New-York tribune., 1896-06-21

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.r several minutes in order that the people
Ouli be saved from accidents.
Mr. Hobart travelled in the Esmeralda Sen
etor Sewclrs private car. which was attached to
one Of the sections Of the train arriving in Jer
sey City. at Il o'clock. Along with him were
Senator Sewen ex-Congressman John Kean OF
Elizabeth: Franklin Murphy. chairman Of the
Republican State Committee If New-Jersey: COL
onel William Barbour. Of Paterson; f. b. Gaddis.
Of Newark. and Hobart Tuttle private secretary
10 Governor Griggs. large canvas banner was
hung along the s.le Of the car. bearing the in
s,ription: Mckinley and Naturalization and
Sound Money
From the tine the car started from ST. Louis.
the candidate Cor the second place was the object
Of much curiosity on the part Of the people. At
nearly every stop the residents learned In some
way that Mr. Hobart aboard, and the stations
were crowded with people who desired to see and
sv preside over the de-
iberations OF the United States Senate FOR the
next four years. AS Mr.. Hobart naively ex-
Yessed il. in speaking Of his reception in the
arious States through which the train passed,
Republican sentiment must be pretty strong,
Indeed. when thousands Of men will turn out
70 greet the candidate for Vice-Presdent What
would they do if Major Mckinley was travelling
through the country"
OK HIS NATIVE HEATH
When the train reached Mr.. Hobart's native
heath the.- receptions took the form Of regular
triumph From the time the train entered the
Safe until it arrived at Jersey CITY il passed
between long lines Of ardent Republicans. who
Cheered and waved flags they read the ban
ner the and noted the smiling face Of
their happy fellowcitizen at the open window
At Trenton. where MIR. Hobart has an unusually
large number Of friends State Senator William
H. Skirn and John A Kuser prominent busi-
hess man. had arranged for a great demOnstra-
ton Five hundred members Of the Young Mems
Republican Club and large number Of other
citizens had waited about the railroad station
@r hours to cheer for Mr.. Hobart, and after
bng wait their patience was rewarded, when
o. 400 clock the train pulled into the station
The famous 7th Regiment Band "TrentOn's
Pride" was On hand and played several National
airs. while the crowd surged around the car and
entreated Mr.. Hobart to make a speech. or else
shake hands After the fatigue Of the last week
" Hobart was unable to address his friends
but h> shook hands as long the train stopped
and then waved a cordial "adicu' to those who
We're unable 70 reach him.
Just as the train was leaving the station an
Incident occurred which illustrates Mr.. Hobart's
extreme good nature and appreciation Of the
vopular outburst Of friendliness with which he
mao been received. While he standing on
'"e rear platform Of the "Esmeralda," he held
!" one hand small American flag. One man
VIM mad been striving Intellectually for several
minutes to grasp the candidates hand. and who
cav MIN going away. cried out:
II you can't shake hands with me. Garry
give me that flag"
ur' hobart smiled at the remark, and then
tossed the little banner to his admirer. saying
All hsht. my friend. you shall have the flag"
III remember this next November" was the
thankful response Of the man. and the crowd, TAX
"s the affair up as one man, cried out: 80 will
We"
THE ARRIVAL AT ELIZABETH.
Al Elizabeth an informal reception had been
N'anged by Mayor Rankin and other prominent
"'puol!cans, and the scene about the station as
: uain drew IN was a most animated one
%gs and bunting decorated many Of the build
in the vicinity Of the station. and a large
H"d Of men. who had hastily gathered when
sarr'val OF the train became known. assembled
me platform TO congratulate Mr. Hobart
ine reception accorded 20 the favorite Son of
"s*-Jersey at Trenton was repeated and as the
IAN left the station II was to the music OF the
saeers Of hundreds OF workingmcn and mer-
N"ah's' who have great cause to know what the
"V'd protection" means A pleasing incident
" " 'ne stop at Elizabeth was the presenting 10
'' hobart by some OF his admirers Of a cane
we mead OF which a bust n gold Of his run
-'ng mate on the ticket.
- was at Newark. however Where the demon
s'dtion was the most enthusiastic The Essex
S'uhty Republican Committee hat determined to
o"oine a welcome home TO the ieturnng dele
sa'es from that county and a gieetng to the
.''hihee Careful watch had been kept for the
van and by the time 1t arrived he crowd on
'e station platform was too large or comfort
- 'he throng were the members q the COM
'''ee' and delegations from the Frelnghuysen
-ncers, the Lincoln Club. the Garfield Club.
-, .e Republican Indian League and tie Young
ens Republican Club. Major Carl kntz the
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