Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-14
CALIFORNIA AND COAST.
Opening Of the Campaign by the Re-
publiCanS Throughout the State.
THE IRRIGATION CONVENTION.
An Inventor of a Fire Escape Mar
rowIy Escapes Death-Run-
away Cars-Etc.
ImsuAL DHrAToHH 70 TIE REooRD-uueE.l
STATE POLITICS.
The Campaign Formally Opened by the
Republicans.

campaign W25 opened IN thls CITY lo-ulBht
by the Republicans with mass meeting at
Odd Fellows Hall. The audience was q
very large one, and much enthusiasm was
displayed. Hon. II. Il. Markham and
Hon. II. V. Morehouse addressed the
meeting.
Colonel Markham commenced his ad-
dress by saying that he appeared before
his hearers as a business man, bringing
with him such natural qualifications as he
possessed, together with such knowledge
and experience as be had acquired. he
said he began his career as RepuOlcan
by casting his first vote for Lincoln while
young soldier IN the Union army peio40
Atlanta.
He declared no man ever possessed a
keeuer sense of the responsibility resting
upon him than he did at the present ume
His one thought and purpose IN TINS cam
paigu was, in the event of his election, TO
serve the State to the best OF his ability.
He was under no pledges TO indivlduais or
CORPORATIONS, and had no entangllng ain
auces to interfere with the impartial DIS
charge of the duties OF the Once, ana as
Governor of California he would conduct
his administration 10 the honor and glory
: of the commonwealth, and with no con-
Germ as TO the effect of any official act upon
his own political fo'ure. He begged his
personal friends to excuse him from max
ing any promises TO individuals, SO that, II
elected, he could go into office untram-
meled in every way.
Colonel Markham continued that IN
great State like California hundred con-
tingencies might arise during tour years
administration which rendered II lmposslble
for anv man to predict what specific action
would be necessary or expedient, bat he
would take the party platform as general
guide. He concurred in all its provisions.
He believed in the necessity of an economl-
cal administration. The Republican plat
form had declared that the State Govern
ment should be conducted upon basis OF
taxation not to exceed fifty cents upon the
800 of valuation, and he pledged himself,
if elected Governor, not 10 approve any ap-
preparations which should exceed that
amount, and he believed the Government
ought to be run for less.
He believed it would not be considered
egotistic if he expressed the belief that his
experience as a member of Congress, and
his acquaintance with the prominent mem
bers of both parties in Congress, and with
the present Administration, would be OF
some benefit to California in the way of Sc.
curing necessary assistance from the Gen
eral Government.
Colonel Markham spoke of California as
the Empire State of the Pacific coast, and
was not an issue in this campaign he de-
sired to say that if such an issue should
ever be raised he would be for California,
one and indiVisible the best and brightest
star in the galaxy of the Union.
He further said: 1T has been stated,
probably owing to the fact that 1 live in
Southern California, that | am IN favor of
State division, and owing to the fact that |
live in Pasadena, it has been stated that l
L. !. L 4 ~
Southern California, do live in Pasadena,
and l feel a Just pride in my own section
of the State, in the beautiful city where l
have my home, but l have never been q
divisionist or a prohibitionist. There is
not word of truth in either statement"
Colonel Markham said if elected Gov
ernor, he would do his best for every indi-
Vidual, every person and every legitimate
interest of California, regardless of locality
or politics. His best judgment was that
the Republican party was never in better
shape or more determined to win than at
the present time. There was every in
centive for success, and every prospect of
victory. The State of Maine had already
voiced her approval of the course of the
Republican party and Colonel Markham
said in closing, Let California return to
its sister of the far Atlantic Coast the glad
news that the Golden State has also
achieved glorious victory for the Repub-
lican party and its undying principles of
intelligent economy and good govern
ment.n
AT SAN ANDREAs.
SAN ANDREAs, September 13th.-The
campaign opened in San Andreas tonight.
Delegations were present from all parts of
the county. The Courthouse square was
elaborately decorated for the extremely
large and enthusiastic assemblage The
meeting was addressed by Hon. F. w.
Tompkins of San Francisco, E. f Floyd of
Murphys, F. S. Solinsky and Judge Ira
Hill Reed of San Andreas. Markham and
Reddick were tremendously cheered when
ever their names were mentioned. The
Republicans from all parts of the county
are enthusiastic and confident.
AT SALINAS.
SALINAS, September l3th.-The Republi-
can County Convention was held to-day
and full ticket was nominated. The can
didate for Assembly is G. F. Lacey. The
campaign was formally opened with a
mass meeting tonight. An address was
made by Elwood Bruner of Sacramento.
AT SANTA ROSA.
SANTA Rosa, September l3th.-The Re-
publican campaign opened at the theater
this evening. The attendance was large
speaker.
AT BAKERSFIELD.
BAKERSFIELD, September 13th.-Consid-
cradle enthusiasm was manifested at the
opening of the Republican campaign to-
night Bonfires are burning on nearly all
the street corners. George H. Maxwell
made an address.
AT PETALUMA.
PErALUNA, September I3th.-The politi-
cal campaign was opened here tonight by
the Republicans Hon. II. G. Dibble ad-
dressed fair audience.
AT SANTA CRUZ.
SANTA CRuz. September 13th.-J. A.
Hosmer and J. G. Campbell addressed the
opening meeting of the Republican cam
paign this evening.
AT MODESTO.
MopEsro, September l3th.-The first Re.
publican meeting of the campaign was held
ID Rogers Hall this evening, Hon. w. w.
Allen, of Oakland, being the speaker.
Cannons doomed during the evening. The
meeting was well attended.
AT LOS ANGELES.
Los ANGELES, September 13th.-The Re-
publicans OF this city inaugurated the cam
paign this evening with torchlight parade,
fireworks, and a ratification meeting at
Hazards Pavilion. The procession was
composed mainly of The various Republi-
can clubs and made fine appearance.
AT SANTA BARBARA.
SANTA BARBARA. September 13th.-Sen-
ator E. H. Heacock presided at the open
ing meeting of the Republican campaign
tonight. The principal speaker WAS Hon.
B. n. Smith, of Los Angeles.
AT EAPA.
NAPA, September 13th.-The Republicans
opened the campaign this evening by
meeting at the Opera House. Among the
speakers were Judge ]. A. Waymire and
Hon. T. L. Coombs.
AT SAN BERYARDINo.
SAN BERsARDIHo, September 13th.-The
Republicans of this city, reinforced by dele
cations from the adjoining precincts, at
tended a ratification meeting here tonight.
A number of speeches were made.
AT RID BLUFF.
RED BLUFF, September 13th.-The Re
nublican campaign opened here with 0lsz.
ing bonfires and mass meeting.
SANTA CRUZ DEMOCRATS.
SANTA CRuZ. September l3th.-The DEM
ocratic County Convention nominated