The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-02
HARRISON OpElS CAMPAIGN.
SPEAKS TO A LARGE MEETING
IN DUTCHESS COUNTY.


Gratis Present, and They Are Stirred BY
His Appeals for Cleansing the Gov.
eminent OF the stain OF Odellism.
MuLRHooK, N. Y, Oct. t.-Congressman
Francis B, rton Harrison, Citizens candi-
date for Lie tenant Governor, began his
campaign against Odellism In Dntchess
county tonight. Mr., Harrison spoke to
one OF the largest political meetings that
has ever been held In d, tchess county out
side Of Poa ghkeepsie.
There were nearly as many Republicans
as Democrats present and 1t was apparent
that his ar gumenls and appeals for the
cleansing OF the State Cover nment stirred
the Republicans even more deeply than the
Democrats.
Mr. Harrison came here from the notifca-
ton ceremonies at Albany. At PouRh-
keepsie he was met by two automobiles
and the party that was to take him twenty
miles across country to this town. In the
party were former United States Marshal
Walter II. Bum, Henry Hinlley, son OF
the late james W. HinL ley, and few other
friends Of Mr.. Harrison.
The main st eet OF the town was crowded
with people. All day long special t'ains
bad been bringing In people fiom nea 'ly
every part of the country. The town was
az redhot as il could be made by brass
band and big barrel OF red fire.
After the Parker and Davis Club had
raised banner that swung across tie
principal street there was a procession
to the Thorne Memorial Hail. where the
meeting was held. When Mr.. Harrison
was introduced by Chairman John NJ. ham
there was a tremendous outburst Of cheer
ing, stamping and handclapping. Inc
enthusiasm was 80 great that A4r. Harrison
was stopped twice before he could really
ger started on his speech. He sad;
MIR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES and GENTLEMEN:
l am indeed glad 20 be here with you at The
very outset of this campaign. from the
very bottom Of my heart ! assure YOU y, that
an pf ,s eounsy
already. many strons. friends among You.
especially that great Democrat and sterling
This is a great night for the Democrats OF
campaign banner here in Millbrook and y you
vention et this AFTERNOON. at which your Assem-
Ply and ds Sef st but Il
oa Never ~ in the History q this state has it
into office at Albany competent and fearless
and honest men, such men as you have to-day
nominated for the Senate and Assembly.
Il ia perhaps unbecoming for candidate
for the ONCE of Lieutenant; Governor to make
q personal attack upon the present incum-
bent OF the ONCE OF Governor.
l will. therefore. restrain that just indiRna .
ton which ! am sure is shared by all honest
men who are familiar with the present situa y
study and TO consider, with full belief that
the end OF the campaign and will be
guided to one unyarying course OF action:
guard. II is a grave situation, and every man
who has in him a spark OF decency cannot
but rise to II.
Mr.. Harrison then described to his audi
ence the fire and spirit OF the notification
ceremonies In Albany. He appealed fer
yentlv to tho Democrats In his audience to
support the Democratic national ticket.
In considering State issues, he urged every
body TO study the State Democratic plat
form.
Il vish,' he said. that that platform
could be burned in the soul o. every Demo-
crat and every honest Republican.
Continuing, Mr.. Harrison pledged him
self, II elected, not only to fight for scrup, .
business coming to his care, in the canal
charities and other boards, but to seek out
and punish those who ha We been dishonest
In the past
Mr. Harrison wound up his speech in a
whirlwind Of applause. The cheering was
SO great that the band lost all track CT its
music. He returned to New York tonight
The other speakers we're John w. Keller.
william c. Osborne, candidate for the
Senate, and X. Connel. the candidate
for the Assembly from here.