The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-20
The Whaleback City Shouts for
the Republican Leader.
SNOHOMlSH COUNTY ALL RIGHT
Nelson Bennett Passes Resolutions
for Pierce County Republicans.
They Do Not Suit the Loyal Voters,
Who Are for the Straight Ticket
Anti-McGraw County Candidates
Weaken-Republican Rallies.

EVERETT. Oct 1a-tSpecial THE meeting
held here tonight was grand Republican
demonstration in honor of Hon. John H. Nc
Graw. The enthusiasm was increased by a
torch light procession which preceded the
speaking. More than 100 torches were waved to
and fro as the name OF the distinguished visitor
was shouted. Scattered at intervals through
out the parade were many transparencies bear-
ing pishy notices. suchomish sent big dele
CATION with band of music.
When the procession reached the ball George
Hutchins called the meeting to order and in
troduced the speaker OF the evening. Hon. John
H. McGraw. He was received with rousing
rounds of applause He congratulated the Re-
puo.icans on the magnificent demonstration,
and thanked them for the cordial welcome they
had extended to him. Coming after the splen-
did meeting at Snohomish last night, he felt as
sured that this county was in line in favor
OF protection to American labor and
American industries. Experience had Taught
him that The Republicans were alert and active
III this all important Campaign from Maine TO
Texas 1t was sale to predict a sweeping Re
publican victory. tChesrAl 1t was an impor-
tant election for this stste because, for the first
time, the state was to take part n presidential
election. And he had no doubt that the state
would give its majority to the distinguished
general and states man, Benjamin Harrison.
tGreat applause.
"You know, he said "that in the convention
at Olympia, without any solicitation on my part,
was nominated for governor. And wan, to
say that. If elected I shall cndeavor TO dis
charge my duties without regard to party or
locality, and with all the economy compatible
with the demands OF q progressive common
wealth."
Mr. McGraw then proceeded to refute the
charge that the Republican administration of
state affairs had been extravagant. He read a
list OF expenditures for various interests of the
md cnr1a ayxd hat a<1S
have been omitted without retarding the growth
of the state. Many of the expenditures which
were for tide land, harbor lines, etc, would be
repaid. He said we had actually created no
debt since the state was admitted.
In an exhaustive review OF the condition OF
the state treasury. he pointed out that the re-
ceipts for the fiscal year would exceed
the expenditures by $4,000. Washingtons
debt was less than any one of the last
states admitted to the Union. In the face of
these irreiutable figures the reckless charges
made by Democratic howlers must vanish,
vanjshes "the haseless fabric OF dream" The
speaker then analyzed the charges made against
the attorney generals Office, aud at the close OF
these remarks was interrupted by the entrance
OF the snohomish delegation. with music to the
refrain, "McGraw. McGraw, John II. McGraw,"
accompanied with enthusiastic cheers through
out the han for Harrison, McGraw aud Snoho-
mish.
The speaker. after thanking his snohomish
friends for their attendance. discussed the Re-
publican policy in dealing with the public lands
and school funds of the state. He discussed the
ditch plank and said that as q Republican he
stood squarely upon the Republican platform.
both national and state. ''Seattle had always
favored generous appropriations for every
worthy project. Everett needs Improvements,
aud pledge you that you have had our aid
In the past you will have it In the future. The
efforts OF local jealousy at Tacoma TO create hos
tility In other portions OF the state will fail"
Alluding TO the charges made against him by
the Democratic papers, and to the paper which
carried the Republican flag at half mast, he de-
nounced the charges in scathing terms
He closed with few earnest words in behalf
of John L. Wilson. whose zeal, fidelity and ex-
perience be heartily commended. He also spoke
cordially of William II. Dooiittle, the Repub-
can nominee for congress. Cheers loud and
long as Mr.. McCiraw took his seat
Sam H. Nichols candidate for state sen ator,
was called for, but thanked his friends and
yielded the floor to John W. Corson, who de-
clared that the enthusiasm of the Repu ublicans
OF Everett had exceeded anything which had
greeted them anywhere. He proceeded to dis
cuss the platform and principles of the Peoples
party. particularly the sub-treasury scheme and
the free coinage policy. He spoke earnestly,
and was frequently interrupted with applause.
He pictured the disasters which bad followed
the issue OF fat money in many nations of the
world and in many states of the Union.
In conclusion he eloQuenty pictured the
prosperity of the country under the Republican
policy of protection. He brought his remarks
to close by paying glowing tribute to John
II. McGraw The meeting closed with cheers
for the national and state tickets.