The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08
FIRST GUN AT PORT ANGELES.

senator Squire and MI. Fishback Open
the Campaign and Coafuse Opponents.
PoRr ANGKLxa, Oct Especial. 1.-The
state campaign was opened here last even
ing by Senator Watson C. Squire and
Charles +. Fishback, of Seattle. in meet
ing that filled the opera house from pie to
dome Senator Squire and Mr.. Fishback
were met on their arrival by . delegation
of prominent citizens and escorted to their
hotel. They were driven about the city
to the principal points of interest during
the afternoon by Chairman w. f. Burn
side, of the county central COMMITTEES, and
Charles d. Timer. Of the Tribune Times.
At O'Clock the distinguished visitors
were escorted to the opera house, where
was assembled one of the largest and most
representative audiences ever seen in
Clallam county. George G. Hatch, AHEAD
ing attorney. presided. Senator Squire
was introduced and spoke for almost an
hour. detailing the work of tho Washing
ton delegation during the past session and
showing what had been done for WASH
ington. His description of the important
work Of fertilization and coast defenses
undertaken by the government and event
ually 20 be extended to Puget sound. and
his words of encouragement and cheer on
the financial and industrial condition of
the country were listened to with the
closest att ention and at the conclusion re-
csived hearty applause.
Mr.. Fishback was most 1atteringly In
troduced and spoke for two hours. His
references TO the political situation in
opening his speech were greeted with
cheers, and as the speaker continued TO
score point after point upon the Demo-
cratic administration the enthusiasm of
the audience was boundless. His appeal to
the Populist portion of his audience to
come into line with the Republican party
for the preservation Of the country was at
first coldly received, and Interruptions by
questioning concerning the variou econo-
mic problems were attempted. Mr.. FISH
backs brilliant and overwhelming answers
we're received with roars Of laughter and
applause and the conclusion of his argu-
ment met with almost unanimous demon
STATIONS of approval. The Populist
element here has been very large. but IL is
believed that this meeting has done
much 10 unite all good citizens In favor of
the Republican ticket.
The meeting was . magnificent demon
stration of the patriotism and loyalty of
complete success. At the county and dis
trict conventions much dissatisfaction
was expressed over the defeat OF Hon. w.
r. Hoole, one of the most brilliant and
popular young Republican leaders in
the state, but from expressions heard
after last nights meeting from all sides IL
il believed that both he and his friends
will vote and work for Hon. r c. Wilson
for senator. who is man OF sterling ability
and character, and for the whole Repub-
lican ticket. The interest taken by
Senator Squire has had much to do
With bringing about this result and
Mr.. Fishback's speech was pronounced
the most remarkable effort ever heard
In the county in bringing before the peo-
ple the real issues of the campaign and the
necessity of laying aside personal differ
ences for the success of the Republican
cause. Every references to Mckinley and
the national leaders. as we'll as TO the adj
minissrstion of Gov. McGraw. was greeted
with ringing applause.