The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-18
AMONG GIANT PINES.
Colonel Markham and Party at
FeTndale.
A Delightful Trip Through The Lumber
Region Of Humboldt County.
The Republican StaldaTd-ReareT Greeted on
Every Side With the Greatest
Enthusiasm.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

FERNDALE, Oct. 17.-Thjs has been
another busy day for Colonel Markham, md
the enthusiasm which greeted him on his
arrival in Eureka has not abated in the least.
The Republicans, and Democrats as well,
have wed with each other to do honor to the
man who is to carry the Republicans to vic
tory, and the result has been that his visit
to Humboldt County has been a series of
magnificent oyatious.
The party left Eureka this morning at 6
o'clock on the steamer, and after pleasant
ride up the beautiful bay landed at Arcata,
where a large assemblage of people had
gathered TO witness the arrival of the dis
tlnguisbed visitors. Ills appearance was
the signal for wild cheers from the throng
Of spectators, and the moment he stepped
on the wharf hundreds crowded around to
grasp tie hand OF the next Governor.
After an exchange of greetings on all
sides, the party boarded the train and pro-
ceeded up into the Iedwoods. stopping at
Blue Lake, North Fork and Glendale, where
Colonel Markham was greatly interested in
The huge saw-mills, A reception was given
him at Rica Point and the men employed in
the II ills stopped work for the time being
and cheered Justify. II was stirring sight,
and one not easily to be forgotten, to see
rugged laborers tossing their hats in the air
and shouting themselves h0arse greeting
Colonel Markham.
On the return to Arcata an elegant lunch
had been prepared, and the party stopped
long enough 10 partake Of IT, They then re-
turned 10 Eureka, and at 4 o'clock left Dy
special train for this place, which was
reached at 80 o clock, anu where large
committee OF representative citizens and a
large crowd Of people were waiting to catch
glimpse OF the eminent gentleman who
bad come To visit them as no other candi-
date for Governor has ever done IN the his
Colon ell was at once besieSed by visitors,
anu for almost an hour was kept busy re-
eeiyIEg hose who called.
In the evening the streets we're literally
iammed with people and cheer after cheer
went up for the gallant son of Pasadena.
When the hall was reached fully 1900 per-
Suns were IN attendance and every inch Of
space was fully occupied. as Colonel Mark
ham entered he was given perfect ovation,
and when he arose to address them he was
greeted with furious applause.
lie spoke Tor half an hour and created
great enthusiasm by his references to the in
lerests of Northern California. He was fo,-
lowed by George A. knight, who spoke
with his usual force and was greeted with
great applause at every point. The party
Will return TO Eureka in the morning and at
noon will sail on the Corona for San Fran
cisco.
CONGRESSMAN M'KENNA SPEAKS.
BENICIA, Oct. II. - Congressman Joe Nc
kenna was given a grand reception at
Benlcla this evening, when lie ami ii on.
Jud c. Brusie of Sacramento addressed The
people. The nall was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with flags, evergreens and
flowers, the " ork of a committee of ladies
and gentlemen. a large bonfire lit up the
streets. \ salute was fired and the brass
baud played patriotic airs. The rink
was densely crowded with both Repub-
HCans aud Democrats and large number
of ladies were also present to welcome So
lano's son. The reception was a most hearty
enc, and in direct contrast with the manner
in (which Mckenna's opponent, j. p. Irish,
was received and treated here on Monday
evening. Judge Lynch, Chairman of the
meeting, expressed his qualification on be-
ing called III on to present Nj. Ackenna, one
our own bows file type OF manhood, with
uneXceiled caliber and with but few SuperiorS
IN tile United States, and who has done as
much as any man to shape legislation. On
the conclusion of Judge Lynch'S remarks,
MI Mckenna came forward amid cheers,
and " hen order was restored he thanked
his audience and EXPRESSED his attachment
a,cOmpl shed had been in a great measure
due to the hardy support of the people of So
lauo. 1he dawn OF better day, he said, is
about to come for the old town. He re-
viewed the past two years of the party, and
claimed full performance Of the platform.
We have given you reform tariff, silver
legislation and increased pensions, and no
act Of the party has been neglected during
HarriSon's administration. Much depends
upon the success of the ticket at the
coming election, both in county, State
and national matters, and the power
should not be lost now at the most important
time, when the nation needs progress and
prosperity" He then spoke of the State
ticket, and claimed that there was a great
choice in the candidates for Governor. Both
were good men, he said, but he had mea-
snred Markham in the FOrty-ninth Con-
gress, and he was satisfied with the course
he had pursued. lie spoke at considerable
length. and at thu end was warmly ap-
plauded.
POND IN MARYsvILLE.
MARTsvILLE. Oct 17.-Mayor Pond of
San Francisco, accompanied by L. E. Leake,
arrived in this city this morning from 0ro-
vile, and was met at the depot by band
and number of leading Democrats and
conducted to the Western House. where an
informal reception was had. Under the
escort of committee Mr.. Pond and Hardy
took in some Of the sights in the forenoon.
IHIS CNtil1G, dllcI ulSpld y VI usOWUIho
in honor of the distinguished guest, pro-
cession headed by two bands parAded the
city, bringing up at the Pavilion, where
Messrs. Pond, Leake and Lippett addressed
largely attended meeting. After the
meeting a reception was given in honor of
Mr. Pond at the hotel, which was also
largely attended. Representatives from
many surrounding towns were present.
DECLINING ENDORSEMENT.
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 1.-THE Republican
County Central Committee met last night to
consider the matter of the recent indorse-
ment Of several Republican candidates by
the so-called independents. After some
discussion the committee decided to demand
Of the indo rsed candidates TO decline the
Endorsements I'd have nothing to do with
the boilers.
Fined for Contempt