The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-02
VINDICATION
FOR MARKHAM.
Irishmen Do Not Believe the
CalumniOus Forgery.
Labor Mass Meeting at the New Wiewam
Thomas B. OBrien's Eloquent Speech.
Crusade Against Buckley.

A Republican mass-meeting was held in
the new Wigwam last night, Ira Bradshaw
presiding. The attendance was so large
that many were forced to remain standing.
William Kennedy. carpenter. was the
first speaker introduced by the Chairman.
He very truthfully declared that it is only
in the Republican ranks that laborers can
hope for protection. He showed up Buck
leyism and then asked: "How much scab
labor did Pond employ in the building Of
his mansion on Mob Hill? and How many
Cinnamon has he now employed in his
various industries?" The fact. he says. is
well-known that Pond now employs over
800 Cinnamon.
The meeting was then interrupted by the
entrance of the Loud Guards, preceded by a
drum corps, and bearing flags and tranSpar-
encies. Three enthusiastic cheers were
given for Loud. Shortly afterward John
b. Reddick appeared upon the platform
and was given an ovation.
PONDS INSULT TO woRKSIEN.
Walter Aging, machinist, hauled Pond
over the Goals for vetoing nearly every
measure which would provide plenty of work
for the iron-workers and then told how,
when a delegation of union men called upon
Pond with request that the girderS re-
quired for tie Larhin-street wing OF the
New City Hall be manufactured in this city,
he insultingly replied. why don't you la
Dor unions bid ON this work yourselves?"
The speaker warned the assembly that If
Pond is elected he would prove Il foe to the
workingmen.
Mrs. Addie BallOu said she was enough of
protectioniSt 10 know that protection was
the best policy for American indus Tries, her
homes, her men and her women. She
spoke of her recent trip to Australia, and
the manner in which American protection
is viewed there.
William O'Connor, marble-cut.er OF
Oakland, gave an excellent idea of the cause
of free trade in Great Britain anu its effect
upon the world He also referred to the
dlsa strous results of every attempt at free
trade in America.
John 3. Reddck was called for, and was
received with tumultuous applause. He
said lie saw many persons III the audience
with whom he would like to shake hands
for the only reason, if no other, that he has
known in his lifetime what it is to labor
hard. Referring to the asperSions cast upon
Markhams character by the infamous Ior-
gerieS purchased by the Democrats and pub
lished broadcast Mr.. Reddick most emphat-
cally denied that Markham is the author Of
the letter.
WELCOMED WITH HURRAHS.
Thomas b. O'Brien, the Irish orator, was
welcomed with wild hurrahs. He said he
intended 10 hurl back III the teeth of the
Democratic party the outrageous assertion
that Markham h as a dislike for !rishmen.
He considered that the Democrats must
have an idea that all 1rishmen in California
are lunaticS else they would not have at
tempted to made them believe the calumny
upon Markham ) character.
The speaker read an affidavit from Albert
Bali which vouched for the fact that Mark
ham never paid his miners less than the
highest wages and never employed Chinese.
He read another affidavit from Jerry Sull-
van of 713A Mnna street, an ATgonaut and
au honest man, which told story of how
Sullivan was a miner in San Bernardino and
found 1t difficult at one time to collect his
wages. He applied 10 Markham for assist
ance and received it most heartily.
Mr.. Sullivan stated that he was familiar
with the Gro GraDde mine While Markham
was its Superintendent, and during that
time he never saw ChiDaman employ ed
there, and Markham was always popular
with the miners. Another affidavit from
Mr.. Montgomery was 10 the same effect.
AGAINST ENGLISH AGGRESSION.
MIR. O'Bren said he firmly believed that
the policy OF the Democratic party is an En-
gish policy, and he asserted that the time
has come when every American sho uld rise
in his might and fight for America and her
interests. If the Mckinley bill. he said, is
would not DO laundering ana,hemas
against it. He pointed out us an example 10
Americans the life of Henry Grattan, the
man who fought to the death against En-
glish aggression.
In an eloquent appeal TO his fellow-IriSh-
men Mr.. O'Brien said they would be traitors
to the land of their birth if they voted for
party which is hand-in-glove with English
men ana against the Mckinley bill and pro-
lection to home industries. LCries Of "No!
nov' from hundred voices.
he affirmed he had always been an adv O.
cate with pen and tongue of labor, and he
hoped that when it is conSdt red that the
unions have not boycotted Pond, who is an
employer of over 800 Chinese, bet have sin
gled out names on the municipal ticket, the
laboring class will not allow itself to be
prevented from voting for George Fl. San
derson for Mayer. John ID. Sebe for Asses
sor and James Gilleran Tor Superintendent
OF Streets.
TO SHOOT DOWN SETTLERS.
In declaimng against Tom Clunie's can
didacy for Congress Mr.. O'Brien said that
Clunie had been guilty at one time Of hiring
County, thus proving himself tit companion
for the notorious Lord Leitrim. Are you
going to send man like that to CongIess1
he asked, and solid negative was replied.
He declared that he was satisfied that
such soldiers as Markham. [cheersl, w. ii.
[cheersl would be victorious on Tuesday, as
they were victorious on the battefelds
when they fought for the preservation of
the Union and for liberty.
Where was Pond when Markham was
fighting for the Union?" he asked, and then
he replied, " like Shakespeare apotheeary,
he was cutting off coupons!" [CheeIs.l
Mr.. OBrien terminated MS eloquent adj
dress amid the pauditS of the vast assem-
blage.
Samuel NJ. shortridge announced that the
last mass-meeting in the new Wigwam
would be held tomorrow evening.
REGULATIONS by Miss Parse. Miss Lizzie
Layery and w. Z. Magher, and music by
Sam Booths popular vocal quartet and
Blum's orchestra completed the programme.
A LETTER FROM LOUD.
The following letter was read from Eugene
+. Loud, the Republican Candidate for Con-
gress in the Fifth District:
To The Chair1adn Of the Mass. Meeting to be
he'd at the Wigtcdnt NouemGer 1, 1890: am
sorry to stale tnat 1t Will be impossible for me
TO be present according 10 Invitation, at your
meeting Saturday. November LIST prox., owing
10 prior engagements.
Since my domination, three weeks ago, have
not rested, except TO eat and sleep, believing 1t
10 be my duty In the interest OF good govern
ineDt to do all IN my power TO assist In making
Republican. majority In the next Congress, and
IN this connection l say with extreme regret that
IL is utterly impossible for me TO see the many
people whom L desire to see and who desire TO
The interest OF the working class whom you
represent is In protection to home indus
tries. Free trade means idle men, hungry
women and children and des0ate homes. Pro-
lection means more employment, higher wages
and better prospect for happiness. You Will
Sc by this that am in full accord with the great
principles OF the Republican party.
There Is no particular thanks 10 me Tor that,
for was not born with a silver spoon in my
mo nth, neither am / lawyer or college probes
scr, but have had all my life to earn my bread
by the labor OF my hands and the sweat Of my
face, much OF the time in shoe factory, and
nearly all the Time in equally arduous occupa-
ton.
Thanking you for your invitation l remain
yours, etc., L. L. LOUD.