The record-union., 1899-09-24

AKRON CO.., Sept. 23.-The Republi-
can campaign was opened here to-day
with one of the largest crowds known
in the history of politics in Ohio.
Judge Nash arrived from Columbus
at Z o'clock this morning, accompanied
by his daughter, Mrs. Babcock; Colonel
Charles Dick, Secretary of State Kim
ney, Auditor of State Gilbert and Hon.
H. M. Daugherty, who was his leading
opponent for the nomination before the
Columbus convention. Governor Roose-
welt and his escort, the Tippecanoe Club
of Cleveland, did not arrive until after
u o'clock An immense crowd greet
ed them at the station, and the party
was taken to the Hotel Buchtel. From
here Judge Nash, Governor Roosevelt
Senator Hanna, Colonel Dick and other
distinguished guests went to the ElkS'
clubrooms, where they ate dinner with
the newspaper men. This was an en-
tirely non-partisan affair
Afterward Judge Nash and Governor
Roosevelt received the college delega-
ton, of which there were several large
delegations present from Oberlin Col
lege, Western Reserve University, Ohio
State University and other State insti-
tutions
The parade began at , o'clock. 1t
was in six divisions and in charge of
Captain A. Wagner as grand marshal.
There were 1900 men in line. The
most conspicuous features were the es-
corts of Colonel Roosevelt and Judge
Nash the one of the veterans Of the
Spanish-American war and the other
of the veterans of the civil war. The
meeting was held at Grace Park, with
in the confines of which fully 1900
people gathered, only a small portion
of whom could get within range of
the voices of the speakers Judge N.
Priest of Buchtel College offered prayer
and the Columbus Glee Club of 100
voices sang.
Judge Nash was the first speaker.
He said in part:
Much of the great gain to- our coun-
try is attributable to the restoration of
a tariff law so fashioned as to be bene-
fetal to American interests alone. But
much more is due to the determination
of the American people to maintain in
violate and forever a sound and honest
financial policy in this land. BY the
elections in 1896 confidence was re-
stored in the financial integrity of the
people of the United States. Hence.
those who controlled capital were will
ing to let ii seek investment in rail-
roads, manufactures and commerce.
Those who were unemployed are no
longer idle. Those VINO worked only
one-half time and for half pay are now
reaping a full harvest.
But the Democracy continues to de-
mand the free. unlimited coinage of
silver and gold as equal in primary
money at the rate of 10 to L. Again
the Democracy of Ohio has declared in
favor of this financial heresy. This is
done in the State of President McKin-
ley. If Ohio in November should take
a step backward on this question, who
can foresee the harm that will be done?
1t will open up the question again as a
national issue. Again we will be in
financial doubt and uncertainty. But
this will not happen. The people of
Ohio are an intelligent people. There
is another very important matter with
which the Republican party and it's
policies has had much to do within the
last two and a half years Our foreign
markets have been enlarged and our
foreign commerce has been increased.
sary for the future prosperity of the
country The policy of the Republican
party is to strengthen and make larger
foreign markets for our goods. 1t is
in earnest in this matter. We are just
as jealous in this cause as we ever were
in saving our home market for Ameri-
cans This we propose to do. even If
it requires that governmental assist
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that our wares may sail the world over
under our own flag. This we will do,
even If it involves the construction of
the Nicaraguan Canal by our Govern
ment This we will do even if it de-
mands that our flag shall never be
hauled down in islands lawfully ac-
quired by the valor of our soldiers and
sailors.
The Democrats bravely shouted at
GAINESVILLE. We are radically and unal-
terably opposed to imperialism in the
United States Who in the world is
in favor of that? Imperialism is the
power, authority of an emperor.
know of no imperialist in this broad
land / know of no man in it who de-
sires to change the spirit or character
of this great republic as it was handed
who believe that it is a wise policy to
retain possession of the islands which
have come to US as part of the victory
which we won over Spain do not wish
to establish an empire in them or any
thing akin to an empire. All they de-
sire is to carry to their inhabitants the
same enlightment and the same civili-
zation which we enjoy. When they are
prepared for it, it is proposed when
Congress shall act, to give them a gov
ernment free in character and guaran-
teeing to them the sacred rights which
we cherish.
within the last few years many OF
the business men of this country have
consolidated their great interests into
corporations and combinations. which
are popularity known as trusts. The
men who conduct our manufactures
trade and commerce are generally in
telligent, far seeing citizens, with the
patriotism equal TO that Of any other
class of citizens. am very loathe to
believe that these men would know
ingly do anything that would be detri-