The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-10

presented met the appreciation of the as
sembled Democracy.
GOV. JAMES E, CAMPBELL
was expected to be present, and had ex.
pressed himself that nothing but SOME
thing entirely unforeseen would keep MIN
away. He had stated that he would con-
slider II the greatest honor to be present
and participate in the anniversary cele-
Dratiou, Ii vas therefore with the great
| est regret that the audience listened to the
| reading of q telegram from Private Sec
retary Claude Meeker, stating that Gov
eruor Campbell had been stricken down
| in Chicago by his old enemy the grip, ana
was taken to his home in Columbus a
very sick man. The master of ceremonies,
Mr. Lynch, stated that ne could not pyss
| the toast to which the Governor was TO
respond without saying something with
| regard to Governor Campbell. The toast
assigned to Governor Campbell was The
| State of Ohio AMI its Democratic Future,n
| but Mr., Lynch confined his remarks chief
| ly to the splendid man who was and still
| is the Democratic leader OF Ohio. Among
other things MIR. Lynch said:
mo one regrets more than | do the alb
sence OF Governor Campbell and the cause
| of that absence. He has endeared him
| self to the Democracy of Ohio as few men
| have done. | would not be meeting the
| wishes OF this assembly IL ! allowed to
pass uunentioned the service Governor
| Campbell rendered to the state and the
nation. Entering the contest n stricken
man ph! sically, he dragged hims Elf from
| q sick bed and made wonderful canvass.
His physical endurance was equal
ed only by his wonderful men
tai and intellectual performances.
He challenged the great champion of pro-.
lection to discussion and when they met
II is safe 10 say that he did not turn his
back TO him. Our only regret is that
M1jor McknIcy's other pressing political
engagements prevented Governor Camp.
bell from meeting him oftener. In his
great canvass Governor CappbelPs clear.
ne.s, courage, and versatility OF Oratorical
display and elect, made II possible for
Democrats to say today that IL he did not
gain, he certainly deserved success.
When we consider that he was trying to
wrest from the enemy a Republican state,
a state which always cast Republican
majorty when Q full vote was cast, the
result SHOULD not he huuiliatiug to him or
distressing to the Democracy of the state.
Governor Campbell carried Major Nc
ku!ey's own district, own county, own
city, own ward and own rEcinct. PRO.
lunged cheering | am also reliably in-
formed that be also came within one of
carrying his own FANNY, When we con-
trust the vote received 10y the heads of She
ticket with those received by the balance
Of the candidates on the ticket, ii is ap-
10000 votes. 1t should also be observed
that these gains were made in the manu-
featuring districts of the state. This was
apr rent even in East Liverpool, and in
districts where protection should be the
strongest. By virtue of the home-driven
arguments made by Governor Campbell
and by virtue OF q secret ballot the ad-
vance in the Democratic vote was made. 4
1t looks as II Governor Campbell had con.
viBCed the laDorers that the Mckinley Il
tariff is not a good thing for them. We \
tried TO do great thing and we made ad-
vauces and gains. At another time, with |
such leader, we can hope to- do more,
ami hereafter Major Mckinley will
fall still more behind among
the working people. Governor Campbell !
or some other great leader will reap the
reward Of the efforts our gallant leader
made in the last campaign Mr.. Lynch
here proposed a toast to the health and /
success of Governor Campbell. Amidst T.
cheers the toast was drank, and although \
the Governor was not present in the flesh, \
he was present in the hearts of the people 7
assembled.
J. TwIYG BROOKS.
1t was with feelings of pleasure, which
feelings were also partaken of by the au-
lience, that Mr.. Lynch announced as the
next toast, "Our Commerce." which was
down for a response from Hon. j. living
Brooks, of Salem, The distinguished |
gentleman was in good voice and good
humor, and spoke pleasantly, peril
nentiy and interestingly. In sub
stance Mr.. Brooks said: ~ know
hat the heart Of Grover cleveland
would be filled with Joy and pride if
he could look tonight upon this assembly |
Of intelligent Democrats gathered here in
honor of him, and to commemorate his
act of conspicuous bravery in sending to
Congress at the right time, his great re-
10 L /,
las always been distinguished as the
party which never knew when it was
)eaten. If | had not seen it in the public |
prints of the newspapers, | would not
inow by your faces that defeat ha been
net in Ohio. The Democracy OF Ohio {
lave much to feel thankful for if we did /
lot elect Governor Campbell. Every
Democrat is hearty in his praise of the &
gallant Governor, he was indisposed |
when he went into the fight, and I
le knew also the great money power !
With which he would have to contend. | | s
lnow of money which was poured fourth {
Without stint by the PittsDurR iron and / g
lass manufacturers, who desired to see I
Iajor Mckinley elected. II we were not |
uCcessful in Ohio, look at Iowa and New l.
lork and Massachusetts, and besides that I
he Democratic party has been blessed y
With baby. We not only love Grover
ut we love Frances and we love that
ably. 1t shall be on the flag in |
he next campaign. Regardless of the s
fleet of his great tariff message upon a
imself, Grover Cleveland saw that the il
ountry needed it, and IL is proper that a
bis act Of heroism should be recognized. C
/ am to respond TO the toast "Our Com O
lerce." Why. Mr.. Toast Master, we ?
aVen't any. That is we have none eX- b
ept among the United States of America. | d
IeT us be just to ourselves in order that c
re may be strong against our enemies. r
hon
,as carried by United States vessels. Itly
yas not primarily because of the tariff a
nat we lost our supremacy Of the sea, but b
ecause England had advanced more rap o
lily in the ship building enterprise. 1t b
'as when we were not allowed TO invest a
ur money in boat built in England that e
le pernicious tariH got in its work.
commerce is that upon an enlarged scale, il
'hich all citizens practice between the m | v
elves. What 10 more natural than that | o
hould sell where | wanted to and that 4
ou should go and buy where and what s
ou want to. Unrestricted commerce and n
rade are the fundamental principles of /
.merican liberty. The basis of our pros c
Gritty has been toe free trade between | c
ur States and citizens. Why will not the u
anne justice which permits us TO deal | v
reely with each other, permit us TO deal | n
reely with other nations and countries | o
free trade is so good for the States why Ii
, it not good for Canada, Mexico and p
ther countries? The Republican party I
laboring under two fundamental errors. | C
hey don't know lust what the Democrats u
lean. Their first error is in prasuming II
D state that the country owes all its pros b
erity TO the tariff, and the other is the p
alse assumption that benefits are O
niformly distributed. Neither prop b
sition is true, yet they have Il
ased their whole system upon n
hem. The gallant Major said at Boston: r
The people want the agitation of this G