The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-12
DEMOCRATS FOR M'KINLBY.
A Thousand from Chicago Visit Him
Contingent from Homestead.

CANTON, o., Sept. 12, 1S96-The Com
mercial Democratic Mckinley Club of
Chicago arrived at nine o'clock this morn
ing. The club came by the Baltimore and
Ohio road on two special trains of ten
cars each. The delegation numbered near
" 1000 and was composed of hitherto
uncompromising Democrats who have
never voted any other than their party
ticket. The Canton people were keenly
aware of the significance of the call Of
delegation of this description and they
gave their warmest greeting to the Demo-
cratic adherents of their fellow towns
man. In addition to the regularSmounted
escort the Commercial Club of Canton
turned out to meet and welcome the pill
grims from Chicago.
The Chicago men were accompanied by.
Brooks Second Regiment band. The band
will give a concert for the pleasure of
the people Of Canton this afternoon.
The Chicago delegation marched up to
the residence of Major Mckinley at ten
o'clock. At 1890 the first train bearing
part of the big delegation from the
Homestead, Pa, steel works arrived. The
delegation was SO large that three long
special trains We're required to bring it
to Canton. The other trains came by II
O'Clock.
This afternoon large delegation from
McKeesport, Pa, will call on Major Nc
Kinley, and at 1:30 o'clock the employees
of the Fort Wayne Railroad. in the Pitts
burg offices, will arrive and pay their
respects to the nominee
Among the visiting delegations coming
this afternoon is one composed of insur-
ance men from Cleveland.
There has been no more enthusiasts
reception given a visiting delegation than
that accorded to the Chicago Club. The
strets about the Mckinley house were
plauded vigorously. And no delegation
of lifelong Republicans was ever more
demonstrative than these Chicago Demo-
cratic commercial men in their greeting to
Major Mckinley.
When the candidate appeared on the
porch he was greeted with an outburst
of cheering and applause which contin-
ued several minutes. When the applause
had subsidized. Mr.. Hoffstadt, the spokes-
man. turning to Major Mckinley, said -
In behalf of the Commercial Democratic
Club OF Chicago, comprising only men
who have always voted the Democratic
ticket and representing every branch or
mercantile interest in our city, l extend
to you our most cordial greeting and
pledge to you our support in this cam
paign-
.sThe great majority of our club still
believe in the vital principles OF the real
Democratic party as enunciated by JEFF
ferson. Jackson and Cleveland. and while
we may still differ with you in number
of minor policies of government those
principles which we have advocated,
though still dear to many of u.s. sink to
insignificance when our country is threat
ened By the alleged Democratic party in
its platform and candidates nominated
at Chicago advocating reputation and
dishonor which. il successful. we believe
would create widespread disaster and ruin
to the business interests of our country.
I'VE, the members Of the Commercial
Mems Democratic Mckinley Club, who
have always voted the Democratic ticket
when our country is threatened with
anarchy, socialism and reputation will
demonstrate to you in this crisis the
same as loyal Democrats did in the crisis
of 1861 when their country was Threatened
with rebellion their patriotism and
loye for country; so shah we
demonstrate to you our patriot
ism and love for our country
its institutions and flag by supporting yoa
whom we confidence will best subserve