The San Francisco call., 1896-10-04

Inc ABOVE 0gureS give Tic AIoSIuOAILoA
preferences of 10 commercial travellers
who have written to THE CALL. answering
a circular letter of inquiry which was sent
cut to the craft generally. The signlh-
canoe of this showing can hardly be MIS-
understood. The proportion of COM
mercial travellers who see that prosperity
can only come to the country through the
election of William Mckinley is over
5 to / compared to the number who say
that they will vote for William ]. Bryan.
There is no other class of citizens enjoy
ing equal opportunities to come into con-
tact with all sorts and conditions of busi-
ness men and to learn the drift and trend
of enlightened public opinion. There is
no other class of citizens able to meet the
general public under as many varying
conditions. Selected by reason of adroit-
ness, intelligence, skill and address and
with senses kept constantly on the alert,
their perceptions are keen and all shades
of opinions are elected by and weighed by
them.
The men with whom they deal in
business way are the most sensitive of all
classes to current indications of trade and
most concerned in makins correct and
unbiased diagnosis of the same. Collec-
lively they are acquainted with the views
of every locality. The commercial travel
ers hear and consider all nat they have to
say. The commercial traveller, moving
about In cars, on boats, in stages and in
all sorts of out-of-the-way places and in
all centers where population congregates,
talks with the customers of these mer-
chants. with wage-earners, with capital
lists, with everybody. From these facts it
appears clearly that the result OF the can
vass concerning the Presidential prefer
ences of the commercial travellers is more
significant than any that has preceded it.
It is not only an expression of individual
opinion-it is the consensus of many
opinions.
Some travellers have caused to accom-
pany their answers stipulation that their
reasons shall not be published. Ohers OBJ
iect to the use of their names but they are
comparatively few. Here are some
sample utterances by those who have an
nounced that they are for Mckinley:
H. Commet-Protection is the watch
word. The "nigger in the fence" is free
silver.
He Heacock-Am for Mckinley, pro-
lection and free coinage by international
agreement. Was born and raised in Stark
County, Ohio, and have known of Major
Mckinley and his family ever since | can
remember. l am familiar with his public
career, both local and National, and con-
slider him well qualified for the Presi-
dency.
J. S. Waldeck-I favor the election of
Mckinley for President and don't you for
get it.
Ben Levy-With all respect for Bryan.
Mckinley forever.
Max Sommer-In protect ion lies pros
perity. In my judgment good times will
come with the starting up OF our mills
and factories.
Eugene L. Kohlberg-Although Demo-
crat favor Major Mckinley. have
Just returned from Washi ngton. Idaho
and Montana. Ali merchants whom l in
terviewed favor the gold standard and
honest money.
julius Siegel-I am satisfied that nearly
all the Pacific Coast commercial travellers
are working hard for Mckinley and pro-
lection.
Charles J. King-If Mckinley is elected
/ feel sure that it will be the beginning of
an era of unprecedented prosperity for our
country.
Reed Jones-Oregon is sure to go for
Mckinley. Changes here are wonderful
in the past few weeks, and all are for Nc
KinIey.
NJ II. Barry-The election of Mckinley
Is so certain that any remark would be
superhuous.
Nat ]. Tobias-I will vote for Mckinley
o. he hot hos nj
why free silver is good, and favor sound
money.
Jerome E. Young-I favor the election
OF Mckinley simply because I am an
American citizen and believe that we
should have protection and that foreign
immigration should be restricted as well.
George r. Savage--My motto is to vote
for the man who will do the most good,
and think that Mckinley is the man.
II. G. Weisbrod-My experience as
travelling man is that the sentiment of the
merchants have called on IN the past
two weeks, regardless of party politics, is
that what the country needs is restora-
ton of confidence, and the best and
quickest way to restore the same is to elect
q Republican.
n. II. Yerrington-I favor the election
of Mckinley first, last and all the time,
like all travelling salesmen.
R. II. Davis-Inclosed please find the
names of seven commercial travellers. and
each one is for Mckinley, protection,
sound money and chance to earn il.
Ed Goldsmith favor the election of
William Mckinley, and God help US if he
amt elected.
T. E. McShaue-I believe, with McKjn-;
ley, that open mills, not open mints, are
the present need of the country.
Robert II. Naunton-I think Mckinley
is the only man that can save the country
at present.
f. J. Bachelder-I have just come
through Oregon. Mckinley will get the
four votes of Oregon.
c. B. Tomson-I favor the election of
Mckinley, and don't care who knows it.
A. D. Simpson, favor the election of
Mckinley and protection to our industries,
30 that labor will be given employment.
Alfred B. Brunner-I favor Mckinley,
the only medium of prosperity.
A. II. Wilson-H Mckinley is elected it