The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-28

doors tonight with an enthusiastic au-
aience that had gathered to hear ex-
President Harrison discuss the issues
of the campaign. The occasion was a
big Republican rally, held under the
auspices of the Republican state COM
mlttee
Hon. Chamcey NJ. Depew presided
and delivered an address. as did Pres
ident David T. Hill Of the Rochester
university. A host of Republicans of
national repute occupied seats On the
platform, and in the audience.
Among them were Carrot A. Hobart,
Chairman Mark A. Hanna, National
Committeeman Clayton, Scott and Os-
borne; Cornelius n. Bliss, ex-Secretary
of State John W. Foster, Governor Lip
pitt Of Rhode Island. T. Jefferson Coo
lidge Of Boston. Gubernatorial Candi-
date Frank s. Black and ex-Postmas-
ter General Wanamaker Mrs. Harri-
son. wife Of the ex-president, was in
attendance and with a party of friends
occupied a box.
SENATOR PLATT
was a prominent figure at the meeting.
Much regret was expressed by the COM
nlittee in charge of the meeting that
Madison Square Garden had not been
secured for the meeting. The commit
tee had no idea when the meeting was
decided upon that the public interest
would be so widespread, and Carnegie
hall, which seats $780, was secured.
They believed at the time this hall
would meet all requirements, but it
was not long before they learned of
their mistake. Applications for tickets
poured in upon them until they reached
the enormous total OF 10000.
Promptly at $50 o'clock the doors of
the hall were thrown open and soon
steady stream of people was fling into
the place. The police, profiting by their
experience at the great Bryan and
Cochran demonstra tons, had made al
most perfect arrangements, and there
was no c>owding or pushing whatever.
The hall and stage were beautifully
decorated with the national colors, and
the effect was most pleasing to the
eye. The speakers dais was hand
somely draped in the national colors,
and in the rear OF the stage were por-
traits of
MKINLEY AND HOBART.
E the speakers dais on a sign board
were the names Mckinley and Ho-
BART in raised gold letters. The Sew
enth regiment band furnished instru-
mental music, and a glee club sang
campaign songs written for the occa-
sion The list Of vice presidents Of the
meeting cor tanned the names of many
men we'll known in many walks Of
life.
Republicans of note, as they came
in and were recognized by the crowd,
were heartily applauded. The crowd at
other times kept its enthusiasm at a
high pitch by some Of its members ask
ing: Whats the matter with McKin-
ley?' or "Ia rrison2" or "Platt?' or
other prominent men of the party. The
answer always was to the effect that
the particular individual mentioned
was 'all right followed by vociferous
cheers.
1t was Just TAO when ex-President
Harrison entered the hall. His we'll
known figure was Immediately recog-
nized, and the audience to a man rose
to its feet and cheered again and again.
Mr.. Harrison looked exceedingly well,
and smiled as he bowed his thanks for
his cordial reception.
(hauncey NJ. Depew came in ten min
utes after the eX-president, and an
other noisy demonstration followed
WHATS the matter with Chaun-
cey2" shouted an admirer Of the pop
ular orator, and a roar of he's all
right followed the query. Mr.. Depew
advanced to the speakers table and
called the meeting to order.
It was just 1855 o'clock and Mr.. De-
pew was again received with cheers.
He at once began his speech and was
listened TO with close attention.
Mr. Depew was frequently interrupt
ed with applause and laughter. In
bringing out a point aginst silver, he
said that Mc. Bryan would rather be
with Mexico tfIan Europe. A voice
interrupted him with the remark why
don't he go?"
This sally was received with applause
and laughter, which wss repeated with
great force when MI. Depew replied:
HE wiil-later on"
HARRISON APPEARS.
Mr.. Dvoew spoke for twenty-five min
utes end then introduced ex-President
Harrison, who was received with an
olaburst OF cheering which lasted sew
eral minutes. ny. Harrison was at
once at ease with his audience. He be-
gan hts address in q low clear voice,
hut as he proceeded he warmed to his
subject and his voice grew ia volume.
He said:
Ladies and Gentlernen:-I am on the
Republican retired list. not by reason
or any age limit, nor by the pleasure of
any convention, but that the younger
men might have a chance and that
might have a rest. IIaughter0 But l am
not q soured or disappointed or bed
ridden citizen. My interest in my coun-
fry did no1 cerse when my last salary
check was cashed. daughter and ap-
r,lause9. I hoped 20 ger relief from
official duties: retirement from the
arena of political debate. But the gen.
tleruan having in charge this cam
rsisn seemed 10 think 1, in some way.
might advance the interests of those
lcrincipiss which are no less dear TO
me t1lan tf1ey are TO you. by making
here in this great city a public address.
fApplause.) ] thought they greatly
ma gpified the importance of anything
that could say; but I could not quite
content Myself 70 subordinate what
others thought to be a public duty to
my private convenience. (Applause.) I
am here tonight not to make key
note speech, but only to express my
personal views for which no one else
(Appiausel For this speech has not
been submitted TO
THE JUDGMENT OF ANYONE
until now. (Applanse) I shall speak.
nv fellow citizens, as a Republican
0Cries OF "Good.") But with perfect
respect TO those who hold different
opinions Indeed, / have never had so
much respect for Democrats as have