Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-01
MEETING OF THE NOMINEES
Hr. Hobart Pays q Visit to Major No
Kinley.
They Have n Quiet Conference
Jersey Candidate Speaks.

CANTON. Ohio. July 1.-Gov. Mckinley
drove to the Fort Wayne station shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning 10 personally
meet and greet his invited guest today.
Garr,t A. HOBART. who wired yesterday
from his home in Paterson. N. j.. that he
would call on the governor today. There
was large crowd of people gathered ut
the station to witness the meeting of the
two distinguished men. although the affair
was informal in every respect.
Gov. Mckinley quickly extended his hand
and stepped brightly TO the car step. and
recognition was equally prompt on Mr..
Hobarts part Maj Mckinley took him
Icy the arm. and they walked side by side
to the carriage. amid great applause by
the crowd Gov Mckinley and mis- guest
were driven quickly to the formers home.
Mr.. Hobart was presented to a number of
Gov. Mckinleys neighbors as the pair
ai1ghted from the carriage. after which
they Immediately retired to the library In
the majors home. 1t is not probable that
either Gov. Mckinley or Mr.. Hobart will
make any stumpiEg campaign.
The governor never appeared in better
health than when he greeted Mr.. Hobart
this morning, and he does not show the
slightest fatigue after the constant and
eXacting cares he has had upon him for
the past several months. 1t is probable
that he will remain in Canton until The
campaign closes and the election result is
known.
This evening the Ohio Christian Endeay-
orers In convention will call, 5000 strong,
and give Gov. Mckinley the Chautauaua
salute
In half hour after Mr. Hobart's arrival
special train reached Canton from Medina
l0 miles distant. bringing hundreds of
citizens from that place to pay their re-
SpectS to the republican nominees
IA order to make train connections, and
MI engagements. Mr.. Hobart took an early
lunch with Governor Mckinley. and left for
Cleveland at 1870 on the MCKINLEY ryer
Cleveland. Canton and Southern road He
was escorted to the station by his host.
Mr. Hobart will meet National Chairman
Hanna there.
Mr.. Hobart had been at the Mckinley
residence but half hour when a large
Medina delegation. with bands and ban
r'ers called. Mckinley and Hobart were
greeted with cheers as they. for the first
time, appeared together on the same Mat.
fC rm to speak
In reply to Judge Alfred Munisons pre-
sentation for Medina, Gov. Mckinley re-
s s briefly, thanking the members o:
the delegation for their friendly visit and
for their devoted and unwaverinr services
to the republican cause
MI. Hobart was called for, and as he
stepped forward to the edge of the veranda
there was more applause. The peon,e w.
evidently delighted with his Appearance
He said "'ice
Major Mckinley, gentlemen of Medina
county ana fellow citizens of Ohio.
thank You for the compliment of this ca II
cut L must say at the same time that + am
NOT GIFTED as our friend Major MCKINLEY
with the sraces of oratory, nor with the
grace OF dlction that will permit me to talk
to you. " - ''tA
think l should speak but briefly on this
occasion, when my only business is to nav
my respect TO your most distinguished fell
iow-cltlzen. But New Jersey, gentlemen.
Ieeis very near to Ohio in these DAYS In
mat convention lately held in st. Louis
there were no more constant friends no
more devoted admirers to your Major No
Kinney than were those delegates from the
state OF New Jersey.
we 1eel. too. that we have some little
tisht 10 say word in Il republican assem-
oiase nowadays. for only last fail we car
ried Tor the republican party the state of
New Jersey by a grand majority of y 800
Great applause)
New Jersey greets Ohio today and New
Jersey Will greet Ohio in November next
with a majority of not less than 5o,mm.
thank you. gentlemen. for the commit
ment of your call. L will be glad to meet
as many of you possible during the in
tefvai which you spend here today Great
applause.)
Then beth Mckinley and Hobart shook
nands with hundreds of the big crowd.