Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-07-03


5dayss doixigs in Canton. One of the In
Eldents was called on the old flag, which
was relic OF the old Harrison campaign
OF ls4O. and old veterans tonight say the
scer1es enacted here vividly recall the
stirring incidents of that remarkable
time.
Hourly trains brought thousands OF
cleveland visitors to Canton over Two
railroads. Crowds on the streets tonight
are variously estimated at from 25,uO 10
10000 people. OF all the stirring days
since the st. Louis convention none have
equalled the enthusiasm witnessed In the
ratification here this afternoon and even
Ing The incoming delegations were met
at the trains by band of uniformed
horsemen and escorted to a vacant block
of ground This was centrally located,
and the whole block, as well as the streets
for blocks around, was crowded with
surging throng III every direction during
the afternoon, while the speaking was
going on. The Tippecanoe Club, which
took such prominent part in the st.
Louis convention, was most marked in its
manifestations, and its glee club was con-
spicuous.
The most magnificent feature of the
occasion was the predominating senti-
ment In all the speeches, and on nearly
all the banners which indicated that the
tariff was the leading issue In the esti-
nation of the assembled hosts.
Tonight Governor Mckinley reviewed
the largest and most enthusiastic parade
that has yet been Witnessed.
McKinIey's RemarI<sh
my Fellow-Citizens I thank you for
this magnificent demonstration. think
know Just all 1t means. 1t Is in no sense
personal, but 1t Is the assurance of the in
terest which you feel in the great ques-
lions which are to be considered in this
great campaign. which are to be settled
at the ensuing election. 1t means, my fell
low-citizens, that we are attached by ev-
cry tie of fealty and affection to the great
fundamental doctrines of the republican
party. 1t means you intend by your votes
to write into public law and into perma-
nent statutes what you believe would be
for the best interest of all the people, Re-
publican principles do not perish; they
have not suffered by defeat; they have
not suffered by their temporary rejection
by the people; they are brighter and more
glorious today than they have ever been
before: they are endeared to every Amer
lean citizen and enshrined in the Amer
lean people has never brought good to any
American interest-not one; and their tri-
umph only good to the American people
And, my friends. these principles are to
be tried before you again. What will your
decision be in November"
A voice: ITO elect Mckinley" Cloud
cheering which lasted several minutes.)
what are these principles? protect
Iva far4fF that falxaa nara nf avorv mar
lean interest and serves the highest good
of American labor. A principle that in
slsts that our work should be done at
home and not abroad. A reciprocity that,
while seeking over the world for work for
our people and markets for our products,
will never yield up a single days work
that belongs to the American working
man. Cloud cheers.)
And then sound dollar, as sound as
the government and as untarnished as its
flag cloud cheers.) A dollar that Is
good. not only at home, but good where
ever trade goes. dollar that is as good
In the hands of the farmer and work.
ingman as In the hands of the manu-
facturer or capitalist (Cheers) These
great principles emblazoned, as they
will be upon the banners of the republic
to bring triumph in November. 1 firmly
believe, will carry messages of happiness
to every American home and every
American flreside. Continuous APP
plause)
al thank you. my countrymen, for thi:
manifestation of your good will. l an
glad 20 welcome you to my home city
a city near and dear to me by every Il,
of affection, city to which l owe 81
much. We are all proud to have 20,
here today and my advice to the mayo
Is to have the census taken at this time.
After the governors address there wer
more scenes of cheering, flag waving an
horn blowing, whistllng and tin can beat
ing, and the speakers stand bid fair t
succumb under the crowds that gather
ed on 1t. He was escorted. with tn
speakers of the day. to his home wher
he received the Apollo delegation an
delegation of 800 from Nimlshili
township.
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