The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-16
CLEVELAND WOMEN
VISIT M'KINLEY
They Arrive in Canton on q Special
Train with Their Own Band.
REPRESENTATIVE OF THEIR SEX
Women Of Almost Every Station Join
the Party..Mrs. EirOy Avery. of the
Daughters of the Revolution, Makes
an Address on Part of the Visitors.
The Entertainmcnt.

Canton, July l5.--On their own spec
ial train and with their own band, sew
eral hundred Cleveland women came
TO Canton this morning to call upon
Major Mckinley and To congratulate
him and the nation. as one of them
put it. upon bis nomination.
a fast and furious summer rain fen
most OF the morning, but II did not pre-
Vent the Canton people from turning
out in lar3e numbers. and With cordial
good will ~ welcome their fair visit
ors.
The coming Of hundreds Of represcn-
tative women Of Cleveland to call upon
Major Mckinley was an unique event.
and one absolutely without precedent
I'm our political history. The visit to
Canton was projected and carried 10
its happy anc successful conclusion by
women. No man and no politician had
the slightest share in the conception or
execution Of tie plan. The women who
came from Cleveland are representa-
tive women. women who lead In the
highest so"ia! life of the city; women
promin snt in all spheres of intellectual
activity: women conspicuous for their
work in the fields of charity; women
notable for their devotion TO church In
this city: women who are of conse-
uuence in the educational world were
present in commanding numbers. There
were scores of other women, too. Wo-
men with no special claims to distinc-
tion. but deeply interested In Major
Mckinley and the high principles they
think he represents. The Cleveland
women made handsome appearance
and We're very charming In their fresh
summer railnent and gay hats blooming
with flowers.
SCENE AT THE STATION.
The Cleveland delegation was met at
the station by large committee Of
Canton women, under the leadership
OF Mrs. Miller. president of Sorosis. and
Mrs. Kate Brownlee Sherwood. The
Cleveland women marched from the
railway station to the residence of Ma
jur Mckinley. He was standing on the
porch to receive them. a speech OF
cCngratulation was made ON the part
Of the visitors by Mrs. Elroy Avery, of
Cleveland, state regent Of the Daught-
ers of the Revolution.
Among Ithe, things Mrs. Avery said:
We come from Cleveland, the great
heart of the western reserve rnat gave
G!ddings. Wade and Garfield to the ma
tion-a city of great American industries
that are suffering from un-American leg
islation; an unfortified city on the border,
facing the Canadian frontier. and Yet rec
CgniZ!ng that our best protection against
foreign aggression is d protective tariff.
Coming from city of hundred years
today, we turn aside from our centennit,
to do homage TO the man who best repre-
sents the great American idea, under the
fostering care of which We hope Cleveland
will gloriously flourish and bravely celc.
brate her second hundredth year. We
come to greet you, not as politicians. but
as women, as wives and mothers and sis
ters. We cannot cast one vote for you.
and yet we love our country.
We may fully appreciate man-made po-
l!tical platforms. but We better UNDER
stand the Significance Of current events
than some folks give us credit for. We
know that when you enter the door Of the
white house peace and comfort will enter
at our doors: that when you receive your
heritage by the decree of a grateful peo-
pie, our husbands and fathers will re-
ceive the fruits of their industry. and the
glad. When the husband lacks work the
wife knows and feels it, though she will
still cheer and comfort. Who shall say
that woman has no interest In your sue
cess? Every woman has living interest
in the money question. If our husbands
earn the money, we spend and intend 10
spend II. Every thrifty woman wants her
few dollars to have as great purchasing
power as Is possible; to be worth one hum
t,,,, il,1 int,
twenty pounds of sugar. not ten. We
stand ready to welcome every one who
refuses to dwell longer in the tents Of the
opposition. and to bind up the wounds Of
every one who breaking loose from the
already disntegrating ranks of the enemy
and placing patriotism above party
pledges his support TO the advance agent
of prosperity.
Mrs. Avery's speech was heartily ard
frequently applauded.
A song written for the occasion by
Mrs. n. Coe Stewart, president of
Cleveland Sorosis. was sung with great
spirit and pleasing effect.
MAJOR M'KINLEY'S REMARKS.
In response to Mrs. Avery's remarks,
Governor Mckinley said:
MFS. avery. L greatly appreciate tHiS
friendly call from the women of the city
of Clevland and assure you that do not
undervalue their gracious message of
cUngratulation and confidence which you
have so eloquenty delivered. 1t Is an as
surancc of the deep interest which you
feel ana which should be felt by every
family in the land. in the public questions
OF the day and their rightful settlement
at the polls. There is no limitation to the
influence that may he exerted by women
i'm the United States and no adequate trib-
ute can be spoken of her services to man
kind throughout its long and eventfu his
tory. The work of women has been Il
power in every emergency and always for
good. Not only have some Of the bright
est pages of our national history been
illuminated by her splendid example and
noble efforts for the public good. but her
influence in the home. the church. the
school and the community i'm molding
character for every profession and duty
to which our race is called has been poten-
tial and sublime. II is in the quiet and
peaceful walks of life where her power is
greatest and most beneficial. One Of the
best things of our civilization in America
Is the constant advancement Of women TO
a highe plane of labor and responsibility
The opportunities for her are greater now
than ever before. Her impress Is felt in
art. science. literature, song and govern
ment. Respect for womankind has be-
come with us a national characteristic
and what high and manly trait II is
none nobler or holier. 1t stamps the trae
gentleman The man who loves wife and
mother and hsme will respect and rever-
ence all womankind. He is always the
better citizen for such gentle breeding
The home over which the trusted wife
presides is the ideal Of our strength; the
best guarantee Of good citizenship and
sound morals in government. 1t is The