The morning call., 1890-09-09

was a native son ard member OF the order
should make his memory h0nOred.
Can Caiifornians ever forget the name of this
noble patriot, when they recall his eloquent
words at the memorable convention held at
Monterey in April, 1916? Here are his words;
WIN the military and civil functonares who
have advocated the cession of our country to
France Or ENGLAND. 1t is most true that to rely
any longer ON Mexico TO govern and defend US
would De Idle and absurd. To this extent l
fully agree with my colleagues. 1t is also
true mat we possess noble country,
resources, to become great and powerful. For
mat very reason l would not have her mere
alien, or at least Indifferent TO our interests and
welfare. 1t Is not To be denied that feeble ma
lions nave In former times thrown themselves
upon me protection of their powerful neghbors.
The Briton invoked the aid Of the war-like
SaSons, and fell an easy prey, to their
treated them like slaves Long before that time.
feeble and distracted provinces had appealed for
aiu from Inc allconquerlug armies oil imperial
Rome, ana tney were at the same time protected
ana subJugat by their SrasDng ally. Even
could we tolerate the Idea OF dependence, ought
we 10 go 10 distant Europe for master? WHAT
possible sympathy could exist between US and
nation separated from us by TWO vast oceans?
But waving this insuperabIe objection, how
could we endure TO come under the dominion OF a
Glonatchy! For, although others speak lightly
OF lofm OF government as freedman, cannot
90 So we hte iepubllcans-badiy governed and
D"uiS oHoaiCu It's we dTt-SllI We are al, III
sentiment, republicans. So far as we are gov
efned al all, we at least profess to be self-gov'
erneu. VINO, then, that possesses true patriotism,
VIII consent TO subject himself and his children
TO Inc caprlces OF a foreign King aud his official
minlons? But it is asked. il we do not
inrow ourselves upon tile protection of
france OF England, what shall we do? 90 not
come here 10 support the existing order of things,
Dul come prepared TO propose Instant and efec
wv wv aG.u " eAlicate OUT country from heI pre-
sent ioflorn condition. My opinion IS made up
that We must persevere in throwing off the gall
ing yoke OF Mexico and proclaim our In
dured her official cormor;,nts and her villain
Gus sodery until We can endure no longer.
All VIII probably agree Win me that we ought at
once to ria ourselves OF what may remain OF
Mexican domination. But some profess TO doubt
our ABILITY TO maintain our position. To my
mind there comes no doubt. Look at Texas and
see how long she withstoOd the power OF united
Mexico. The resources of Texas were not to be
compared with ours aud she was much nearer TO
her enemy than we are. Our position Is so re-
mote, either by land or sea, that we are in no
danger from Mexican invasion. Why. then,
sEoulo we hesitate still to assert our independ-
ence? we have Indeed taken The first step by
eiecting our own Goyei TOR. but another remains
to be taken. will mention II plainly and dis
tlhctly-lt IS annexation 10 the United States.
In contemplating this contamination of our des-
tiny leei nothing but pleasure, and ask you 10
share ii. Discard old piejudces, disregard old
customs and prepare for The glorious change
which awaits our country. Why should we
Shrink from Incorporating ourselves with the
happiest and freest nation In The world, destined
should We 60 abroad Tor protection when this
great nation is our adjoining neighbor? When
we JON our fortunes 10 hers we shall not become
subjects, but fellow citizens, possessing all the
rights OF the people of the United States, and
choosing our own federal and local rulers. We
shall have Stable government and Just laws.
California will grow strong and flourish, and her
people VIII be prosperous, happy and free. Look
mol, therefore, with Jealousy upon the hardy
pioneers who scale our mountains and cultivate
our unoccupled plains, but rather welcome them
as pfolntrS, VINO come 10 share Win US Il COM
mon destiny"
IN intimate friend OF the General SAYS: "Well
ana tiuly lie has been named the pIeserver OF the
STATE. Her history cannot be written without
telling the story Of his life. Before the days OF
Suffer, Marshall and Fremont lie was up and
doing for his beloved native land. Oh, that Call
lorna mad done fOI him some little Of what was
his need while yet III life. But a few short
months ago lie was with US and it is hard TO
realize that lie is no longer OF our number, this
beloved patriarch. The pride OF The order
Ion Tor lie touch OF a gentle Eand, fthe sound
OF voice that Is stll.' Bronze and marble are
but poor tribute 10 his high and splendid man
hood. or gentle birth and ancient lineage he
was, better than ALL a nObleman of God. I'm
perlshable is his spotlesss record. All honor and
giatltude let US pay his memory"