New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-04
MKINLEY TO WORKINGMEN.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC DELEGATION OF
wAGE-EARNERS VISITS CANTON.
A ToRCIBLE TALK ON PROTECTION AND SOUND
MONEY FROM THE REPUBLICAN cANDI-
D1DATE-OTHER CALLERS.

MONEY FROM THE REPUBLICAN cANDI-
DIDATE-oTHER CALLERS.
Canton. Ohio July st was an interesting
delegation OF wage-earners from Tuscarawas
County numbering about one thousand. that
called on Major Mckinley this hot July after
noon. They came with flags flying. drums roll
ing and bands playing. In the midst of the pro-
cesson was borne aloft huge sheet of American
bright tnpate. manufactured in one Of the mills
at Canal Dover it is the largest sheet Of tin
plate ever made In the United States. its dimen-
sions being 3Ox144 inches There also car
ried in the procession huge plate of galvanized
steel go inches in length. The delegation was
essentially a abor delegation. 1t was composed
of hard working men. 1t not partisan or
ganization or marching club Half the men In
II voted the Democratic ticket four years ago
w. A Bovey Of DennsOn. spoke for the visit
ors and his earnest remarks were cordially
cheer4d The appearance Of Major Mckinley was
the signal for a prolonged outburst Of cheering
which lasted several minutes. After quiet had
been restored. Major Mckinley made the longest
informal talk he has yet addressed TO a visiting
delegation. He said:
Mr. Bovsy and my felow-cit.zens am very e.r -
fu for this visit on the part of my i'e&nls ms +" -,
cara Vas County and thank my od Hlenr' ~
spokesman. for the cordial and generous ana ~
quent words OF greeting which he has orore' 70 me
In your behalf This assemO.age IS lalrIY sl'-t :.
our American communities, and Il MY represents
the varied occupations OF tne American I'opls opl -
yodr Spokesman has aIready saIi' ~ t,.S - it'',S
farmers. ,aborNrs, mechanics, mrtrS, am olA
senafives OF every rank OF people And yet you are
here distant from your home, not from cu.'oS.ls ~
from any CONSIDERATIONS a, an peT%sona % p'. - s-ea
here because in your hearts YOU believe IN me er.1
J. fundamental doctrines Of the Republican party.
You beiievs nat those principles best for You
when put into PRACTICAL legislation am alninistr-
toh 10" pehS'c ."n' -. ia--,-aa 90 yoCd - the
10 all the people the largest MEASURE "a soi ~ -,
largest number. and You believe that necausT !vu
recall that for more tnan tnira OF a 60 ee", ~
great Republican principles dominated !, $50
and administration In this country ana mat HuIs
al, hat period. you have enjoyc1 eNceptchdl pl.S
perry, which you have not enjoyed IN 'he a.. e'
years and halt. loud cheers ...o ..,.
You know. therefore, something Of those grrat
principles from experience winch sller al ~ tg
most unerriag teacher. and you are only waiting
tSa+ exrerience IN your woes next November. ~ d
ali thcsa demonstrations that have been witnessed
they show wnat i n the hearts ana mn ,,,, ~
the American peop,e; that they walt all opportunity
and 6s 5h5y ga Ta"t to Wch yoR SPOKESMAN mas 50
/ ingly alluded in every nrancn OF the boFeiihv. %
Here In this country we all dependent upon
each other. matter what our occupations may De
a Al Or rN ~ N@H. AMI then We want good money al
ways. Nociferous cheering When we we give hs "a
paid in good sound dollars. worth 100 cents ana no
less NoT whaiever pocy ~ be erest naioriiy
~ ~ srn.ricar reo2le are IN favor Of and will SO
register their votes the coming election. ana you
| seem 70 have made up your minds wnat that poi
| am going to detain you only long enough 20 say
| that am grateful for this manifestation OF your
confidence upon the part Of ths nas IN
~cuufry IS a return 10 that prosperity which we On
loved for so many years loud and continuous az
/ ana at American wages. loud applause Arf the
ruy-e ner y0v ave at work ~ eood fme Ian
| wa yes the better markets will the farmers nave
end the better prices vii; they get for their pro
ducts Every one OF you farmers Knows that iio'i'
! And now after expressing nv gratitude for the
assurance you have given me OF your irlendsnip
and support. and welcoming you Win an O'erlo"
ing heart 10 ny home city and 10 my own nome X
viii give me very great pleasure TO meet ana gree
each OF you individually. (Tremendous cheers ana
applause) -. ~,
/ Callers arrived early this morning at the Nc
Kinle, residence Scott Hayes. son OF the late
President was the first 10 come. He came 10
see his eldest brother. Burchard Hayes who has
been III here though not dangerously for Two
days
drove UP on a tally-ho. In this party were MI
and Mrs ". McC. Grafton, Mrs. Gillian. MI
and Mrs Rankin r \. Russell. Miss Nevin.
Miss Totten. Mr.. and Mrs. F. 5. burrows and
Archibald George. The ladies were enthusiastic
in their greetings 10 Major Mckinley. and OK
pressed regret that the laws or their state Ola
not permit them to vote.
From advices received here tonight II IS
learned that number Of delegations, composed
wholly of women. will visit Canton. for the pur-
nose Of calling on Major Mckinley within the
next two or three weeks The first delegation
Of women Will probably come from Cleveland or
81 Louis II seems 20 be agreed on all sides that
the Republican National Headquarters VIII be
IN New-York.