The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-02
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NEWARK MEETING
REPUBLICANS GREW RoWDY.
DEMOCRATS IN THE MAJORITY
AND SUPPRESSED THEM.

Newark. N. J.. Nov. Eventually
ineffective, but temporarily successful,
was the attempt made tonight to
rout a monster Democratic meeting at
the Essex Troop Armory, where Judge
Parker was the principal speaker. The
great building, with capacity said to
be more than two-thirds that of Mad
ison Square Garden in New York. was
present administration and the name
of President Roosevelt hundreds broke
forth with terrific cheering. and for
several minutes it appeared as though
the Democrats were in the minority.
The scene that followed was one of
unimaginable confusion. Kisses and
cheering were mingled. Words in an
ger and threats were heard. and the
police were powerless to control. FL
nally the Democrats by sheer force of
numbers and their greater volume of
sound drowned out their adversaries.
The disturbance occurred before
Judge Parker reached the hall. The
meeting was called to order at s
o'clock. 1t was under the auspices of
the Parker Constitution Club OF New
Jersey, and Richard v. Lindabury was
introduced as the presiding officer. He
began his speech. devoted to national
issues. but had not fairly started be-
fore it became evident that there were
a number of Republicans in the build
ing. Mr.. Lindabury referred to the all
legged usurpation of power by the ex-
dent which appeared to be the signal
for the outbreak.
with Hoots and Kisses.
In an instant the representatives Of
the two parties were locked in COM
and cheers Mr.. Lindabury appeared
to be taken by surprise. and he repeat
ed the reference to Panama, again
mentioning the name of Roosevelt.
which was cheered louder than ever.
BY this time the Democrats in the
audience were ready to meet the at
tack, which they did with Kisses for
the interruptions and cheers for the
Democratic candidate.
In defiance of the attempt to rout
him, Mr.. Lindabury abandoned the
speech he had prepared for the occa-
sion and talked directly at the dis
turbers. He seemed to relish the con-
test, and by $50 O'Clock. when the
band leading the Parker procession was
heard to approach the armory, he had
effectually silenced those who had
cheered for the Republican party.
When Judge Parker. finally reach
ed the platform, he was given an ova-
tion equal in intensity to that at Madi-
son Square Garden last night Through
out his speech he was accorded marked
attention.
Given Grent Ovation.
Judge Parker's invasion of New
Jersey to make in the present cam
raign the first speech he has delivered
outside of his native state, was met
with a resounding welcome. At the
station in Newark. several thousand
people gathered and despite extensive
police protection, passage up Broad
street was forced with great difficulty.
Led by a squad of police and a mill
tary band, the party in two carriages
was driven to Mr.. Smiths home. A
big crowd was gathered there, and
lines were established by the police
to enable the party to reach the
house AS Judge Parker mounted
the steps there was tremendous
cheering. He lifted his hat several
women who rushed to the steps.
During the wait for Judge Parker at
the arnory, William II. Fielder, can
didate for Mayor, was called for, and
he made a few remarks. He was in
terrupted by the appearance of Judge
Parker on the platform at 1903 o'clock.
The demonstration was phenomenal
The Democratic enthusiasts cheered
as though they were trying to wipe
out an affront. The applause came
from every part Of the armory and
the volume of sound was deafening.
Flags were waved, chairs were ham,
rnered with hands and feet, some per-
sons whistled, others shouted, and all
contributed their full share to the en-
thusiasm.
Twelve Minutes TO subside.
II was exactly twelve minutes when
Judge Parker took a hand in quelling
the enthusiasm. One minute later he
addressed the chairman. In an instant
the armory was converted from tumult
10 absolute silence. Throughout his
sneech the candidate was we'll treated
and cheered heartily when he scored
point and listened to attentively at all
times. There were no more demon
strations from his political opponents
that we're worthy of notice.
Judge Parker's voice was rather
stronger than usual. II penetrated the
furthermost sections OF the armory. He
began his speech by calling attention
10 the fact that he was making In
Newark his first address OF the cam
paign outside of his own state. This
provoked great applause. His speech
follows:
Kind of Expansion Wanted.
Judge Parker described at some
length the early development OF the
country. and the steady expansion Of
the population. carrying with the prin-
ciples OF popular government. II is
this natural expansion. he said. which
has made this country what Il le. Con-
trasted with this picture n the idsSt OF
Europe with millions under the heel
Of the c0nqueror. with armies and
natives paid for By the revenues from
decaylnE industries,
"If ls thie kind of expansion upon
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