Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-06
SWEDISH nErURL1oANs.

 An EnthusIass1e Rally Last Night at
 LoOmls' Temple-A ROusIng Speech
 by NLrs Metts0n-A Notable Gather.
 ing.
 A grand rally Swedish Republicans was held at Loomis' of Temple of Music last even- ing. It is the largest Swedish gathering ever held in New Haven and the greatest enthu- siasm prevailed. Many ladies were among the audience and everything passed of in the most happy manner. The principle address was made by Hon. Hans Mettson, secretary of the State of Nebraska. The speaker was often and heartily applauded and his address fully appreciated by the many present. The meeting was under the auspices of the Swed- ish Republican club.
 The officers of the evening were:
 President-B. E. EImstead.
 Vice Presidents Gustave ostror, Hon s. E. Mer Denine sa j. stdey. Dr. % Ingiss, ReT. R Ahew 5a.ck sesobn d Rn S Taq AAdSlPn Larson, Albert PageI. France D. Granlund, Gustaf Oiander, P. Fhedin.
 Secretaries-James Bishop H. E. Benton, Carl Walberg Gustae DahIberte, A. L. Lundbere Thomas Bromes, Carl Salomonson.
 The Hon. Hans Mettson first spoke in the Swedish language. His appearance and manner of address was especially pleasing,
 
 telling points of his arguments.
 After his Swedish address, singing by the glee club was enjoyed, and General S. E. Merwin was called upon for 8 few remarks. sI know you are here in this country" said the next lieutenant governor, "to better yourselves, and why is it? It is because the protective laws of this great nation protect your labors. Were it not for these you would make goods in Sweden and send them here just as well. Our laws say to foreign manufacturers, you won't make goods and send them here to rival our workers. You must come here if you want our patronage. This is how we protect our laborers. All the good deeds for twenty-five are with the Republican party. We have in nomination gallant soldier and Christian gentleman as candidate for President.
 The speaker of the evening, Hon. Hans Mettson, then addressed the audience in English.
 ssWhen heard, ," he said, "the soul stir ring strains of the Glee club wondered if those old Vikins-those hardy Vikings who discovered America 400 years before Colum- bus was born and whose bodies were buried in thia land-I wondered if their spirits conld hear the echos of that old Vfkin song. If they could they would thank God that this pioneer work waG not in vain.
 We have hundreds of thousands of Swedes in the Northwest. Our State, Minnesota, contains 200, 900, and many more Norwegians and Danes. They have been the pioneers of the Northwest. They went there to stay, not to save little money and then go home to enjoy it. Out of five congressman from our State two are Scandinavians. Over two hun dred county officers are of like nationality.
 As to politics in the west the Swedes are all Republicans as 8 rule and always have been. We are not strangers nor beggars; we come for our rights and we know that you will give them to us. It is as natural for @ Swede to be Republican as for water to run down hill. When America's ancestors were toiling under the yoke of slavery the Swedish peasant was the only free man in the world. The Republican party is their own element. Treat the Swedes right and when you wish to offset 8 certain other class of votes that go with the solid South call on the Swedes and they will not finch in their duty" Judge Deming then made few remarks and Hon. N. D. Sperry talked briefly upon the tariff. "You are sovereign people" said he, "as soon as you are naturalized citizen. The question of the campaign has been well presented. Ninety five per cent. of what we produce is consumed right here as home. Oul principles are to protect our domestic labol so that foreigners can't make goods in theil country and compete with those made in oul country. Ninety-two per cent. is consumed here and why go in search of the other eight per cent.