Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-10-03
FIGHT is ON IN OHIO.
Gov. Mckinley Opens the Campaign
by an Address at
Findlay.

Findlay, O.. Sept. 27.-Rosy autumn
never furnished a lovelier day than this
for the opening of the Republican cam
paign in Ohio. The air was delightfully."-
bracing, and the crowd that came from
far and near to hear Gov. Mckinley
make the second address he has made
this week opening a state campaign was
inspired by its gentle exhilaration. There
seemed to be as many in attendance as
at indianapolis on last Tuesday. The
whole Of the northwestern and central
sections of the state have sent in large
delegations and the country folks of the
neighborhood are out in force. Gov. Nc
Kinley came on a special train from Co
lumbus which brought SEVERAL hundred of
the capital city's Republicans, and with
him were s. NJ Taylor, secretary of
state, who as a candidate for reelection
heads the state ticket this year, and
number Of other leading state Off
Gals. They were met at the de-
pot by @. A. X. veterans and local
clubs, who formed an escort that accom-
panied the visitors to the hotel. A num-
Der of sarcastic sentences were held up
on banners by the paraders for the in
spection of the crowds lining the streets,
and significantly appearing among them
were pictures of the governor with NC
Kinley for President in 1896" conspicu-
ously inscribed. These were multiplied
in many Of the store windows, and dec
Orations on the dwellings indicating
very clearly the general wish and
purpose Of Ohio Republicans. The
speaking this afternoon was from
a stage erected on the campus OF
Findlay college, a mile from the center
of the town. Thomas Mcconnell, mem
Der of the state senate from Findlay, pre-
sided and performed the usual functions,
introducing Gov. Mckinley in a few apt
words: The governor spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and My Fellow Citizens:
In November 1892 a Republican national
administration, able, efficient and patriotic,
which had conducted the government with
marked ability and fidelity for nearly four
years, was voted out of power. B0th those
who assisted and those who opposed this de-
cree of the people, for the most part nave
been unhappy and regretful ever since.
There has been given to the American peo-
pie an opportunity for sober reflection,
steadied by the discipline Of adversely. 1t
has been season of universal education;
its lessons are practical, profitable, ana
believe permanent. Even the eyes OF the
blindesr partiSans have been opened and
men who have heretofore never been able to
see any good in the Republican party and
who voted its policy "a fraud ana ROB
berry are now eager for reconsideration
and change.
/ doubt if we fully realize the reliable re,
yersaI in public opinion. 1t is unexampled
in history and well worth the attention Of
every thoughtful observer, and especially
should it be instructive to those who have
In 1892 the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Massachusetts was elected by
plurality; in 1893 the Democratic candidate
for the same office was defeated by Re
publican plurality of 30. 697 votes. In New
York in 1892 President Cleveland received a
plurality of 43,51S votes; in 1893 the Re
publican candidate for secretary Of state
was elected by a plurality Of a 4S4 votes.
In Pennsylvania in 1892 the Republican plu-
rality for the national ticket was 63,747;
in 1893 the Republican candidate for state
treasurer received Il plurality of 80, l46
votes In Iowa the national Republican
ticket had in 1892 a plurality Of -. go; in
1893 the Republican candidate for governor
was elected by a plurality of 80, 356. In
Ohio in 1892 the Republican plurality was
last two congressman We're elected IN the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth districts of New
these was carried by Hon. L. E. Quigg, the
Republican candidate, by a plurality Of 9S4
votes although the same district gave a
the other district the Republicans were not
successful, but they reduced the Democratic
plurality Of II, 500 to 1867. Here was a
strOnghOlds of Tammany. In Rhode Island
the Democratic plurality Of 1S5 in 1892 was
of $500. Fermonts Republican plurality
increased from 100 to nearly 2S000, and
Names from II. SS7 to more than $1,000.
Thus hastily l have reviewed the revOlu-
ton Of public sentiment in the last eighteen
months and many of the great states are yet
to speak. 1t is to be observed, too that
on throughout the South. Only few days
ago the sugar planters of Louisiana in con
yention assembled turned their packs upon
the Democratic party with which they had
all their lives been associated, and boldly
announced their unconditional Endorsement
and support of the great doctrines of pro-
lection TO American industries and thereby
allied themselves with the Republican party.
What this may mean IN the future of our
policies / do not know. but that it must |
have a wide and benefcent influence cannot !
for a moment be questioned. Here is a |
large body of the best business men in the !
state, by tradition and practice. Democrats, |
who have for years been trying to make |
believe that the Democratic par
ty was not the enemy of our great indus
forced to abandon their position and openly
declare are alone safe in the hands of the
l cannot bur commend them for this pa
triotic movement. They need no assur-
ance of devotion to all the material inter-
ests of the South by the Republican party /
In all its legislation for one-third of a cen
fury it has never overlooked single South
ern interest. Without any aid from the /
South, with its entire representation in /
both branches of Congress for the most part
in opposition TO the Republican
prejudice moved by no other consideration
but the public good, the smallest as well as
the largest industries Of the South have been
sacredly guarded and protected. We well
come to fellowship this great body of
American citizens who propose hencefOrth |
to be Americans and stand up for American
interests in all sections Of our beloved
country.
President Clevelands letter to Con-
gresham Catchings contained an exhor-
tation to those who have fought for tariff
'eform to continue the struggle was read
md commented on Gov. Mckinley con-
inued
How blithely he sounds the note of battle:
low confidently he again calls to arms every
enemy TO our industrial system and chal-
enges to open warfare the friends of Ameri-
:an prosperity and American labor How
'cornfully he characterizes as a traitor to
lis party every friend both in Congress and
tut, to the cause Of American protection.
nor does he stand alone in this unpatriotic
position. The Democracy of Ohio fully sus-
ain hm in the state platform. The presi-
lent of their convention, too, the Hon
Frank H. Hurd, boldly proclaimed that the
var on our Industrial system and working
eople had only just begun. What will our
erdict be here in Ohio? A Democratic vic
DRY means further and longer steps in the
Erection of free trade-deeper cuts and
lOre deadly blows upon our Industrial life
Republican victory-a Republican House
observation-disclosures that during the
losing half of Mr. Cleveland's adminfstra- :
ion the enemies of protective system will '
e unable to successfully wage further war
are upon the prosperity of the country. On I
hitch sill for