Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-02-16
THE MAYOR SPEAKS
At a Citizens Meeting in the Sixth
Ward, on the Local Issue,
BEFORE A VERY WARM AUDIENCE.
McCallin Again Calls Attention to That Re-
port to Councils.
NUMEROUS OTHER SPEECHES MADE

The citizens of the Sixth ward, who are
indorsing Thomas McMichael for Select
Council in opposition to James Williams,
the regular Republican candidate, had an
other rousing meeting last night at Ruok's
Hall. There were about 200 people in the
place. and enthusiasm manifested itself to
such an extent that nearly everybody seemed
to be bubbling over.
All wanted to make speeches. In fact,
oratory seemed to be infectious among the
people. Even Mayor McCallin, who is
| generally quiet gentleman, and more of a
listener than talker, had something to say.
1t is wel1-understood fact that the
Mayor, although he lives in the Seventh
ward, has takena great interest in the Sixth
ward Councilmanic contest, and he is try
ing, with everything in his power, to defeat
| Williams.
Mr.. c. W. Helmo1d, the Chairman,
called the meeting to order at about 8
o'clock and requested the committees of the
different precincts in the ward to make their
reports as to the outlook for next Tuesday.
All
THE COMMITTEES RESPONDED
cheerfully, and in the most sanguine terms
assured their hearers that McMichael would
undoubtedly be elected.
The Chairman thereupon asked whether
anyone in the meeting would like to make
remarks.
The answer to this request came from
half dozen men at once. Everybody
seemed anxious to talk. There was first Mr..
McCaffrey, who expressed his opinion Of the
forthcoming election in very emphatic
terms, closing his remarks with the ASSURE
ance that he was sure they were on the
winning side Of the fence this time.
He was succeeded by Mr.. Schaefer,
carrier Of the Times; Mr.. Harry Newlin,
Mr.. Chris Hess, Reuben Lewis, Of the Sixth
Ward Colored Club, and Mr.. James Finn.
All of them spoke in about the same strain.
While these discussions were going on,
Mayor MeCallin had quietly made his ap-
pearnnce. But no sooner was his presence
noticed than general demand was made to
have him say something. For a long time
he modestly refused. Being pressed very
hard, however, the Mayor at last assented to
say word or two anyhow.
WHAT THE MAYOR SAID.
Gentlemen" he began, 81 am indeed
more than pleased to notice the
general feeling of enthusiasm that
is prevailing among the people
of the Sixth ward. From the number of
people I see before me, and judging by the
remarks from the gentlemen who spoke just
now, think that you have every reason to
be sure of success. We, in the Seventh
ward, are doing just as you are. We are
working hard, and we have also the same
grounds to feel certain that we will elect
our man. We have all had enough of the
prevailing political methods. The citi-
zens are getting tired of having to
pay the heavy salaries for. an army of
officers who don't do the work they ought.
fact it is not necessary that should. My
sentiments in this fight are well known. 1
gave my opinion few days ago in my
message to Councils and 1 feel sure that
every honest citizen, who has the welfare of
our city at heart, will concur with me in
every statement made"
The Mayor retired under vigorous and
enthusiastic applause, and the meeting ad-
journed with lusty hurrahs for McCallin,
and tiger for McMichael.
The speech is reported at second hand.
The Mayor, when asked about it subse-
quently, preferred to say that he had only |
excused himself as "no speech-maker.