The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-02
Many Farmers, Present from All Over
Fulton County, Are Much Pleased
with the Senator's Speech.
DANGER OF MAKING A CHANGE
PROSPERITY NOT DUE TO CHANCE,
BUT TO SOUND POLICIES.
Big Crowd Hears the Senator at South
Bend-ShOrt Preliminary Speech
to Polish Citizens.

STAFF Correspondence Of the Journal.
ROCHESTER,. Ind. Nov. People came
from all over Fulton county this afternoon
to hear Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, who
spoke in the Academy of Music at o'clock.
There was large number of farmers in the
audience. Many women were present, with
some Democrats and considerable num-
ber of young voters, who were much in
terested in what the senator had to say.
The galleries were filled and good many
people stood. The stage presented very
attractive appearance, with the tasteful
decorations, consisting of American flags
and large portraits of prominent Republic
statesmen. Among them were pictures
of Washington, Lincoln, Mckinley and
Roosevelt. and there was very good por-
trait of Senator Fairbanks.
Mr.. Fairbanks arrived at noon from Val
paraiso and was entertained at luncheon by
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Stephenson. Other
guests were George w. Holman and the
Rev. Mr.. Switzer, of the Methodist Church,
of this place. After luncheon the senator
met a number of people at the Arlington
Hotel.
At o'clock he was escorted to the
Academy of Music by the Rochester Band.
The streets were lined with people and
about the courthouse square, and particu-
larly on the north side, the thoroughfare
was lined with vehicles. 1t looked like the
days of good old-fashioned Republican
rallies or barbecues. Many had come from
the wind-swept prairies OF the western
part of the county, and others from the
Marshall county line, all with the expecta-
tion of hearing a sound and forceful Re-
publican speech. The people were not dis
appointed and from the moment that George
tod Gov for ofrh falrc
until the close of the address, the senator
had the best of attention. He was fire.
quently applauded and at the close the ap-
pIause was of that ringing quality that in
dicated genuine appreciation
In introducing Senator Fairbanks Mr.
Holman remarked that the question in this
pat or whether We want a change"
ITO hold on to what We have is good
rule" said Mr.. Holman.
Senator Fairbanks gave his audience a
final warning, suggesting 10 them the
great Importance of next Tuesdays ballot.
eff YOU contemplate voting the Demo-
cratic ticket" said he, pause and reflect
what it means. Do you want to overturn
existing policies and unsettle business? I?
will Democratic policies improve your con-
dition? If so. how? Think of it.
II comes as the result of the operation of
| sound policy and wise administration
| stand by the party that stands by you.
| If a party wants your support let it first
deserve ii by standing for those principles
| which are necessary for our common well
| fare.
| of prosperity, in 1892. accepted the
| promise of better things which the Democ-
| racy offered. For four years We repented
| Shall history be repeated in 1902? We must
answer that at the ballot box
Senator Fairbanks aroused the enthu-
| siasm of the audience by his allusion TO
| the candidacy of Mr.. Brick for reelection
| to Congress He's open and above board .
| said the senator. He went into the Ma
| tional Congress with clean hands; he came
/ back to his district with his hands clean.
Mr.. Brick is not going TO be defeated .
| declared the speaker.
Not much.' cried voice from the rear
That's right. my friend" said the sena-
| tor IT am glad to hear your frank ex-
preston"
The senator further declared that Mr..
| Brick lis going 10 run better than ever
| BEFORE" and a voice from the gallery
| shouted: You bet he will"
! After the speech Senator Fairbanks was
| introduced TO great many people in the
| house. The farmers who heard him were
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