Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-26
THE AFTER REJOIcINGS.
Calaveras County Takes a Hand In Cele-
brating the Republican Victory.

Calaveras County Takes a Hand In Cele-
brating the Republican Victory.
EDS. RECORD UNION: On the 18th inst,
notwithstanding the continuous downpour
of rain during the day and evening, the
Republicans of West Point had lively
"whoop-up." A delegation from San
Andreas drove twenty-six miles through
the rain and mud to attend and present to
the West Point Republicans S75 silk ban
ner. On one side of the banner were the
words, From the Harrison and Morton
Club of San Andreas," and on the other
side, TO the Banner Republican Precinct
of Calaveras.' West Point polled 19S votes,
146 being cast for Harrison and Morton.
The rain broke up the procession, but
the log cabin was filled with jolly cider
drinkers. At o'clock the large Town
Hall was thronged with the happiest
audience it ever contained. The orator of
the evening, Edwin Field, of Chicago, de-
livered an able address, in which he out
lined the policy of the incoming Admins
tration. He was frequently and loudly ap-
plauded.
After the address the President of the
evening requested the audience to listen to
voice bearing message from the Repub-
lACdAAS va Cdu ADQItdS ~ lQt clllZpQS
West Point" Judge Ira H. Reed then
stepped forward and said:
The American people having shown their re-
newed confidence in the principles of the great
Republican party, by the grand majorities given
ior HARRISON and Morton at the recent election
in all those states where American industries
are eenierec, where population cannot stie
patriotism, and where education fosters protec-
tion it is fitting, friends and fellow citizens that
we ratlfy and gladly confirm, at this stronghold
OF Republican faith, on this occasion, the grand
victory of protection and prosperity over the
hereses of sectionalism and free trade.
Recognizing the fact that the strong arm of
labor has upheld and preserved the life of our
nation in the past, the Republican party also
recognizes and maintains that in the dignity of
labor and the protection of the laborer lies the
safety of our government in the future-by this
sign have we conquered
10 those of our countrymen whom we now in
vite TO bury the red bandana and to sail on for
four years more under the stars and stripes
of freedom, we have naught but good will. AS
americans, proud of our country, we welcome
them to share with us four years more of ma
tlonal unity and happiness, while Harrison and
Morton on the quarter deck, and blaine and
Estee at the wheel, safely navigate the great
Union ship by the chart of Il free ballot aud a
fair count through the channel of protected
labor, by the rocks OF retaliation and past the
shoals OF troublous surplus and the tariff for
revenue only.
And will we mingle our shouts in glad hur-
rahs for the good results of this peaceful revolu-
ton, let us not forget that the day Is breaking
for many of our country's brave defenders, who
now in crippled old age and want, know their
just claims TO their couutry's bounty will not
long be treated with contemptuous disdain.
Inns national ctory and triumph of principles
of our grand old party has added another cause
for rejoicing on this Pacific coast to that granted
US by the enactment of the restriction bill.
While we accord to our Congressman and to
republican Senate our heartfelt thanks for
their prompt and resolute action for our relief
by the passage OF this righteous measure, let us
not forget that the name of President Grover
Cleveland was the sign manual by which we
gained this sovereign remedy against the further
inroads of the fell disease of coolie immigration,
SO threatening 10 our homes and the prosperity
OF our institutions. And now at this moment of
congratulations and good will, Mr.. Chairman
and Republicans of West Point come to you
bearing token of respect and high compli-
ment from the Harrison and Morton Club of
san Andreas. l am charged to say that we
fully recognize the unfinching integrity and
unwayering fidelity of the Republicans of this
precinct to the princip es which have main
tained this Government in the past, and are
proud to know that you still stand shoulder to
shoulder solid in the political faith by which
the Republican party has once more marched
TO victory, and seated It's gallant standard bear
ers in the White House of our capital city.
We recognize the fact that the largest proper
tional majority given at any precinct in the
county OF Cal6veras at this election for the
Republican ticket was honestly counted from
the ballot-box Of the old Abe Lincoln West
Point precinct And this too without any
political speeches, torchlight professions, or
the usual appeals to awaken enthusiasm for
the protection cause.
The result was shown not only that West
Point has proven true to her traditions, but that
the free air of your mountains is conduc-
i've to honest convictions and fair Judgment
on the political issues of the day.
Then, sir, as the banner Republican precinct
OF Calaveras, in this the one hundred and
eleventh year of our national existence, am
commissioned to present you and through you
TO the Republicans of West Point, this banner
Take it as an earnest OF good will and token
of high appreciation from the Republicans of
San Andreas, not only for your united support
of our principles recently but in the past L am
further charged to say that we hope you may be
able TO preserve your reputation, thus achieved,
and that the Republicans of my old home may
long hold this emblem and the high distinction
thus obtained.
Judge Reed, at the close of his presenta-
ton speech. was loudly applauded, and
this was followed by three cheers for the
Harrison and Morton Club of San Andreas.
The Chairman, K. NJ. Price, of West Point,
then stepped forward and said
Gentlemen of the Harrison and Morton Club
of San Andreas: In behalf of the Republicans
OF West Point wish to say that our hearts are
overiowing with gratitude for you. The long
ride which you have endured through the storm
this day, and tina. lovely banner, tells us you
appreciate our successful victory of the 9Th.
Gentlemen, we wish first to give credit where
anguish, when Libertys star paled in the
sky; when traitors sought to tear from the
heavens the only flag worth dying for !;
when treasons voice was heard throughout the
mountain burgs OF Calaveras your standard
bearer tonight was then a resident of our town.
and his voice was ever heard in defense of free
dom's banner. He helped then to sow the seed
bearing the harvest ofthe 9th.
Tell the toys of San Andreas that we West
Pointers are proud OF the token of their remem-
brance That we will teach our children to
ever love this banner. 1t shall be the Helmet
of Navarro around which we shall rally in 90
The morning star kissing the horizon of
brighter day. The day OF protection forever for
American homes and American institutions.
Tell the boys we accept the banner with
cheers and thanks, and God bless them.
At the conclusion of speech-makirg all
joined in singing the Star Spangled Ban
ner," and closed the exercises of the CAM
psign with three cheers for Harrison and
Morton.
West Point, Cal, November oath.