The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-04
TRIBUTE TO MKINLEY
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GREET THE
POPULAR CANTON STATESMAN.
His Home City Crowded with DeIega-
tfons from Far and Near. Anxioas
to show Their FeaIty.
BIG DISPLAY BY WHEELMEN
THOUSANDS OF BICYCLIsTs UNITE IN
GREAT DEMONSTRATION.
Twelve States Represented by the Nu-
merous Delegations That Gath
cred on McKin1ey's Lawn.
SIXTEEN SPEECHES MADE
MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL HONOR
URGED BY THE NOMINEE,
And the Necessity of ATOrding Better
Protection for American TOiIers
Again Made Plain.
Twelve States Represented by the Nh
merous Delegations That Gath
cred on McKfn1ey's Lawn.
SIXTEEN SPEECHES MADE
MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL HONOR
URGED BY THE NOMINEE,
And the Necessity of AfOrding Better
Protection for American TOiIers
Again Made Plain.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CANTON, O.. Oct. 3.-This was another
busy day for the Republican nominee, and
one that taxed his physical endurance.
Day had not dawned when delegations be-
gan to arrive to pay their respects to the
Canton statesman The weather was pleas
ant, the sky being clear and the air brac-
ing Wheemen and people in all walks of
life paraded from the railway stations to
the Mckinley lawn, where the presenta-
ton speeches and responses were made.
One of the largest and most enthusiastic
delegations of the day was the Fort Wayne
railway men. In the enormous crowds
present twelve States were represented by
delegations ranging from small clubs of
wheelmen to many trainloads of citizens
representing all interests.
Major Mckinley addressed sixteen audi
ences on his lawn. The audiences repre-
sented many delegations, as high as seven
being included in one audience The re-
viewing stand from which the Major is ac-
customed to review parades and street
demonstrations was re-erected on the front
OF the lawn. All day the streets We're filled
with marching clubs, gaily uniformed BIZ
cycles, bands and drum corps, and a ka-
leidoscopic effect was ever in view with
the shifting banners, flags streamers, dec
orations and other campaign paraphernalia
The most elaborate demonstration of the
day made by the wheelmen under the
auspices of the National Wheelmen's Nc
Kinley and Hobart Club. The incessant
rain of the past week interfered materially
with the proposed overland trip. but many
came by train, and in the parade and at
the meeting addressed by Major Mckinley
clubs from twelve different States were
represented. The addresses on behalf of the
wheelmen We're made by r. P. Walker
president w. P. Williams, vice president,
and W. w. Watts, of the executive COM
mittee.
The first delegation to reach the city to-
day came from Harrisburg and Dauphn
county Pennsylvania, and arrived at
o'clock a. m. A special train of five day
coaches and two Pulinans brought the
party. The second delegation, which ar
rived at 7:15 O'Clock, came from Athens
county Ohio. 1t was called the Sunday
Creek Valley Mckinley Clubs. One of it's
features was glee club with double
quartet of women. These two delegations
were punched and but one speech was made
to them.
Among the early callers at the Mckinley
residence was the Buffalo contingent of
wheemen. They had with them three hom-
ing pigeons, which Mrs Mckinley released
The Major spoke briefly to the visitors
saying:
"Gentlemen--It gives me great pleasure
to welcome you here at my home. l am
sure you will excuse me from doing more
than making the acknowledgment OF this
generous call and the assurance which you
bring of regard and good will. Later in
the day / am to address the wheelmen
generally who pay me q visit. and 1 hope
that time. (Applause.) At the request of
your committee l nave prepared a little
carrier pigeons which you have brought
with your from Buffalo. in these words:
The Wheelmen's Mckinley and Ho-
bart Republican Club, of Buffalo. n. Y,
arrived this morning and request me to
send greetings TO their friends at home
in which / beg to join. .
Shortly after 10 o'clock Mr.. Mckinley ad-
dressed the employees of the Standard Man
ufacturing Company, of Pittsburg F. j.
Terrence made the Introductory address
and presented Major Mckinley with a
porcelain bath tub, one of the company's
product A delegation from Barberton was
next introduced by o. c. Barber of the
Diamond Match Company. AS soon as the
lawn could be vacated employees of the
Pennsylvania shops at Allegheney were on
hand and were introduced by w B. kirker
The next speech was delivered to railroad
men in the employ Of the PittsblIrg &
Western. introduced by Robert X Krahen-
a
borers, tinmakers ard wool growers of
Washington county, Pennsylvania, a party
of unusual proportions. Its greetings were
presented by John H. Murdoch on behalf
of the citizens in general, and by John q
Clark, on behalf of the Wool Growers A.
sociation.
Just after II o'clock Mr.. Mckinley smoke
to the employees of the Star Tin-plate Com
pany and Of Mcintosh. Hemphin & co of
Pittsburg. The party was introduced by
workman l.. NJ. Jackson Delegations from
Pennsylvania, Fort Wayne Qnd.) ana Ohio
listened CO and applauded the next speech
In the CT owd were the American wire work
ers. of Cleveland, introduced by J w
Sutherland and the Filby Manufacturing
Company II. p. Nail Company and Cleye-
land Hardware Company, introduced by
Charles j. Daily: the Star Fire brick Com
pany's employees, of Pittsburg introduced
by William Caldwell: the Pittsburg Oil
Well Supply Company's employees, intro
duced by Grant Hublery. and the Fort
Wayne Cnd.J railroad men. introduced by
Enoch Cox.
Among the other delegations addressed
were the Union Veteran Patriotic League
Club the Stamina Clun of Cincinnati and
the Bokemanns and Slavonians OF 11eye-
land. committee representing the me-
chanics and silversmiths employed by the
Mauser Manufacturing Company of New
York and Chicago. presented Major Nc
kinley with a magnificent gold loving cup.
FIRST SPEECH OF THE DAY.
The Nominee Addresses Delegations