Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-29
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Immense Republican Mass lIeciing-Gen-
err Grant Prcsides-Re Gives His Rea-
sons for Being Il Republican.

sons LOT ESeIfS Il hcpuDucdns
WARREN (O), September 2Ssh-An i'm
mense Republican mass meeting was held
here to day. Great crowds came early from
all directions, and heavily-loaded railroad
trains and multitudes of vehicles from all the
country roads arrived The town was pre-
fusely decorated. The procession was very
rounding town with many bands Of music.
Conkling arrived quietly last night, coming
by way OF Ashtabuia. He declii4ed sere-
made, and was seen by but few. Generals
Grant, Logan, Simon Cameron and others
arrived this afternoon, and were given an
enthusiastic reception at the depot. A wig
wan estimated to hold 12,G00 persons was
especially built for the speaking, and several
stands were erected for the overflow of the
meeting.
A procession escorted the distinguished
orators to the wigwam, which was speedily
filed. and two overflow meetings organized
outside.
GENERAL GRANT
Was introduced as President Of the main
meeting, and said:
Ladies ami Gentlemen | hope we may be able
to have quiet and order here. 1t is not important
far anything that will have to say to YOU is
concerned, because shall not be able to make many
of you hear but after me comes speakers whom
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SO by aeeping quiet and orderly. Not being accus-
toned to speaking publicly, have drawn of few
words that will say in advance Of the gentleman
who Is 20 follow me-
Taking roll of manuscript from his pocket,
the General read
In view Of the known character and ability of the
speaker who is to add ess you to day, and his long
public and association with the leading states
men OF the country for the past twenty years, it
would not be becoming in me to detain you with
many remarks OF my own +; but it may be proper for
me to account TO you, on the first OCCASION Of my
presiding at political meeting, for the faith that
is in me- | am Republican, rs the two great po-
litcal parties divided, because the Republi.
can party is national party, seeking the greatest
good the greatest number OF its citizens There
not precinct in this vast nation where Democrat
cast his ballot, and have it counted cast,
no mat er what the predominance of the opposite
party He can proclaim his political opinions,
if he is the only one among thousands without fear
aud without prescription on account OF his opinion.
There fourteen States and localities in Others
where Republicans have not this privilege. This is
one reason why am Republican; but am Re
publican for many other reasons The Republican
party assures protection to life property, public
credit and the payment OF the debts OF the Govern
ment State, county, municipality. so far as 1t can
control The Democratic party does not promise this
Ii it does, 1t has broken rs promise TO the extent
OF hundreds OF millions, many Northern Demo-
Gratis can testify to their sorrow. am Republican,
as between the existing PARTIES because II fosters
protection Of the ii Id and the iarn ana OF manu-
features and it encourages the general education OF
the poor as well as the rich. The Democratic party
discouraged all these when in absolute power. The
Republican party is the party vi progress and OF
bsralily towards Its opponents. It encourages the
poor TO strive to better their condition, the ignorant
to educate their Children to enable them To compete
successfully with their more fortunate associates,
and in fact it secures an entire equality before
the law Il every citizen, no matter what
his race nationality previous condition. 1t
tolerates 10 privileged class Everyone
has the opportunity to make himself all he is
capable Of Ladies and gentlemen, do you believe
this can be truthfuiy said in the greater pait Of
fourteen o. the States of this Union to-day, which
the Democratic party control absolutely The he
publican purity is party Of principles, prevailing
wherever it has foothod. The Democratic party
is united In but one thing, and that is in getting
control of TIE Government in all its branches.
II is for internal improvement at the
expense OF the Government in one section, ana
against this in another. 1t fayors the reputation
OF solemn obligations in one section and the honest
payment of It's debts in another (where public opin-
ION will not tolerate any other view 1t fayors fiat
money in one place and good money in another
Finally fvors the pooling OF al issues not favored
by the Republicans 10 the end that it may secure
the one principle upon which the PARTY is most
harmonious unit, Mandy gaining control of the
Government in all its branches. l have been in
part of every State lately in rebellion within
the last year. / most Hospitality received at
every place stopped Ny receptions were not by
the Union class alone, but by all classes, without
distinction. had q free IA X with many VINO were
against Us in the war, and who have been against
the Republican party ever since. They were in all
instances reasonable men, judged by what they
said. | believed then, and believe now,
that they sincere want TO break up this
"sod South" political condition. They tina,
it 10 their TecuniaTy interest well TO their
happiness that there should be harmony between
all sections They want TO break away from the
slavery which binds them to a party name. They
want a presext that enough 81 them stand upon
to make It respectable. Once started the % solid
South 4" Will 90 rs kukluxism did before, and is SO
admirably told by Judge Tourges in his Fools
Frrandr When the break comes, those who start
1t will be surpr ed 10 find how many Of their friends
have been in favor OF it for long time, ami have
only been waiting TO some one take the lead.
This desirable solution only be obtained by the
defeat and continued defeat, OF the Democratic
party az now constituted.
General Grant was followed by Senators
Conkling and Logan, after which General
Grant, Senator'S Conkling and Logan, Simon
Cameron. Morton of New York and General
Beaver took special train for Mentor, to pay
brief visit to General Garfield, and then
proceed to Cleveland tonight.
Movements OF Republican NotabIes.
CLEVELAND, September 2ssh. - Grant,
Logan, Conkling, Morton and Others, having
spent an hour m social talk at Gai6eld's