The herald., 1893-02-10

Fremont to the senate the selection of
this high office has been attended by in
cldents that reflected more or less upon
the patriotism and honor of the state.
1t has been generally understood that
in California this glittering prize was a
bauble to be purchased by the highest
bidder--a plaything of millionaires, q
position controlled by money bags and
not by merit. And when there stepped
from the ranks of the people as candi-
date for this office plain, simple, hon.
est. manly mana man whose environ
ments were not thoee of wealth and q
gilded fame--the feeling in some quar-
ter5 WAS very much as it must have
been when young David threw down the
gauntlet to old Goliath. But we all
know that David won, and likewise
this our candidate, who has fought as
courageous q fight against as seemingly
great odds.
Indeed the election OF Mr.. White to
the senate marks new epoch in the
history of our state. 1t is significant of
q healthy reaction toward popular ten
dencieH. 1t will help to relieve the
senate of the charge of being mil
liopaire clnb." His election ia an un-
surpassed personal triumph. 1t is alto
gether glorious and deserved victory.
And now, sir, permit me in behalf of
your friends, neighbors, partisans and
fellow citizens generally to congratulate
you upon your success, as well as upon
the suspicious time in which you enter
national legislative life. We believe.
sir, that you are thoroughly equipped
for the combat before you, and have
every confidence that you will fulfill the
expectations of your friends and ad-
mirera.
If the time ever comes, as I hope it
may, that candidates for the only other
human Office above that which our guest
is to 30 eminently fill. are considered
with reference to their personal quail
ties alone and without reference to the
boundaries of doubtful states and party
expediency, then if the junior senator
cred in this connection, it will be that
there is ordained repetition, in part, of
the political history of those great
men-Webster, Clay and Blaine.
Let as then, friends, stand and drink
long and deep to Our Guest-United
States Senator elect, Stephen Mallory
White-'He hath borne himself beyond
the promise of his age."
6hNAIOh WHITE hhSfONoEs
When Senator-elect White arose to
respond the assemblage broke out into
long and continued applause. The scene
was one which beggars description. The
guests became quiet only to break out in
renewed applause, and the enthusiasm
grew into an intense feeling of admira-
tion and patriotism as those present
looked around the hall at the flags which
so profusely formed the back ground. 1t
WAS some time before the enthusiastic
friends of the senator-elect could gain
their own consent to become quiet
enough for him to speak. At last quiet
was restored and Senator White held
them spellbound in short response to
the welcome extended him, but one of
the most thrilling and magnetic efforts
OF his life. He seemed to be inspired in
his choice of language and senti-
ments, and the highest tribute
was paid him during it's delivery
that could be paid = silence.
A pin could have been heard to drop
during his entire response, except when
he most gracefully alluded to the COM
pliment paid him by Senator Edmunds
in attending the banquet. Then the
audience broke out into irrepressible
applause for the kindly old Statesman.
Mr.. Whites sentences were hung upon
with delight by his friends, and he him
self seemed at times to feel almost too
deeply for words the emotions be ex-
perienced at the fruition of his14opes.
His reponss was followed by wild and
frantic applause, in which was combined
the Joy OF his friends at his promotion
as well as their admiration of his intel
lectual force. Mr.. White said:
have thought more than once that
the epcomiums lsvished upon me by
over-enthusiastic admirers, and the
marks of esteem apparent all about
should have signalled the stopping point
before this evenings festivities; but the
generosity of my fellow citizens, regard
less of party, seems unbounded- -iathom-
less. How can requite you? The
answer may be: By properly discharg-
ing the duties of the trust which | have
assumed. But il l am to measure my
obligation by the promises made for me
by warm adherents, my task must be
regarded hopeless, for however exaggar-