New-York tribune., 1896-06-20
SHOOK THE MAJORS HAND.
THE M-K1NLEY LEAGUERs OF NEW-YOKh
GREET THEIR CHIEF.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY FECEivED AT CANTON WITH
A GREAT POPLAR DEMONSTRATION VI
APPROVAL - TRIP or TIE
LEAGUES TRAIN EAST.
LEAGUES TRAIN EAST.
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Cleveland. June 19-The Mckinley League OF
Newyork was the first organization. other than
those composed Of his own neigtbors ana to"ns-
mon personally to greet Major Mckinney ana
congratulate him upon his nomination. Ihe rep
resentatves of the League who attended tnc '''
Louls Convention travelled about l'o miles out
Of their way for the pleasure OF pc'ne hist ~
grasp his hand and personally pledee MIN '.'e
loyal support OF the entire orgahizatoh !" '''
E,pnira state II would be difficult 10 imagine
a more hearty greeting than the members OF 'he
League gave Major Mckinley, or more coru'ai
reception than they received from him ana HIS
townspeople Everybody seemed to go "lld Win
enthusiasm Men, women ana ch''uie" q"
toincd in the demonstration, and pahaein"iu"
ra,sned supreme during the march from Gov
ernnr McKinleys home to the stauoh ""n'
were fired. fireworks lighted the way. ana the
people came by the hundreds and thousands u
cheer the visitors
This trip on the par. Of the League was h0'
made without a good deal Of trouble ana eN-
nense but after the members had received
hearty grasp OF the hand of Major Mckinney
hoard his cordial words Of greeting ana VIII
messed the demonstration Of the citizens theS
felt themselves amply repaid for all their trouble
and the delay caused hy the rip
The Mckinley train Of five OF the finest WaS-
rer nalace sleeping-cars ever built and one bag
gage-car the same that stared from "ec-
hawken last Saturday morning. pulled out Vi
the Union station at ST. Louis at ID ociocK ias'
night The trip was uncventfui' except ioi the
demonstrations which were made In all the
towns I'm ohio particularly. through which the
train passed before reaching Clcveland Al
Bellevue in Ohio a stop Of about ten minutes
was made and the crowd that gathered around
Insisted on having a speech. Colonel RUNNER
mounted the steps of Of the cars ana ad-
dressed the people for few minutes ana unt
the train pulled out Of the station again
AT Cleveland the entire train was switched
TO the tracks Of the Canton and Cleveland Rail
road, and after stop Of about an hour ior ON
rer. the start was male for Canton about seven
ty-nve miles away with a special e.gine Major
Mckinley had been apprised OF the proposed v''!t
and large concourse of people were on hand
to receive tho members of the League and escort
them e. Major McISiney's pleasant home. The
now famous spool. containing nearly l"oo0o orig
inal applications for membership IN tho League
was loaded on a truck the members feil In line
and the pro ,esscn. headed by the band, started
toward McKlnley's home. Warner Miller who
IL returning 10 New York on the Leagues train
rode In carriage at the head Of the line WIN
three OF the ladies' who are In the party.
The League received great deal OF attention
It marched through uie Pheasant streets ot
Major McKiuley's home town. The streets were
lined with people both sides during the entire
march Of about mile Nearly every building
was gayly decorated with hags ana bunting and
tho people from tho little children up To gray
haired men ard women turned out and chcered
blew horns AMI shot Of fireworks a great
crowd ~ people were gathered round Major Nc
Kinley's home The spacious grounds surround
ing his house were packed with humanity.
Although Major Mckinley must have had
trying time since his nomination In receiving
the congratulations Of his neghbors ana the
people from the surrounding towns, he received
the members OF the League with great cordi-
slty. lie was nrs, greeted by Warner Miller
and John f. Milhonnd in his hous" and few
minutes later he came to the porch. before
which the members OF the League were stand
Ing. Mr. Milhollnnd introduced Mr.. Miller as
tho spok~sman and described him az the next
Governor of New-York The men gave three
hearty cheers for Mr.. Miller and then the latter
made a brief speech. Mr. Miller said he had
known Mator Mckinley for twenty years, ana
expressed the warmest qualification at being
the first one from the Empire state to grasp
him by the hand and congratulate him upon ire
honor which he had received by being made the
nominee OF the Republican party for the great
est Office In the gift of this or any other coun-
try. He then said he took great pleasure In
introducing Major Mckinley.
When Major Mckinley came forward he did
not show any signs OF the fatigue which might
have be<n expected 10 be seen. His color was
good his eyes bright. and he stepped Lightly 10
a chair where he could the better see his audi
ence and be seen by the members OF the League
| His appearance was the signal for cheering.
which lasted for several minutes. when the
| people were finally quite; Major Mckinley spoke
| In clear tones and In manner mat greatly
impressed his hearers His words were earnest
| and his manner was cordial He said he felt
deeply the compliment which had been paid TO
| him by the members OF the League In coming
far out Of their way on their h"Ineward
| Journey to greet him and offer their best wishes
| for the success of the Republican ticket lie
| urged his hearers In the coming campaign 10
| keep close to the people and the people would
| help the Republican party TO win victory III
| November Again thanking the members OF
| the League he climbed nlmbly down from the
chair amid n deafenng roar Of applause.
George f. Matthews. the president OF the
| League. was then introduced by Mr.. Milholland,
| and he made n few remarks In response for the
| League Mr. Matthews 80 hoarse that he
| could be heard only short distance. but as the
hoarsencss was caused by his shouts for Major
| Mckinley the crowd excueed him. He said he
| was very glad to hear Major McKlney's advice
| about keeping close to the people, because lat
| the present time at least We think We are the
| people"
| Major Mckinley then came forward again.
| the members OF the League formed In line and
| each one shook has hand and was introduced by
| Mr. Mllholland The famous wheel was also
| put on the shoulders OF four s:alwart colored
| members OF the League and carried from
| the street mp for Major McKiney's inspection.
| He was greatly Interested in II.
The League members then fell In line again
| and marched back u the station. stepping TO
patriotic airs played by the band. on the
| march back to the station the whole town
| seemed to go mad with enthusiasm. Cannon
| doomed, rockets were sent up. colored fire
| lighted up the streets. and II pro-
longed roar of cheers and noise Of footing horns
and other Instruments from McKtnleys house
| to the station. The stay in Canton lasted only
| an hour Arriving n the station he Len g,lc's