Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-10-24

tafrs-Nayor Tom Johnson, of
eie.eIand, Much in Evidence.
RI VIRUS. Ohio, October "a
-=5f4ar situation is presented in OHIO
tho two parties not only differing on
SUE, but also as to what are the
s#ss. At the Republican opening at
delaware. last Saturday, none Of the
80 sneakers referred to State issues.
A. the Democratic opening of the cam
gn here to-day. State issues were
-amcnnt in al OF the six speeches of
+ afternoon and of the same number
;de night meeting. Nearly all the
4lakers denounced to-day what they
alad firing from behind the tomb of
Mckinley"
Col. Klbourne compared the plat
ms and discussed both State and ma
mai issues, as did also Charles w.
R4Eef who is considered the Demo-
ratio candidate for Senator. Baker
aaaHed, saying the Republicans favored
anal in Nicaragua, while they had
owed the Ohio canals to go to cleo
ra traction companies without COM
pensation. He stated that the Republic
n leaders were seeking to divert at
sati0n from Ohio affairs by discussing
Heign questions. Charles G. Daugh-
~. General Finley, Anthony Howells,
agressmen Norton, Zimmman and
mccarthy were all in tune with this
note. but its most forcible exponent
VS. Mayor Tom johnson. of Cleveland,
ao burlesqued Republican orators in
tler attempt to carry the war into the
Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba and
feap attention away from the condi-
5as in Ohio.
He also burlesqued Senator Hanna's
vatch-word of '1et we'll enough alone.
aiming that the trusts and others who
we're escaping their proportion of tax
alton all had battle cry" Then he
detailed the extent of the increase of
Senator Hanna's taxes this year in
Cleveland and said:
+ the same policy were pursued
faeWhere in the State the people
would appreciate the desire of some
nfopie to let we'll enough alone.
The greatest demonstrations of the
Tahn p11ar
Norton and other made their charges
Of injustice and neglect in State af-
fairs.
At the meeting tonight Hon. J. l..
Zimmerman, of Springfield, and Hon.
c. Welty. of Canton, the two oppo-
Hents of Col. Kilbourn for the nomina-
ion for Governor at the last eonven-
ton, Congressman James A. Norton
and others made addresses. Gen. e. B.
Finley. formerly Congressman from
this district. presided to-day.
The largest visiting delegation came
from Columbus, the home of Col. James
kilbourne. 1t was decided to have no
Speakers from other States and short
campaign of only eleven days will be
garried on by Ohio speakers only.
The decorations in this city were I'M
usually elaborate. The public square.
where the speaking took place, was
e.Gborately arranged as court or
nor and nearly all residences as
well as business buildings were deco
Rated without regard to the political
aihiations of the owners or occupants.
Many residences displayed portraits OF
fermer President Mckinley and Presl-
cfnt Roosevelt. The arrival of Col.
kibourne, Hon. Charles w. Baker,
ION J. l.. Zimmerman and other lead
etS with the escorting clubs from Co
mbus, and Mayor Tom l.. Johnson
and his escort from Cleveland, were
gnslized by great enthusiasm. The
Weather was exceptionally pleasant.
Among those on the Kilbourne excur-
on train from Columbus was Congress
nan John J. Lentz. who opposed the
animation of Kilbourne- Lentz was ac-
9mpanied by Mayor Hinkle of COLUMBUS:
nd members of his cabinet Some OF
ire enthusiasts cheered that Lentz had
cen opposing kilbourne and attempted
put him off the train. Although the
lis. Put him Off" were kept up for
ono time. Congressman Lentz remained
me and participated in the proceed
lgS Of the day.
AeIdutHO OF CluDS uld fOt Icdth SAiN
oeakers stand until 2:45 p. m. and then
ne Columbus Glee Club was the first
4'toduced, followed by speeches by Hon
VI. A. Daughterty. chairman of the State
committee: Gen. T.. Finley, presiding Of
1ial James A. Kilbourne, Mayor Tom
= Johnson. Hon. Anthony Howells and
on Charles Baker. The speaking lasted
-tA PIC. when a recess was taken before
"a night meeting.
1mong the distinguished guests on the
9sio rm was Congressman Lentz. who,
~fiHg the parade. rode in the same car
Ise with Chairman Daugherty. Mayor
gn EsoSn, of Cleveland, and Mayor Hinkle'
ot ,olumbus
me UNPLEASANT incident on the tram
VII, columbus was apparently wiped out
me iater demonstration of harmony.
~ accordance with the policy of both
"3tfhor Nash and Col Kilbourne, who
Aeishbors in Columbus no person
4tifs have been INDUCED in this year
At Repubicans joined in the prepara-
Tor the meeting here to-day. Next
tSoay senator Hanna speaks here.
y, the night meeting A. NJ. Emsinger,
q 5ucyrus. Hon. j. j.. Zimmerman. of
hfihgteld; Congressman James A. Nor
~ OF Tiffn: VIM. Jennings Frye. OF
-aalay, chairman of the Democratic CEN
:. committee; Michael b. Mccarthy. of
ae9o, candidate for attorney general.
sa Negley G. Cochran. editor of the To-
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