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...Gillespie spoke the only piece of poetry, and delivered it in a successful and simple style...
...first speaker was S. L. Cromwell who spoke in a dignified and effective manner and made a good impression...
...president of the club, introduced Governor Long, the first speaker, who began by saying: "I feel as if I were to make my commencement address; I wish I were." He followed by making a strong appeal to all young men, especially college men, in favor of the Republican party; spoke of it as the party of original thought and ideas; dwelt glowingly on the record of the party in the past and its position today, and closed by urging all present to join its ranks...
...remarks on the tariff the subject of the deepest interest. Apt quotations from Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill's works were used effectively in illustrating his points and proved conclusively, when supplemented by his own material, the necessity of this country for a protective tariff. The Senator spoke feelingly on the subject of domestic manufactures, gave vivid examples of prosperity under the present system, and closed by exposing our present helplessness in regard to our naval force and coast defences. He praised England's constant upbuilding of her navy and expansion of shipping, and promised that our Senate would...
...Warren spoke in the same strain, and Crowley '93, H. G. Nichols, S. M. Brice, M. A. Bartlett, W. G. Strong and others, continued the debate...