The record-union., 1892-06-02
OFT FOR MINNEAPOLIS.
Delegates to the National Republican
Convention En- Route.
Reception at the Depot Hearty sssend
orr for a. j. Rhoads-
Some Speeches.

The special train which is conveying
the California delegation to the National
Republican Convention at Minneapolis,
passed through Sacramento yesterday
afternoon.
An immense crowd of enthusiastic Re-
puoileans, as well as many others, gath
ered at the depot to see the delegates and
TO bid Godspeed to A. J. Rhoads, the Sac
Fameuto delegate, who was to join the
party here. Mr.. Rhoads was given
send OFF, by his hosts of friends that he
Will never forget, and one which must
nave filed his cup of happiness to over
1lowing.
ESCORTED TO THE DEPOT.
About noon large body of prominent
local Republicans and friends OF the
Little Napoleon" gathered at his head
quarters, at Second and J streets. They
brought the Artillery Band with them,
and while the latter executed several
choice serenades, everybody gathered
around the delegate, shook him by the
hand, and wished him all sorts of pleas
ures during the trip.
Mr.. Rhoads received all these we'll
wishes with characteristic modeSty, but
his countenance plainly indicated that he
was almost bubbling over with happi-
ness. He wore one of the high, white
Blaine hats which the entire California
delegation has adopted, and was appar-
emily in good condition for the long jour
ney.
Shortly before l o'clock the party
formed in liue-with the band in the
lead, with Mr.. Rhoads and his little son
following, and a long double line Of
hri in ND
marched to the depot in step to lively
air. Little Frank Rhoads carried hand
some little white satin banner, on which
was inscribed in golden letters: ''Sacra
mento to Minneapolis"
Arriving at the depot somebody pro-
posed three cheers for the departing
delegate, and they were given with will.
ARRIVAL OF THE SPECIAL.
The Minneapolis special was scheduled
to arrive in Sacramento at l O'Clock, but
owing TO delay at Post Costa did not ar
rive until l:35. During the wait hundreds
who had gathered in the depot had an OPP
portunity to shake hands with Sacra
mento's delegate, and the band kept up a
lively run of airs.
When the five gayly-decorated Pull
man cars pulled into the depot the dele
gates were cheered to the echo.
SOME SPEECHES.
1t was suggested that two or three
brief speeches would not be out of place
and there were loud calls for George \.
knight Of San Francisco. Senator DFay
of this city took Mr.. Knight by the arm
and escorted him To one of the car plat
forms and introduced him. The gentle
man was received with cheers. He
thanked his friends for their good will
lie said he supposed he would be ex-
pected in his speech 10 give some idea as
10 what the delegation proposed to do at
IiVav, pa,,lJg Ilr,f tn, I
The delegation had had no conference
get, had arranged no programme, and all
he could do was to tell what his own
sentiments were. When. in referring to
who the probable candidates were he
mentioned Jim Blaine" the crowd
burst into enthusiastic cheering. Mr.
Knight said that personally he was a
warm friend of Blaine's and was great
adnIrer of that statesman S abilities, and
If. in response TO the almost unanimous
demand that had been made upon him,
he would consent
TO BE 4 CANDIDATE
For President of the United States, he
believed the California delegation would
soon reach unanimous decision. But,
he said, If Blaine refused to run, the party
mad plenty Of other good material and
could nominate a man who would carry
the party to victory. The speaker re-
terred to the administration Of President
II /
neither harrison nor Blaine were avail
able, the party would nominate Bob"
Lincoln or some other sure winner"
NJ. H. DE YOUNG SPEAKS.
When the applause for knight ceased
and the band had rendered Hail TO the
Chief" NJ. II. De Young, one of the dele
gates-at- Large was called for. Mounting
the platform he made few remarks. say
ing that il Blaine would announce him
70 hn hoo s,T IL 1,
the California delegation would support
him to man. The California delegation,
he said, would be an important one in the
convention. Here was an opportunity,
too, TO do some work for the State.
California" he said, ''needs proper
recognition. and this fact will be made
apparent by our action in the premises.
We want a Cabinet officer from this State
and this delegation intends 10 so make
its influence felt ut Minneapolis that what
we ask for in the future viii be granted to
US as our right"
A sACRAMENTAN's REMARKS.
Grove L. johnson OF this city was next
called for. He said in substance: Eel
low Republicans, | came down here to
meet the chosen representatives of the
Republican party of California on their
Journey TO name the next President OF the
Init6S States. ! hope and believe that
no matter who may be nominated by
this convention he will be elected by the
Republicans as our next President We
can say to this delegation that we have
faith in them and in their fellow mem
bers of the Republican party TO do that
which will advance the interests of Cali
Iornla and Of the party, and that we will
be proud 10 march behind their leader in
the campaign from now until November
They have stated 10 us as to whom might
be nominated. Of course, we, as Repub-
licans, are content with any man: we are
content with any man that they might
nominate, for we recognize that the rep
resentatiyes from the other States are als
full of the fire Of patriotism as character
ICES the delegation from California. We
saw TO them, Go on in your good work;
carry the banner of Republicanism from
the Pacific to the Mississippi, and when
YOU find the man You want in the city of
MINNEAPOLIS. unfUul the banner OF the
Republic and nominate him. No matter
who NAV be nominated, whether it be
that man who is so dear to every Repub-
liCan. or that other man who has made
a President of whom every Republican
and every citizen is proud, we know that
victory is within our grasp. Now, we
say to the delegates, Go on and make
fight for the Republican party. Give us
fuel for the fire in California as was given
four years ago by the delegates TO the
National Convention and all will be well
for the Republican party"
OFF FOR THE EAST.
Before any more speeches could be
made the conductor rang the warning
bell, and the delegates had 10 get aboard.
4 moment later and the train was NOV
ing out. Those aboard crowded the
platforms and windows, and waved hats
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