The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-10-23
The Associated Press Report,

Of his speech, IL was sent Ia advance,
and was nothing like the address he de'
llVered, II was sent 70 the Cincinnati En-
qulrer, but that paper consigned II 70 the
waste basket and used the verbatim ae'
count furnished by their special cores
pondent, Jan 90 W, Faulkner,
The Prize banner.
The Seventh aud Second wards we're
the hottest contestants for the banner last
night II 10 very probable that Il viii he
given 10 the Seventh ward, They turned
out the largest delegation, many OF
the men IN line being watch workers
Az tho Tabernacle,
Long before the hour appointed tor
calling the meeting 10 order every seat In
the large Tabernacle was taken, The
stage was crowded, the entrance packed,
and the aialea allied with people, all anN'
ous 10 hear aud nee New York'a honored
governors II was nearly o'clock when
the governor and party arrived AZ the
Tabernacle, Thousands had returned 70
their homes, unable 10 gain admission 10
the hall SIN the jam was so great that
II took the Governor several minutes 70
reach the stage, and he only succeeded
In getting through the crowd after Police
man MoCurdy had opened the way,
After reaching the stage II was lmpoa-
alble 10 get on II by the steps, on account
Of the crowd, A chair was placed 30 the
Governor could step up without much
trouble, Ito leaped lightly to the stage,
without using the chair.
The cheering when lac first entered the
hall, and commenced making his way
through the crowd, was Immense, but 10
no leaped on the stage, II Increased In
volume and lasted for several minutes
Such u reception had never before been
given TO any political speaker In Canton,
and showed clearly the ehteem the Demoo'
racy and citizens Of Canton have for Gov,
David u. Hlll Of New York, who In 1899,
will In all probability be the Democratic
nominee for President, and lead thoparly
10 Victory, even II the Republican candl'
date lbe BENJAMIN Harrison, James q,
Blaine, Thomas u. Reed or William Me-
Klnley, the man for whom boom has
been attempted, In order 10 help him In
hla Congressional canvass
A gentleman, who Ia well known 10 Can.
ton citizens, remarked aa follows after the
speech. "They talk about the popularity
OF Mckinley. Lot the Republicans nom
mate him for President, and II David II.
HIN 10 his opponent, | will bet 81 900 Nc
Kinley cannot carry over two wards In
Canton, and the same amount he cannot
carry Canton or Stark county. Why | toll
you lllll Ia moro popular In Canton today
than Mckinley.
Governor Hiii Introduced.
After the applause had nubaided John &.
wolty, the chairman, stepped forward and
said, Ladies' and Gontlemoni now
have the pleasure OF introducing 10 you
our distinguished guest, the Governor OF
tho Empire atAio-a man Of national rep
uiatlon..-a aterling Democratic man who
Ia destined to be the President OF this
country loud applauae.)
Governor Hill's Address.
Hon. David u. fllll then spoke 90 fol.
lowai
FELLOW CiriaENs:.-l thank you for
lhln kind reception, | accept H., not no
much ~ personal compliment 20 my
self but 40 q compliment 10 the gallant
Democracy OF the Empire state OF New
York. We are engaged In n momentoug
struggle, which Involves not only the
Of the next House OF Congress-
II IN moro important than morcly u quoa-
lion OF Government pNsing, In my
Judgment n involves tho essence OF lib.
,rty itself. (Applnuao.l Tho question
which we are called upon 70 pass In this
election la upon the record which has been |
made by the Republican party IN Con-
froaa. There h arising an ora OF Intense |
such M has not boon Wit |
messed since during the war.
You have soon tho honestly elected rop- |
from Southern States ouetCd |
from their seats In Congress OF the United |
states. You have seen now States admit |
lod simply for the purpose OF Increasing |
ho vote OF the Republican party In the |
United States Senate. You have soon |
Democratic terrltorioa excluded simply |
because II would aid the Democratic party
II the nation. You have goon measures |
,nsaod by Congress intended solely for
No qood Of u party, and not 10 auhaorve |
.ho lntoroata of the people, You have
leon passed one llouee ot Congress u bill
which propoaoa 10 place uudor tho con-
rol of federal officials the election ma
,hnory Of all the States In this country,
You have seen most Infamous tariff bill
passed.
/ need not rocito the fact which you oil
Snow, that liberty Itself has boon ondan-
,orcd by the present action OF tho repre-
OF the people and the quoatlon
= now presented whether there shall ho q
,hnngo In tho administration OF public
,lIalrs 80 far aa tho lower House is con-
'ornod. desire 10 discuss this evening
ora fow moments the question which IL
In every mans mind tonight,
md thnt question rolatOb 10 the great sub.
Get of tariff taxation. II ~ n subject In
which tho people are vitality Interested.
4 IA one that concerns every man IN his
,wn household and his own family. |
iced not toll an intelligent audience like
hla thnt thoro IN no necessity for any
10 provo nt this late day that n
arllf In q tax, because every man knows
/. tApplnuso.) Two years ago, II pos
Ilbly was necessary 10 present an argu-
mont 10 that effect, but now, whom wo
Ind that nearly everything that wo buy
4 Increasing In price because OF the pros
,oot OF Increased tarilf taxotlon,. every
nan feels In his heart and knows the fact
o bo indeed that tariff 10 tax.
Choors.) Cries, "llurrah for Gov. HillW |
In tho frat place, permit me 70 start out
With thla proposition. That both political
PARTIES believe In raising OF tho necessary
money for the support OF tho govern
mont by the indirect method OF taxation
fno,vn na dutlpg upon Imports. Upon |