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affirm that the experience of mankind
has shown that by reason of their ratuI-
al qualities gold is the necessary money
of the large affairs of commerce and bust
ness, while silver is conveniently Jdapt-
ed to minor transactions; and the most
beneficial use of both can be insured only
by the adoption of the former as The
standard of monetary measure and The
maintenance of silver at Il parity W ith
gold by its limited coinage under suitable
safeguards of law. Thus the largest pos
slbie employment of both metals is
gained with Il value universally accep.ed
throughout the world. which constitutes
the only practical bimetaliic currency.
assuring the most stable standard ;ntl
especially the best and safest money for
all who earn their livelihood by labor or
the produce of husbandry. They cannot
suffer when paid i'll the best money
known to man. but are the peculiar and
most defenseless victims of Il debased
and tfuctuating currency, which offers
continual profits to the money changer
ut their cost.
What 1 have read. my fellow citizens.
is not the statement of the Republican
convention. but of Democratic con-
ventiOn. the most representative which
probably ever assembled in the country.
Senators and representatives in public
life today. leaders of the Democratic
party III their respective states. thus de-
nOunce the Democratic convention held
in the city of Chicago They speak
words of truth and sOberness. You can
not debase the currency of the United
States without degrading the public hon
or. They speak the voice of patriotism.
They repudiate their own party cunven-
tion and characterize its resolutions as
unsound. injudicious. unpatriOtc. an
revolutionary. They are to be COM
mended by every lover of his country
everywhere for their courageous stand
and for their bold denunciation of doc
trines which, although adopted by CON
vention representing Il large body of
Democrats. are Il menace TO the peace
and tranquility. the credit and the cur
rency of the country.
The Crisis is BraveIy Met.
st falls to the Republican party this
year. as in many other years of the past.
to carry the standard of national honor.
and it shall never he lowered i'm its
hands. 1t meets the crisis with the old
time courage. and if it is given power
the whole world will know that it will
never permit the currency of the country
to he debased or its financial honor
stained. Our adversaries talk huently
about the money of the fathers" |
want TO say for the fathers that their
money WAS always good and honest.
They insist that gold and silver alike
constitute the money of the constitution
and the currency established by the early
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MAINE HEARD FROM.
Congressman BOu;elle Speaks for tn,
State OF Blaine aud Reed.

Congressman BOu;elle Speaks for the
+, State OF Blaine aud Reed.
One of the distinguished visitors of the
day was Congressman Bontclle of Maine,
who was introduced to one of the visit
ing delegations by Mr. Mckinley, with
such happy words that hc could not es-
caDe participating in the speech-making
which Gov. Mckinley was expected to
alone perform Al the close of one of
the addresses Mr.. VI .Kinley, turning to
Alr. Bou.ellc, who stood near him. said:
We have present with us Gen. Bou-
telle Of Maine, and while the delegation
Is marching up the hill (anOther delega-
ton WAS then approaching) l am sure
you will he glad TO hear voice from
the state of Blaine that has Just given
us nearly 10000 majority" Applause
and cheers.l
Mr.. BOutelle said:
"The governor has taken slight adj
vantage over me in bringing me before
You, but ! desire to say to you that there
is no Republican in the state of Maine
who would not deem it an honor and a
privilege to stand here. at the residence
of William Mckinley of Ohio and thank
you for the splendid manifestations Of
loyalty which you have exhibited here.
We haze got through with our little
piece of work in Maine; we have set the
mark. 10000 high. for the other states
of the American Union TO go by. We
want TO see Ohio more than double il.
We want to see Indiana come up with
10000. and we are going to see, my
friends. ON the Sd day of November de-
feat of free trade. free silver. and repu-
diatiOn more disastrous than has ever
before overtaken demagogism in this
country. and now. gentlemen, l propose
three hearty cheers for the next Presi-
dent of the United States" They were
given with VIM
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are benefited when the mines of Stark
county are running.
Il thank yOu over and over again for
this call. | must now turn to the other
side of this stand and address another
delegation, the members of which have
the same purpose in their hearts that
You have-victOry for the principles of
protection, honest money and good gov
ernment. Great applause) / thank
you and bid You good afternoon"
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IRON WORKERS AT THE FRONT.
They Testify Their Fea,ty to Protection
and Prosperity.


