The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-25
FRESNO'S DAY.
Significant Demonstration in
Honor Of Markham.
4 Memorable Gathering Of Residents Of the
San Joaquin Valley.
Imposing TOrCh-Light Procession and Two
Grand MeetilsS-A Combination Of
ElCquelCe and Enthusiasm.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

FRESNO, Oct. "a The largest political
gathering ever known in the history of
Fresno County was that held in honor Of
Colonel Markham tonight Nothing to
compare with it was ever seen on the streets
of this thriving little city, and as conse-
Quence Republicans are elated and Demo-
Gratis correspondingly depressed. Two
thousand men in line with blazing torches
and numerous brass bands, together with
the glare Of rockets and red fire. made the
streets a scene of great animation, while
thousands of citizens lined the principal
thoroughfares and cheered themselves
hoarse in honor of the future Governor and
Senator Stanford. The former, with party,
left Merced at 10 80 o'clock last night. ar
irving here at - 80, and in spite of the late
ness of the hour, large delegation Of
prominent citizens were on hand to welcome
them, and to escort them to the Grand Cen
tral Hotel, where mine host Berry had made
all arrangements for the comfort of the dis
tinguished guest.
On the arrival at the hotel and after an
exchange of greetings, Colonel Markham re-
tired to his room and remained until
o'clock this morning, when he was called for
breakfast, after which the party were driven
through the fruitful vineyards that lie for
miles to the east of the city, and Colonel
Markham found much to interest him in the
great wineries and ralSin dryeries which are
so numerous here. The party was also
taken to inspect the fair grounds, which are
among the best in the State. On the return
to the hotel the Colonel held an informal re-
ception, and the parlOrs were literally
thronged all day with visitors. They
came by hundreds, and so great was
the rush that the gallant Pasadenan
was obliged to forego his lunch and
devote the entire day to the callers. Among
them were many ladies and great many
prominent Democrats, who showered every
attention upon him. 1t is impossible to esti-
mate the number Of callers, but they must
have run into the thousands, as constant
stream flowed in and out of the parlors
during the entire afternoon. When the
dinner hour arrived the Colonel was conf
PEELED to resort TO a little diplomacy to
escape to his room, where he was served. as
the dining-room was crowded with those
anxious to see him.
Ats O'Clock Senator Stanford, accompa-
MED by his wife and Thomas Fitch, ar
rived and we're taken to the Hughes House,
where they were serenaded As the hour
approached for the procession to take up its
line of march, the streets along the route
became filled with q surging throng of hu-
manity, thousands in number, and entliusi-
astic one and all. When Colonel Markham
and company, drawn by four black horses
and preceded by band, and followed by
20C0 cheering torch-bearers, moved down the
street, it was one long ovation, and the
cheers that rang out from all sides were
deafening in volume. Hats were thrown in
the air, while flags and handkerchiefs were
waved ON every hand to bid welcome 10
the honored guests of the city. 1t was
scene not to be forgotten, and spoke vol
umes for the fealty>o the Republicans of
San Joaquin Valley, who are all in line and
ready to make the victory all the more pro-
nounced by piling up handsome majority.
Armory Hall was packed with 1000 peo-
pie when Markham and Stanford arrived,
and they were compelled to push their way
through a dense throng to reach the stage.
Their appearance was the signal for DEM
onstraliOn of wild enthusiasm, which was
vented in prolonged and cyclonic cheers,
which were repeated until the very rafters
rang again.
Not half the people could gain access to
the hall, aud an overflow meeting was
held, over which F. H. Short presided, and
which was addressed by }. C. Campbell in
speeches He held 1900 people for an hour,
and was interrupted at every point by
vociferous applause. In the hall Markham
and Stanford both spoke briefly and each
was cheered to the echo. while Thomas
Fitch. who followed in one of his od-time
eloquent appeals, held the vast audience
spell-bound for an hour and half. At the
close of the meeting cheer after cheer was
given for the Republican ticket, and all
went away more convinced than ever of the
certainty of success at tile polls.
The party leave at u: 80 o'clock tonight
for Tulare and tomorrow afternoon will
visit ViSalia.
CONGRESSMAN MORROW AT NAPA.
NAPA. Oct. 2f.-A monster Republican
meeting was held in the Napa Opera House
this evening, which was addressed by Con-
gressman Morrow. An immense crowd at
tended, and the enthusiasm reached a very
high pitch. The speaker devoted the most
of his time to the consideration of the Nc
Kinley bill, and during the address was re-
peatedly applauded. A banquet at the Pal
ace Hotel followed.
MAYOR POND IN AUBURN.
AUBURN, Oct. 24.-Mayor E. B. Pond and
E. G. Leake are addressing a large gather
ing here this evening. General 10 Hamilton
is Chairman. Careful estimates place the
crowd at a considerable less number than
what greeted Markham when he was here
on the 9th inst. Mr.. Pond made short
speech and produced a favorable impres-
sion. One novel feature of the meeting was
a list of lady Vice-PreSidents. A torch
light procession was formed and good de-
gree of enthusiasm manifested
MEETINGS AT GILRoY.
GILRoY, Oct 2I.-There will be Repub-
lican meeting here tomorrow night, a
grand Republican barbecue at Camp Sargent
Tuesday, and Democratic meeting, with
Clunie as speaker. will be held here that
night.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
STOCKTON, Oct. 24.-A large Democratic
demonstration took place tonight. The
speakers were Hon. James V. Coleman, r.
b. Terry and General Kittrell.
GENERAL BIDwELL IN STOCKTON.
STOCKTON, Oct. "a General Bidwell ad-
dressed large meeting tonight on pro-
hibition.