New-York tribune., 1900-10-18
HANNA IN SOUTH DAKOTA
BE MAKES MANY SPEECHES IN THE
FARMING DISTRICTS-POINTED
REPLIES TO QUESTIONS.


Huron. S D, Oct. 1.-THE special train bear
ing Senator Hanna and Senator Frye travelled
UP and down through the counties of Central
South Dakota to-day. IN the districts where the
vote rule Is close, and where farmers COM
pose greater part Of the population. Fourteen
stops were made in course of the day. Senator
Hama making speeches at Redfeld, Worthwhile,
Groton, Andover. Bristol. Bradley. Elrod. Bry-
ant Lake Preston, Desmet, Iroquois, Huron,
Aberdeen and Webster. Senator Frye also spoke
az some length at the more important places.
good deal Of spice was put into the speeches
at times by sharp questioning on the part OF the
audiences. who desired 10 hear about trusts
and imperialism. This was true especially at
Aberdeen, where Senator Hanna was constantly
interrupted IN his speech by questions regarding
various phases Of the trust issue Senator Hanna
apparently enjoyed these interruptions. and in
variably answered the questions. At Webster
ne was visited in his car by delegation OF
Sioux Indians from the Sisseton reservations.
These Indians are all voters. The most I'M
portant meeting Of the day was held tonight
at Huron where the train stopped for the night,
and where both Senators Hanna and Frye and
Victor Doiver made addresses Of considerable
length.
Aberdeen, < D. Oct 1.-THE actual hard
work Of the present tour Of Senator Hanna be-
gan at al early hour to-day at Redheld Where
the special train made its first stop. Here a
large crowd had gathered. and cheered continu-
ousiy along the route to the Opera House. Vic
tor DolIiver made short speech, and then
Senator Hanna was introduced amid much ap-
pIsuse. He said:
have come out to South Dakota for the first
time in my lie to tel you people here Just what a
think in the East viii be the result Of the En eee Te
gain her place end P5esgG N be t9e oo eoDe Of
tIis whole country ralying to The support Of
William Mckinley, standing by MS Administrator
and giving their verdict IN ITS favorF
At NortheviIIe where the train stopped a
moment, Mr Hanna addressed a fair-sized
crowd Of farmers from the rear platform of his
car.
Aberdeen was the next scheduled stop. Here
In the heart of the great South Dakota wheat
belt one of the most important meetings Of the
day was held the train stopping for an hour.
The meeting developed some lively questioning
between Senator Hanna and men in the audi
ence The speaking was done from stand in
front Of the grain palace The route from the
station 10 this stand lay through the business
part of the city, and the carriages drove be-
tween two solid lines Of men, every one wear
ing a flag and cheering. Senator Frye spoke
briefly, ridiculing Imperialism"
Senator Hanna was then introduced and pro-
ceeded to discuss the tariff.
What about the trusts?' asked some one in
the crowd.
We'll, my friend. If you will tell me what a
trust is. I'll answer your question" said Mr.
Hanna No reply came. well, If you don't
know I'll tell you" continued Mr. Hanna.
A trust under the law. and what is known as e
trust in commerce. is where the stock of a cor
ing with it the voting power. Every single organi-
he Out he
action OF the Sherman law, and that law put
upon the statute books of the United States by a
Republican Congress.
Mr.. Hanna then proceeded with his speech
but moment later was again interrupted by a
question regarding the Cleveland Shipbuilders'
Association
say Senator. that man thinks the world IS
fat: don't pay any attention to him." yelled a
farmer.
IAN right" said Mr.. Hanna with a laugh
But I would ike to stay here all day and dis
cuss this thing. But want to tell you that the
hattest Of all hatness will be the Democratic
party next month
Webster, s. D, Oct. 17.-At Groton and An
dover, the next two scheduled towns after leav-
ing Aberdeen, only brief stops were made, Sen
ator Hanna addressing a fair sized crowd at
Groton. An immense crowd greeted the speak
at Webster where the train stepped for near
y thirty minutes. The audience included a
number Of Sioux Indians. Senator Hanna made
g short speech For the first time he was ques-
toned regarding imperialism" and TO that sub
3ect he devoted most Of his address
All the Indians solemnly marched into Senator
Eenna's car when he had concluded, and were
introduced TO him. The Sioux Indians have over
@ 100000 n the Treasury at Washington
part OF the money due from the sale Of their
lands, and the object of their visit to petit
ton Senator Hanna to assist them in securing a
payment. Senator Hanna promised to do so.
Huron s. D. Oct 17-Five minute stops were
made by the special train at Bristol, Bradley and
Fl Rod and about ten minutes spent at
Bryant Good sized audiences were present at
all these places, and greeted Mr. Hanna heartily,
his time being divided between addressing a few
words 10 them and handshaking. At Bradley
school dismissed 10 give the children an op-
rortunity to the Republican leader. He shook
hands with all Of them. At Bryant, Senator Frye
spoke at some length. Through this territory
Charles A. Towne has recently been speaking and
Senator Frye devoted Of his time to COM
batting the statements in regard to the treaty with
the Sultan Of Sulu. which he said had been made
by Mr.. Towne- Our flag has been raised In the
Philippines said he in conclusion they are ours
by right OF treaty and II Will not be pulled down
At Lake Preston a stop of about fifteen minutes
was made. while Mr.. Dolliver and Senator Hanna
addressed a good sized crowd, following it up
by handshaking.
and speechmaking occupied the five minute stop
II was dark when Iroquois was reached. but in
spite OF the hour large crowd met the train and
enthusiastically cheered the National chairman
The reception given to Senators Hanna and FTve
e. urCI US ,ir5o9,a ono In a,lJ ro. ao-,D
little park near the railroad station and on both
several hundred members of the local RepubIican
Marching Club carving torches and roman
the sky fairly blazed with fireworks The prin-
spal meeting was held in the Opera House, and
meeting was also held Senators Hanna and DolliveI