New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-04
ORATORY IN RHODE ISLAND.
COMPARING THE RESULT OF SATURDAYS
MASS-MEETNGS.
REPUBLICAN LOGIC AND DEMOCRATIC HORSE
PLAY-MH. CLEVELAND OUT CUNNING


REPUBLICAN LOGIC AND DEMOCRATIC HORSE
PLAY-ME. CLEVELAND OUT CUNNING
FOR VOTES JUST A. HILL WAS.
PROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF raE TRIBUNE
Providence April g. Yesterday was field day
for mastering the political forces on each side
before the decisive battle on Wednesday. Now
that quiet is restored for twenty-four hours. it
is possible TO base calculations of the result Of
the impending election upon comparisons Of the
audiences crowds, enthusiasm and Oratory. The
advantage on the whole, rests with the RepuD-
lican side 1t was bold undertaking for the
Republicans 10 attempt TO fill the two largest
halls of Providence simultaneously. This was
done successfully. While the Democratic mass
meeting addressed by Mr.. Cleveland was very
large one and there was throng of spectators
and iders in the streets, the two Republcan
audiences exceeded in volume any political
demonstration previously made in the town. There
was no lack of enthusiasm either side but
the appreciation of the Republican audiences OF
the admirable addresses of Governor Mckinley,
Mr. Reed and Mr. IIOrr more intelligent ana
discriminating than the pcrfunctory reception
Of Mr.. Cevcland's grandiloquent platitndes.
Rhode Island audiences have the reputation OF
being cold, reserved and unsympathetIc NO
orators could have asked for more flexible ana
responsive audiences than assembled IN the ne
publcan halls. Every one OF MI iHcd pollshen
epigrams and acrid sarcasms was instantly appre-
ejated. Governor McKinleys argumentitive
strength earnestness OF manner, and lucid OK
postion Of the tariff controversy were appreciated
with keen discernment As for Mr.. Horr
bor,eIv eloouence and keen controversial powers.
only words of high commendaton were heard.
Mr. Cleveland excited a great deal OF enthusiasm.
but his speech was not adapted TO the NOISY
crowd which had been shouting itself hoarse III
general horseplay for an hour before he eh'eieu
the hall A clown was wanted, and Ex-Governor
Campbell tumbled upon the stage after MI tle'e
,and,s ESSAY was read and then the croWd was
happy. 4 ~
As for argument, there was surplus OF VI
one side and lack of it on the other. lake raw
waterfalls for example Mr.. Cleveland affirmed, as
a generalization, that free raw materials "ou'"
,.drce the cost of productions raise the rate OF
WAGES and relieve the consumer OF the Durdeh VI
taxation. How these diverse results were 70 ne
.,h. about no did not state. Governor Mckln-
,o, discussed the subject in detail, and exposed
,bo bollowness of the tariff reform cause 80 lar
., !, ,elated TO free raw material. Again, MI
Cleveland affirmed that the Ten Commandments
and the doctrine Of tariff reform would DE ionght
and preached until mankind and the republican
marty should heed the injunction Ihou shaIt
M, steal This was the stock Democratic argu-
,ent that tariff involves robbery. Governor
Mckinley answered the charge with mastery
rc,.jew OF the evidence, showing that protective
tariff does not hurt any one except the foreign
nroducer and that nobody il robbed by II. Mr'
cleveland pieced together phrases the KrpuDii-
can orators revealed facts and established 'heir
casc Ex-Governor Campbell played the dcna-
roouo's mart 10 the satisfaction OF the gods OF the
gallery ou.ioo,
boo+ of
a.bate was Mr.. IIorr's speech in Music Hall lie
,,,ov.d Mr. Reed and preceded Governor Mckin-
ley. but everybody was anxious 10 have him begin
and nobody was willing TO have him stop. Dur
inc his address some impulsvc Democrat in the
rear Of the hall shouted out
Where do you get your WOOL
Il don't know where you get II IN Rhode
Island was the quick reply, " but out West where
live we mostly shear it from the sleeps back
The suddenness and practical nature Of the
renlv convulsed the audience, and IL was I'VE
minutes before Mr.. liorr was allowed to go on
He has done remarkable work IN this canvass. and
has probably gained more votes Tor the Kepuoii-
cans than any other speaker
Mr. Clevelands visit was designed to do two
,binps. first. 70 counterfeit the effect of the
p.nnhIican mass-neetings in the evening; second,
70 affect the independent vote. The first OF these
.h,ec,s ,vas ACCOMPLISHED to a certain extent since
the Democratic assemblaRe in the afternoon was
xerv large and very enthusiastic. The second
object had been forestaed by the action OF The
Providence Journal in lending its powerful sup
morn, TO the Republicans, and in telling the plain
ruth about Mr. Cleveland's lack Of authority to
sreak for the Democratic party on various ques-
tons Of the first Importance. DR.. Andrews re-
manned faithful to Mr.. Cleveland, and allowed
h,mself 70 be exhibited before admiring Demo
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