The herald., 1893-07-23
GEN. CLARKSON IN THE CITY.
The Noted Republican Warmly
Greeted.
His Views on Silver and National
Politics.
Members OF His Party and Residents
From His State Give Him q Pleas-
ant Observation-Disclosures of
His Reception.

Aosteruhy a1teTno0n at :4U O'CLOCK
there arrived in this city from Santa
Barbara one OF the most widely-known
Republicans in the country, and who
registered at the Westminster hotel
simply as ]. s. Clarkson Of Iowa.
His arrival was not signalized by any
special or elaborate reception, but a
number OF the leading local Republicans
and Iowa people welcomed him to Los
Angeles.
In the morning Hervey Lindley and
Judge E. H. Lamme proceeded to Sau-
gus, expecting to meet the distinguished
Republican ON the incoming San Fran
cisco train, but when it arrived they
discovered that Mr.. Olarkson was not
on board, and 30 returned to'the city.
Upon the arrival of the Santa Barbara
train at the San Fernando depot in Los
Angeles the cars were boarded by DR..
Cochran, DR.. Maynard and Judge
Lamme, who paid their respects to Gem
eral Clarkson. At the Arcade depot
they were met by another committee,
composed OF some OF the members Of
the Union league and some Iowans.
This committee was as follows: Hon.
b. f. Allen, Hon. j. @. Tufts. Col. A. 3.
Neidig, John Beckwith, +. J. Cressey,
S. v. Lantz, O. L. Byam.
The party was escorted to the West
minister hotel and were at once shown
to their apartments.
Besides General Clarkson his party
consists OF Major Isaac Trumbo of San
Francisco, q prominent California Re.
publican, Mr.. Clarkson'H son, @. F.
Clarkson, member of the senior class
of Harvard, and Mr.. VIM. +. Hills, o
young lawyer of New York.
After lunch General Clafkaon held an
informal levee until late in the after
noon. His apartments were crowded
continually by personal friends, prom
inent Republicans and a goodly number
of Iowans. To all General Clarkson gave
hearty welcome. He is not unlike the
political cartoons wherein he is pictured,
gsrbed as the chief and blood-thirsty
herdsman the only exception, however,
being that his features ar3 not 30 feroci-
ous as pictured. He is rather a short
man and is stout. He appears to
be enjoying excellent health. The
most noticeable characteristic. of
the man is his wide-swake cir
and his general alertness upon all top
les. There is something decisive about
him which Immediately impresses those
about him that he understands what he
is about and proposes to see it through.
His manners are those OF western
man, his conversation is easy and his
general demeauor is perfectly natural.
HERALD reporter called upon Gen.
eral Clarkeon at the Westminster hotel
in the afternoon but found him busily
engaged in receiving callers. He ex-
pressed himself as being we'll pleased
with his trip and this section thus far.
II am charmed with your country.
This being my first visit to Southern
California. have been in the northern
part of the state several times and had
always thought that l would prefer TO
visit the southern section duHng the
, winter. However, when l found>myself
in San Francisco this time, l decided to
come on and take short view OF the
country. 1t is my desire toerevisit this
section and devote more tins. to the,
trip. ~ So
ITO eastern persons it is certainly a
hot house wonder. When corn Sand
orange blossoms nre seen 1fiouriehine
side by side, and where the lemon and
fig and all of your other fruits thrive, it
certainly shows country with many
zones.
Tam travelling entirely for my own
private recreation. The impression
that prevails that am touring ror the
purpose OF forming Republican clubs or
working in politics ia incorrect. am
no longer president of the Republican
"trip is in no wise connected with its in
terests."
In speaking of national affairs General
Clarkson stated that at present the
Democratic party had no definite pro-
gramme. President Cleveland thought
that he had, but did not know whether
it would be followed by congress. The
silver men insist upon satisfactory
substitute in case of the repeal of the
Sherman silver act, but it is doubtful.
however, If the extreme silver men can
advance any proposition that will bs
passed. The general desire is to get
bullion into circulation, and the plan
may comprehend that followed by the
French in withdrawing bills and making
an issue of small silver coin below 20
francs, and in the case of this country
about rs.
The So plan would add about $780,.
000, 900 to the circulation. Silver lie not
q western question, but is one that
affects the whole country. However,
the tariff has had more to do with the
present general depression than silver.
The future is full of hope for the Repub.
Ncan party.
Mr.. Clarkson. however, thought that
now was the time to refrain from giving
any extended expression upon national
affairs.
Shortly after O'Clock the party were
driven about the city by DR.. Cochran
and Judge Gordon.
THE RECEPTION.
In the evening General Clarkson was
entertained by the Union League, the
principal Republican organization of
the county. 4es.s
The large assembly room was decor
ated with flags and palm leaves. !. Over
the back OF the platform was arranged
the national colors in excellent design,
while the front of the stage was hidden
with a proiusion OF potted plants.
The room was crowded with members
of the organization and it's guests, the
gathering comprizing the representative
Republicans Of the city. .a
Shortly after s o'clock, Judge M. T.
Owens, who presided, introduced in q
few remArks the guest OF the evening,
General Clarkson. He was warmly re-
ceived and proceeded to address the au-
dience. He did not enter into any de-
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