The record-union., 1896-09-22
No Delegations and Few Callers at the
Home Of the Republican Nominee.
Many Visitors Expected From New
York and Indiana To-Day.
National Committeeman Cummings
Figures on a Large Republican
Majority in Iowa-Candidate Bryan
Delivers Several Addresses in Del
aware Cities and Towns.

CANTON (O.), Sept. 21.-This has
been an uneventful day for Major Nc
Kinley. There were no delegations
scheduled for to-day, and none called.
There were few callers at the house,
and none of political prominence. The
candidate has stood the strain of the
past week with remarkable success.
The delegations expected tomorrow
are: Citizens Of jamestown and Chau-
tauqua County, N. y; Mckinley Clubs
of Northern Indiana, starting at Elk
hart and coming on train of three sec
tions; Republicans from Holmes
County, o.
A few friends of Major Mckinley have
suggested to him the advisability Of
setting apart portions of each day at
which time to receive visiting delega-
tions. This arrangement, it is argued,
would bring the delegations here to-
gether, and one speech could be made
to serve for two or more delegations. 1t
would also give Major Mckinley more
time to look after his private affairs. At
present the delegations arrive at all
hours of the day and go at once to the
Mckinley residence. Although the pro-
posed plan would relieve Major McKin-
ley of a great deal of strain to which he
has been subjected during the past
week, it is thought that he will not con-
sent to any interference in the present
arrangement. He has confidence in his
ability to address all the delegations
that have thus far been arranged for,
and he will be pleased to receive them
collectively or individually-just as they
happen to come along.
In addressing the crowds that gather
about his porch, Major Mckinley has
brought into service an old wooden
chair This bit of furniture is quite
useful, but is by no means an orna-
ment This evening the candidate re-
ceived by express from Sheriff Green of
Knox County, Tenn, the stump of a
huge hickory tree. The stump is highly
polished, and hereafter will bear Mr.
Mckinley
The following letter accompanied the
stump:
"KNOxvILLE (Tenn.), Sept 21.-
Hon. William Mckinley: The loyal
people of Eastern Tennessee are in
tensely in earnest in your behalf in
the present national contest. and being
desirous of impressing that fact deeply
and firmly upon your mind, / have by
to-day's express sent to your address
a token of devotion of the people to
the cause of good government which
you so fittingly represent. 1t is our de-
sire and ambition to hold up your
hands and cheer you to victory. The
contribution which / make to-day is
not only intended to hold up your
hands in this momentous contest, but
1t is intended to sustain your entire
body as well. 1t is an ideal Republi-
can stump from the great common
wealth of orators. Since we cannot
have you on the stump in the South
this fall, we hope you will do us the
honor to deliver your home speeches
from this Southern stump.
East Tennessee needs protection.
for that policy must of necessity be-
come the future bulwark and strength
of the industries to be based on our
fifty-One hundred square miles of min
eral territory But protection alone is
not capable Of leading us out of the
credit, and to keep our credit good we
must deal fairly and squarely with
mankind Our people utterly repudiate
reputation. 1t is our hope and prayer
that Tennessee may be found arrayed
on the side Of national honor and pros
perity in November. With great re-
spect, am, very sincerely,
JESSE c. GREEN,
Sheriff of Knox County"