The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-02
Williams ond Sears. Prominent
Democrats, Make Excel
lent Addresses.
THEY WENT FOR ROOSEVELT.
But Make Strong Appeals for
Parker. Davis and Lamb
at Sanger Hall.

The Democrats Of Madison Ward had
their inning in the campaign last night,
when Judge Sam w. Williams. Of Wythe,
and Senator j. Boyd Sears, of Mathews.
addressed large company Of voters In
Sanger Hall.
Ward Superintendent Nfinitree Folkcs
presided, and among the prominent DEM
ocrats on tho stage were Mayor Me-
Carthy, Congressman Lamb, Alderman
Zimmerman, Hon. L. T. Christian,
Messrs, Robert Leo Traylor, II. L. Mon
tague Chairman Doherty and tho mein-
bers OF the City Committee from the
ward
Senator Sears, tho first speaker, in
biting words attacked tho impcrial!stic
policy of the Republican party, and re-
1crred to President Roosevelt as a de
spoiler Of the ideals OF our fathers"
He compared the President to another
CROMWELL, and warned the people
against the danger OF empire, which he
commended was threatening to undermine
Republican institutions In this country.
lie speaker declared that the para
mount issue In the contest was tho
President OF the United states" and
when incidentally, he mentioned Bryan
and that great tribune OF the people, ;"
ono Of the most enthusiastic dcmcns,ra-
tons of the evening was given.
There was ttme,'' the speaker said,
when merit won IN this country. and
when there We're no spoiled dariings OF
our government"
In Warm Pursuit.
And now he went after the Republicans
on account OF the persecution Of ADMIRAL
Schley. evoklng long continued applause
from his hearers Tho President was
and promote social equality, and the
speaker asserted that the policy Of the
chief magistrate was doing much to
hinder the settlement OF the race problem.
The Presidents Panama canal policy was
denounced as ''plainy in violation Of all
law. and infamous in the extreme and
In this connection Mr.. Roosevelt was re-
ferred to as '.the little war lord with his
big stick" Pursuing this line further. he
sold:
said:
my countrymen, and we are to-day in
possession Of the stolen goods
From a Real Battle.
When Judge Williams was introduced
by Chairman Folkes, the big, brawny
Southwest lawyer at once arrested the at
tcntion OF his hearers by his vigorous.
s!edge-hammer blows. directed at the
policies Of the Republican party. and he.
often stirred them to high pitches OF en-
thusias SIN. He declared that he came
from his mountain home with the dust
and smoke Of real battle upon him. and
If the Democrats OF the Ninth District
didn't elect, Hon. Joseph c. Visor 70
Congress next Tuesday. 1t would not be
because they didn't deserve 10 win the
fight.
Judge Williams congra tulatcd the party
that there were no longer silver or gold
Democrats, but that all were lined up
under the banner Of Alton p. Parker.
II was one OF those who followed the
fortunes Of william ]. Bryan said the
speaker, "and have nothing to take
back or apologize for and again the
audience broke into cheers tor the great
Nebrask
1--WE who were silver people" he went
on. "a gree with every plank on the DEM
ocratic platform, and God knows We
agree to nothing advoca ted or endorsed
by Teddy Roosevelt or Booker Washing
tom The speaker briefly sketcned the
main differences beteeWn the two parties.
and then discussed the tariff question
in a most Interesting manner.
DOlidrS Gay FdIeWeli.
He created great laughter BIZ SAYING
tina, the consumer paid the tariff taxes,
and that the ma jor part of them wr,:t
Into tie pockets OF the protected mann
facturara. and when the dollars started
into these pockets the eagles upon them.
sang, Farewell. vain world, I'm goins
home"
-lhe only place for an honest dollar
is IN the pocket Of the man who made
it," he said, "and the man who believes.
In taxing me 10 put money In tho pocH-
cts Of another man does not hold TO the
proper theory OF government. which
gather taxes only for legitimate govern
irlcnt expenses
rPrcsent indjgtrial conditions III this
country close the door Of hope to the
young men, and they should. Therefore
support the Democratic party. The
speaker referred To Samuel j. rilden az
that great uncrowncd king" and ,lan
declared the presidency was stolen from,
him in the open day.
Proceeding In his references to the
President. Judge Williams said:
II have great respect for the office Of
President, but have none for It's present
occupant. and ] will tell You why. lie
has no respect for you or me, and God
knows the hnnors are easy 80 far as !
e.