The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-20
Great Crowd at Delaware. with n
Parade OF Political Clubs Be-
fore the Speech Making.
TOM L. JOHNSON PRESENT
ADDRESSES DEVOTED ALMOST
WHOLLY TO NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Tributes to McKiniey-AppeaIs Made
for support of Roosevelt
CoIOred Voters Pleased.

DELAWARE, o., Oct. 1s-The opening
of the campaign to-day by the Republicans
was considered the most largely attended
for years. y feature of the occasion, from
the opening prayer of President Bashford
to the closing speech of Senator Hanna,
was the remembrance of Mckinley and the
appeal for the support of President Roose-
welt. There was little reference to state
affairs by Chairman Warnock, or by Nash
and Nippert, who head the state ticket,
and none by Senator'S Foraker and Hanna
When Senator Foraker referred to Presi-
dent Roosevelt entertaining Prof. Booker
t. Washington as "a representative of the
cOlored race" there was quite a demon
stration. The colored voters had two large
clubs present that had just broken ranks
and pressed into the crowd to join in the
demonstrations as Senator Foraker pro-
ceeded.
The greatest demonstration of the day
was when Senator Hanna declared that he
did not intend to quit politics or resign as
senator or chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee. The crowd assumed that
Senator Hanna was referring to his fellow
townsman, although not by name, Mayor
Tom l.. Johnson. as he proceeded. and there
were cries from the platform that Mayor
Johnson had gone. Mayor Johnson mingled
with the crowds of his political opponents
as speaking began, and then he was ac-
corded a seat on the platform till his spe-
cial train left for Cleveland.
The speakers were Congressman War
mock of Urbana, who presided, Senator
Carl l.. Nippert, candidate for Lieutenant
Governor; Governor Nash, candidate for re-
election; Senator Foraker, candidate for re-
election and Senator Hanna, who is re-
garded as a candidate for reelection two
years hence. President Bashford, of the
ohio Wesleyan University, entertained the
senators, Governor and other prominent
Republicans at luncheon. Other members
of the faculty of the Ohio Wesleyan Univer-
sity also entertained prominent visitors
dred men and a special train from Gin
cinnati, acted as the escort for Senator
Foraker from Cincinnati. The Buckeye
Club. of Columbus, was the escort OF Gov
ernOr Nash and distinguished party ac-
companied the Rail Splitrers, of Toledo.
\ feature of the day was the presence OF
Mayor Tom L. Johnson, OF Cleveland, who
is considered one of the Democratic candi-
dates for senator. He came with the Tippe-
canoe Club, of Cleveland, and was well re-
celVed everywhere as he mingled in the
crowds without holding formal receptions
Senator Hanna was expected on the Tippe-
canoe special, but he came on a later train
from Cleveland. There was a crowd at the
depot to greet Sena tor Hanna when the
TippecGnOe Club arrived. Mayor Johnson
got the benefit of the reception and he
added to the cheers of the occasion as he
circulated about the hotels and elsewhere.
Mayor Jones. of Toledo, was also expected,
but did not come.
The weather was exceptionally pleasant.
All or the leaders, as we'll as the Governor,
senators, congressman and state officers
were escorted to the Hotel Donovan, where
receptions were held previous To a parade
The university grounds as we'll as the
streets of the city were profusely decorated.
Pictures OF Mckinley, as well as OF Nash
Foraker and Hanna, were displayed every
where. and some of the banners had quota
uonS from Mckinleys speeches.
Nnen the meeting was called TO order
Chairman Warnock proceeded like a toast
master. nrst praisinS Senator NiDpert and
introducing him as "the next Lieutenant
Governor" and then Governor Nash as
the man who would rather be right than
Governor"