, 1892-10-11
A GOOD MEETING.
Old Settlers Rally at the Theater
Last Night.

They Were Not Afraid of the Rain
Housing Republican Speeches by
Hon. ElwOOd Evans and Judge
Orange JacObs-The Discussions.
A drizzling, disagreeable rain last night
had tendency to keep peopleat home, but
in spite of that there was good attend
ance at the old settlers meeting at the
Olympia theater. If there was any lack in
numbers, the close and respectful attention
of those in attendance more than compen-
sated for such lack. The young republi-
cans attended to the details of the program
and made their seniors feel that they were
interested in their comfort and welfare.
Some of the so-called young republicans"
were younger in years than were some Of
the old-timers present. It was length of
residence in Washington that entitled them
to distinction on that score Nevertheless,
there was preponderance of white hairs
in the audience.
In accordance with the announcement,
George A. Barnes, of Olympia, acted as
chairman Of the occasion, and introduced
the speakers.
After acknowledging the hearty welcome
accorded him, Hon. Elwood Evans, the
first speaker of the evening, appealed to
the old residents of ThurstOn county and
of Olympia to support the republican
ticket. He maintained that the future
welfare of the state they had helped to
create depended upon the supremacy of
the republican party. The question of
protection was discussed, during which
the several glaring inconsistencies of the
democratic party were clearly portrayed.
Benefits resulting from the practical appli-
cation of the Mckinley act we're carefully
pointed out. He thought that law that
was so thoroughly hated by Englishmen
was good law for Americans. The fact
that it was hated was evidence that it was
pinching somebody. Speaking about the
question of a stable currency the speaker
expressed his preference for dollar worth
100 cents. President Harrison was praised
for the purity of his administration and
his patriotic interest in the dignity and
permanency of the government. An ora
tOrical tribute was paid to the grand old
party of which he was proud to be mem
ber, in which he urged his listeners to hold
fast to the policy that had insured the
greatness of the American commonwealth.
The singing of "The Old Settler" by r.
G.. O'Brien was well received. He was ac-
cOmpanied on the piano by Prof. Roberts.
Owing to unexpected illness, DR.. @. V.
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( Judge Orange Jacobs spoke in his place.
With passing reference to local and state
} issues he took up the tariff and expressed
astOnishment that sensible American work
! ing men should ask for free trade. He
gave the question a local application by
saying that manufactures were an imper-
ative necessity in Washington and that as
a matter of self-interest protection should
be favored. Applause rewarded this dec
laratiOn. The assertion made by the cal
amity croakers Of the peoples party that
+ the country was on the verge Of ruin was
taken up ana ridicuied. Ths nasonai
bank question, as viewed by the
pOpulists was also neutilated. He
demonstrated that the financial concerns
under consideration made more profit of
their deposits than they did off of their
circulation. Well known instances we're
cited in support of the assertion that pri-
vate banks often were more profitable
than were national banks. The republican
financial policy was fully endorsed as
against all other policies He discussed
the money question at some length and
closed with an appeal for his hearers to
stand by the principles of republicanism.