairman, but
see to my left Mr.. Davis. aud think
l shall get into practice for next year,
and be the first Senator to address him
as Mr. President" This remark was
greeted by applause.
Senator Daniel launched into an able
discussion of the money question. and
attack d the imperial policy of the Re-
publicans with great effect and vigor.
Ex Governor Pinkney Whyte was the
last speaker, and his remarks. while
brief. were received with close attention
by the vast audience.