The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27

more anxious to find an issue on which to win all election than we'll defined policy for the uplift- iug aud betterment ot our coun- try. In 1892 it was the ltarriff. In 1896 it was free silver. In l 1900 1t was imperialism. aud then he stopped and asked if anyone in the audience could tell him what 1t was in 1904? One old man spoke up and said 1t was ] just "tired of being in the mi 1 nority." This caused consider able laughter, and the speaker continued by saying that at no time could the Democratic party go into a campaign on the plat form used in the proceeding one He spoke of Parker voting twice for Bryan and free silver and then Bryan voted for Parker and the gold standard. Bryan was a great orator. Said he liked ora tory-had none himself and wished he had. He liked logic also, but Bryan had none. lie wished he had.
 The secretary in speaking of tariff revision admitted that pos sibiy the tariff was too high on steel and some other things, but he opposed any revision because of the fact that as soon as 1t be- came kno VII that the change was coming there would be no market 1 for steel and the mills would be closed down and workmen thrown out of employment pending this legislation.
 In referring to the trust MT. Shaw called attention to the Tact that Cleveland recognized theif existance while president, but that no steps were taken except l to appoint committee to inves- tigate, aud this committee did not make its report until two days before the close of Cleyeland's $ term. The only trust law ever introduced was drawn by John Sherman and it is all that IS needed. The only trouble in dealing with the trust is in get ting the proof and that President Roosevelt had done more along this line than any other living man.
 At the close of MT. Shaw's ad- dress, which lasted over two hours and half, many of those in the house came forward to shake hands with him. Every one admitted him to be splendid speaker. Everyone enjoyed lls tening to him. Some who have heard many great political speak CTS stated last night that he pre- sented his arguments with more force and clearness than any man they ever listened 10 and at the same time he spoke in a manner which could give no offense to his most radical opponent.
 The Banquet.
 At the conclusion of the speak ing those who had secured tickets repaired to the Frady hotel where an excellent repast was spread for about fifty guests, one in every way a credit to Mrs. Frady and her hotel.
 At the conclusion of the feast Harry Meyers of Little Rock, on behalf of the guest of honor and his party thanked the people oi Mena for the courtesies extended and spoke eloquently of the town, of its wonderful growth and en- terprise.
 Senator Legaie then called on Hon. Hal Norwood for response which was given in a happy vein, his remarks elicting much ap- plause, as did those made by Mir. Meyers.
 Colonel Brizzolara, the Jolly postmaster of Fort Smith being called for a speech responded briefly much to the delight of all, after which our visitors were es. corted to the station where they took the train for Fort Smith, where MT. Shaw will speak to- night.
 The De Queen band, which was engaged to join the Shaw party as the train came through that city and furnish music for the reception, speaking and banquet in Mena, won much praise for the excellent music furpished. The band is composeI of gentle manly set of musicians and their first appearance in Menl caused very favor ble comment.
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