The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-26
ELOQUENT SPEECH BY HAlNes.
E. 7. Wilson, of Ellensburg, Chair.
man of State Central Committee.
John III. McGraw Chairman Of the Ex-
ecuttve Committee-Senator Squire
Arouses Great Enthusias M Unity of
the Party.

iedture OF the morning was the ARRIVAL OF the
Olympia Young Mems Republican Club and the
Harrison Legion OF Seattle. at Io:l5 o'clock the
Lincoln Club, Of Tacoma, formed in front OF Re-
publican headquarters and marched TO the
Union Pacific wharf to meet the Olympia
Young Mems Republican Club, which, upon IT'S
arrival. formed in the parade The line of
march was then taken up Pacific avenue to the
Northern Pacific depot, at Seventeenth street,
where the Harrison Legion was met upon the
arrival Of the Ills tIain. About $50 members OF
the legion were on the train. anu the numoer
was sweiled in the parade by the delegation
which came over last night joining in. The
procession was again formed by the marshal OF
the day. Captain w. ]. Fife. and marched down
Pacific avenue to the headquarters, and turn
Ing, marched back to Ninth street. and thence
to the Tacoma hotel. wnere the order to 'break
ranks" was given. The order of march was as
follows:
Grand Marshal Fife.
Aides. Aides. Aides
&c" Company Band.
. Lincoln Republican Club.
FlremeI's Band.
Garfield Republican Club
First Regiment Band, Seattle.
Harrison Legion OF Seattle.
Young Mems Republican Club OF Seattle.
Olympia Band. ~
Young Mems Republican Club of olympia
ULorganizei Republicans
Governor Ferry. who was escorted over from
Seattle by the legion, marched at its head, being
1anked by President L. B. Andrews and Secre-
tary ]. N. Hooper. while H. G. Thornton pre-
ceded him WITT the clubs handsome banner. Ali
along the line of march the governor received
an ovation from the crowd that lined the side
walks, TO which he responded by raising his hat
and bowing pleasantly. The Tacoma organiza-
tions formed in open order in front of the
Tacoma at the conclusion of the parade and
q rh hcQr ffF fcG Hopri tfr aud
the Seattle Republicans returned the compli-
ment with will.
By o'clock little groups of delegates gathered
about the entrance TO the Tacoma theater, OBJ
tanning tickess for their friends. discussing re-
suits of morning caucusses and expressing
opinions regarding the Craftsmanship OF The
state central committee, the only mater OF i'm
portance remaining in doubt Leaning against
a lamp post on the nearest corner stood soil
itary siwash dressed in the semi-barraric hab-
iliaments of the former lords OF the plains and
forests. The distinguishing characteristics of
his attire were pair OF new mocassins, q gaily
eoloIed blanket wrapped lightly around his
majestic form, somewhat diiapidatcd slouch
: hat ornamented with red badge, appealing to
the passers-by to "yote for Olympia for the
state capital" Other badges of various colors
we're conspicuous.y displayed about his person
and the wearer apparently considered himself
parsonage of as much importance as Ny Lord
P0obah in 90 The Mikado."
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION
About 1880 the doors of the tneater were
opened and members of the convention began
to file IN aad take the seats assigned them. In
the bald-headed row nearest the stage sat the
Spokane delegates. honored with that preferred
position on account of being the particular per-
sonal friends and home representatives of John
L. Wilson. AL the delegates were seated by
counties, in the parquet and dress circle. At 2
o'clock nearly all the seats in the lower part OF
the house were taken and there were few va
can't places in the boxes, balcony or gallery,
where those holding admission tickeIs were
seated. Representatives OF the press we're
seated at tables on either side of the stage. the
greater part of which was occupied by membe rs
OF the local reception committee end prominent
Republicans. among whom were: Asa Judson
Applegate, A. r. Tirlow, Colonel Rogers, sec,e-
tary of State Allen Weir, Fred I. Taylor,
County Clerk Fletcher. DR.. II. C. Bost-
wick. Matthew Stewart, William Curtis,
of Puyallup: Ex-Governor Mics c. Moore,
Senator Parkinson. OF Whetcom: Postmaster H.
w. Hogue. G. NJ Easerday, and Candidate for
State Senator w. H. Prischard. Colonel Charles
E. Claypool, B. q. Grosseup, w. Fl. Doolittle.
Henry Fry, J. P. Stuart. Thomas L. Nixon, Fred
T. Peet, Colonel J. u. Steele. Z. G. kreider, 8.
7. Armstrong, A. II. Garrettson, Z. w. Taylor,
ex- Governor Daniels, Colonel C. P. Ferry. Sam
uel Wilkinson, Ira A. Town, Judge T. l. Stiles,
Judge J. P. Hoyt, Colonel c. w. Hobart, Dr. p
Frank, Colonel II. w. Fairweafher, Hon. John
+. Convey, Colonel Charles Reehenbach, J. D.
Coughran and Colonel Thad. Huston.
The First Regiment band. OF Seattle, occupied
the orchestra circle. and at 8 few minutes past
O'Clock the cheering strains of one of the
choicest selections from Verdi s.illed all the
tumult IN the house. Whea the applause sub
sided at its close Chairman John +. Convey of
the state GENITAL committee. stepped to the front
of the platform and called the convention to
order. speaking briefly as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen and Republicans Of
Wdshia1ton ia General Coareation Assembled: If
your state committee needed any evidence of
your loyalty to Republican principles, devotion
to party and earnest purpose TO review the VIC
tory of the past year, this large. earnest and
thusiastie convention mbed for the purpose
of nominating but single candidate. would
certainly satisfy them. But this is not the time
nor mine the tongue to congratulate you upon
your deserved supremacy In state and national
affairs. 1t is simply my duty as chairman OF
your state committee to call this the second
Republican state convention OF the state o.
Washington to order and ask the secretary of
the committee TO call the roll OF counties"
Secretary Geognegan called the roll, every
county except Skamania responding through
the chairman of its delegation. In answer to
the call of "Asotin" one member brought down
the house by calling out Here, but mot In the
room"
GRoeHEGAN TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Chairman Convey then stated the frs, business
in order to be the selection OF temporary chair
man, and said that by request ORA large mum Der
of the members of the convention he desired to
present the name of zone of the states most dis
tinguished citizens, soldier and statesman
Captain John d. Gsoghegan, Of Vancouver"
The name was greeted with loud applause, and
there beirg no objection Captain Geoghegan
was declared to be the choice OF the convention
for temporary chairman. On being introduced
be spoke ss follows:
"GentlepasB: On behalf OF that section OF our
grand young state, which have the honor, in
part to represent sincerely thank you for the
unexpected and unsolicited honor conferred
Tais convention of citizens, holding fast 70 the
good and great Republican faith. is emphatical-
ly representative convention of the entire
state OF Washington, for, gentlemen IL repre-
sents that vast number of citizens of our com
manwealth. VINO last October rolled MP the mag
Lificent majority OF s.547 votes for Jonn l. Will
son our first representative in the halls OF
the nations congress Gentlemen, feel as
sured that the harmonious action Of this vast
sssemblage viii De ftungly commemorative OF
past success and happy hsrbinse. of future
and greater successes Gentlemen, we viii 70
the business before us"
The chairman asked the pleasure of the con.
vention In the matter of the choice of tenn
porary secretary, and Captain w. J. Fife, OF