The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-08-29
SAID SOME NICE THINGS
A'KINLEY's FRIENDS coMMENT ON
HIS LETTER.
Republicans Politicians C0ngratu-
late the Candidate ON MS Ex-
position of the Issues.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. A.-AaJor McKinIey
Today received the following telegraphic
greetings from the republican state con-
Vention at Tacoma, Wash:
Tacoma, Wash. Aug. A.-The repubII-
cans Of The state Of Washington, in state
convention assembled. have reI6indled the
nFes OF u and CO. on the mountains and
IN the forests OF the evergreen state. The
tlHs OF protection is at its flood. and on
Inc 50 OF November next the republican
party, like Moses Of old. will march be-
tween the sea Of populism on the one side
ana OF democracy on the other. straight
70 the promised land of honest money,
protection and prosperity.
ALBERT S. COLE, Chairman
From the interstate reunion at Baxter
Springs, Kan, this was wired:
Baxter Springs. Kan, Aug. H.-The
greatest interstate reunion Of old soldiers
ever held in the west Is now encamped
IA this historic field Of the Baxter Springs
massacre Of lss3 or the first roll call
Of states today, amid enthusiasm, you
received the vote Of the thousands. ana
save 2 there WAS not a dissenting voice
from the sons Of veterans
LEW HANCOCK"
Anent the Letter of Acceptance.
Major Mckinley is substantially buried
the avalanche Of kilograms congratu-
iaiing him on his letter Of acceptance. A
few Of the most notable ones are:
. From Alexander r. Smith. secretary Of
ne American Merchant Marine Associa-
ton: The lofty sentiments. the ringing
uttsrances and the patriotic American
Ism Of your letter lays the nation under q
debt which we hope II will partially repay
On November 3, by giving you the largest
electoral vote ever given any candidate
for president"
From p. J. Manley, Augusta, Maine:
Your letter is masterpiece. 1t win give
Inspiration 10 all who believe In the fu-
uTe Of the republic / offer my hearty
congratulations"
From Hon. J. W Babcock. Washington,
u c: Accept my hearty congratula-
tons upon your letter of acceptance.
Your clear and concise statement OF the
facts and your own views. so periodically
expressed. viii bring to your support q
very large number who have heretofore
been undecided
From Hon George H. Proctor. New
York: Your ietter is ike food to a
starving nation"
From Colonel \. Longer. Akron. Ohio:
Congratulations on your splendid letter.
Every shot Is a buIlseye. II viii insure
your triumphant election"
Hon. H. Clay Evans. Chattanooga,
Tenn. says: Your letter is grandly pa
triouc. and will find response in every
honest heart IN the nation
nun l. ~ Jd4LltHuIt Ad4GAEOs
man Sf the state executive committee:
Illinois is unanimous in her praise OF
your magnificent letter OF acceptance. 1t
seems TO strike the keynote Of issues be-
fore Us with all classes. II is the only
subject talked OF on the streets today"
General Powell Clayton OF Arkansas:
y congratulate you upon your letter. II
without flaw and unanswerable.''
r. W. Peck Of Chicago: Your letter
Of acceptance IS q wonderful document.
and viii. in my judgment, exert a more
valuable and potent influence in this cam
paign that all previous writings and ut
tersnces upon The great issues"
James A Carey Of Baltimore; Your
letter should ind grateful response in the
heart Of every true American"
Congressman-elect William Alden Smith
Of Grand Rapids, Mich: Your letter OF
acceptance Is the best campaign document
presented 10 the country, and will do all
good Congra tulstions."
II. 5. Clark Of Shelbyville Ind: The
Mckinley club cong-atulates you on your
letter OF acceptance. II is able and con-
viucing.~
From William Penn Nixon. editor Of the
Chicago Inter ocean: Please accent con-
CALCULATIONS on your letter Of acceptance.
Il Is The abiest. fairest, most complete
and most convincing document that this
long political agitation has developed"
Hon }, G Butler. Jr.. Of New York:
Your letter meets with fun and cordial
approval here. 1t is fully appreciated.
and a Voie-wiuneF sure"
Hon. H. {. Payne OF Milwaukee, Wis;
Permit me to congratulate you upon the
plain. STRAIGHTFORWARD. able manner in
which Your letter Of acceptance deals with
the questions now agltaung the public
mind 1; IS such a simple and clear state
m,nt OF the issues involved in the present
campaign that i will be OF incalculable
henent in leading those right who are
now faljeytuE."
Congressman }. A r. Huh Of Washing
ton. 4. {. Accept congratulations on
your comprehensive and statesmanlike
letter /; could no; be improved"