The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-10-28

To say that the demonstration Monday, in
honor of Gov. Campbell, was full. hearty, and
patriotic, is mild way of expressing a truth
apparent to every individual among the thou
sands of enthusiastic citizens of Portage county
who assembled to see and hear our gallant
standard bearer. Ssa.
I His entrance to the town was an ovation, from
the depot to the rostrum from which he spoke.
The streets were decked in the bright folds of
the stars and stripes, which waved in true
American welcome to the champion of true
American interests. From shop, store and res
idence the greeting went forth, and as the Gov
ernor neared the business center of the town,
the expressions of the admiring hosts went up
in shouts and cheers, until it seemed a very cy-
clone of glad voices raised in tribute to the
able, fearless Governor of Ohio. and friend of
the people. Even the most ardent Republicans
felt the influence of the mighty demonstration,
while hundreds of the rank and file of that par
ty gave certain evidence of admiration and
deep seated regard for one of the purest and
bravest Executives who ever sat in the Guber-
material chair of Ohio
As he passed along Main Street. the eager
multitudes crowded around his carriage as
| though they would take it from the horses and
bear the Governor in triumph to the vast audi
ence assembled in the Rink. anxiously awaiting
his appearance. Men shouted themselves hoarse
1 in the ferver of their sentiment and if ever
public servant was enshrined in the hearts of
i the people whom he served, James E. Campbell
Isits enthroned in the hearts of the solid think
ing people of Portage County.
Arriving. at the Rink, the scene was one of
widest enthusiasm and as the Governor stepped
inside the building he was instantly recognized,
and in a moment the great concourse of people
were standing up, and such a shout of welcome
was never before heard in Ravenna. Hats
handkerchiefs and flags waved in the air, while
cheer after cheer went up in grand symphony
of sounds that shook the very rafters of the
crowded Rink. 1t was the commendation of a
justice loving people to faithful servant, and a
Joyous sanction of his heroic stand against the
might of protected wealth, directed against the
laberer and producer. As he mounted the ros-
trum and stood up in full view of his audience,
his commanding presence added even yet to
the enthusiasm, and the people cheered and
cheered, until it seemed that he never would be
allowed to be introduced, or to commence his
address. At length. sufficient quiet having been
secured for the Chairman of the meeting, Hon.
J, D. c.. Goodman TO be heard, he stepped forward
and in brief address introduced the Governor.
Immediately the whole audience broke loose
: with tenfold enthusiasm. and the Governor
stood before them ,bowing his Acknowledgements
c.J4 A..
more than acceptable TO the people of Portagt
: county, Several times he essayed to speak
but the people were not yet through with theil
ovation, and it was only when it became appa
rent that either the cheering must cease, or th'
very limited time which the Governerzhad tc
: speak would be used up by the people them
, selves, they sat down to enjoy his speech, o
{ which:we give some of the most salient points
The Governor said he supposed he was in
Republican county but judging from the Dem
3 ocrats. or perhaps he had better say Democrat
and converted Republicans, who greeted hin
on his entrance into the place, he should say
would haye to secede from the rest of the Yves
: tern Reserve and join the Democratic cohorts
. He observed that it was late hour to com
mence speaking, but his appointments rendere
it impossible for him to arrange it otherwise
, But he was pleased to visit our beautiful fttl
n city, and to set his foot in the county for tn
e first time. He noticed on his way from the de
. pot building on which was lettered in larg
characters. Quaker Mills, Oat Meal, and wa
pleased to see this apparent evidence of mater
= al prosperity for Ravenna. He thought of tn
100 per cent. increase of the tariff this pre-
- duct and remembering that the professed objee
"a of the Mckinley Bill was to increase the wage
i. of the laborer, and furthermore, that the pric
o of oat meal had advanced since the McKinle
n bill became law. from 81 90 to $40 per Dbl
" he presumed our city was reaping the benefit
L in the way of advanced wages to the mill ope
e ratives. To his surprise, he was told ths
these poor devils have had their wages cut,
and furthermore, it was proposed to close tn
plant after election.
co He noticed, too, a fine large building whic
al he was told was a glass factory but said he sa
10 no smoke coming from its stacks, to which
s. was replied, that there was no fre-a very goo
y, "a reason.
Great oatmeal and glass trusts had been form
~ - ed, and it seemed to him that if ever peop
q. had plain object lessons in their midst Ravenn
had Them and they taught by bitter experiene
in that hig protective tariff lowers wages an
RS creates Trusts. This was true the country owe
of and since the Mckinley law, there had been
~ rapid advance in the number of Trusts, an
IN constant reduction of wages.
IS Under a AZ per cent. tariff, the farming liant
Io' in the country have decreased in value $4,000
~ 900. Under SO per cent tariff, what wou
= the decrease be for the next ten years?
"a He saw great many farmers in the audienc
is but not one of the number would say that
n was better off than he was ten years ago, b
on the contrary, IS per cent. of them would Sc
ne they were worse off.
IL From 1880 to 1860, under the lowest tariff IL
country ever had farming lands almost double
he in value. From 1860 to 1870 they increase
sst about 10 per cent. The value of the next tt
Lot years would not vary S., 100000 from those
7oA the preceding decade, while from 1880 to I8e
:. under AZ per cent. tariff, they have decrease
,.y, in value S98. 100000. which sum has sliddt
A. G.1Iz.