The record-union., 1893-11-07
LAST NIGHTS MASS MEETING.
Armory Hall Was Packed to Its Fullest
Capacity
A Rousing Rally in the Interest of
b. U. Steinman tor Mayor
The Addresses,


The meeting held at Armory Hall last
night under the joint auspices of the
Workers Steinman Club and the Re-
organized Democracy was the largest yet
held during the present campaign, and
probably the largest indoor meeting ever
held in this city. 1t was enthusiastic in
proportion to it's size. The lower hall
was completely filled, and the galleries
packed to their utmost capacity, includ-
ing more ladies than have been seen at
political gathering in Sacramento for
many years.
There was band of music playing on
the outside before the meeting, and bon
nres blazed in the streets. The crowd
embraced people of all classes es-laboring
men, merchants, clerks, mechanics, law
yers, doctors, school teachers-in fact,
every class in the community was well
represented, as well as all shades Of
politics.
a glee club composed of several gentle
men sang several selections, including a
campaign ode set to music by Professor
Kinross.
The meeting was called to order by
NJ. K. Beard, who made few remarks,
saying that the big meeting convinced
him that those present were in favor OF
progress. When he said the spirit OF the
times demanded just such man as b. I.
Steinman a great roar went up that shook
the building.
w. J. Hardy was introduced as Chair
man and w. II. Devlin as Secretary. Mr..
Hardy spoke briefly, but provoked
thunderous applause. He called upon
the Secretary to read a letter Of regret
from Albert NJ. johnson, who had been
announced as one OF the speakers. The
letter was as follows:
ALBERT NJ. JoHNsoN's LETTER.
NOVEMBER 6. 1898
Chairman Of Meeting 1 find il utterly inn
possible to be with you this evening, con-
templated. Please express my regrets TO Mr..
Steinman. l had hoped that might be per
mitted TO add my voice, as citizen inter-
ested in the welfare of our community, TO
those already raised in favor OF Steinman and
progress. Since this privilege is denied me,
can only say that l am in hearty accord with
the spirit OF your meeting, and feel safe in pre-
dieting tor tomorrow a victory that Will re-
s4It IN the retention OF our present edlcieht til
Mayor in Office. and in continuance OF the
good work in which he is engaged Yours,
ALBERT NJ. JOHNSON.
SPEECH OF MR.. HARRISON.
School Director c. NJ. Harrison was the
first speaker. He said it was gratifying
to him to see so large an assem- mblage
where two weeks ago they had nomi-
mated for Mayor a man who was the
choice OF four-hfths Of the people of the
city. Owing to the eXertiOns of Mayor
Steinman Sacramento was fast taking her
position among the leading cities OF the
coast. He then referred to Grove l..
johnson, the chief speaker at the Repub-
lican meeting on Saturday night He
had known him to be the enemy Of the
YoOllfjpaI RINGS nnlU " han hA nntGi6n
the ring. He made his peace with the
bosses at the Republican State ConVen-
tiCn at Stockton in consideration OF
his placing Frank Rhoads in nomination
as a delegate to the National Convention.
Mr.. Harrison then read a paragraph in
d litile sheet called the Citizen, stating
that ii reelected Mayor Steinman would
have TO enter into contract with himself
;ur gas and electric lights. He then
quoted from the charter itself to show
That the Mayor will have nothing to do
with signing contracts, this being the
duty OF the Trustees and the President of
that body. Applause.
He next addressed himself to the work
ingmeu, saying that ne had never advised
them to do a wrong thing. In this case
he asked them to vote for B. L. Steinman
for Mayor-the true friend of the work
ing classes-a man who believed in a fair
days wages tor a fair days labor. APP
plauSe.
lie asked every workingman to cast
his vote against the most corrupt com bi-
nation Of political tricksters that ever dis
graced Gods earth. [Cheers.l Rhoads,
DarOuX and their cohorts had been we'd
ded to Sullivan and Singleton, and
Brother CarringtOn had performed the
ceremony. Laughter. 1t was the duty
of all good men TO put down the gang
who were shielding themselves behind
Mr.. Knox. Grove l.. Johnson has said
that Steinman would place dangerous
men in Office. but the speaker could not
see where ne (Steinman) could go and
pick up such a crew as those supporting
Mr.. Knox
Mr.. Harrison concluded his remarks
amid loud applause.
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
Chairman Hardy said it had been
charged that Mr.. Steinman was the en-
ployer of Chinese. He knew that Mr..
Stelnman employed an Irish girl in his
house, while Mr.. KnoX's house servant
is Chinaman. Applause
MAYOR STEINMAN's REMARKS.
Mr.. Hardy then called on sour next
Mayor, B. L. Steiuman." AS Mr.. Stein
man came upon the stand the thousands
present went wild. and round after
round of cheers were sent up. 1t was
several minutes before Mr.. Steinman
could make himself heard. He said it
was proud moment to him to be re-
ceived in so hearty a manner by such
large assemblage of the citizens of this
city. While he had been Mayor OF the
city he had tried to do his duty, and was
not aware OF having done anything of
which he should be ashamed. Indeed,
he had not cast vote in the Board of
Trustees that he would not cast again.
He would stand by all his actions in the
past.
He had been roundly abused by certain
persons for two things he could not help
how he came into the world and how
he would 60 out of it. He had expected
to be elected by 1000 majority. but ii an
other meeting like that Of Saturday night
were held he would have 1900 majority.
[Cheers. He was not responsible for the
fact that he was born III Germany, or
had come Of honest Jewish parents, but he
had lived in Sacramento from his boy
hood. and it was true he had peddled
matches for n livelihood, and was proud
of it. [Applause. If elected, it would
not be, as charged, by his check book,
bat on his merits and by the honest peo-
pie of Sacramento. Applause.
If felected, lie would conduct the affairs
OF the clty for the good of the people, not
in the interest of the Capital Gas Com
pany, nor Is. I. Steinnan. Every con-
tract for gas or electricity would be open
TO competition, and the lowest bidder
would get it. His company paid the
highest rates Of wages to its working
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