The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-08-28
THE JAvEl|A 0F TRUTH General Harrison HurIs It Full and Fair Through
 Democracy's SiI- | yer Shield.
REASON, LOGIC, EL0QUENCE
WE'RE THE POTENT ELEMENTS OF THE EX-PRESIDENT,S ADDRESS,.

THE EX-PBESiDENT'S ADDRESS. Magnificent Meeting in Carnegie Hall-
 5000 Present-3O, 900 Applied for Tickets Patriotism Was Manifested in Every
 Phase of the Occasionally. Depew Pre- tous Speech-Gen. Harrison's Effort vii
 Undoubtedly Take Place as One of the
 Greatest Efforts of the Campaign-It
 Simply Teemed With Truths That Defy observation-disclosures Wrought to High
 est Pitch of Enthusiasm-The Element
 ary Facts of Finance Lucidly Set Forth
 and Error of Free Silver Coinage Plainly Pointed Out.
 New York, Aug. 27.-Carnegie hall was crowded to the doors tonight with an enthusiastic audience that had gath cred to hear ex-President Harrison discuss the issues of the campaign. The occasion was big republican rally held under the auspices of the republi- can state committee. Hon. Chauncey M. Depew presided and delivered a stir ring address, as did President David T. Hill of the Rochester university.
 A host of republicans of national rep utation occupied seats on the platform and in the boxes, or were scattered about in the body of the house. Among them were vice presidential candidate Garret A. Hobart, Chairman Mark A. Hanna National Committeeman Clay ton Scott and Osborne, ex-Senator T. c. Platt, Cornelius Bliss, ex-Secretary of State John w. Foster, Governor Lip pett of Rhode Island, T. Jefferson Cool idge of Boston, gubernatorial candidate Frank s. Black, ex-Postmaster Gener- al Wanamaker, c. H. Flint and John G. Stetson.
 Mrs. Harrison, wife of the ex-presi dent, with a party of friends, occupied 8 box. Much regret was expressed by inc committee in charge of the meet ing that Madison Square Garden had not been secured for the meeting.
 Carnegie hall seats only 3,1QD persons, while application for tickets of admis- sion reached the enormous total of 30,- coo The hall ard stage were beauti- WI ors. The coats of arms of the various states were placed along the balcony rails IT. the rear of the stage were portraits of Mckinley and Hobart amid a wealth of red, white and blue. Just above the speakers desk on side board were the names Mckinley and Hobart in raised gold letters. The sign was draped with the stars and II, 1.oH 1.z,o furnished instrumental music, and glee club sang campaign songs written for the occasion while the crowd was waiting for the regular proceedings to begin The list of vice presidents of the meeting contained the names of many men well known in many walks of life.
 The crowd was a very demonstrative one and cheered to the echo the patri- otic airs rendered by the band and the songs of the glee club. Republicans of note as they came in were recognized by the crowd and heartily applauded
 At TAO o'clock ex-President Harrison entered the hall He was immediately recognized and the audience rose and cheered again and again. MT Harri- son looked exceedingly well and smiled as he bowed his thanks for his cordial reception. Chauncey Depew came in ten minutes later and another noisy demonstration occurred.
 At 7:55 o'clock MT. Depew called the meeting to order and was again greet ed with cneers. He at once began his speech and was listened to with close attention.
 MT. Depew was frequently interrupt ed with applause and laughter. His speech was replete with witty sayings and kept the audience in good humor. He spoke for twenty-five minutes and then introduced President Harrison, who was received with great out burst of cheering which lasted several minutes. He began his address in low clear voice, but as he proceeded he warmed to his subject and his voice grew in volume.
 Ladies and gentlemen, he said, I am on the republican retired list, not by reason of any age limit nor by the plea of any convention but that the younger men might have chance, and that I might have rest 1aughter) But i am not soured or disappointed or bedridden citizen. My interest in my country did not cease when my last sal ary check was cashed. Laughter and applause,) I hoped to add, to the re- lief from official duties, retirement from the arena of political debate. But the gentlemen having in charge this cam paign seemed to think that l might in some way advance the interests of those principles which are not less dear to me than they are to you by making here, in this great city public address. (Applause.)
 I thought they greatly magnified the importance of anything that l could say. But could not quite content my self to subordinate what others thought to be a public duty to my private con venience. (Applause.) I am here to- night not to make a Keynote" speech, but only to express my personal views for which no one else will be in any measure responsible. (Applause) For this speech has not been submitted to the judgment of anyone until now. (Applause.) I shall speak, my fellow