The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-23
Benefit Of Reciprocity to American
Producers in Affecting Worlds
Commerce Il Fully Explained.
SEREN0 E. PAYNE AT DELPHI
JAMES e. WATSON MAKING GOOD
CANVASS IN DECATUR.
Democratic Boomerang in the Thir-
teenth-Talks by w. l.. Taylor and
j. Frank Hanly-Other Politics.
STAR corre,pondence Of the Journal.

STAFF Correspondence of the Journal
VEVAY, Ind, Oct. 22.-In this little city,
snugly nestled in one of the most pictur-
esque parts of the Ohio valley and in a
district which often has been declared to
be 'hopelessly Democratic" Senator Fair
banks this afternoon addressed a large
audience. People were here from all over
Switzerland county and many came across
the river from Kentucky. The meeting was
held in the courthouse yard. the senator
speaking from a platform that was gayly
decorated with the national colors.
The senator drove from Rising Sun this
morning, distance of twenty-four miles.
He was accompanied by Joshua NJ. Spen-
Ger, Republican candidate for Congress in
the Fourth district. About 1:30 o'clock the
vevay Band came out and escorted SEN
ator Fairbanks, Mr.. Spencer and the vevay
reception committee to the courthouse The
committee was composed of Edward E.
Kelso. county chairman. DR.. ]. NJ. Langs-
dale, w. o. p. Robman, Jacob ]. Goodner,
Charles Sieglitz Alfred Sham, NJ E. Smith,
David Haskill and Robert Scott On the
platform were a number of veteran SOL
diers and there were many veterans in
the audience.
Mr.. Spencer, who, after a brief speech,
presented Senator Fairbanks to the au-
dience. The senator's voice was In excellent
condition and he delivered a strong and
eloquent address. The people were interested
and gave the best of attention. 1t was a
splendid afternoon for an outdoor meet
ing, as the sun shone warm and bright.
Senator Fairbanks spoke Of the delightful
through a country rich with natural scenic
effects. Several years ago." ssid he, 81
visited Switzerland. but L have looked this
morning splendid scenery as there is
to be found in all Switzerland"
Ever since we left Rising Sum-" the SEN
ator continued, nature has been smiling
gayly. AS looked on the people and the
farms as we came down the Ohio valley I
wondered what reason there could be for
a change of administration" Senator Fair
banks thought the occasion timely to say
something to the young men in the audi
ence and he talked to them of the advan-
tage of starting right and urged on them
the Importance OF identifying themselves
with a party that stands for sound princi-
pies. He spoke of the campaign as an "off
year" and emphasized the warning he gave
in speech some time ago on the danger
of overconfidence.
Senator Fairbanks had something to saw
of the with Spain. telling of India ma {
part. He told of how the young men OF
the State responded to the call of the Pres
and the hilltops Of Switzerland county
their hearts filled with the spirit of that
glad chorus from the Battle Hymn OF the
Republic:
I'm the beauty of the lilies
Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom
That transfigured you and me,
AS He died to make men holy
Let us die to make men free
While God is marching on"
Senator Fairbanks's discussion of tn,
| Spanish-American war and his tribute tC
the American army in the Philippines ap-
pealcd especially TO the veteran soldiers
and the women listened with deep atten
| ton. some OF them with tear-dimmed eyes
Discussing American trade relations with
| other countries Senator Fairbanks said
while our foreign commerce has been In
| creased. IL must be further extended. We
| can and must have "a larger share OF the
commerce In Central and South America ir
Africa and In the Orient. The imports oi