The morning call., 1894-11-04

made the air resound with the strains of
martial music.
If Mr.. Estee was cordially received
thr 'ughout the State while making his
campaign tour he could not have been
more honored nor had more reason to feel
proud than last night as he was escorted
to the Pavilion.
Long before o'clock the vast hall was
crowded TO the doors and there were hun
dreds who could not gain admission. Even
TO the last tier of seats in the upper gal
lery there was no indication of vacant
space where one more spectator Nigh;
squeeze in.
Elaborate preparations had been made
in the way of decorations, especially
around the spacious stage. Along the
front of the platform were green plants
and punches OF magnificent blossoms. On
the chairman's table was a rare bunch OF
yellow chrysanthemums, while the chair
for the guest Of the evening was decorated
with blossoms and festoOns of green
leaves. Around the hall were hung pic
lures Of the gubernatoriai candidate. in
terspersed with signs bearing notices per-
tiuent TO the principles of the party. Over
the back Of the stage was large seal of
the State, surmounted by the national flag
and the bear flag of old California. There
was also a large transparency with the
name "Estee" shining out.
Although Mr.. Eslee was somewhat late
in arriving the assem- blage were well enter
tanned by singing and speechmaking. No
signs Of Impotence was display The
scene that attended Mr.. Esfee's advent
was one that has been seldom equaIed in
this city. even in a campaign wear. The
audience arose as the old gentleman
walked down the isle with S. NJ. Short
ridge, and fairly went wild with cheering.
yelling. waving Of handkerchiefs and hats
and in other ways expressing their en-
thUsiasm. Even the staid old warborses
Of the party, who were grouped upon the
platform. Joined in the general chorus and
yelled and cneeIed with the rest
The meeting was called to order b. the
chairman of the evening, Hon. A P. Will
lams. In his Introductory remarks be ex-
pressed his unbounded pleasure at seeing
such a tremendous oUtpouring Of the
masses to welcome the next Governor of
the State. [Appause.l 1t augured, he said.
a sHre victory for the party, and more
than that, it was an overwhelming indorse-
ment of the grand principles of that party
He also took occasion 20 refer to the
meth DDS of the Democratic party and how
they had brought the country TO the verge
of ruin. Their misrule had caused want
of confidence among the people which only
Republican success could restore. By
electing Mr.. Estee the people of this State
would deal arrogant Democracy blow
which IL would feel, and would also show
to the Republicans in the East-and they
are all Republicans now-that California
was in line for 1896. [Cheers.
The glee club that was In attendance
then sang stirring campaign song, enti-
tied: FOR E5tee and Willard" after
which Colonel J. 2. Jackson made the ini-
tiaI speech of The evening, and predicted
that on Tuesday next the State OF Cailior-
MIA would follow the example set her by
the various States of the Union which
have already held their elections. Call
fornla, he said, would roll up handsome
majority for Estee and Willard.
Our standard-beaTer" said the speaker.
both in public and private life, 10 a fit
ting representative of the most glorious
State under the stars and stripes. For
years he has occupied a position which
stands out IN bold relief with the record
or those who aspire to reach the highest
post within the gift of the people of Cali
forDia. His record is unblemished. and
at all times his standard has been raised
in the vanguard of Repu blicanism. He il
our ideal, and on Tuesday next our peo-
pie. from one eDd of the State to the other.
will rise up in their might and elect HIM
TO the G0vernOrship.
And now before concluding | wish tn
offer word of advice to the young men
within the hearing of nv voice, who are
just about to enter upon the important
duties OF citizenship. Let me caution them