, 1889-09-19
JOHN L. WILSON.
The Next Congressman Enthusi-
astically Received at
Chehalis.
Tho People Come in Crowds to
Hear an Eloquent and Logical
y Address.


Wilson in that city, which indicates the
earnestnoss and the enthusiasm prevail
ing among republicans on the West side
Tho smouldcring fires of republican
patriotism, the spark of which has for
months been ready to kindle into
flames, broke loose last night and shed
their effulgent rays on a thousand ex-
pectant faces. From the arrival of the
8 o'clock train, which brought us the
Hon. John l.. Wilson, until almost the
midnight hour, republicans were enthu-
siastic and omnipresent. Binkley's
band filled the air with martial music,
and while on all sides were seen the
handsome badges of the Chehalis re-
publican club.
At o'clock the distinguished speaker
proceeded to the opcra-house, accom-
panied by prominent republicans and
every scat in the house was filed by
splendid audience of ladies and gentle
men, who listened with close atten-
ton and rewarded with hearty APP
plause the eloquent and entertaining
speaker. The hall was handsomely
appearance. Over the proscenium were
the words John l.. Wilson," In large
evergreen letters, while on the walls
were such notices as, "a republican
legislature assures two republican sena-
tors from the state of Washington"
"Vote for J. II. Long, Charles Gilchrist
8. G. Hcrren," "Hon. j. ii. Long-you
| . ha al nj
tive, the people now call you TO serve as
state senator" "Vote for the old COM
mander, Ex- Governor f.. r. Ferry"
1.-THE public lands will be a public trust
in the hands of Hon. w. T. Forrest"
which should not be forgo1.en---'Repub-
licans vote straight" Much of the
decoration was done by
LOYAL REPUBLICAN LADIES,
assisted by Fred Mossman, Sheriff
| Degeler, Rev. johnson and others.
From the floor of the hall Chairman
Welty said few remarks would be
made by one who had grew to manhood
in Lewis county and called up Hon. J.
Mr.. Long simply said that Lewis
county was one Of the earliest settled in
Washington territory, then Oregon; as
such she had an eyenttul early history.
A part OF that history were the trials
and wars with the Indians, who then
had been built at Claquato, into which
all living here had gathered for protec-
ton of their lives. In the house were
two persons who had been there in days
of danger-Mrs. Javen Hall and Mr..
Mills, who rose up at request. Mr. Long
which he and others desired to preserve
as a relic, and after the meeting it was
on motion, given in charge of the direct
ors of school district No. 3 of Chehalis.
| Mr.. Welty then called on Hon. $. c.
Herren, who in a few words acknowl-
edged his obligation to the republicans
| of Lewis county for nominating him a
second time for the good position of rep
resentative of the oldest and best county
in Washington territory, and If elected
| (of which he had not the slightest
| doubt), promised to serve the whole
people as faithfully and well as his
ability would allow.
JOHN L. WILSON.
Our next congressman, Hon. John l.
Wilson, WAS then introduced. After
| saying that he was afflicted with cold
which in turn might intlict his audience,
Mr.. Wilson said that this was, In his
mind. Notwithstanding 1t was an of
election ever held in Washington in his
opinion We would never have an election
OF 80 much importance to all the people;
| the men who were to be the administra-
tors of the vast sums of money collected
from the people; the judiciary, both To-
cal and state; the legislature by whom
two United States senators are TO be
elected these with many other interests
| involved are great and should enlist the
active support of every voter. AS there
was no presidential contest the citizen is
given a free opportunity to study politics
- a. I-tss Al
word and to carefully investigate the
principles of the two great parties con-
tending for the control of the state.
The speaker then took ny the demo
cratic platform which attacks that of the
republicans for inaccuracy, and showed
were therein falsifed, and in
scathing words punctpred that party's
endorsement of Cleveland and his ad-
mipistration. Mr.. Wilson said he was
n republican by birth and heritage, and
was now such by conviction, because the
supremacy of that party was essential
to the best interests of this country--a
party of purity, of statesmanship and of
patriotism, party born under the
shadow of the sword, its proper and
legitimate place was in the forefront of
all great struggles. popular rights and
human progress. There she always has
been, there she is now and there will al
ways be.
| THREE GREAT MEASURES
have been introduced by the party for
| the benefit of labor.
First--The homestead act, which was
first defeated by the casting vote of Vice
President breckenridge, then vetoed by
President Buchanan, and finally passed
by congress, republican in both
branches, and received the signature of
the immortal Lincoln.
Second-The abolition of slavery.
Third-The adjustment OF our tariff
laws so as to protect our working people
against the product of the cheap labor
countries Of the world--the first two are
safe-the third fair and equal protection
10 our labor, is still attacked by the
democratic party.
The speaker then gave a short illustra-
tion of the tariff question, which many
in the audience pronounced the finest
and best they ever heard, one farmer
saying that after twenty years of study
he had this night learned what was re.
ally accomplished by the tariff for the
good Of our country.
THE MISSION oT,rHE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
He then adverted to the assertion
sometimes made by third party men
and mugwumps, that the mission of the
republican party had been accomplished,
and declared it could not be as long as
the democratic party exists. The re-
publican party accomplished its work?
There stands hapless labor, with bleed