No delegation of the day was more
cordially welcomed than the band of
iron workers from Cleveland. whose
sturdy figures and frank faces were seen
as soon as the commercial travellers had
given place. and to them Mr. Mckinley
said:
Il welcome you to Canton and my
home. | am glad to learn from your
banners and your spokesman that you
stand for the great purpose of the Repub-
lican party and the American union. that
gives to every citizen of every race and
nationality equal chance and opportunity
in the race of life-a Union that knows
neither caste nor classes. nor creeds nor
nationality. but gives equal protection
to all. | am glad to see from your ham
ners thar you are in favor of protection
to American industries. So am /. I
believe it is the duty of the American
people to vote for that policy which will
protect American industry, defend Ameri-
can labor. and preserve the old scale
of American wages. l thank you heart
lily for this call. l am always glad to
meet the workingmen. and there is moth
ing in this campaign that gives me more
encouragement than to have behind me
the men who toll" (Great cheering and
cries of ''Hurrah for McKinley'O
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ucts. and its own labor. The country is
prosperous when we have plenty of In Dor,
if we are paid in good money. We he
lieve in sound money, and we are going
always to have it." Continuous cheer
ing)
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ForyDeegations with Forty SPECIAL TrainsMeet at
the Home Of Major Mckinley.
PRONOUNCED 1.-THE GREATEST EVENT IN MPOLTCAL HISTORY
Eleven States and Three National Organizations Seud
Greetings to the Republican Candidate.
Countless Thousands rong the Streets of canton and Listen
to His Words of Patriotism.
need 1.-THE GREATEST EVENT IN POLITICAL HISTORY

dollars any more tnan we want light
weights We are in favor of good. round
100-cent dollars with which to pay the
labor of this country and measure the
exchanges of the American people and
we will have no other kind.
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ONE DAY AT CANTON.

umph. loud cries of I'VE well: we
will followed by three rousing cheers
for the next President")''
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bid you good afternoon Great cheer
ing)
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Continued on Second Page.
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EVANGELICAL MISSION BOARD

Bishop Thomas Bowman Introduces his
Associates to the Nominee.
Bishop Thomas Bowman introduced
the missionary board of the Evangelical
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
HANNA is sERENELY CONFIDENT.
Says The shining sun Indicates u
Clean Sweep for Mckinley.

