Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-18
A REPUBLICAN BANNER RAISED.
A Procession, Speeches and Music on the
Avenue Last Night.

A REPUBLICAN BANNER RAISED.
| A Procession, Speeches and Music the
Avenue Last Night.
There was big gathering Of District repub-
licans on Pennsylvania avenue last night, the
occasion being the floating of q Harrison and
Reid banner to the breezes across the avenue
/ in front of Carson's Hotel In connection with
the event there was a torchlight procession,
which moved over the principal streets, headed
by the Third Artillery Band. John W. Free
man Of the fifteenth district was chief mar
shall Of the procession, his aids being John
Bell and George Bowman. When the process
sion reached Carson's Hotel the banner was
sent over the avenue amid the loud cheers Of
the crowd and the patriotic music by the band.
| On the balcony were seated number of re-
publicsns. among them being William A Cook,
Hart. ]. z. Garner of Brooklyn, 8. NJ. Lewis.
Andrew Gleason, A ]. Clarke Of New York and
Others
/ The meeting was called to order by Andrew
Gleeson. whose appearance was a signal for
ioad cheer pc and applause. Mr. Gleason nomi.
elected without dissenting vote.
The chairman appointed q committee on reso-
buttons, composed Of J. Cooper McGinn, chair
man; Thos. b. Penicks, 8. E. Jones, ]. N.
Shomo, Aaron Bradshaw and Charles r
Douglass.
CHEERS roa eLzEsoS AND CARSON.
Chairman Cook in addressing the audience
said the banner had been flung to the breezes
largely through the efforts of that athletic,
rugged, noble Irishman, Andrew Gieeson, and
also to that robust. athletic colored man known
as Col Perry Carson" The mention of these
names was followed by loud cheering The flag,
he said, was hung over q spot which was conse-
Grated in 1865 by the countrys noble defenders
who were returning home, and again last
month by the remnants Of that great army OF
heroes
Mr.. DOUGLASS COULDN'T COME.
Mr.. Cook then spoke terms of praise Of Fred
erick Douglass, and said that he was unable to
be present
Mr.. Charles r. Douglass then stepped forward
and said that another engagement had pre-
vented the attendance of his father. Had he
been present, however, he said. he could not
have spoken, Is he was advanced in years and
was suffering from a severe cold.
II am requested TO announce to you" said
Mr.. Cook, and the audience became very atten-
tive, what a nuisance these cable cars are"
[Laughterl
There comes another" remarked some one
on the platform.
That's . democratic car" shouted o strong
voiced man in the audience.
NM sIRATTON SPEECH.
Col. S. r. Strstton, who entertained the
audience for fully thirty minutes, after thank
ing the audience and the committee for their
confidence in his republican principles said
The simple act in itself of finging to the
breeze this banner at this time demonstrates
more clearly than any other fact thai far as
the republicans Of this District are concerned
all is not nor will not be, quiet on the Potomac"
from this time forward to the closing of the
gates on another great republican victory, by
which Benjamin Harrison will be installed as
the gatekeeper Of the nation for the next four
years to come.
"But in the midst Of our ZEAL" continued the
speaker. '1et Us offer another sentiment equally
appropriate, one in which all of us feel deep
interest, regardless Of party preferences or afl-
istions. 1t Is this: That we extend as fellow
citizens Of this republic our heartfelt sympathy
to President Harrison while he treads the deep
shadow Of gloom which now beclouds his house,
hold, and that the silent prayer Of this vast
assemblsse may 60 up to heaven for the part
mother of his children. the wife of his bosom,
that she may be speedily restored to health and
strength to resume again Der place in the fam
lily circle and her position IS first lady Of the
land. which she has heretofore adorned with
such characteristic modesty and grace"
Continuing, the speaker told his hearers that
while all signs bear silent testimony to the fact
that the reelection Of Benjamin Harrison il
assured, they had better not be betrayed
into indifference and relaxation Of effort. He
then discussed various issues of the campaign.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The committee on resolutions made q report,
which WAS read by the secretary, 8. E. Jones.
The resolutions declared the republican princi-
Piles Of those present. Endorsed the republican
nominations and declared chat we tender to
the President of the United States our heart
felt sympathy in the deep affection and sorrow
that overshadows the White House by reason Of
the illness of his beloved wife. and that we in
woke the interpretation of Divine Providence
to the end that his faithful wife and help
meet may be raised from her bed Of Attic
ton and restored to the bosom Of her family.
that We indorse the splendid utterances of
Hon. James G.. Blaine of Maine to the republi-
cans OF New York in his speech at White Plains
last week, and commend them TO the favorable
consideration of every loyal republican in the
country; that we announce in unqualified
terms our disapprobation of the course Of
Bishop Brown in his attempt to lead the colored
race into the democratic party; that the thanks
Of the republicans Of the District of Columbia
are hereby rendered Col. Perry II. Carson for his
faithful work in behalf of the party and his IN
finchlng loyalty to his friends.''
Mr.. W. II. Fl. Hart was the last speaker. and
he disconrsed eioquently on the issues Of the
campaign.
Colored lights illuminated the avenue and
showed of the banner, and the assemblage dis
Persed after the playing Of patriotic air by the
band.