Word: hawley
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Notwithstanding the downpour of rain last evening, Sanders Theatre was well filled by a highly appreciative and enthusiastic audience which had gathered to listen to Ex-Governor John D. Long, and Senator Hawley of Connecticut. John L. Dodge, the president of the club, introduced Governor Long, the first speaker, who began by saying: "I feel as if I were to make my commencement address; I wish I were." He followed by making a strong appeal to all young men, especially college men, in favor of the Republican party; spoke of it as the party of original thought and ideas; dwelt...
...goes without saying that a man of Senator Hawley's reputation commanded the closest kind of attention. His record as a leader in the Senate made his remarks on the tariff the subject of the deepest interest. Apt quotations from Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill's works were used effectively in illustrating his points and proved conclusively, when supplemented by his own material, the necessity of this country for a protective tariff. The Senator spoke feelingly on the subject of domestic manufactures, gave vivid examples of prosperity under the present system, and closed by exposing our present helplessness...
...Sanders Theatre this evening, the Harvard Republican Club will hold its second meeting. Ex-Gov. John D. Long will preside, and Senator J. R. Hawley of Connecticut will speak on the tarriff. Gov. Long is too well known, to need any introduction, but some words about Senator Hawley may not be out of place. He was graduated in 1847, from Hamilton College, New York, and three years later was admitted to the bar in Connecticut. In 1866, he was elected Governor of Connecticut, and since then he has held many high public offices. In 1872, he entered the House...
Harvard Republican Club. The Tariff. Address. Hon. J. R. Hawley of Connecticut. Sanders Theatre...
HENRY B. WARD, Secretary.HARVARD REPUBLICAN CLUB. - There will be a meeting in Sanders' Theatre, Friday, April 22d, at 7.45. Senator J. R. Hawley of Connecticut, introduced by Ex-Gov. John D. Long, will speak upon the tariff. All are invited to attend...