New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-01
SULZER ASKS SUPPORT
ON DEMOCRATIC RECORD,

The meeting was called to order shortly
after s o'clock when Cleveland II. Dodge,
president OF the Wison-M Marshall Bust
ness Mems League, the organization
which had charge Of the meeting, intro
duced the permanent chairman OF the
evening, Thomas NJ. Mulry.
The chairman in a few remarks ex-
plained the plans of the meeting. after
which he introduced Congressman Sulzer.
whose entrance had been the signal for
cheers. Mr.. Sulzer who left the meeting
after his short address TO speak at other
meetings, was received with applause
when he rose to speak, the applause grow
ing after the band had played Tam
many"
This is a Democratic year." the speak
err declared. The plain people Of the
country are now coming into their own.
A new era has dawned. The Democratic
party is now waging the battle OF equal
rights TO all, to reduce oppressive taxa
ton. 10 lower the cost OF living, 10 re-
store the government OF the people to the
people"
He then outlined the accomplishments
of the records OF a Democratic House,
enumeratlng under fifteen heads what he
considered the most important achieve
ments lie declared these accomplish
ments demonstrated ability TO govern, and
asked for the support OF the country on
the record made. Following his address
CONGRESSMAN Sulzer was escorted from
the hall, his departure being unmarked
by any demonstration.
Martin II. GIynn. candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor. was the next speaker
He praised I'm high terms the achieve
ments Of both Governor Wilson and Con-
gresham Sulzer, and appealed for sup
port for the party in its campaign. char
acterizing II as "a party which STANDS
for the poor, because It is composed OF
the poor"
Rally around the standard OF the
party" he called, land in support OF tha'
fighter for the common people, Congress
man Sulzer who is first and foremost a
fighter for their rights"
The speaker described the Congressman
as a combination of several races OF fight
ers. part German, part Dutch part
Scotch and part Irish" A voice from
the gallery cried out, Don't forget the
Jew which brought the retort from the
speaker that the candidate had been one
OF the strongest supporters OF that race
i'm this Country's relations with Russia
Applause for Mr. SuZer followed the re-
tort. followed by three cheers for the
candidate for both Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor al the end Of Mr.. Glynns
remarks.
Augustus Thomas, the playwright was
next introduced. He spoke briefly, deciar-
ing his purpose to be the Introduction oil
Congressman Oscar W. Underwood. MT
Inderwood's advance to the front OF the
platform was the signal for applause and
the playing OF Dixie" by the band, the
reception continuing for several minutes
Il want to say few words 10 you
seriously" the speaker announced on
the one great issue that IS Confronting
the American people to-day. There are
many great issues that from time TO time
come before you for your solution. Bu'
there was one question that was with
you I'm the beginning, and that Is no"
YOU can most equitably distribute the
federal tax, so that It will rest the most
lightly Oh the backs OF the American
people"
Mr. Underwood then outlined the dis
tInction between the Democratic and Re
publican interpretations OF questions. de-
claring that the former party advocated
competitive tarifr and launching forth
on the solution OF the question as pro-
posed by the party. The appearance OF
Governor Wilson at this point Of the Con
gressmans speech and the applause
which followed interrupted the address
the speaker finally being compelled "a
mako Way for the candidate.