The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-07-24
OHIO WOMEN.
A Delegation from Cleveland Visit
Maj. Mckinley.
Nearly 1000 Are in the Party-Ad-
dress of Congratulation Is Made
by Mrs. Elroy M. Avery.

Canton, O., July 16.-A delegation OF
nearly 1000 women from Cleveland
called on Maj. Mckinley Wednesday
morning. The visit was projected and
carried to it's happy and successful
conclusion by women. No man and no
politician had the slightest share in the
conception or execution Of the plan.
The women marched from the rail
way station to the residence of Maj.
Mckinley. He was standing on the
porch to receive them. A speech of
congratulations was made on the part
of the visitors by Mrs. Elroy Avery.
of Cleveland, state regent Of the Daugh-
ters of the Revolution. Among other
things Mrs. Avery said:
Mrs. Avery's Address.
1--WE come from Cleveland; Cleveland the
beautiful; Cleveland that still lives; the
queen city Of the lower lakes; the great
heart OF the western reserve that gave Gid
dings. Wayde and Garfield to the nation; a
city Of great American Industries that are
suffering from un-American legislation; an
unfortified city on the border. facing the
Canadian shore. and yet recognizing that
our best protection against foreign agrees
sion is q protective tariff.
Coming from city of 100 years, to-day
we turn aside from our centennial to do
homage to the man who best represents
this great American idea under the foster
ing care Of which we hope Cleveland will
gloriously flourish and bravely celebrate
her second hundredth year.
1--WE come to greet you not as politicians,
but as women, as wives and mothers and
sisters. We may not fully appreciate man
ia ,.Io
understand the significance of current
events than some folks give us credit for
We know that when you enter at the door
of the white house peace and comfort will
enter at our doors; that when you receive
your heritage by the decree of a grateful
people, our husbands and fathers will re-
ceiVe the fruits OF their industry and the
heart of the wife and mother will be made
glad.
Among men your name stands as syn
onym for protection to American industry;
ii stands for sound money and reciprocity,
for freedom from ocean to ocean. Among
women 1t stands for more than that-it
stands for protection for the home; 1t
stands for right thinking and right living;
1t stands for tenderness to mother and
for love to wife; for all that makes the
American home the dearest spot on earth.
"Who shall say that woman has no inter-
est in your success? Every woman has a
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our husbands earn the money, we spend
and intend to spend 1t. Without plead
ing guilty to the charge OF q weakness
for the bargain counter, every thrifty
woman wants her few dollars to have as
great purchasing power as possible. to
be worth 100 cents. not So, to be con-
vertible into 20 pounds of sugar, not
ten. We stand ready to welcome
every one who refuses to dwell longer
in the tents of the opposition, and to
bind up the wounds of everyone who,
breaking loose from the already disinte-
grating ranks of the enemy, and plac-
ing patriotism above party, pledges his
support to the advance agent of prosper
ity."
Mrs. Avery's speech was frequently
applauded. A song, written for the oc-
casion, by Mrs. N, Coe Stewart, presi-
dent of Cleveland Sorosis, was sung
with great spirit and pleasing effect.
Mr.. Mckinley Replies.
In response to Mrs. Avery's remarks
Mr.. Mckinley said:>
Mrs. Avery: 1 greatly appreciate this
friendly call from the women from the
city of Cleveland, and assure you that do
not undervalue their gracious mes
sage of congratulation and conf
dence which you have so eloquently
delivered. 1t Is an assurance of the deep
interest which you feel and which should
be felt by every family in the land, in
the public questions of the day, and their
rightful settlement at the polls.
There Is no limitation to the influence
that may be exerted by woman in the
United States, and no adequate tribute
can be spoken of her services to mankind
throughout its long and eventful history.
In the distant period of its settlement in
the days of the revolution: in the trials of
western pioneer life; during the more re-
cent, but dread days of our civil war, and
indeed In every step of our progress as a
nation, the devotion and sacrifices of wom-
an were constantly apparent and often con-
spicuous. [Applause.l She was every
where appreciated and recognized. though
God alone could place her service at it's
true value.
THE work of woman has been power
In every emergency, and always for good.
In calamity and distress she has ever been
helpful and heroic. Not only have some
OF the brightest pages of our national his
tory been illumined by her splendid ex-
ample and noble efforts for the public good,
but her influence in the home, the church,
the school and the community in moldng
character for every profession and duty
to which our race Is called, has been pa
tential and sublime. 1t is In the quiet
and peaceful walks of life where her pow
err is greatest and most beneficial One of
the tenderest passages to me In the works
of John Stuart Mil beautifully expresses
this thought. 1t is recorded in his auto
biography when he paused to pay high
and deserved tribute to his wife, of whom
he could not speak too much, he said:
She was not only the author of many Of the
best things ! did, but she inspired every
good thing / did, "