The morning call., 1890-09-12
MARKHAM HONORED.
A Notable Gathering Of Repre-.
sentative Men.
Reception at the Rooms Of the State Central
Committee - Markham and Reddick
Spsak-Political Notes.


by the Republicans last night. The occa-
sion was the Informal reception rendered
Colonel Markham at the rooms of the State
Central Committee, 419 California street,
and those who are familiar with the politi-
cal history of San Francisco unite In declar-
ing it the most successful affair of the kind
ever given in the city. From first to last it
was full of enthusiasm, and it is safe to say
that more representative body never at
tended a political meeting here or elsewhere.
Among those present-and the rooms were
crowded-were representatives of the best
and largest interests of California. Mer-
chants and manufacturers, whose reputa-
ions are not confined to limits of the State,
turned out in large numbers to do honor to
the Republican candidate for Governor, and
when Colonel Markham entered with John
b. Reddick those present arose to man
and rendered them an ovation. The ap-
plause which greeted them was loud and
prolonged. and when they were introduced
by Chairman l. G. Stump the applause was
repeatedly renewed.
Chairman Stump opened the meeting with
few well chosen remarks, in which he
spoke of the brightness of the outlook, and
predicted victory as complete as that re-
Gently achieved in Maine. He then intro
duced the guest Of the evening, Colonel
Markham, 1.-The next Governor of Cali
fornia."
NO SET SPEECH DELIVERED.
When the latter stepped to the front of
the platform all arose to greet him, and the
applause for few moments was deafening.
When it had subsidized sufficiently to permit
of his being heard Colonel Markham said
that when he looked into the faces of those
before him, he felt that the presence OF so
many distinguished men was in itself as great
compliment as had ever been paid him
When he had learned. he added. the nature
of the aSSembage he had prepared no set
speech, for while business man himself he
knew that he could tell them nothing about
business, and he was equally positive that
they already knew more than lie about
politics.
Continuing, he said: 81 think you are
more eager 10 know something Of me than
to listen to any discussion of the issues of
the day, and l will, therefore, refer briefly
to my history. | will tell you that was
was II years old. l remember working for
Sl2 30 a month, and much OF my success,
such as il has been, feel TO be due to my
early life Oh farm. l learned economy,
industry and l also acquired the habit Of
rising early, and l still cling to the custom
of getting up very early in the morning.
[Laughter.] That is about tie worst habit
/ have, for l received a letter few days
ago from an old Wisconsin friend who in
timated that If l had been spoiled it was
during my residence in California.
EDUCATED BY A FARMER.
What education have i received through
the kindness of an old Vermont farmer,
After the war i went tu Wisconsin and
practced law until coming to California.
Since my arrival here have been elected to
Congress- the only office L ever held in my
life, and want to tell you that L had no
idea that l was Thought of in connection
,,;.h ha mt linn fiIl ms "a IN
home one evening and told me he heard
some gentlemen talking about it in town.
Well, was elected, as you know, and when
my term of service ended declined renonll-
| nation by acclaminatlon. l didn't care to
live at Washington ON account of the climate
aud the morals. l was afraid of the latter
and made up my mind that if l ever held
another Office it would be within the State.
| Gentlemen, / thank you again Tor the
splendid compliment you have paid me-"
Colonel Markham was frequently inter
rupted by applause, and when he finished
| he was cheered Justify.
John Is. Reddick was given an enthu-
siastic reception, aud said in substance
| " In answer to the question. Who is John
| b. Reddick? Will state that was born in
| Ohio in 1916. Of poor, but respectable
| parents, l came To California in 1856,
Settling with my father in Oakland, where |
| was educated at the old California College.
l studied law and was admitted to The bar.
| In 1875 ran for the Assembly and was
| elected by handsome majority IN county
| that was Democratic. l went to Sacra-
mento with no 1dea OF hunting nomina-
| ton, but when they chose such q man as
| Colonel Markham for Governor / was SO
| pleased that l made a rush for the second
place. l knew 1t meant an election. Now
that the lead horses have been trotted out,
/ would like tho swing horses to be heard
from, as l know there ale many OF them
present"
SPEECHES MADE BY OTHERS.
Ex-Governor Perkins was called for, and
stated that during his political career he
had been called great many hard names,
but lie had never before been referred to us
Swing horse" He had never been q
ocean ana paid tribute all his Lie to the
lawyers. He then referred TO the mag
plhcent convention which had nominated
Colonel Markham as the best, according 10
the press, that mad ever assembled in Cali
fornia. Such a ticket, nominated by such a
convention, he was certain could not fail Of
election.
Hon. Horace Davis followed in q brief
speech complimentDg the Republicans ON
| their ticket chosen and predicting a sweep
ing victory at the polls.
Hon. NJ. NJ. Estee was next introduced
and when he referred to Speaker Reeds
rulings and the magnificent Endorsement
given him by the people OF Maine he was
loudly appiauded. He said that the people
were pleased with this Administration be-
cause it had redeemed its pledges, and the
victory in Maine is but a fOrerunner OF the
victories TO come.
Hon. George G. Blanchard, George D..
Sandersou, President Of the Board OF Trade,
and ex-senator Cole also spoke, and III
terms OF highest praise referred to the
ticket as one having the entire confidence OF
the people Of the State
Among those present we're:
Smiley, j. Al. Morton, John Birmingham, &.
Dunker, Edward 5. SalOmon, d. NJ. Burns, SAM
uel Thornton, j. w. Brown, Oliver Edridge, j. Is.
SteIs0n, w. w. Montague. j. Z. b. Hcbbard,
William Kruse, y. +. Wiley. Charles Montanya,
Frederick Fowler. l.. Levy, l. G. Stump. q. ID.
Baldwin, John hoescn, Charles Jacsson, Arthur
Stafford, DIR. McNulty, l.. l.. Baker, A. L. Castle,
+. l.. Castle, 7. N. Lienthal, Judge Murphy,
Judge Sawyer, Chief Crowley, John L. Price, w.
A. katnmayre. A. Greenebauni, n. u. Spaulding,
J. l.. Tharp, John +. Davis. J. l.. lie Count,
Z. IL. NJ. CurIey, NJ. +. Jones, Abner Doble
Emile Bauer, Cornelius Cole, l.. b. Reed. William
Harvey, Daniel Cole, Horace Davis, Judge Dib-
BILE, J. +. Whittier, B. p. Flint, j. s. Swan, j. Nj.
Litchfied, Charles Klngsman. Max Warsliauer,
Samuel b. solomon, /. N. Blitman, Z. b. Corn
wall, }. b. Reddick, John ID. Spreckels, Charles
GO0da X. +. Bunker, George w. Gibbs, L. w.
SumDer, Z. Waterhouse, Postmaster Backus,
John +. Sheehan, j. f. English, Charles Josselyn,
2. Osborne, j. Greenebaum, Paris Kilburn,
John ID. Slebe, DIR. LAWYER, Con OConnor Ed
ward Gallagher, A. 5. Hallldie l.. X. Ebert, Sur
veyOr- General Platt, A. p. Van Duzer, Dr. 10
T0urneux. j. w. Anderson and others.
REDUCING THE RATE.
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