The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-29

New YORK, Sept. 27.-The first Repub-
ican mass meeting of the presidential
campaign in this city was held tonight in
Cooper union. There were fully 5000
persons inside the hall-all it could possi-
bly, hold-with twice that number vainly
asking admittance. The hall was pro-
fusely decorated. The audience went
wild over the entrance of Thomas c.
Platt, Warner Miller and Chauncey N.
Depew.
Chairman Brookfeld of the Republican
county committee introduced as chair
man of the evening that loyal Republi-
can, Thomas C. Platt." Mr.. Platt's name
was received with cheers. When bsi-
dence of the the applause permitted him
to do SO, Mr.. PIatt said:
MR.. PLATT's REMARKS.
AZ thank you, for this warm greeting.
Its cordiality and generosity suggest a
suspicion that | may be regarded by you in
the light OF "A prodigal son. Surely ! could
lay no claim TO the title of favorite son,
and must protest against being stigma
tized as a prodigaL A modern David
takes frequent occasion to assure the pub
lie OF the imDerviousness of his Democracy.
My past record renders it unnecessary
to impress upon you the fact that L am a
Republican. | have been a Republican
ever since the old party was organized,
and never expect TO be anything but II
Republican. [Applause.l There can be
no prodigal sons this year. The great
fundamental principles of the party are at
stake. [Applause.
''Our friends, the enemy, and our enc
mics claiming TO be our friends tlaughterI
have manifested much anxiety over the
great contest which took place at the last
national convention between the friends
of the different aspirants for the presiden-
tial nomination. Only two conventions
have occurred since the republic was
founded in which the fercest strife has not
been engendered, and those were the con-
ventions which nominated for the second
time the father of his country, George
Washington, and the savior of his country,
Ulysses S. Grant. [Applause.] 1t is right
that the high office Of president OF this
great republic should be the crowning re-
ward Of noble ambitions-a reward tor
distinguished service and successful pub
iic life-the great seal of the nations trust
and recognition of its tried and faithful
servants. The Republicans whc supported
different candidates at Minneapolis have
nothing for which to apologize. Any one
of them is qualified to rule this nation in
the darkest hours of trial or in the golden
days of its prosperity" [Applause.l
Mr.. Platt spoke eloquently of the high
character, renown and attainmentS of
Messrs. Blaine and Mckinley and. in ac-
counting for the action of the Minneapolis
convention, said:
but majority of the convention de-
cided that he who had four years ago res
cued the nation from Democratic mIsrule,
who during the years OF his Iucumbency
had SO faithfully borne the Republican
standard. and whose administration had
signally promoted national prosperity,
i L., i
iamln Harrison OF Indiana became the Re-
publican nominee. lGreat applause.l He
stands today us the representative of the
grand old Republican party, the bearer of
the flag of protection, reciprocity and
honest money, and, as such, regardless OF
all former preferences, we pledge him a
united party, with uuwavering loyalty |
and faith, and from this night we march |
forward, till the eighth day or November |
In solid phalanx, bearing banners illumi- |
aated with the inspiring inscription, 'Har- |
Eison and Reid and Victory" " Prolonged |
applause.
In conclusion Mr. Platt spoke a brief |
word on each of the issues in the cam |
pdign and urged ali Republicans to join !
their ward and precincf Organizations and |
work continually for the ticket; TO see |
that all voters are registered, and that all |
registered Repu ublicans get out on election /
day and vote. DO this he said, and |
when the sun goes down on tue evening |
of the eighth day OF November next, il |
will be upon one of the most glorious vic /
tories that has ever crowned the efforts OF /
the Republican party since the election OK |
Abraham Lincoln" lGreat cheering
At the conclusion of his speech Mr. /
Platt introduced the next vice president /
of the United States, Whitlaw Reid" As |
Mr. Reid advanced to the reading desk |
The audience rose to their feet and cheered /
and waved handkerchiefS and flags.
Mr.. Reid discussed the issues OF the cam !
paign, dwelling particularly upon the |
record OF the Harrison administration.
Ex-senator Warner Miller WAS the next /
speaker. In Introducing him Mr.. Platt |
said that there WAS no one now outside the /
breastworks- Il was there myself he |
said, 'and speak feelingly." Mr. Miller .
said that he stood before the audience as a ,
representative of that harmony which was
going TO win the Republicans a great
victory in November. All differences in |
the party came to an end when the cOuyen-
tIou adjourned.
Mr. Depew was the next speaker. He |
was gwen fattering reception. He said /
that he had not come 10 the meeting |
40 MAKE speech, bus to prove |
10 the Democratic press that harmony
prevailed IN the Republican ranks. Mr.. |
Miller, Mr.. platt aud himself lad cot on 1
opposite sides Of the fence at the Mime /
hpolis convention, but now they were all /
IN the same lot and were the frisaiest |
lambs in the whole fold. Mr. Depew dis |
cussed the various issues OF the Campaign,
mud in conclusion, paid a glowing tribute /
10 President Harrison and his administra-
ton.
After the adoption of set Of resolutions
the meeting adjourned.
SPRiNGER'S WOOL FI6lIRES