The record-union., 1894-06-21
MIR. EsrEE sERENADED.

An Enthusiastic Demonstration in
Front of His Headquarters.
The enthusiasm which manifested it
self at the Wigwam yesterday afternoon
upon the announcement of the vote tor
the nomination for Governor was no
more hearty nor sincere than that shown
last night on the occasion of the serenade
and reception rendered to Hon. NJ. M.
Estee at the Golden Eagle Hotel.
The Second Infantry Band furnished
the music for the occasion, and after the
rendition of some popular airs the stand
ard-bearer of the party appeared, escorted
by General n. 2. Chipman.
The streets in the vicinity of the hotel
were fairly packed with throng ready
to greet the party's standard bearer. The
windows and balconies of the buildings
adjacent were filled with ladies and their
escorts.
General Chapman was the first to speak.
He said it was his proud privilege to in
troduce the next Governor of the State of
California.
He is at home with you," said he,
"having come to the State when it had
but small population. He has watched
its progress through its various stages Of
advancement, and has ever been its
friend
1T is grand thing to be Governor of
the State of California, and in Mr.. Estee
you have man Of whom you may well
be proud. He is representative man
one who is thoroughly informed as to
her industries and resources. Sent to
any civilized country on the face of the
globe his acts will rebound to the credit
of California.
"We are here to-day to set in motion
the forces which must overcome the ex-
isting condition of affairs. We must re-
verse the verdict of two years ago."
After touching upon the Exclusion Act,
General Chipman introduced Mr.. Estee
amid deafening cheers. When quiet had
been restored Mr.. Estee said:
Fellow Citizens, am not expected to
make speech. Through the courtesy of
General Chipman L appear before you to
thank you for the honor you have shown
me.
ITO be brief, 1 wish to cite you to the
fact that during the fifteen months that
the Democratic party has been in control
OF the Federal Government there has
occurred a deficit of $50, 900, 600, and they
have just appropriated $4,000, 900 to bring
from England what had been taken from
us. believe in protection to American
labor and products, and am opposed TO
the introduction of foreign rules of
finance and revenue
Hon. j. r. Mcdonald followed, pre-
dieting the success OF the party. and
pledging his support to the ticket.
General A. l.. Hart was the next
speaker. He said that no matter what
had been the struggles and contentions of
the past two days, he, for one, would en-
deavor to carry the issue to success, and
would support Mr.. Estee first, last and
all the time.
REMARKS OF GOVERNOR MARKHAM.
There were loud and prolonged calls
for Governor Markham, and in response
he appeared upon the balcony of the
hotel and spoke as follows:
"Gentlemen,I cannot make a speech to-
night, for the reason that am not pre-
pared. Without preparation L cannot
speak worth cent
81 know how Mr.. Estee feels for
have gone through the same thing my
self. Four years ago | was here in this
city seeking the nomination to the Office
which now hold, and I want to say to
you that in this hotel for three days l
sweat blood. While l have nothing
against the hotel or its management, GO
two or three blocks out of my way to
avoid looking at it. Laughter and ap-
plause.
1.-The first time / eaIne to this city /
liked it. There is little wonder in that,
however, for l have been so kindly
treated by everybody that 1 feel that
every man meet is my friend, regard
less of party affiliations. The Democrats,
Populists and Prohibitionists are all my
friends, and / really feel that if do not
get away from here soon l shall be con-
verted to one of the parties named-unless
l convert all of them.
''If Mr.. Estee is treated with half as
much consideration as l have been, l
know he will wish to make this city his
home."
After Governor Markham had retired,
many of those present repaired to the
headquarters of the State Central Com
mittee within the hotel and partook of
Mr.. Estees hospitality.
Here Senator Frank MCGOWAN of
Humboldt made a speech highly eulo-
CYSTIC of Mr.. Estee.
He was followed by Hon. S. G. Hill
born. who humorously told of the man
ner in which he was deprived of his seat
in Congress by the present Democratic
majority.
A noticeable feature of the evening was
the good humor which prevailed. All
factional strife was laid aside, and the
vast throng mingled together in good
fellowship.