The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-22
PHQNIX CLUB.
Morrow the Principal Speaker at Its
Meeting.

Morrow the Principal Speaker at Its
Meeting.
The Phoenix Club held an enthusiastic
mass-meeting at B'nai Birth Hall last even
ing The hall was rowded, while the gal
cries showed that the ladies of San Fran
cisco are not lacking an interest in the Cant
paign.
T. j. Parsons, President of the club, called
the meeting 10 order, and in brief address
impressed upon his hearers the importance
of taking an active interest in the municipal
as well as the State part of the ticket. He
declared that the Democratic party is IN
demoralized condition and faced by defeat
on all sides, and that solid onslaught by
the Republicans is all that is necessary to
insure q complete victory, which meant
clean politics and prosperity for the State.
which under Democratic rule had never eX-
listed.
General John T. Cutting was then intro
duced, ana upon coming forward was
greeted with applause. In a short address
he pledged himself If elected TO do every
thing to advance the interests of the State.
Miss Alice RideOut then gave recitation,
and in response to an encore favored with
whiStling song. Upon her retirement the
Markham Fidettes entered, and after cheers
took seats on the left side of the hall.
DARE's REFERENCE TO cLUNIE.
Eugene F. Loud, who was expected to
speak, was unable to be present, and John
L. Dare appeared IN his stead. In his re-
marks he referred TO Clunie as a free
trader in votes and a prOtectiOniSt to his
pocket. He also read letter from Mr. Mel
son Vanierlip, a banker aud insurance
broker in Orange County, which upheld
Markham as man of honor and integrity.
Hon. W. w. Morrow was then introduced,
and his appearance at the front of the plat
form brought forth long and loud applause,
which was frequently renewed during his
address. He began by reading an article
from the Examiner, headed "Morrow's
ForgetfuIness, and, after discussing the
article thoroughly, answered the question
prOpOunded in the article by saying NO"
He next proceeded to compare the cOnstitu-
ton of the State Of California with that of
the United States with regard to the voting
maj0rities, after which he called the atten-
ton of the audience to Speaker Reels ac-
ton of July 90 $780, in certain contested
election, thereby showing how the Demo
Gratis attempted 20 block the work of the Re-
publicans in the House. He referred to the
former as a tumpltuous and disorderly
crowd.
IMPORTANCE OF THE TARIFF.
The speakers next subject was the Nc
kinney bill and he proceeded to show how
it is OF great Importance to the United
States, especially to California, as regards
coffee, tea, hides and sugar, demonstrating
that out of S4SS,000,0O0 OF imports IN 1889
about S3S0.000,0 600 was dutiable while S109,-
coo came in free. He also stated that
out of S1,50O000 worth of American goods
carried in vessels, only S200,000,000 was
carried by American vessels, representing
about IS per cent of the carrying trade.
In regard 10 bills which will be brought
before the next or some succeeding Con-
gress, he stated that one will be for Il subsidy
of 10 cents ton on freight carried by an
American ship for every 500 miles, whether
it be out OF or into this country. also one Tor
substituting ships to carry United States
mails to all parts of the world. and that the
latter shall carry one American boy for
every 1000 tons of its register, the boy to be
rated and receive the pay of Il petty officer.
Mr.. Morrow concluded his address by
stating that the Republicans have done more
good in one year than the Democratic party
has in all its existence, and that If the peo-
pie wanted the good work kept up, they
should send all the Republican candidates
to Washington, and at the same time elect
Republican Assemblymen and State SEN
ators, in order TO send Republican United
States Senator to help the Congressman In
their work.