New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-27
A LIVELY CAMPAIGN IN CONNECTICUT
PROTECTION ADVOCATED BY PROMINENT sPEAk-
ERs IN OVERLOOKING HALLS.

ERs IN OVERLOOKING HALLS.
stafford Springs, Conn, Oct &c (speciaD.-senator
Hawley received splendid greeting here tonight, and
hundreds failed to secure entrance to the hall. The
Senator spoke for hours the issues Of the day
and was heartily applaudcd. The canvass for the
Republicans Is in splendid condition.
MerIden Conn. Oct. &c (SpeciaD.-Senator Platt
was the happIest man In the State tonight for two
reasons lie has Just made tour Of the State, and
IS certain that a great Republican victory will be
celebrated on the evening Of November g. Tonight
he addressed the citizens Of his own town on the
issues Of the campaign, and every man, woman and
child was in the street or in the hall to hear him.
Mcrlden never saw such demonstration.
Bridgeport, Conn, Oct 20 (Speclal).-The largest
hall in town was packed its utmost capacity tonight
TO hear Senator Frye and 1000 people were unable TO
gain admittance Five hundred workmen went TO
the hall direct from their work in order to secure seas,
and many Others did not wait to change their cloth
ing. great their desire to hear the great ex-
ponent Of protection. The meeting was a thorough
success.
southngton, Conn, Oct 90 (SpeciaD.-Joseph L.
Barbour OF Hartford, delivered his famous protection
speech to the wage workers Of this town tonight
When the close of his address the orator called for
three cheers for Harrison and Morton, every man in
the room Jumped 10 his feet and responded There
are few freetraders here.
Branford, Conn, Oct. 90 (Spccian.-J. A. Grow, Of
Pennsylvania, spoke to the Republicans and wage
workers OF Branford tonight. Great enthusiasm
prevailed. A split in the Democratic ranks makes
probable that the Republicans can carry the town
NewHsven. Oct. 90 tspeciaD.-Scnator Frye delivered
powerful argument for protection and Amercanism ut
Waterbury before the OF that town last night
The tremendous enthusiasm manifested Is sure indica
ton that Cleveland and the Mills bill will not receive
substantial support from the men Of Waterbury who
toll amid wheels and spindles that Will De senceu II
Harrison and Morton are defeated
Bridgeport Conn, Oct. 90 lSDecia)-The 6wedes OF
Bridgeport had magnificent parade here last night The
Swedes unit in supporting the Republican ticket
Thompson Conn. Oct. 20 Especial Senator Joseph
r. Hawley and Governor-tobe Buckley were the load
stones which attracted large numbers OF voters to this
town yesterday There was great outpouFing OF Re
publicans.
Lebanon Conn., Oct 90 (specIaD Congressman
Charles Russell OF this district addressed large and
wIdeawake audience here yesterday. He demonstrated
clearly that Democratic policy is British and South
policy and dsloys while the Republican
policy OF protection the true embodiment OF patriotism
New-Havcn, Oct 90 (Speciall.-Fred. Douglass G. s.
More OF Kentucky. and the Rev. NJ Van Horne, OF New
port r. L. all coored. addressed 1000 colored and
workinrmcn last night in the Hyperion Theatre The
meeting was presided by the Rev. A. II Miller.
colored Congregational minister OF this city.
Norwich Oct. 90 Especially. Colonel Joseph L. Bar
bour OF Hartford addressed the Republicans OF this city
last evening
Rockville. Conn., Oct e5-There was a grand Re-
publican rally here Tuesday night listen to ad
dresses by William l.. Slmonds OF Hartford the next
Congressman from this district. and Henry T. Grggs. OF
New.York. Mr.. Smonds made telling speech. which
will OF winning many votes to his side Mr.
Grlggs made eloQuen, and convincing address, TO
which the large audience close attention Both
speakers warmly aDplauded.
Bridgeport Conn, Oct, 20 Cspecial).-The Republicans
and workngmen OF Bridgeport Wednesday night were
addressed by Henry f. KEYS OF NewH Haven workngman
who has sulled the tariff question and effect
thoroughly.