The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-23
TWO BRILLIANT SPEECHES
R. p. Hobson and w. H. Sanford De. lighted a Packed House at the Jefferson Last Night.
 Text of Speeches.

theatre to its fullest capacity sat through
 the three hours of "spellbnding'' without
 giving the slightest sign of being tired
 The speakers were both young men, but
 forceful, eloquent and entertaining. Will.
 liam Hodge Sanford and Captain Rich.
 mond Pearson Hobson. the democratic
 electors from the state at large, came ur
 to the full expectations of the large au- dience. Their speeches teemed with the true doctrines of democracy, and with the most seathing sarcasm. The falacies of the republican party and dangers of Rooseveltism rang out upon willing and enthusiastic listeners.
 Apathy that has been talked about within the ranks of the voters was com pletely displaced last night. As the speakers pictured the dangers confront ing the country by perpetuation of the Rooseveltian policy and the voters were urged of their duty to stamp 1t with their disapproval at the polls on November 8, the audience warmed up. and the great throng left the theatre declaring their delight with the speakers and their in- tentions to work for a party triumph.
 Many Ladies.
 The theatre was filled several minutes before the meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles M. Shelly, of the Par ker and Davis club. Probably one-fifth of the audience was made up of ladies. who became as enthusiastic as the men. The reception committee of twenty-five appointed by President Shelley and R. A. O'Rear and J. W. Shepherd of Jasper. and Senator T. s. Frazer of Union l Springs occupied seats on the stage with the speakers, and Memolrs full band played stirring air as the curtain was rung up.
 William H. Sanford of Troy, son of the late Governor Sanford, and one of the most eloquent speakers coming from the wiregrass section of the state, was the first speaker and for more than one hour he kept the closest attention of his hearers. MT. samford's speech was along general lines. outlining the policies of the party and urging the importance of 8 full vote. He won credilable applause
 When Captain Hobson was presented the greeting meted out to him must have been most encouraging indeed. His fame ,, as a campaign speaker Is becoming na- tional. and Birmingham people, always desiring and usually securing the best of everything. were eager to hear the gifted young pan. And he did not dis appoint them. His intense style, at times eloquent, then dramatic and again full of fervor and pathos, seemed to please all. His voice is we'll modulated and even his whispered words were easily heard in every part of the house. His speech was largely confined to five heads tracing the history of the two great po- litical parties, pointing out their tenden- cies; a discussion of the tariff and it's connection with the trusts; an excoria- tion of President Roosevelt for his negro tendencies; a discussion of the relations between labor and capital and the need for a large navy, and the benefits to be derived from the same.
 Probably no speaker has ever discussed these subjects before |. Birmingham audi ence in a more entertaining manner than did Captain Hobson.
 Mir. Sanford Speaks.
 
 troduced by Gen. Charles M. Shelley shortly after the curtain went up. Pre- vious to this musical programme was rendered by Memols band
 In presenting MT. Sanford, General Shelley declared that a very peculiar condition confronted the people of the south just at this time. He said that he was very much afraid that not enough interest is being taken in the campaign, and urged the voters to secure full vote in November. We have with us tonight the two democratic electors from the state of Alabama, both of whom are young men, and active democrats" said General Shelley. q take pleasure in in- troducing to you MT. Sanford" The appearance of MT. Sanford was greeted with applause. He said that It was a great pleasure to address meet ing of democrats composed mostly of the intelligence of the greatest city in the greatest state in the south. He said that he would not take to the flights of elo- ouence lest he might find himself in the predicament of young lawyer up Tn Virginia This young man was mak- ing a patriotic address before large meeting" said MT. Sanford. He was talking of the American eagle, telling how 1t scared aloft. The eagle kept going higher, higher and higher, until the clouds were reached. The young lawyer was waving his arms above his head, and tell ing how the great American bird scared, until the audience became nervous. It was then that some one up in the gallery exclaimed, let me aloose bud, and get another bird. -
 The speaker said we all belong to a common country and there should be no sectionalism. It Is a great pity, he de- clared, that in great country like this that it exists.
 Tt is the duty of every voter to exer- else the right of suffrage,' said Mir. Sam ford. ''The voter should first inform him self and then cast his vote intelligently whenever the time comes. The lawmak- ing power of our country has given the right to vote to certain citizens It is a duty. plain and simple. entrusted to them. A man has no more the right to vote than a woman or child, but our