CLEVELAND Nov 3.-National Re
publican Chairman NJ. A. Hanna arrived in
the city from Chicago this morning. To
reporter Mr.. Hanna said: There is hardly
anything l can say additional to what l
have given out during the past few days
and have seen nothing in the past twenty
four hours that would influence me to alter
or withdraw any of these predictions"
How about the effect of Bryans tour
through Nebraska yesterday"
oh that's not worrying me any He may
gain half a dozen votes by it in the state"
What can you say of the general re-
sult?"
well, don't you see the sun is shining
this morning? Seriously | tell you that it
is going to be a clean sweep. There is not
a vestige of doubt as to the result, and re-
publicans are entirely justified in feeling
confident"
What is your program for today, Mr.
Hanna?"
well. | am going to vote as soon as
can get to the house and get something
to eat At IL o'clock this morning | Will go
to Canton and will remain with Major Nc
Kinley until about 4 o'clock this afternoon,
when | will return to Cleveland, arriving
here at $50, and will go direct to the Union
club where l will receive returns tonight
Tomorrow | will leave for New York City"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
KENTUCKY is A SURPRISE TO ALL.
sound Money Victory In Cnrlisic's
Stntc is BeNond All DOMbt.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. 3.-Tne latest
news from the state indicates that Mckinley
will carry the state by much greater ma
jority than Bradley carried it in 1895 for
governor The state will probably give Nc
Kinley %. 900 to 10000. The result is
great surprise to the free silver leaders
and the size of the result is a surprise to
the sound money men, Not much news
has been heard from the western part of
the state. where free silver is strongest,
but the increased republican majorities in
the central and eastern parts put the state
beyond question into the sound money col
umn.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 3.-The returns from
the state received up to 10 o'clock indl-
cate that Kentucky will give the Mckinley
electors majority of from 10000 to 1000.
Republicans are claiming it by 10000, while
Chairman Son.mers of the democratic com
mittee says all returns show democratic
gains Eight of the twelve wards of the
city and Jefferson county, with the eXcep,
ton of one precinct give Mckinley ma
jority of 9,25S. All returns from eastern
and central Kentucky are favorable to re-
pubicans Democrats have probably car
ried but three congressional districts.
Breckinrdge's election is probable
At republican headquarters 5SS precincts
have been heard from and show a repub-
lican gain of 6O51 over the British republican
vote i'm 1890. The counties to hear from
are largely republican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
GOOD WEATHER FOR VOTING
Reports from All Parts of the Country
Arc EnNOrm bic.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-12 m.-Reports from
all sections of the country indicate weather
conditions generally favorable for voting
Only in the southern Atlantic states and in
North Dakota, northern Minnesota, Wscon-
sin and one or two other western states has
rain or snow fallen, with light showers in
eastern Nebraska Elsewhere the day has
been an ideal one and an immense vote is
being steadily polled. Throughout New
England. New York New Jersey Delaware.
Pennsylvania and Ohio clear skies and
beautiful autumn weather is the rule, and
Illinois and Iowa are enjoying a cool and
bracing atmosphere. In Arkansas, threat
ened rain failed to materialize, and the sun
is shining Texas is polling a heavy vote
In damp and disagreeable weather. South
Dakota reports clear weather. but rough
and muddy roads from yesterdays storm.
Parts of Indiana and Kentucky show some
prospect of rain, but climatic conditions for
the most part are all that can be desired for
election day. In Missouri the sun is shin
ing and the air is clear and keen. Snow fell
at Salt Lake City in the early morning
but there were indications OF clearing at
noon. Fine weather and unclouded skies
prevail throughout the Pacific coast states
and in Colorado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
LOOKS LIKE A LANDSLIDE
lconlInnca lrom FIrst pagcl

clncR In 1894 gave Majors. rep. 779; Hol-
comb, fusion, $40,
In the sixth ward 1--WE precincts give
Mckinley. sol: Bryan $50 The same pre-.
cincts In 1894 gave Majors $50 and Uol-
comb iOl.
In the Seventh ward two precincts give
Mckinley 400; Bryan 1879. The same pre-
cincts in 1894 gave Majors. 35i; Hocomb,
lG7.
GAINS ALL ALONG THE LINE.
In the Eighth ward two precincts give Me-
Knley, 30j. Bryan 2i3 The same pre-
cincts in 1894 gave Majors $50; Molcomb
POI.
In the Ninth ward three precincts give
Mckinley, l99; Bryan, 292. The same pre-
cincts in 1894 gave Majors AS; Holcomb
293.
At o'clock this morning the vote on the
presidential candidates had been completed
in sev6nty-onc of the scventy-siN precincts
in the city OF Omaha. These precincts give
Mckinley, 9,l7S; Bryan. S.065, a net gain
Of l27 over the vote for Majors, republican
nominee for governor in 1894, Fifteen OF
the country precincts give Mckinley 1907
Bryan, 1897, a gain OF 46 over the vote OF
1894
The democratic central committee con-
cedes that Mckinley has carried Douglas
county by a majority all the way from 200
to 1900. The democratic committee also
comedies the election 81 Mercer. republican
candidate for congress, by a plurality OF
900 over Dutfie fusion
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
SILVER is STRONG IN COLORADO.
nryan's Plurality n Hundred Thou
snnI. hui Stnt. O fllCers In Dnuht.

DENVER, Nov. 3.-The result of the cleo
ton of state officers Is still in doubt. Brya 5
plurality will reach 10000 in the state and
Congressman Shafroth, silver republican,
and Bell populist, are reelected by $4,000
to 10000 each.
Returns from half the precincts in the city
indicate that Bailey. populist-silver candi-
date for governor. will have small plurality
in the city, but advices from the state show
that In many places Adams, democrat-silyer-
republican candidate, has run far ahead.
No definite figures can be given on legs-
lature, but the reelection of Senator Teller
is assured in any event, all parties except
the Mckinley republicans having endorsed
him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
MANY OFFICIALS pID NOT VOTE.
President Cleveland and others spent
LlnnIInn nnN In Mnshlmrinm.

