The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-06
War with Spain and Problems Crow
ing Out OF IL Discussed at
Length by the SENATOR
FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES
A QUESTION CONGRESS AND THE
PEOPLE WILL RIGHTLY DECIDE.
Extension of Constitution and "Cons
sent of Governcd'-Mckinlc
Wise and just Policies.

Gen. Apathy fed in disorder when he
caught sight of the crowded streets and
the magnificent parade in honor OF the
opening of the Republican campaign by .
Senator Fairbanks at English's Opera
House last night. The most prejudiced
Democrat could scarcely have failed to be
impressed by the extraordinary enthusiasm
with which the air of the downtown streets
seemed to be fairly impregnated- The line
of march followed by Senator Fairbanks
and his escort was a mass Of humanity.
each one vying with all the others in ef-
forts TO do honor To the distinguished he-
publican leader, who was shortly To fire the
FIRST gum of great campaign.
1t was not the intention to get up great
demonstration or have lengthy parade
last night, but despite every effort 10 the
contrary, many clubs presented themselves
and made insistent demands to be allowed
to form a part of Senator Fairbanks's es-
cort. The line of march Of the parade be-
gan at the Denison Hotel, where for more
than an hour prior 10 the scheduled time
of opening the meeting. crowds of people
filled the lobby and street outside.
THE PARADE.
The parade was splendid, imposing and
spectacular affair. 1t was headed by the
celebrated Marion Marching Club several
hundred strong, resplendent in brand new
uniforms. consisting OF dark blue coats
and white duck trousers. Each man car
ried an innocent appearing cane. from
which. at intervals along the line of march.
issued noises as of Fourth Of July cam
non crackers. Behind the Marion Club
came the carriage containing Senator Fair
banks, the orator OF the evening, State
Chairman Charles S. Hernly, Vice Chairman
Joseph b. Healing and John l.. Grithths.
permanent chairman Of the meeting. SEN
ator Fairbanks was the recipient of
continuous ovation from the time he en-
tered his carriage at the Denison Hotel
until he alighted at the doorway Of Eng
lish's Opera House. The speakers car
riage was followed by the recently or
ganized Nordyke & Marmon Republican
Club, whose $50 members made a fine show
ing. The rear was brought I'D by the
Iron League Of this city, one OF the strong
est colored clubs in the State. The league
had 2es men in line last night. The three
clubs escorting Senator Fairbanks were
greeted with great enthusiasm by the
crowds through which they passed TO the
place of the meeting. Monument place.
during, and for long time after the pa
rade, was crowded with people. from whom
emanated hearty cheers and cries OF APP
proval as the procession made the circuit
of the monument.
After as many people as the opera house
could possibly accommodate had left the
circle there still remained a crowd OF about
5000 or 1000 which was quickly turned into
livered by Addison c. Harris. United States
minister to Austria Hungary, and others.
OPERA HOUSE CROWDED.
Every nook and corner OF the spacious
opera house was filed with sitting and
standing people-all eager 10 hear the dis
| tingushed senior senator from Indiana.
The stage v as occupied by prominent citi-
| zens OF indianapolis and the State at large.
Among them were recognized Governor
Mount Postmaster McGinnis, Judge John
K. Scott. Warren Bigler and Linton A.
Cox. Preliminary to the formal OPEN
| ing of the meeting the Marion Glee Club
| sang several up-to-date campaign songs I'm
| a way that brought them a hearty encore.
State Chairman Herniy presented the Ell
wood Tin Plate Workers Glee Club-num-
| bering thirty-two members-whose rcputa-
ton seemed to have preceded Il. judging
| from the ovation which was given 10 Il be-
| fore a note was sung. After the voices
were heard in a catchy campaign ballad
the audience broke out into a greater burst
| of applause than before and a second num-
| Der had 20 be given.
| Before State Chairman Hernly presented
| John L. Grifiths. permanent chairman OF
| the meeting, he could not refrain from re-
marking that the enthusiasm and the vast
audience were something like the majority
which will be given the Republican parry
In November Chairman Grifiths was
| greeted with outburst OF enthusiasm.
which was second only TO that evoked by
| the appearance of Senator Fairbanks
MR.. GRIFFITHS HEARD.
| Mr. Griffiths said In part:
Consider some of the most notable
| achievements OF the past three years thu
| enactment OF wise tariff legislation the cs-
| tablishment or a single gold standard fap-
| rlausel the revival OF industries, higher
wages and steadier employment Fapplausel
| lower rates OF interest and reduction I'm our
L rortgage indebtedness OF nearly one-half.
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