New-York tribune., 1896-10-30
PRICE THREE CENTS!
INGERsOLL PROVES THINGS.
A MAsTERLY SPEECH AT CARNEGIE
MUSIC HALL

MOolC
MONEY vor THE CREATURE OF LEGIsLArIoN-,eo
CLASSES IN AMERICA: ALL HAVE AN
EQUAL sHow-rHE BENEFITS OF
PROTECTIVE TARIFF.
The final rally OF the Mckinley League for the
present campaign was held last night In Car.
negle Music Hail. and the orator chosen to pre-
sent the doctrines Of the Republican party was
Robert G. Ingersol. The meeting will remain
notable in the history Of the campaign for the
high character Of the audience. The great hall
filled to it's utmost capacity. The boxes were
occupied by brilliantly attired women. and
hundreds Of other women We'd with the sterner:
in the applause that greeted the numerous
telling points OF the speaker. The doors OF tho
hall were opened to holders Of tickets at Z
o'clock. AS admission by ticket up to
o'clock. the vast space was filed more slowly
than is usual. Had entrance been entirely free
there would have been difficulty in packing
the house to the roof in less than half an hour,
for the street filled with people before the
doors were opened. Then those nearest crowded
into the vestibue and there remained. restrained
bv the squad Of officers from obstructing the
passsgeway to the doors leAling into the hall.
There was the usual assembage OF choice
spirits In the top gallery to attract the atten-
tion OF the waiting throng. and they were on
hand early In order to secure front seats On
the stage great company Of men and women
were gathered. and over them waved rich masses
Of color the American colors, Of course. predonni-
mating in the display.
SURPRISE IN THE DECORATIONS.
A surprise. too, was sprung upon the audi.
ence In the arrangement OF the decorations By
the chairman OF the meeting. John f. Mhol.
land In his brief address accepting the chair.
manship, he made allusion to the Republican
standard-bearer. and instantly at the back OF
the stage an exceptionally fine portrait OF Will.
lam Mckinley was brought into dazzling 70.
lief by the sudden turning on OF the electric
current in bouquet OF incandescent lamps
that had been artfuy concealed behind
canopy Of flags. The applause and cheers ac-
companying the episode was followed by a Sec
ond disclosure, in the shape OF a large portrait
OF Mr.. Hobart. which had been hung over the
rail Of the first tier Of boxes In the centre OF
the Of the hail. Flags hung from all the
gallery rails and the whole scheme OF decora-
tion was consistent and beautiful. A band that
seemed thoroughly familiar with all the old
time songs held place directly in front OF
the stage. and everything it played. from
Tramp Tramp, the Boys are Marching" was
greeted with wild applause. and a general join.
ing in on the refrains. 1t was a striking thing.
for instance. to hear the swell and flow Of hum
dreds of women's voices in the old chorus OF
John Browns Body" ETC.. which was adapted
to words descriptive of the intentions OF the
Republican party In this campaign.
SOME QUERIES AND ANSWERS
fding In its ut.erances before the speakers ap-
peared and its enthusiasm was not to be re-
pressed. For instance one individual on tho
stage assumed sort Of leadership, and superior
direction over the gallery. Once he rose. and.
waving his arms. shouted:
What is the matter with the whole Republi.
can party?"
He received assurances that convinced him
of its perfect health. in the esteem Of the high
thrOned oracles. and then voice from the upper
air yelled back the query:
But what's the matter with you?'
Subsequent proceedings interested the young
man on the stage more. Then in perfect
good humor somebody inquired:
What Is the matter with Tom Platt?'
There was stentoran response that Hes all
right" and then dense silence for more than an
instant. which was broken by a high pitched.
queruious voice piping up. But where is her.
The audience simply dissolved in laughter for
the almost pathetic nature Of the query. Then
the band interrupted the flow Of interrogatories
for a time. but with return to silence there
were more cries back and forth.
SOME NEAT PROGRAMMES.
The present condition Of Thomas B. Reed
had Just been satisfactorily adjusted in the gem
eral mind wher the ushers appeared with great
bundles Of most tastefully prepared programmes.
souvenirs of the occasion. In the upper left
hand corner of each a dainty Mckinley
button and beneath II three suggestive words,
Mckinley Hobart. Victory" Then followed
the title OF the meeting. On the second page
the official roster Of the league and tho
names OF those who composed the Organization
Committee. Opposite was the programme. and
on the back sketch In brief Of the league. The
instant the eyes Of the gallery behed the pro-
grammes there a general shout for them.
THE four hundred want programmes" de-
scended the cry. which taken up amid
mingled laughter and applause. I'VE can read
up here" walled another voice.
At $50 o'clock promptly Mr. Milholland ap.
peared upon the stage. folio ed by Colonel In
gersoll. and after the stalwart figure OF the ora
tor followed Senator Frank D. Pavey. Paul D.
Cravath and rliny- other members OF the
League. Without any delay Mr. Milholand was
presented as the chairman Of the meeting, and
spoke briefly Of the purpose Of the party. Then
he presented Senator Pavey. who made a three
minute talk and who followed by Mr. Cra-
vath. Then the chairman rose and said There
Is no intelligent audience under the flag to whom
It would be necessary for me to introduce Robert
C. Ingersoll."
Colonel Ingersoll rose impressively and ad-
vanced to the front OF the stage from which the
speakers desk had been removed in order to
allow him full opport-,n nifty to indulge in his