The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-29
THE UNROPED ARENA.

THE UNROPED ARENA.
Hon. A. =. Burleigh and Frank Haddock will
speak at Ballard on Friday, instead OF this even
ing. Is previously announced
The Republicans of the hrst precinct Of the
Second ward held meeting last night for bust
ness, but much enthusiasm was manifested.
Uniforms for members OF the Young Mems
Republican Club, consisting Of q Harrison hat
and a linen buster, can be obtained At room 5l1
Pioneer block. Each member 10 urged to secure
his uniform for the big procession for saturday
night before Saturday noon.
Hon. Allen Weir. secretary OF state, and Prof.
NJ. G. Royal, Of Olympia, went to Chico, Kitsap
county, yesterday, and last night spoke to the
people on the issues of the day. They were
taken over by Capt Seymour on his steamer
Grace, which made special trip for them.
The Young Mems Republican Club held .
meeting last night to complete arrangements for
turning out In full uniform on Saturday night
The membership has taken q great interest In
the matter, and it is thought that nearly every
one will don his Harrison hat and linen buster,
aud carry torch on Saturday night
Frank P. Lewis and H. L Slzer, who were to
have spoken at Kirkland on Tuesday night, dis.
appointed the crowd gathered there to hear them,
because of the failure of the steamboat secured
for the occasion to be on time, on account of q
Misunderstanding. The addresses have only
been postponed, aud the Republicans of Kirk
Land will have q chance to hear these two
speakers in the near future.
The appointments of Judge George F. Little,
Hon. A. B. Ball and Hon. r. c. Washburn have
been revised by the Republican committee, as
follows: Woodinville, Thursday, September 20;
Monohan, Friday. September 80; Tolt, Saturday,
October L; Stossel, Monday, October 8; Cherry
Valley, Tuesday, October 4; Novelty, Wednes-
day, October 5; Redmond, Thursday, October 6:
Richmond, Friday, OCTOBER.
The object OF the deal between tho Democratic
and Peoples party managers whereby the Tsle-
groph becomes the Peoples party organ 10 made
apparent by the statement OF one of John Col
Inns henchmen yesterday that the result would
be that the Democratic members of the Peoples
party would vote the Democratic ticket, while
the Republican members would throw. their
votes away on the third ticket
Republicans Of the Fifth ward met at Ranke's
hall last night and made preliminary arrange
ments for organizing . campaign club. Frank
r Lewis was chosen temporary chairman and
Charles Plimpton secretary, and q committee of
five was named to prepare plan for permane
organization to be reported ct meeting to be
held next Wednesday night Judge Orange
Jacobs and Hon. Andrew F. Burleigh made
speeches that were greatly enjoyed by those
present, and all regretted that many Democrats
and Populists were not present
The Sixth Ward Republican Club held an en-.
thusiastic meeting last night at its quarters in
the Hull building. corner of Front and Bellevue
streets. An election of officers was held, re-
sulting as follows: President, Alexander Allen:
vice presidents, William voigt W. l. Morning.
ton. Albro Gardner, Captain Cresson, l. g.
Willard: secretary, E. C. Kriete. John E.
HUMPHREYS made stirring talk to the club, in
which he cleverly handled the tariff aud silver
question and made an ex position OF the fallacies
OF the Peoples party. He was warmly received,
and vote OF thanks was given him.
The Democratic party leaders in this city are
not breaking their hearts over Mayor Roualds
threat to resign. ats only bluff" said John
Collins secretary, J. P. Gleason, yesterday ''and
If he should resign, guess there are plenty of
men who could fill the position as well q he
This is the second time he has made this bluff.
That sort OF nonsense makes ne tired. What an
executive officer should have is dignity and
backbone just because he has little friction
in his work is no reason why he should make a
babyish plea for sympathy. lie ought to fight it
out like man"
John Arthur, chairman OF the Republican
county central committee, returned yesterday
from Mount Vernon. ~ find the Republican
party in kagit county we'll organised and con.
fdent," said he. Each precinct has a good
working club. and enthusiastic meetings are
being held all over the county. McGraw stands
well with the people Of the county. and those
who are fully convsrsant with the local situa.
tion say he will run 100 votes ahead of his
ticket The Republican majority will be
greater there this year than ever before. Two
months ago the Peoples party was regarded AZ
strong and menacing. Today 1t 10 not feared.
by reason of the fact that internal disseusions
have weakened it at every point, and because
the iallaeies oil its theories have been sxposed
by tried and trusted men"
Arrangements for the King comfy demon
etration To be given at the Armory on SATURDAY.
evening under the auspices OF the Republican
clubs are nearly perfected, and il promises to
be one OF the great events of the year. GIN
Alexander will he grand marshal of the parade
which will precede it. and will appoint aids.
among whom will be representatives OF each
Republican club in the county. So far Col. f
NJ. Carr has been selected 10 represent the King
County Republican Club, II. II. Smith TO renre-
cent the Young Mems Republican Club. srs
Chsrles II. Brown the Harrison Legion. jude.
J.R. Lewis viii deliver q speech on the needs Of
the county, which Will be found q mastery az.
position OF the subject. 1t is also said that.
prominent King County Democrat, whose mama
is 81 present withheld, viii take part In the ,is.
cussion.