President Cleveland and others spent
Election Dny In Washington.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 3.-An unusual pro
portion of government officials in the higher
offices remained in Washington and did not
vote. This list included President Glove
land and Private Secretary Thurber, who
were at the white house most of the day;
Secretaries Olney Carlisle (who lost his vote
by a techncality OF the law and Morton,
Solicitor General Holmes Conrad of Nir-
Enia, Assistant Attorney General Thomas.
Assistant Secretaries Rockhill, Dahney and
Sims and a number OF bureau chiefs, some
of whom, however, have lost their votes by
reason of long residence in Washington.
Among those who did vote were Secretaries
Francis, Herbert and Lamont. Postmaster
General Wilson. Attorney General Harmon
Assistant Attorney General Whitney of
New York, Assistant Secretary w. W. Bald
of the State Department; Assistant Secre-
taries Hamlin. Curtis, and Wike of the
Treasury department, Comptroller Eckcls
Assistant Secretary Reynolds and Assistant
Attorney Lionberger and Land Commits
sioner LamoreuX OF the Interior department
and Assistant Postmaster Generals Jones
Craige and Maxwell. Assistant Secretary
McAdoo Of the Navy department went to
New Jersey. but may find his right to vote
has heen lost
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
DEMOCRATS GAVE IT UP EARLY



CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-Early in the day
kilograms began to arrive at the various
national headquarters One to the repub-
lican headquarters from John Il. Mlholland
Of New York was Mckinley will carry
New York City by a large majority. Re
publican vote is pouring in at an unprece-
dented rate. Weather perfect. Absolute
confidence here. What about Chicago
The reply was: Large vote polod. Local
silver leaders have given up hope They
are now trying to save Altgeld, but concede
state and county to Mckinley.
+. b. Stahlman. chairman of the state
committee, telegraphed from Tennessee:
Heaviest vote ever known in the state.
My advices from all parts of the state are
that we will carry Tennessee by 10000 for
Mckinley"
At the national democratic headquarters
j. X. Jones, jr., said: I'VE absolutely have
not received any information; on the con-
trary every telegram has been asking us
Cor news"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
NORTH cARdyiNA is DEMOCRATIC.
PopuIists Rally to the support of
nrNnn nnhl ne CnrrIcs the Stnle.

Brynn and he Carries the state.
RALEIGH, N c. Nov. 3.-The election
passed off very quietly Bryan so far as
heard from Mas supported by both the
democrats and populists, and has carried the
electoral vote of the state by a majority
variousIy estimated at between 10000 and
10000, Holton, the republican chairman,
however, claims the state for Mckinley by
between 1000 and 10 900.
Reports are too meager to state the re-
suit for congress. The populists have car
ried the First, Third, Fourth, Sixth and Sew
enth districts. The republicans have car
ried the Second district certain, electing
White (coored) over Woodland. Pearson, re-
publican. in the Ninth. is probably elected,
The only two doubtful districts are the
Eighth and Fifth, where the contest is be-
tween Llney, republican, and Doughton.
democrat. in the Eighth, and Settle, repuh-
lican, and Kitchen. democrat. In the Fifth.
The republicans will have more members
OF the legislature than either OF the other
two parties, but not enough to organize
either house OF the general assembly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
LONDON is INTENSELY INTERESTED.
Newspapers bulletin the Results as
ReceiNed from The Lnitcd Stntcs.


LONDON, Nov. 3.-Interest in the presi
dental election in the United States is the
greatest ever known in this country in
similar event The city papers are publishing
columns of matter on the subject. and the
question Is discussed in public places Some
idea Of the extraordinary interest may be
gained from the fact that the London news
papers are preparing to bulletin the results
OF the balloting on receipt of the cable news
from the United States. The feature of
business on the Stock exchange today was
the buOyancy of American securities in re
sponse to tho American market. The Globe
says: Eleven hundred millions sterling Of
American securities are held" and continu-
ing the Globe advises investors to hold
them, even IL Bryan is elected"
PARIS, Nov. 3.-The French newspapers
are devoting much space to the presidential
election in the United States. The Gaulois
remarks In the financial world McKn
ley's success is no longer doubted but we
Europeans expect nothing from either can
didatc"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
SOUTH pAKoT. FOR SOUND MONEY.
McKinIey's Majority In that state VIII
Exceed Five Thousand.

