The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Big Crowds I'm Both Places Hear Him
ExpOund the Truth that Prosper
fty Is Born OF Republication.
SPEECH BY LESLIE M. SHAW
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND
MIR. HEMENwAY IN GIBSON.
C. b. Landis's Opponent Makes q Re-
non at ROckport-State Politics.
s,an co--a..o.aa.e. of .ha 1onrnal

PARAMOUNT. Ind, Oct. 16.-Fairmount
gave Senator Fairbanks an ovation to-day.
An immense crowd, estimated at between
1900 and 1000 people, heard him and Major
Steele this afternoon. The weather was
fine and the people thoroughly enjoyed the
speechmaking. The schools were dismissed
and the children were allowed to attend the
speaking. Nearly every business house In
Paramount closed it's doors in the after
noon, giving the employees an opportunity
to hear the issues discussed. Paramount
was radiant in national colors and many
pictures of Senator Fairbanks were dis
played. Bands and drum corps filled the
air with music, and altogether the day was
filled with pleasurable excitement.
Senator Fairbanks arrived from Peru
about 1890 o'clock, and was entertained at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Harry Miller.
The speaking took place in the fair grounds
at p. m. The grand stand, facing the
race track, was crowded with people. Hun
dreds stood up and others found seats in
a smaller amphitheater within sound of
the senator's voice. Special cars from the
Soldiers Home at Marion brought many
old soldiers in uniform, and some Of them
had seats on the platform. The school
their flags and had general big time. The
boy with the tin horn was present, and he,
too, was busy.
The following reception committee acted
for the Paramount Republicans: o. d.
Overman. John A. Hunt, o. c. Lyons, A.
L. Reed, DR.. ]. w. Patterson, John Rau,
Foster Davis. j. F. Jones, r. Harry Miller.
Senator Fairbanks was introduced by Mr..
Miller. who is president of the Lincoln
League Of the State. The senator congrat-
ulated the Republicans on the magnificent
gathering of contented and patriotic peo-
pie. He said he was delighted to see the
school children. las long as school chill
dren are filled with patriotic sentiments
and show respect and honor for the flag"
he said, there need be no fear of the flu
ture of our Republic
Senator Fairbanks paid a tribute to the
veterans present. I'VE cannot forget" he
said, what they did for our country in
years have come and gone. they are boys
| of the American Republic yet. We re-
member them, and if affection and good
VIII could keep them young they would
| live forever"
Senator Fairbanks also noted the pres
| ence of the men from the factories. He
alluded to the presence of Major Steele on
senator remarked, that during my almost
six years in the Senate of the United
States | have been able to appreciate and
| effectually realize the high standing and
magnificent craftsmanship of George w.
Steele" The senator also praised Fred
| Lands, the Eleventh district candidate for
| Congress, and the candidates for the State
| Legislature.
"Our State has made tremendous progress
IN manufacturing during the years of Re
publican administration" he said, further
| 1.-The growth of industries and the de-
| velopment of our cities and villages is in
| deed marvellous. There is nowhere more
gratifying progress than here. Paramount
| a vi
| she has become manufacturing center of
| Importance. Her large industrial establish
and contented, testify to the efficacy of Re-
! publican policies and the soundness of Re-
! publican administration. / know some
| thing of the industries which have sprung
| into existence here and elsewhere in the
| State; something of the effects of Re-
publican tariff law upon them.
| THE glass blowers wanted the McKin-
| ley rates restored, saying they would get
| higher wages if the rates were advanced to
| the amount fixed in that great law. The
| duties were restored as desired, and what
| wages? 1t is a gratifying fact that you
got the increase and you still have it. We
got the increase in the duty on glass over
the, strong opposition Of the Democratic
| those engaged in the production of glass
here, In this progressive city, is complete
the Dingley law has worked to their in
| jury. The rapid development of Paramount
| is forcible illustration of the beneficence
| of the principle which is embodied in the
| Dingley law. Wages in your factories are
| higher than they were in similar industries
| under Democratic administration. Shall we
| return to a lower standard? We can do SO
| at the ballot box in November. The power
| is in our hands For one am against a pol
| icy which means a low wage The Republic
| an party stands for these policies which
| yield the largest returns to the great aver
| age of wage-earners. II is not a new con-
vert to this doctrine. 1t has always stood
ton to this hour. Low wages are not only
| against the interest of the wage-earners
but against the best interest of the country
itself The Republican party is ready to
lower any schedule when II shall appear
| that it is too high, or that it works injury
| to the producer or consumer. But 1t must
| not be lowered so as to reduce the wages
| of the workingman or interrupt home pro-
| duction.''
Representative George w. Steele followed
Senator Fairbanks in brief but rousine
speech. Abiding to the honors he had re.
ceived at the hands of the Republicans OF
| his county, he said: Mine times we came
from conventions with banners flying anC
drums beating. The tenth time we wer,
not successful. We were outvoted, bu
we came home Republicans just the same.
The majors words were roundly applaudeC
and he won more applause when he said
Talk about the soldiers not voting the
ticket; he couldn't vote any other ticket.
The days political feast wound up to
night with big rally, at which Daniel f
Storms candidate for secretary of state
joint senator. were the principal speakers
| Fred Lands, who was to have been on,
| of the speakers, is ILL., and could not b,
| present. G. A. C..