Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-09-24
Mr.. SIemp's CampaIun.

The Hon. C. B. Slemp addressed large
and enthusiastic Taft, Sherman and
Slemp clubs at Appalachia, Norton,
Grundy and Contrary last week. Every
where he was met with the greatest
heartiness by large crowds of men and
women.
Mr.. Slemp and party arrived in APP
palachia via the Virginia and South
western Tuesday night, and found a
delegation of Wise county Republicans
awaiting them. After eating light
lunch, Mr.. Slemp went to the Appa-
1achia school house where he delivered
a strong talk to over three hundred
men, who had joined the Taft, Sherman
and Slemp club. Mr.. Slemp spoke upon
the tariff quite a while, explaining the
difference between the two parties on
this subject. He again called on MIR.
Byars to make his position on the sub
feet clear. The remainder of the time
Mr.. Slemp spent in a review Of his re-
cord in Congress, and what he had to
contend with in order to obey the wish
es of the people, and, said Mr.. Slemp:
81 am not ashamed of my record" Be
fore sitting down, Mr. Slemp introduced
Mayor Horton, of Big Stone Gap, who
held the attention of the club for over q
half hour, and when he had concluded
there was q general rush to the stage in
order to shake the hands of the speak
ers.
From Appalach;a Mr.. Slemp went to
Tazewell to attended the fair, where he
met friends from all over the county,
who greatly encouraged him.
Bidding host of friends good bye.
Mr.. Slemp caught the afternoon train
for Norton to address a large Republi-
can club Thursday evening. Upon ar
irving in Norton 1t was found that the
building in which the speaking was to
be was full to the limit of its capacity.
1t was here that Mr.. Slemp read the
Crunpacker bill, and explained his po-
sition in regard to it to the entire salts
faction of every one present. Atten-
tion was also called to the fact that Mr..
Byars had never said, anything logical
against the Emergency Currency
Bill" as he realizes that the emergency
has passed and that it will not be neces-
sary to issue any money, which speaks
well for the administration, and aug
ments the Republican prospects in the
next election. After speaking for a
few minutes on some Of the more i'm
portant local issues, Mr.. Slemp intro
duced the Hon. Pendleton Crockett, who
entertained the club with q brief but
logical discussion of the tariff. Mr..
Crockett was followed by Mayor Hor-
ton.
Friday morning Mr.. Slemp took
the train at Norton getting off at Raven
where he was met By man with horses
for himself and party. After having
Iunched, the party started on thirty
five mile ride over the mountains of
Buchanan county to Grundy, the county
seat of Buchanan. The ride was one
worthy of mention for it lead over
some of the most picturesque territory
in Virginia. In many places the road
cut through rich veins of coal, while on
either side of the road swayed immense
forests, all of which impressed the
traveller with the immense resources of
Buchanan. While riding along the
road Mr.. Slemp met many teamsters
and farmers all of whom gave him a
hearty welcome. Night coming on the
party stopped at Hanger, Va, for the
night. Getting an early start the fol-
lowing morning the party arrived in
Grundy shortly after twelve O'Clock.
The courthouse was packed with one of
the most enthusiastic crowds yet ex-
perienced. After being introduced by
Mr.. F. F. B. Kiser, commonwealth q
attorney for Buchanan county, Mr..
Slemp took the stand amid great APP
plause. Mr.. Slemp addressed the peo-