The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-01
PARTING SHOTS
Fired at Bryan by Senator
Hanna In Indiana.

Ft- Wayne, Ind, Nov. Senator Mark
A. Hanna spoke to two large audiences
last night He addressed 1900 people at
Princess rink and a crowd of 1000 at the
Y NJ c. A hall He was greeted on his
arrival by a parade Of Rough Riders
and factory men. His audience was
largely composed Of workingmen and his
argument was addressed to them. being
confined solely to the prosperity issue
The men whose example they should fol-
low, he said are the men who have sue
cessfully managed the cOuntry's great
industrial establishments. He accused
Mr.. Bryan of utter hypocrisy and
charged that, in the last days Of the
campaign in desperation the Democratic
candidate was attempting to raise class
animosity and array workingmen
against their employers His arraign-
men of Mr.. Bryan was severe and fol-
lowed his declaration that he had been
the butt Of Mr.. Bryans ridicule, sar-
and that now before Mr.. Bryan's retire
ment to private life, he proposed to give
him a few parting shots.
After his speech Senator Hanna was
asked to express an opinion on Chair
man Jones in interview dealing with Mr..
CrOker's advice to Democrats regarding
their conduct on election day but he re-
fused to talk about the matter.
Senator Hanna spoke at an enthusi-
astic all day Republican rally held at
Warsaw. He spoke Of the business con-
ditiOns under Mr. Cleveland's last ad-
ministra ton IN comparison with those
existing today. The crowd, mostly farm
ers, from surrounding counties, was es-
timated at Is 900 people.
Senator Hanna was greeted by a great
outpOuring of people at Goshen, the
crowd who heard his speech being estI-
mated at II, 600. In the course of a 80
minute speech, Senator Hanna said:
I hear on every side what's the mat
ter with Hanna (Cries Of Hes all
right'D. I want to know what's the
matter with Indiana2 (Cheers and cries
Indiana is all right'). almost think
that this election will be unanimous.
This great Outpouring means much
Bryan has been preaching free silver
imperialism and antitrust he has drag
ged these issues into the campaign for
the purpose Of deceiving the people.
There IS nothing in this campaign but
let well enough alone. We have suffered
enough. seen enough, and we have earn
ed the right to be prosperous Do you
propose to be led away by false issues in
order to satisfy the ambition Of one
man2 That expresses ii fully, Ii is too
long a story to be covered with argu-
msnts at this time. The other side has
always been before the people with ev-
cry subterfuge imaginable in order that
the people may be deceived. Bryan has
lowered himself to the worst kind OF
demagogery and has cried to the people
to follow the steer whose name is Bryan.
mo, my friends. this election is a test
Of the loyalty, the patriotism and the
intelligence of the American people You
do not want to vote for man whose
government would bring distress and
sorrow to the people. Everything on our
side appeals to all the sentiments OF
patriotism in America. II calls for a vote
Of confidence in the administration. a
vote Of confidence in our president. who
has preserved the dignity OF the nation
NOW that we have taken our place
among the fighting nations shall we
turn our back to the glory OF our sold
1ers and sailors; shall we shut our eyes
and bIindly follow that steer2 God for
bid. Let me warn you that should Won
be misled by false theories your fate is
sealed. Industries are shut down, trade
decreased, laboring classes would be the
first to feel it. Money can be hid away
and when a laboring man loses his days
work he loses his capital Also