The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-11-06
At THE ARMoRY.
THE CROWD TOO LARGE FaR THE BrIf.DIx,
TO HOLD

THE CROWD TOO LARGE FnR TIRE BUILDING
To HOLD.
Long before the head of the procession
reached the Armory. a large audience of
ladies, accompanied by their escorts, had
taken possession of the seats Immediately
facing the platform, and the spacious hall
was half filed before an individual in the
line OF march entered When the pro-
eession approached the Tacoma military
band formed D. file on both sides OF the en-
trance. while the First Regiment band OF
Seattle and the Franklin band marched
into the building and up the central aisle
TO the strains of '.see the Conquering
Hero Comes" The Tacoma band then
marched 10 the platform and occupied the
seats al the rear, while steady stream
poured into the building for half an
hour The seating accommodations.
although sufficient 10 meet the
requirements of an audience between 1000
and 5000 proved wholly inadequate, and
the Hon. John n. Allen, accompanied by
his supporters ON the platform. was obliged
to elbow his way through the jam at the
door. His appearance was Immediately
noticed by those In the vicinity and per
feet storm OF applause greeted him, which
was taken up by the vast audience in con-
cert as soon as It's meaning was asccrtained.
while the honorable gentleman was con
dacfed 10 the platform by ex-Goy. Watson
C. squire, ex-1;oy T.. T.. Ferry, Judge
Orange Jacobs. Judge J. z. Hoyt. Mr.. John
J. McGilyray. DIR. 7. T. Minor. Mr. II. W.
Coiner of Tacoma. Mr.. Richard Osborn and
the territorial chairman, Mr.. c. II. Han
ford, cries Of ALLEN, Allen. John h. Allen"
we've chantcd in chorus until tho building
rang again. The query whats the mat
ter with Allenfh brought back the Spon-
taneous reply, uttered by everyone pres
ent. Hes all right. aud as the emphasis
OF confidence expressed In the statement
became apparent to all. A mighty cheer
rang out that Knocked the tempest out
doors IN its vain attempt to suppress the
pcnt.up enthusiasm OF the Republican
host When Allen stepped on the platform,
another outburst swept across the sea OF
upturned faces that caused the old battle
tiaes near the platform to ilntter and
culver rs IL shaken by the thunder OF aStil-
iery ON the field. Ladies' waved their
handkerchiefs. aud so far forgot ethics
( amid the excitement that they united 10
swell the magnificent sea of sound.
/ Mr. Allen was visibiy affected by the
splendid reception given him, and must
have felt increased confidence In bis sac
/ cess al the polls TO das. The Tacoma mil
/ faFy baud gave a eoFnet solo. +" Yankee
noodle" which was loudly apulanded.
I and they were succeeded by the Black
/ Diamond Glee club, which rendered quar-
tettc with such effect that II evoked pop
Z ular recall. II was exactly 2 O'Clock when
the chairman OF the Territorial Republican
Z committee called the meeting 20 order.
pyefaeing the election Of chairman BY
saying that he was proud 10 see the great
host " hich had assembled. gathering their
energies 90 strike the last blow OF the cam
paign MIR Trasien 7. Dyer proposed cx-
Gov Watson Z. Squire for chairman.
aud the motion was carried unanimously
rae chairman said he was proud 20 see
such a magnificent gathering % show their
determination To eject q Republican dele
gate, aud so strike such a blow on the side
Of protection 90 American industries e.
would show 70 the country al lsEsc the
LOYALTY 81 the people Of Washington Terri
tars 20 the best Interests OF the nation. He
canapiiaented the visitors FROM the sssisF
city ~ Tacoma on tho hgiliiantg u their
turn out. aud Acknowledged that tie sue.
cess aud enthusiasm IT the incetlne was
due IN u0 small degree "a their presence.
The Territory, be thought, Afforded =
series % object lessons IN the study % PRO
lection with respect 70 the number aud mia
eral industries. Keep up the tariff, he
concluded, - sud make Washington Terri
tory what she was dcstiacd e.
Se. the Pennsylvania 81 the Pa
elAc coast. ielesFam Just re-
ceiFed from tpaa i biH, secretary
al the state Republican committee % IN.
diana WAS then yVad as follows I'VE feel
thar Indiana IS sure Ter Harrison ana NeF
faa.~ siss an extract frurn personal letter
received hv the chairman FROM NsFflei
Miller, Republican candidate for cpiegfoi
III New York I'VE are having deSpe at
aeh, here, Rra expect - win Al least la
ihc nagtDaai ticket
both communications were rccelrca bY
fea aFAtlffras wish AFsftlMfaal.