New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
DRuMMERs' GIFT TO HOBART
THEY PRESENT TO HIM A BEAUTIFUL
CLOCK.
PLANS TO PUSH THE CAMPAIGN IN THE SOUTH
GENERAL BrssEy JOINS THE LIST

OF SPEAKERS.
1-hor Chairman Hanna returns to the Republican
National Headquarters in this city in few days
ON extension of the Southern campaign VIII he con-
sidered according 10 reports among the ieaoers
Yesterday. Arrangements have already pee" hh'uc
10 hold large meetings in North Carolina, virginia
MARYLAND and Kentucky. at whxh prominent ke-
publlcans will speak and great quantities OF DOCKS
pamphlets and leaflets. exposing the free silver fa-
iacv are being distributed throughout those States
The extension Of the campaign in the South. 1t Is
expected will include vigorous work In Alabama
Louisiana Texas and Tennessee. In the last-named
State where the manufacturing industry is prom
inent there is a large gold Democratic vote which.
Il is believed can be enlisted in effective opposition
70 Rrvanism Reports have been received from
trustworthy sources throughout all the Southern
States mentioned. which indicate that an aggressive
Republican campaign can carry large part OF what
has hitherto been regarded solid Democratic ter
ritory.
A communication from Ryel j. Phillips. of Boiler.
Ga said that he had re>sn:.y travelled over the
eastern and southern pas's OF Georgia ard also the
northeastern part Of Flortia. I'd that he FOUND the
peope largely In favor OF projection. In fact. he
said out OF 300 farmers he found only two favoring
free trade "The Democrats" he wrote. have
mystifed the people on the issues of the campaign.
An interesting feature at headquarters yesterday
was the visit OF the committee OF the commercial
travellers organization The callers were received
by Mr. Hobart. Colonel John H. Black president
Of the organization. introduced the members OF the
delegation. saying that 1t was the first time that
the commercial travellers as body had taken any
part in a political campaign
Mr.. Hobart cordially greeted AL saying:
am very happy to meet yod. gentlemen. do not
propose 10 MAKE SpseS tlS OId f. pu
your Kindness If did not thank you heartily ana
cheer which you have profered. know that this
enthusiasm is born Of your love, your loyalty ana
your enthusiasm for the ticket which | have me
honor to represent When think OF the CONNER
cial travellers. think OF them as lass OF men
them ever has been, history has failed to record IT,
And So whenever since the nominations were made.
Independent class OF citizens. have regarded them
class Of men who knew would not be bun ,
coed by any platform ike the Chicago platform,
enbra ing Il does false political doctrines and
his nation and fsvoring debased and dishones'
dollar. Your organization has been great heip tC
We fully appreciate and quick 10 recognize;
Your membership reaches all over this wide ana
n continual stream Of influence radiating wherever
you go. Another reason why your organization Is
10 the committee is that whereas the time of the
committee is taken up with instructions 70 voiuno
teers. we realize that the commercial travellers are
accustomed to make sentiment wherever they go,
and they know as well as the National committee,
the important work laid out for this campaign.
The committee on behalf of the Commercial Travel
lers Organizations presented beautiful clock to Mr.
Of travelling grip. one side OF which bore an il
umina portrait OF the NicePresdenal candidate.
The other side contained the dial.
After the presentation of the clock, the Diamond
Quartet led by William A. Powers. musical director
Of tho Commercial Travellers Organization. sang
several campaign songs including: We will stand by
Mckinley and the Flag love so true I'VE will
vote for the Republican party" and The homes;
little dollar We all love so well" The applause was
frequent and hearty. Each visitor wore a handsome
Republican badge Among those who greeted the call
ers were Senator Quay. Committeeman Manley Mr.
Scott General Clayton Colonel Swords and Secretary
Perkins The reception lasted an hour.
Aferward the commercial travellers called on Cnar-
raan Hackett a, TIE Republican State Headquarters
in the Fifth Avenue Hotel Mr.. Hackett greeted
them cordially and assured,thsm that the Republican
party fully appreciated the work being done by the
commercial travellers IN behalf OF Mckinney anu
Hobart and sound money. - ~ ,,, 49,,
TIL committee then went to No. AZ broadway anu
we're introduced Mr.. Plat, who spoke In compl-
oentary terms OF the good influence WHICH tne Hien
IN he road can exert in behalf OF sound money
General Clayton yesterday ADDED 10, ms Hst ol
sneakers General Cyrus Bussey, VINO VIII accompany
GENERAL Daniel f Sickles. General Alger. ana Cor
oral Tanner in an extended tour throughout the
country TO urge soldiers 10 unite against Tree
Oliver and Organism. Judge l. W. Lansing or Ne
nr,ska was assigned 10 meet "Pitchfork' Iliman
"oonel J. b. Siocum OF Crawford y, j., will address
The Hatters' Mckinley Club at No 30 Waverly
place on Wednesday.
More hjg silver claims have been found 10 be windy
talk according Congressman Payne, or AUBURN.
Y Y who said yesterday at headquarters mat ne
investigated number Of statements WHICH the
Prvan campaign managers have made and learned
that the tide is in favor OF Mckinney