The morning call., 1894-11-02
is THEIR CHOICE.
SoIanO's Citizens Greet
Mr.. Estee.
WANT HIM FOR GOVERNOR.
A Rousing Reception Is Held at
Vallejo.
NO STINT TO THE CHEERING.
Even the Ladies Participate in the
Welcome and Beautifully Dec
crate the Hall.

VALLEJO, Nov. 1.-Early this evening
the streets were crowded with enthusiastic
men and women to welcome Hon. III. nj.
EStee, who is the choice of the people OF
Vale jO- for Governor of California By
several hundred majority. not for the only
reason that he is worthy neighbor from
the sister city, Napa. hut that they con-
slider him the most eminenily fitted for the
position. This same opinion is felt by the
greater majority of voters in Solano
County. as they feel that sees interests
are their interests, and that no man more
thoroughly understands what is required
for The good government of the State.
From all sections of the county represen-
tative citizens had come to be present at
the great mass-meeting in Farragut Hall
and hear Mr.. Estee speak on the vital
questions Of the day. Even the ladies OF
Vallejo are in heart and spirit with Mr..
Estee as was evinced by the beautiful dec
orations they had made on and over the
stage with plumes, bunting and vines. A
massive red white and blue tasselated
floral tribute was suspended the entire
length of the arch over the stage, in the
center of which was an elegant engraving
of the Governor and underneath in floral
letters the word "WelcOme." On each
side of the stage were massive ported
plants and great banks of flowers.
The theater building was crowded from
the rear Of the stage to the fartherst cor
ner of the gallery with ladies and gentle
man to listen TO what was said. The
greatest of enthusiasm prevailed. and
cheer upon cheer arose from the vast mul-
titude as Mr.. Estee rose in the hall to
speak. Hundreds of people were unable
to gain Abundance.
Before the speaking the streets were
mass of people, not only to see the man
above all others they were anxious TO
hear and know. but also TO see the blazing
rockets and fireworks. There were also
hot air balloon ascension, music, cheers
and everything that goes to make up a
joyous welcome to a popular candidate.
Mr.. Estee and Lee Fairchild had been met
at the depot by J. j. Luchsnger, chair
man, and Raymond Benjamin. secretary
of the Repu blican County Committee, and
escorted TO the Bernard House.
In the evening the party were escorted
Dy the president and vics- presidents OF the
meeting TO the hall. As Mr. Estee entered
and was recognized he was greeted with
loud and long applause. After his intro
duction by the president OF the evening,
James Roney, Mr.. Estee delivered one of
the most able and ststesmanlike speeches
that has ever been listened to here and
was frequently applauded for the telling
point made.
After his address Mr.. Fairchild closed
with speech that will long be remem-
bered as one of the most witty heard dur
ing the campaign.
Hon. G. S. Hilborn. nominee for Con-
gress from this district, Hon. NJ. j.
Wright and Hon. Jackson Ely were on the
stage. in addition to many of the county
nominees.
When the meeting closed with cheers
many crowded forward to shake hands
with their choice for Governor. A recep-
ton was held at the Bernard parlorS,
which were also tbrOnged with visitors
The meeting was the most enthusi al tic
held here for years.