Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-01

cesful ms year We VIII restrict I'M
migration and protect him
AS a member Of the immigration
committee | have favored restric-
ton OF foreign immigration, because
| believed | was acting in favor Of
our home people" (Cheers)
Then he briefly discussed the tar
if. showing how the Democrats with
the aid OF the Progress,ves in the SEN
ate had passed tariff bills, which
would have given instant relief to the
people. President Taft untrue to his
promise, vetoed every measure. He
urged all to support Governor Wilson
and give the reigns of government to
the Democratic party. assuring them
that every promise would be faith
fully carried out.
Colonel MeGraw.
When Col McGraw appeared the
ovation given him was tremendous,
Smiling and in the best of spirits he
greeted his auditors. and assured them
that it was a genuine pleasure for
him to meet the people of Hedges
vile.
He said that he had many warm
friends in Hedgesville and vicinity.
and when he had appeared there as
a candidate some years ago he receiv-
ed only kindly treatment, and he was
deeply greatful to the people for their
presence to hear him again discuss po-
litical questions.
He referred to Congressman
Browns work in Congress, and as a
member of two of the most important
igent and true, and that it was the
duty of his constituents to send him
back to Washington by an increased
majority. Taking up the money ques-
ton he discussed it at length, saying
that it had the government by the
throat and so strongly intrenched
that 1t was depressing every avenue
of trade anu commerce.
"Mr. Brown" he said, SIS a member
of the subcommittee to investigate
the money power, and as such had
demonstrated his splendid ability, and
had proven one of the most valuable
members"
Discussing further the question he
said that Is banks and IL trust com
panies in New York control the mon
ey OF the country; that the clearance
house association is composed OF five
men who meet daily and hear reports
from the markets, the banks and make
investigations This association char
ges one-tenth of one per cent of the
amounts of all checks cashed by IT,,
and refuses to transact business with
any bank not q member of the assoc
iation.
Last year this association cleared
the enormous sum of S4S,000,000. Ev-
cry day it notifies its members that
a drought is threatened in the west
and the crops will be a failure, or a
frost is due on a certain date, which
means the crops will suffer, or that
the railroads are not doing as much
business as formerly, and they ad-
wise the banks to call in all money
and make no further loans. This he
said, lis robbing the people of their
rights. because these five men have
absolute charge of all the money
Taking up the immigration question
he declared that the Democratic par
ty favored restriction of immigra-
ton, and if returned to power would
throw around the American laborer
the strong arm of potection, and en-
able him to receive more for his labor.
Speaking of Governor Wilson he
said the party had not named his
equal since the days of James X. Polk;
that he would carry into effect the
policies promulgated by Jefferson and
see to it that promised reforms be-
came a reality.
Concluding his most splendid ad-
dress, he asked all to support the
Democratic ticket. He called partic-
ular attention to the state ticket, cit
ing why it should have the support OF
all. Then he pleaded for the county
ticket, dwelling at length on why the
candidates for the legislature should
be elected. stating that the questions
coming before that body next winter
were of such Importance that only
the best men should be sent to Charl-
eston. In words of praise for the
splendid ability of Hon. ]. NJ Woods,
and pleading for his election he con
cluded.
Mr.. Brown.
Congressman Brown. happy and
cheerful, appeared amidst tremendous
cheering. After it had subsidized he
stated that he would not detain the
audience with long talk, because ev-
erybody waned to hear Colonel Me-
Graw -Four years ago." he began
president Taft promised the people
in no uncertain terms that, in case
of his election, and with a friendly
Congress, the tariff would be immed-
I lately revised downward. The Repub-
lican party was successful, and in
stead of fulfilling that promise the
tariff was revised upward, and great
er burdens heaped upon the taxpayers