The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-11-01
streets both halls were packed, and the
crowd extended for two blocks on the main
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crowd extended for two blocks on the main
thoroughfare.
Mr.. Reid and Mr.. Depew arrived here at
6P. NJ. They were driven to the Clinton
House by Chairman f. &. Stewart, who in
troduced them to prominent Repu ublicans
of this city and vicinity. When at dinner
viii, with . score or, OF citizens they were
they were each expected to speak to
two meetings. The hotel and all
its entrances were thronged. The appear
ance of either Mr.. Reid or Mr.. Depew was
greeted with Three cheers for Harrison
and Reid" The speakers were escorted by
uniformed clubs, through the glare of red
fire and Roman candles and the blare of
lights, to their respective halls.
MI. Depew was taken to the opera-house
and was enthusiastically welcomed. Prof.
Charles Mellen Tyler, of Cornell Unlver-
slty. presided. He introduced Mr.. Depew
as the Columbian orator Mr.. Depew spoke
for three-quarters of an hour. Mr.. Reid
ence. and spoke for about the same limit of
time. Mr.. Depew, in the meantime, ad-
dressed the audience just left by Mr.. Reid
in the Library Hall, which meeting was
presided over by Roger B. Williams.
Mr.. Depew spoke of his Chicago expert
ences, where there were two million peo-
pie In sight, showing evidences of possess
ing something more than was necessary for
their actual existence. and continued:
whss our ts
abroad in this country today Heretofore the
principle has always been admitted by the Dem
only. they said, we don't want too too
much of it. Now they say protec,
tfon is robbery and Unconstitutional
cisons of the Supreme Court OF the United
States that whenever q question is brought be-
fore It for consideration that in constituting the
constitutonality OF q law that the decision is
always on the side OF the need OF the people, the
liberty of the people and the prosperity Of the
people.
Mr.. Depew closed with q reference to mis-
ity of which he said was that he did not
write it.
wHITELAw REID's SPEECH.
Whiteiaw Reid's speech did not occupy
thirty minutes. He said:
wish to call your very serious attention to a
consideration which has not received the proml-
party is not known by its works to this genera.
tion. The Democratic party has not had control
Of the government of the United States since
1888. From March 4, 1859, down to
this time the Democratic party has not been able
to control our legislation. Now for the first time
the political situation is such that If you defeat
the choice OF the Republican convention, If that
is possible. you make 1t certain that you will de-
feat the majority in the House and In the Senate.
and that for the first time since the adminstra-
ton of James Buchanan Democracy will
be able to work its will. ] beg to say
TO you that in my belief. with the possible excep
beg to say to you on the other hand. that the
best returns which the committee have indi-
Gated, that for the first time in long while, New
England is felt TO be solid and safe for the Re.
publican party.
What areIthe great questions at issue in this
campaign. as defined In the two platforms of the
two parttesl appeal TO any man IL these ques-
tons are not tariff reciprocity and honest money.
The Republican party declares for protective
land have to say about reciprocity l can find
Of tue present campaigni The national
| the best currency this country ever saw-the na-
| tional bank currency. Can you produce one
word from the letter of acceptance of the Demo
cratic candidate for the presidency In which he
| explains whether he is in favor OF the national
bank currency as 1t is. or whether he Is in favor
OF % the wildcat. sham and bankrupt currency
itself to be in favor of Therefore. in conclus-
ION. we challenge the verdict of the American
| people upon the character and success of the
| administration OF Benjamin Harrison.
A voice from the body of the hall ueried:
| How about IndianaW Prompt came the
response from MIR. Reid:
We have just come from that State. Mr..
| Bourke Cochran had been imported to Indianap-
sly to eight to Mr.. Cockran's one. In
dianians are chivalrous. BENJAMIN Harrison
by an act of Providences has been prevented
from cham mpioning his own cause and that of the
| American people in his home State, but the peo
pie there will not take advantage of that fact to
| strike down Its most distinguished son and
| crush him. They know him too well and trust
him too firmly to do that believe Indiana to be
| all right.
How about tho force billan yelled O
| Democrat in the extreme rear. TO this Mr..
| Reid promptly replied:
Do you wish me to talk of thatl Very well,
| will, just for a moment. To begin, there is nc
| force bill. There was proposed a bill directing
| the federal authorities TO regulate elections al
which federal officers are to be elected. Wha,
| is there wrong about that! Why should
not the federal authorities supervise
and the accuracy and justice oi
| federal ofilcialsl What is there wrong about iii
| If it is wrong Grover Cleveland for his act as
| President in 1896, in directing its execution
| must first be arraigned before we, the Republi
| can party can be assaied. This is the so-called
force bill issue In nutshell. Its opponents arc
nullifers of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
| amendments of the Constitution. They are fol
the Constitution as 1t was; We are for the Con
stitution as 1t is.