YANKTON, S. D., Nov. Especial Tele-
gram -Returns are slow. Chairman Elliott
of the republican committee is sanguine
that his estimate of 5000 for Mckinley will
be low 1t all depends upon the county pre-
cincts. The towns all give Mckinley good
majorities. but the county is liable to re-
duce the majority to 5000. About all that
can be learned tonight will be the result
on presider iaI electors. The ballots are
so badly scratched that the count cannot
be completed in some of the large precincts
before morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
BRYANITES WILL GET VIRGINIA.
Home of Confederacy VIII Give silver
Twenty Thousand Plurality.

RICHMOND. Nov. 3.-The returns re-
ceived here up to l a m. indicate that the
democrats have carried Virginia by 10000.
They gained in the back counties, but lost
in the cities and some white counties. Dem
ocratlc congressman are elected as follows:
Jones. First district; Lamb, Third district;
Swanson, Fifth district; Otey, Sixth; Gray,
Seventh, and Rice, Fourth. The Second
and Fourth, Ninth and Tenth are In doubt
with chances favoring the democrats in the
two first named. and the republicans ia the
last named
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
IOWA SILVER MEMS GAME NIrrED.
Cherokee Man Arrested on the Charge
of Illegal Voting.

CHEROKEE. Ia. Nov. Especial Tele-
gram.)-W. Staley was arrested here today
for illegal voting He was bound over to
the grand jury, bond being fixed at 5000, In
default of which he was committed to the
county Jail. 1t is said that staley was the
first of a large number of illegal voters
who were to be run in by the silyerltes'
Their little game was nipped In the bud
however and the other members of the
gang skunk away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
Uau.r Elected In Town.

CASEY, Ia, Nov. Especial Telegram)-
Incomplete returns from Adair county indi-
cate that Mckinley and Hager's majority
will be nearly 500. Returns from Guthrie
county shows that Mckinley Will carry
Guthrie county by 800. Hager ran even with
the head OF the ticket. A few returns from
other counties In districts indicate that the
republicans viii carry every county In the
district. and ina: Hager's plurality Will he
over 1000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
WEST VIRGINIA is ron Ml>INLEy.

Republicans Insist that u ~ only n
Question as To Majority,
WHEELING. w Va, Nov. A.-No official
returns have been received from any part
OF the state at / q. m. wednesday,, At re-
publican headquarters the statement is made
that 1t is now only question OF majority.
Dovenor, congressman First district is GER
tainly reelected and the republicans claim
all three of the others the legislature and
tho stntp ticket
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04

In Lincoln Is LOIS This In democratic
gain, as the city has generally boon rcpub-
lican by a considerably larger vote Bryan'n
ward, the Fifth gave n majority 81 2Os
against him and his precinct % majority
In opposition These are all reductions u
former majortics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
Three Wcstern Votes.

BOISE. Idaho, Nov. 3.-From present In
dicatlons this city viii give the Mckinley
electoral ticket majority 1t is impossible
to give state returns until tomorrow night
on account OF county complications.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov, 3.-Returns
come In very slowly Indications point 10
a small majority for the winning candidates,
both on the electoral and congressional
tickets The election may not be settled
before tomorrow night.
LINCOLN. Nov 3.--McKlnley's majority
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-04
SOME HONEST MEN IN THE COUNTRY.
Arthur SewaII Rejoiccs that Some
states 60 for bryan.

BATH Me-, Nov. 3.-Arthur Sewall, DEM
ocratic vice presidential candidate. was in
terviewed by an Associated press represent
alive. Said he I'VE will be under gov
ernment controlled by syndicatos for tho
next four years as well as by Injunction.
Mr.. Bryan received 40 electoral votes.
which shows there are some honest men in
the countrl."