The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-13
Cheered When He Said This Country
Had Reclaimed Ten Million HUI
man Beings from Imperialism.
REMARKS OF MR.. FAIRBANKS
WHO INSISTS DEMOCRACY HAS MADE
16 TO 4 THE CHIEF ISSUE.
Addresses by senator Hanna, Post-
master General Smith and Col.
Parker-Two by Mr.. Lodge.

CANTON. o., July 12-Under an azure
sky. the sunlight glinting through the trees
and with the banner of the Republic
draped above him, William Mckinley was
to-day officially notified of his second NOM
ination by the Republican party for the
highest Office in the civilized world
Grouped about him were leading men of
his party. while surrounding his Canton
home were the friends among whom he
has lived for more than thirty years, to-
gether with vast crowds from the sur
rounding towns of his native State. The
scene was inspiring, and to the eloquent
words Of Senator Lodge the President re-
sponded in ringing speech. There was
enthusiasm enough and to spare, and to
many - the pointed utterances of both
Senator Lodge and the President there was
hearty and cordial approval shown.
Important features of the speech of noti-
fcation by Senator Lodge and the response
by President Mckinley were the references
to the Chinese situation. This caused a
great deal OF discussion during the confer
ences following the formal speechmaking.
and the impression created was that these
utterances were notification to the world
that the United States intends to preserve
sll its rights in China.
The impressive portions of the Presi-
dents speech gathered from the applause,
both from the audience and the Republican
leaders. were his rences to the MAIN
tenance Of the gold -.dard and the finan-
cial public faith. the preservation of a pro-
tective tariff, the enlargement of our mar
kets. and especially the catchy phrase,
When he asked. 'Shall we go back to the
tariff of four years ago?" there were
shouts of mol no." from every part Of
the audience. Another prolonged cheer
greeted his words relative to the mainte-
nance of our authority in the Philippines
With the keenest interest everybody fol-
lowed the portion of the speech relating to
the new possessions. and there was a most
impressive shout when he declared there
should be continued legislative control over
the territory possessed by the United
States. and another outburst when he said
such authority would be coupled with lib
erty and humanity" His declaration that
the United States had reclaimed 40, ,0O0, 900
human beings from imperialism" was a
decided hit, and there were many requests
for him TO repeat the sentence. This turn
of The word used so much by the opposi-
ton was considered one OF the adroit fea-
lures of the speech.
The President seemed at mis- best He
was I'm good voice and good spirits. His
appearance indicated the best of health.
and his voice rang out in clarion tones.
reaching the outskirts of the vast throng
which surrounded the house and extended
over the lawn and across the street. Speak
ing from the place where he received the
formal notification four years ago and In
the presence of men in hearty accord with
his policy and principles. ne could not but
create a favorable impression and receive,
as he did. the most hearty applause of his
listeners.
OTHER SPEECHES.
While the speech OF the President closed
the formal notification. there had not been
cratory enough for those gathered in Can
ton, and other speakers were called for.
Senator Fairbanks. OF Indiana. Senator
Hanna. chairman Of the national commit
tee, Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith. Colonel Samuel Parker. OF Hawaii.
and Senator Lodge were heard. These
speakers. with the exception of Colonel
TO the Pacific islands. took occasion 10 re-
fer 70 the recent action OF the Democratic
national convention in Kansas City In their
remarks. and for this reason were interest
ing. " was the first public occasion in
which Republican speakers had attempted
20 dissect and crAticise the platform recent
ly adopted by their opponents.
II was evident that Senator Fairbanks
intended TO make the money question the
dominant issue OF the campaign. denying
that with is 10 / in their platform the
Democrats could make imperialism" the
leading issue. Senator Hanna's remarks
were confined almost exclusively to warn
Ing Republican voters to remember the i'm
portance OF their campaign. and were. as
one Of his friends expressed IL. IAN all
around jolly" Postmaster General Smith
warned bis hearers that Democratic sue
GEES would disarrange the business inter-
ests OF the country. The features OF the
second speech OF Senator Lodge were HIS
! resentment OF criticism of President Nc
kinley by his opponents and his pointing
put the dificuity Bryan would have In Sc