Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-10-16
THE Rl l,EPTEON.

Saturday night, was magnificent,
ovation. There were perhaps five
hundred people in and about the
doors OF the hail. Several hundred
moro would have been present had
there been seating capacity in the
building. Hon. p j. Petty, Dem
socrat, was called to the chair and
opened proceedings with an address
which was received with loud cheers.
He was followed by Maj. 10 Huston,
= Republican. Then the chairman,
amidst wild demonstrations Of APP
plAuse, introduced Gov. Stevenson.
Following is an outline of the Cover,
nor's remarks, and they have the
ring OF the true metal: 81
1.-The enthusiasm with which have
been received everywhere since /
reached Idaho is to me- almost SUI.
pris,ng, but | am not vain enough to
imagine that it is due to me person
ally, bat FATHER as All endorsement Of
President Clcyeiaiu's policy Of Sc
tec,ing officers from among the citi-
tens Of the Territories. 10 say that
4 am proud to be the first Democrat
lie Go. ernor Of Idaho, aud still proud
or TO be the ii st Governor who was
An actual resident oil the Territory,
is but u feeble expression Of my fe,i-
lngs, and an endorsement OF idatos
champion Delegate IN securing the
appointment Oh q citizen oi Idaho tor
tAe important position. here are
lew m.h who have more Influence
with the present administration, and
while he may not be success, vi Iii get
ting his choice at all times appointed,
no inan eaii on viii be appo,nted 10y
Grover Cleveland agaii.s. Tie protest
vi Jonn Haley. \, hen 1, weh. 10 the
President anu through Tue various. de-
rartuieiits AID saw tie respect shown
~ Jonn Haley everywhere, was
Lsuiy apprisea that The no:.est, straight
ior~aru course Vi our Dclegale WAS
understood aud appreciated by Tins
administration, aliu ieit prouuer than
erer To acknowledge Jol.n HALEY AS
my friend. a8 Eai
10 my old friends in Idaho of all
parties vino have so generously sent
.,ctltlons, letters anu kilograms to
S'resiiens Cleve.anu asking Tor my
appointment, | can only say | thank
Joi. 1t has been MY fortune to have
any war.nest personal friends opposed
" me IN poll.lcs, Tor never carry
politics AUTO my private HE.
, When was teiegraphed to by Mr..
HALEY that the appointing power
saiit,d 10 see me in Washington, | al first
de,ermine,i not t, go, but through much
urging consented On my arrival in
Washing on, l, in company with OR Del.
sgale aud two old friends whom had
known from be, hood. cal cd upon the
PRESIDENT, and found him TO bca pl.in,
ouispoken, candid nlau. AS approacnable
- ANY good honest farmer. but man Of
extraordinary ability, memory, disciial.
cation. and general knowledge Of men,
dieir character and influence.
shall Try to administer The affairs of
my Office honestly, fairly and faithfully
isnoring localities and politics. and will
support 10 the utmost OF my power the
honest, fearless, able administration Of ,
President Cleveland.
TO my friends who have Ignored poll.
Tics and with great unanimity signed pc :
itions 10 the President asking my APP
poin.ment, owea debt Of gra, iiudc which
| can never repay; but will try to make
any administration respectable, honest and
'eiiable; and the cheek OF no one who en-
iorsed me shall ever blush with shame for
ny official ACTS.
intend to he Governor of idaho and
o deal fairly with every portion of the
Territory, and will not be influenced by
ny clique, ring or faction; but shall Try
. do honor TO the Democratic party which,
) to & held to a strict accountability forl
II the official acts of its officers appoint
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