Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-16

planned the history of the Iroquois organ.
iz3tion, anG told how il had driven mug
wumps and Independents out of the party
The election Of Mr.. Comstoca in Sac-a-
mento had elated Democrats everywhere.
1t was an entering Wedge that would yet
split the Republican party wide open, and
Sacramento Democrats should strengthen
Mr. Comstock's hands, and see that none
of the advantages gained should be lost.
There was nothing like organization to
secure success of the party. During the
last Presidential election the workingmen
were promised protection, and they are
now getting it every day, especially in San
Francisco. TIE speaker then bfanched off
into discussion of free trade.
The other regular toasts were:
The Stockton Clubn-Response by VIM.
Gibson.
The San Rafael Club" Response by
James MoCue.
THE Marysville Clubn-Response by D.
Molner
The Vacavile Club"-Response by R.
Barker.
"fhe Orange Groves of Placer"-Re-
Spouse by ]. a. Filcher
The Judiciary Response by Judge J.
W. Armstrong.
The Ladies -Response by Senstor
Fred Cox
Elk Congressman C. P. Berry also re-
sponded TO toast, the title Of which the
reporter could not hear.
LETTERS AND TELEGRAMs.
President Stephens read the following
letters and kilograms Of regret from in
vited guests who could not be present:
OAKLAND, March 14th.
X. ID. Stephens, President IroquOjs; Club, Sacrd-
naento; The invitation to attend the banquet in
honor OF the State League of the 1roquois Club,
to be given at Sacramento on tRe 18th instant,
has just been received.
regret exceedingly that pressure of business
VIII prevent my being present on that occasion.
1t is always pleasant to meet with Democrats
and in this instance l would be more than
happy to share The hospitality of Sacramento
Democrats, to whom am under more obliga-
tlOns Ter past kindness than can ever be re-
paid. must content myself with wishing God
speed to the State League. Such an organiza-
ton must necessarily, and does, WELD an in
party differences and energzing and
party interests. 1t becomes the
railyiug point for all lovers Of true Democracy;
and that it will show US the road to victory in
the coming campaign, firmly believe.
Meanwhile, and tor the banquet, may " good
digestion wait on appetite" l have the honor
to remain yours, very truly,
Los ANGELES, March IA, 1889.
Hon. r. d. Stephens, SGcramento-DEAR SIR: l
Just received invitation to attend banquet in
sacramento on tomorrow night. 1t will re-
greet, be out OF the question for me to be present
wish l could meet you and personally CON
graduate you on the splendid fight you have
lust made. Tender regards to the Braves
yours, STEPHEN NJ WHITE.
Los ANGELES, March 18th.
K. d. Stephens, President LroQu0is Club: Absence
from home prevents my acceptance of your
kind invitation. The IIoquois of Sacramento
could not select a more opportune time to per-
feet their organization. Your club has my best
wishes for a long and useful life.
WM. D. ENGLISH.
Regrets were also received from r. w.
Pendegast of Woodland, Nj D. Harding of
Woodland, J. J. Pauisell of San Francisco,
G. l.. Weller of San Francisco, and many
Others.
The small hours were approaching when
the iove-feast was concluded. II was
affair throughout, and
from party tandpoint-refects credit on
the club, its officers, and all connected
with IT,