The record-union., 1896-08-28
Campaign.

is the Most Vital Question i'm the
Campaign.
NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-Carnegie Hall
was crowded to the doors tonight with
an enthusiastic audience that had gain
cred to hear ex-President Harrison dis
cuss the issues of the campaign Inc
occasion was a big Republican rally
held under the auspices of the Repuo-
iican State Committee. Hon. Chaun-
cey NJ Depew presided, and delivered
stirring address, as did President DAVID
T. Hill of the Rochester University. A
host of Republicans of national repute
occupied seats on the platform
and in the audience. Among them
were Chairman Mark A. Hanna,
National Committeeman Clayton, Scott
and Osborn; Cornelius n. Bliss, ex-Sec-
retary of State John w. Foster, Gov
ernor Lippitt of Rhode Island, t. JEFF
ferson Coolidge of Boston, Gubernator-
ial candidate Frank S. Black and eX-
Postmaster General Wanamaker. Mrs
Harrison. wife of the eN-President, was
in attendance, and with party OF
friends occupied a box.
Much regret was expressed by the
committee in charge of the meeting that
Madison square Garden had not been
secured for the meeting. The commit
tee had no idea when the meeting was
decided upon that the public interest in
it would be so widespread, and Carnegie
Hall. which seats >, 100, was secured.
They believed at the time this hall
would meet all requirements, but it was
not long before they learned they were
mistaken Applications for tickets
poured in upon them until they reached
the enormous total of 10000.
Promptly at half-past g o'clock the
doors of the hall were thrown open, and
soon a steady stream of people was fill
ing into the place. The police, profiting
by their experience at the great Bryan
and Cochran demonstrations. had made
eI.nost perfect arrangements and-the -
was no crowding or pushing whatever.
The hall and stage were beautifully
decorated with the national colors, and
the effect was most pleasing TO the eye.
The speakers dais was handsomely
draped in the national colors, and in the
rear of the stage were portraits of Nc
Kinley and Hobart amid a mass of red,
white and blue. By the speakers dais
on Il lDOdiA MElS llG lldillco -hSAAAAA-
ley and Hobart in raised gold letters
The Seventh Regiment Band fur
nished instrumental music, and glee
club sang campaign songs written for
the occasion.
The list of Vice Presidents of the
meeting contained the names of many
men well known in many walks of life.
Republicans of note, as they came in
and were recognized by the crowd, were
heartily applauded. The crowd at other
times kept its enthusiasm at high
pitch by some of the members asking.
whats the matter with McKinley?''
or Harrison, or Platt, or other promi-
nent men OF the party. The answer al
ways was to the effect that the particu-
lar individual mentioned was "All
right" followed by vociferous cheer
ing.
1t was just 7:40 o'clock when ex-
President Harrison entered the hall. His
well-known figure was Immediately rec
ognized, and the audience to a man rose
to his feet and cheered again and again.
Mr.. Harrison looked exceedingly well,
and smiled as he bowed his thanks for
his cordial reception.
Chauncey NJ. Depew came in ten min
utes after the president, and another
noisy demonstration followed. What's
the matter with our Chauncey?"'
shouted one admirer of the popular or
ator, and the return of He's all right
followed the query.
Mr.. Depew advanced to the speaker
table and called the meeting to order
1t was just 7:35 o'clock and Mr.. Depew
was again received with cheers. He
at once began his speech and was list
ened to with close attention.
Mr.. Depew was frequently interrupted
with applause and laughter In bring
ing out a point against silver he said
that Mr.. Bryan would rather be with
Mexico than Europe. voice inter
rupted him with the remark. why
don't he go?" This sally was received
NTH applause and laughter. which was
repeated with great force when Mr. De-
new replied He will-later on"
Mr.. Depew spoke for twenty-five min
rtes. and then introduced ex-President
Harrison, who was enthusiastically vel
coined Mr.. Harrison was at once al
ease with his audience. He began his
address in low clear voice. but as he
proceeded he warmed to his subject ant
his voice grew in volume. He said:
Ladies and gentlemen: | am on the
Republican retired list not by reasor
or my age limit. nor by pleasure of any
convention, but that the younger naer
might have a chance and that ] might
have a rest daughter. But | am no.
a soured or disappointed or bed-ridder
citizen. My interest in my country die
not cease when my last salary checl
was cashed. daughter and applause
/ hoped to get relief from official duties
retirement from the arena of politica
debate But the gentleman having il
charge this campaign seemed TO thinl
that | in some way might advance the
interest of those principles which art
not less dear TO me than they are to yol
by making here in this great city pub
lie address (Appiause) / thought the,
greatly magnified the Importance o
ANYTHING that 1 could say, but | eoulC
not quite content myself to subordinate
what others thought to be public dut,
to my private convenience. applause.
Il am here tonight not to make {
.keynote' speech, but only to expires:
my personal views. for which no ons