Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-06-22

columns, and set forth the facts which
led SO large a number of the membe rs
and wouid-be members of the so-called
independent Club to withdraw from the
councils OF that body and determine
upon the organization of club wkere
true independence, Justice, fairness,
hont sty and desire tO accomplish good
results should be- the rules of action, and
where No gag law or coercion would be
attempted.
II. B. Albertson was next called for,
and so eloquentiy and forcibly did he
express and set forth his views and
ideas on the rights and duties of an
American citizen that he was loudly
applauded, and at the close of his re-
marks was presented with a handsome
bouquet.
Mr.. q. II. Preston was the next
speaker. He declared that ais heart
was in the movement, and he believed
that such club could accomplish much
good without resorting to means that
the members will hereafter have cause
TO be ashamed of. He stated that some
one had a fear that the young mea
would get overzealous and become ex-
tremists, but he soon exploded that
idea, and stated that IL was the inten-
ton OF the club. as he understood 1t. to
scrutinize the various tickets placed in
nomination by the various organize
tons of the city, and from item make
up ticket that the young men could
consistently support and work for.
q. Morris Halter was the next called.
He said he was glad to be there in such
oanse. We were not assembled as
politicians. and owed allegiance to no
other organization under the sun. We
say to the so-called Apple Orchard Con-
vention. We are not with You. nor we
are not against you. To the Protective
Association we can say, we are not with
you, and we are not against you. We can
say to the late defunct club, We are not
for you, aud We are not against you. We
are for what in our best judgment We
conclude Is right, and will endeavor 10
support the most fit men for the vari-
Gus municipal officers. We have no
enemies you are all our friends. APP.
plause.
MIR. L. NJ. Carr was the next speaker.
tie said: | am glad to be here to-
night, and am proud TO raise my voice
against the diabollcal scheme of set
OF politicians who attempted To make
tools and catspaws out of the younQ
mon Of this city, through the agency o,
the so-called Independent Club. When
we asked for information as TO the in.
tentions of the club, they told us that
We would receive our instructions in due
time--after We had bound ourselves
hand and foot-and when we revolt
from such crowd, they call us traitors
and accuse us of being III ,he interest
of some other organization. Bnt, my
fellow citizens, that great and inglo
rious Independent CD Club died last
night, and We are here this evening 10
bury il. Because We are in the right,
let us not feel too we'll assured of our
success. ISLANDERS and lies will go forth
against us, and We must be wide awake
to the importance of refuting them,
and of enllsting every respectable and
liberty loving young man into our
ranks. Stand or fall. I'm with you.
lApplause,l
Ii remained for our esteemed fellow
townsman, the Honorable Orange ia
cobs to make the orowning speech of
the evening. He commenced by say
ing that he was probably the most
Youthful man In the assembly. He was
glad to see the young men asserting
their Independence, especially Ms they
place themselves on a broad, fair and
honest platform. Some time ago the
impression had gone forth that
because at the last term
of court there we're convictions on The
plea Of guilty by parties accused. and
two or three convictions by petit iaries.
that the Young men of the city were
going To be used 10 uphold panbains
and other oifenses that are worse; but /
am glad to see that such Is not to be the
case. The perpetnity of the govern
ment depends upon the yong men of
the land, and just as they are law abid-
ing and law upholiins. Just in that pro.
portion will the government be strong.
Law II q majesty before which all muss
bow, and l am glad to see the youpc
men of the land declaring in favor Of |
the enforcement, equally, fairly, Impair. |
tiails and honestly, not of any particu- |
lar law, bat Of all the laws. an proud |
OF my country, am proud of INV city.
when the yoang men stand out for sueh |
principles as these. Ii a Law ia ohie,- |
tionahle. 20 before the Legislature ana |
have u changed. bat do not suffer il ~ |
De broken with IMMUNITY, for the laws
are the safeguards OF all the paonlA 1
Young men may do wrong. Fired nv /
The hot blood Of Youth, they may div
into places where they should not: but
| never befnre heard that, because ~ /
shts, young mea were 10 be made the /
champions of tha@e places. Again la /
me urge upon YOU to stand hy yoar
country and ia laws, for Tar F~8,s.T ear /
IN, Loud and protFacsed applause
On motion of Mr.. Gorham the eluh
then proceeded 10 business. The seer.e-
sary resd a list of the names of those
who had already sigaed the roll. and /
an invitation was extended 60 eyarx
Young man in the hall and IN the e,ty.
Sso could and wonld indorse she nrin,
eiplss SEA forth in the platform. 10 en-
roll his name and become a uaesnhar
one hundred and twenty. five namss
were placed upon the roll befors fhs
hoase was cleared, and the clab NAV
now be considered orranixexi ana !,
shape. New names DO the hss
siii Dc gladly received, and lisfs for ths
feception 81 names will be lsft al one or
lwo public places. 80 that all the yoan,
men who feel an interest in munieinal
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