The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-10-14

Laymance. chairman of the Democratic County
Central Committee, who first introduced Hon.
William I. Jeter. the Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant-G Governor. Mr.. Jeter's speech was
short. He stated he would make way for
other speakers, mentioning Congressman
Mcguire, whose name was cheered 10 the echo
by the 1000 or more men and women crowded
into the pavilion.
Mr.. Jeter spoke OF being in Santa Rosa the
night before. and wanted 10 mention this fact
particularly, because he wanted 10 oeny the
statements that The press reports OF Mr. Budd's
MEETINGS had been eGaggera ed Hefsaid the
meetings everywhere had been most enthust-
astic, and if there was any merit In numbers
and enthusiasm the Democracy and the man
hood of California would surely prevail.
Mr.. Budd received an ovation when he
stepped 10 The front of the platform. He said
the call to this meeting was rather unexpected
that he had stopped over simply on his way
TO San Jose. He would only devote short
time to speech-making. Mr.. Budd referred to
bis scEoolboy days IN Oakland OF ! S67. and OF
the many scbool-fellows whom he had met dur
ing the day. H. mentioned as school friends
John Hays Sheriff McKillican and Congress
man English.
Mr. Budd said that he was tired. that he
had been making one aud two speeches each
day and travelling far and felt the need of rest.
He had TO catch railroad trains, he said. and
get out at unusual hours. When on his buck
had TO catch trains. 1t was the only time he
ever did have to do as The railroad wished, ana
it was the only time he ever had or ever would
do as the railroad wished.
The speaker referred TO the various names
he has received, such as blackboard Jfm."
Minstrel JIM" Fireman jim" Congressman
JIM" and by and by be said he would be
known as "Governor JIM"
AZ never had any railroad affiliation either
directly or Indirectly" he said. when that
| corporation was fought in the courts by any
/ person that person usually went after Jim
Budd or d. NJ. Delmas TO do battle for him."
/ Mr.. Budd said that all over the State the
meetings we're glorious; that the prospects OF
Democratic victory were never better. ut
Will be veritable landslide of from 10000 to
10000 majority for the Democratic ticket"
/ he speaker appealed 10 the Populists TO join
with the Democracy because IN In1ny respects
lines
State expenses were dwelt upon at length, a
COMPARISON OF expenses between Illinois and
S 10; taking up much OF the latter part OF
MT; Budd's speech.
w. w. Phillips, the Democratic candidate for
railroad Commissioner, was the next speaker
anu was followed by Congressman Mcguire,
front
MI Mcguire said he had travelled throughout
most Oh the State in this campaign. and he was
satlsneu from the enthusiasm shown every
MneIe mat not only Mr.. Budd but the entire
! Democratic ticket would surely be elected ,
/ that Bud had been nominated In "A free con-
venuon. wniie Mr.. Estee was nominated BY a
boss convention dominated by Dan Burns, who
IN turn was dominated by the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company. Mr.. Mcguire then adj
dressed the meeting at length on national
affairs.
Short speeches were made by the county
candidates who were present, after which the
| ban becuers departed In various directions for
! their homes, Mcssrs. Budd Jeter aud Phillips
! taking a train for San Jose where they adj
dressed meeting last night presided over by
| Barney Murphy.
Have Become Obnoxious.
II is reported that c. e. Hall, the one. armed
towerman. and George ID. Bishop. who were SO
| prominent during The strikr, by reason of their
devotion 10 the cause of heir fellow railroad.
men, have been requested 10 resign from the
| lMa In 20 ,ta,
| Hall and Bishop, upon entering the political
| arena pursued course dametricaliy opposite
| TO their pr. acliDes as ordinary railroad men.
] When 1t was apparent that the strike had