Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-20
DEMOCRATIC DOCTRINE.
Gov. Warfeld and MrE Henry E. Davis
Speak at Ke1sington.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON, Md, October 10. 1904.
The democrats of Kensington. Wheaton
Forest Glen, Garrett Park Bethesda and
surrounding places attended the big meet
ing held in the town hail last night. Gov.
Edwin Warf1eld and Mr.. Henry E. Davis
talked on the issues of the campaign.
Many republicans came to see and hear
Maryland's executive and to hear Mr.. Da-
Wis, who in the two past campaigns spoke
here and elsewhere in behalf of the repub-
lican party. A number of ladies graced the
occasion.
The large auditorium Of the town hall
and all the ante-rooms and corridors were
filled to overfiowing. There were hearty
cheers given both speakers. The meeting
was held under the auspices of the Ken
sington Democratic Club and was presided
over by its president, Mr. Walter A. John
ston, the congressional candidate of the
sixth Maryland district on the democra tic
ticket Seated on the stage during the
meeting were Governor Warfield, Mr. Hen
ry E. Davis. Mr.. William Viers Bouic, Mr..
H. T. Newcombe, Mr.. Edward Peter Mr..
Bowie Waters and other
In calling the meeting to order Mr. John
ston stated that Gov. Warffeld had missed
his train, but would certainly arrive later.
Mr.. Johnston then proceeded to speak of
the tariff and promised, if elected to Con-
gress, to use his efforts for reduction in
the existing rates. He also declared HIM
self to be opposed to the holding of the
PHILIPPINES and referred to the race question.
Gov. Warfield arrived at about the time
Mr.. Johnston concluded and was escorted
to the stage amid much enthusiasm.
Mr.. H. E. Davis, who was introduced as
the first speaker, said that Senator Bever-
idge of Indiana had asked what this cam
paign was about. In numerous and witty
references to the question the speaker told
his hearers what it was about" He spoke
briefly of the tariff. saying 1t was subject
that his hearers were tired of and one
which he would not bore them with further
than to say that the election of Mr.. Parker
would insure a substantial reduction In the
rates as well as the incomes Of the few
who are benefited by the present tariff rate.
He then entered upon a somewhat severe
denunciation of President Roosevelt, saying
that his was the voice of a new generation,
which had forgotten the aims of the found
ers of this nation. He advised his hearers
to use blue goggles In reading the Presi-
dents letter of acceptance, and said the ex-
preston of Mr.. Roosevet's wishes were the
mandates of a monarch.
Governor Warfield, regarded as the speak
er of the evening. thanked those present for
their hearty and cordial reception Of him.
References to his support of the silver can
didate in 1896 and 1900 and the mention Of
the name of Bryan were greeted with pro-
longed cheers from quite number of those
present. His criticisms of republican poll
cies and the scoring he gave the President
were frequently interrupted with applause.
In concluding tIle speaker Stdtcu THAT lie
wished to refer with particular emphasis
to the democratic congressional candidate
of this district. He had watched his course
at Annapolis, he said, and knew that he
represented the people or montgomery
county well.
You will make no mistske," he said, in
sending Mr. Johnston to Congress-
At the conclusion of thegH1eetng Governor
Warfield was rendered att Informal recep-
ton. DR.. Eugene Jones acting as master OF
ceremony.