The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-02
Colonel MaTkham's Flatterilg Re-
#. ception at Red Bluff.
Illuminated Streets, Torehlight Parade and
.:. .- Monster Meeting. :. :.
Afnpry Hall Packed With Enthusiastic Men
81. and Women The Speakers frequently
.:. !. Interrupted BY Cheers.
Special to THE MoRNINs CALI


RED BLUFF, Oct. This was a day long
to lie remembered in the history of this
beautiful little city. 1t was made a red
letter day by the presence OF Colonel Mark.
ham. and it is safe to say no man was ever!
rendered such magnificent reception by
the citizens of this section. 1t has been q
perfect ovation from morning tillnight, and.
thousands of citizens have crowded into
town TO catch a glimpse of the next Cover
nor of California. Ever since the arrival OF
the party at 10 o'clock this morning,
when they were received by a :depu
tation OF prominent citizens, headed by Gen.
eral Chapman, the streets lave been packed
with throngs of people, and every indication
Of enthusiasm was manifested. Democrats
WED with Republicans in doing honor to the
distinguished guest, and those familiar with
the history of previous campaigns say no
such gathering was ever witnessed. here,
taken either from the standpoint of numbers
OF enthusiasm.
Colonel Markham can we'll be proud of his.
reception, and unless all signs fail he will be
heartily supported at the polls by the good
citizens Of this entire section. He has
gathered friends to him all day, and at his
public reception at the hotel this afternoon,
thousands: h6cked to exchange greetings
with him. Men and women alike crowded
around him to grasp him by the:
hand aud in the evening Ar
nlory Hall, with a seating capacity
of 1000, was packed from end to end with
enthusiastic citizens and handsome women
The streets were brilliantly Illuminated,
and prior to the meeting a procession of
several hundred torches @paraded the main
thoroughfares and were: cheered all along
the line. General Chapman presided over.
the vast aSSen blage, and when he entered
with Colonel Markham was greeted
NTH a magnificent ovation. The
audience cheered both men, and tine cheers
were renewed with vigOr when the tall
t Pasadenan was introduced. Before, speech
/ making began, however, the chairman an
nounced the following list of Vlcp-PreSl-
dents: ]. 5. Cone, John Lee, I. II. Daw-
son, c: B. Ashurst and /. V. Hitchcock, who
were invited to seats on the platform, which
had been tastefully draped with national
colors, as was also the stand in the rear end
Of The hall, where band was stationed.
General Chapman made brief speech,
Introducing Colonel Markham, and referred
10 his gallant fight at Sacramento for the
nomination. He then presented Colonel
: Markham, who was received with perfect
storm of cheers and while he spoke but
briefly, he was frequently interrupted by
|; vigorous applause. 1t was evident that he
had the sympathy of every man in the audi
ence, and when lie resumed his seat to make
way for Hon. H.:V. Morehouse, any man
with half an eye could see that he was
prime fav0rite.
| In The morning the party leave for Chico,
where great preparations have been made to
rival the citizens OF the uortb, and gallant
reception awaits the Colonel, who IS march
ing on to victory that will aStonish the
people of California b ats completeness.
r.. Los ANGELES REPUBLICANS.
. Los ANGELES" Oct. 1.-The Republican
County Convention met this morning with
very large attendance. Henry L. Gage,
delegate to the National Conven-
tion and also delegate TO the recent
State Convention, presided. In taking
the chair Mr.. Gage made an elo-
entire ticket, State and county. Every refer
ence to Markham was received with APP
plause The secret ballot was approved,
and up to y o'clock tonight but thee NOM
itations had been made, Judges Lucien
Shaw. ]. W. Mckinley and w. Ii. Clark for
Superior Judges, to succeed themselves.
There is one other nomination for Superior
Judge.
: REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
.HoLIIsTER Oct 1. = The Republican
Convention to-day nominated officers as
follows: ASSEMBLY man, c. G. Cargill of
san Juan; Superior Judge, j. +. Breen of
HQlister; Sheriff, S. E. Kent of Hollister;
Clerk. R Shaw OF HOLSTER; Treasurer, G.
w. Towle of Ammet; Assessor, d. f.
McPhail Of HOLSTER; District Attorney,
H. w Scott of Hollister; Supervisors, Z.
G. Nash and A. J. CLANCY.
GREENvILEE, Oct. 1.-At the Republican
Jnint Assembly Convention Of Plumas and
Sierra counties, +. G. Hall, editor OF the
Greenyille Bulletin, was unanimously nomi-
mated for ASsemblyman.
ONTARIO CaL), Oct. 1.-At the Super
visorisl Convention of the Second District
of San Bernardiuo County, held here to-
day, ]. W. Lord of CucamoDga was nomi-
mated or the forty-seventh ballot.
GREENyILLE, Oct. Hon. j. A. Bar
ham, candidate for Congress, spoke to 4
large audience here last night. The address
was able and eloquent, closely listened to
and frequently apDauded.