The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1895-02-28

| What nervous but spoke clearly anu us
tinctly. In his remarks Mr.. Mcbride
showed that he thoroughly appreciated the
high and unsought honor which had been
conferred upon him and seemed to realize
that he had been especially honored by
being chosen from so many honorable mon
oil the state. He had learned that the
choice had been unanimous and promised to
i use every effort to harmonic the several
factions that we might have united party
and further stated that to the best of his
ability he would serve the people of Oregon
| faithfully and honestly.
| Shouts for Fulton brought that gentle
man to the speakers desk whore for ten
minutes he spoke with the most telling
effect. He was grettsd with tremendous
applause, showing in what high esteem he
was held by both old and young. He SAID
he had officiated at his own funeral on
numerous occasions but at no time had he
more thoroughly enjoyed the task than
then. He was never happier than in wit
Messing the reuniting of republicans in Ore
gon and in closing predicted return of
prosperity with the return OF republicans to
power, which would be the inevitable re-
suit of the elections in 1896. At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Fulton's remarks three reus-
ing cheers were given for 'the uaitsd re-
publican party at the request of Speaker
Moores.
Hon. Thomas H. Tongue also spoke amid
great enthusiasm. He congratulated the
party upon settling its difficulties so har-
moriously within its own ranks and pre-
senting a solid front to the common enemy.
Both Fulton and Tongue were given three
cheers. These two gentlemen stand high
in the cornciIs Of the party and are dest:n cd
to become it's leaders at no distant day.
Barkley, the eloquent young orator OF Ma
riou county, was called for and made q most
claver apeech in wsich he expressed the
belief that the recent action of sthe con1en
tion would be ratified by the people through
out the state.
1t was complete victory for the people,
and was brought about by the determined
stand of thirty honest. conscientious repre-
sentatves of the people The new senator
is of thu people and his sympathies are nat
urally with them. He is not identified with
any ring clique, or combination. He is
true republican, believing that return to
tie republican policy of protection is essen
tial to the restoration of prosperity, and
that the party has power to solve the
economic and financial problems sasisfscso-
rily and will place our national finances in n
healthy condition.
The following brief biograp phical sketch of
Senator.eleet Mcbride is taken from last
Sundays Oregonian:
George Washington Mcbride is a native
son of Oregon, having been born in YamhilI
county in 1854. He is son of DR.. James
Mcbride, who was we'll known as one Of the
earliest and sturdiest pioneers of this state.
Mr.. Mcbride was educated in the common
schools and at Willamette university, Sa-
lem,, and the Christian college (now the
state normal schooD at Monmouth. In 1867
his parents left Yamhill county and located
at st. Helens, Columbia county, which
place he has made his home ever since. In
1882 he was elected to the Oregon house of
representatives., and was subsequently,
chosen speaker of that body. In 1886 Mr.
Mcbride was nominated by the republicans
for secretary of state. and was elected. His
popularity is attested by the fact that the
two principal nominees on the ticket with
him-governor and treasurer-were defeat
ed. Mr. Mcbride performed the duties of
his Office SO satisfactorily that he was re-
nominated by acclamation in 1880, and re-
elected by handsome majority. He served
out the full term aud retired the first of the
present year to give way to his successor.
Mr.. Mcbride comes from an old and very
we'll known Oregon family. He has several
brothers, who have achieved leading posi-
| tions in the law and in medicine. Oae
brother is Judge L. A. Mcbride, of the
| ffthijudicial district. Another brother is
John R. Mcbride, formerly congressman
from this state, and now prominen lawyer
of Spokane. A third. DR.. Mcbride, is a
leading physician in..Wisconsin.
1t was Mr.. McBride'g early purpose te
become a lawyer, and with that end in view.
after leaving school, he entered the Law
Office of Judge J. c. Moreland, of this city.
He remained three years, but during grea!
| part of that time he suffered much from bao
health and did not make the progress ht
desired Mr.. Mcbride did not, however
give up his design until hia physical condi
tion rendered it absolutely necessary. He
then engaged in mercantile pursuits in Col
umbia county, where he had large property
interests. During much of the time he wa
secretary of state Mr.. Mcbride battled will
physical weakness, but his will is strong
and he was able to be almost constantly u
his post of duty and personally to admins
ter the manifold duties of HIS office. 1t i:
well known that the office of secretary oi
state has never been conducted moro salts
factorily to the people than during Mr.. Nc
Brides two terms. Recently he made
journey to New York for the purpose--so
was stated at the time of placing hi.nsel
III the hands OF eminent physicians, it ap
pears with very satisfactory results.
MIR. Mcbride is often called an ''Oregol
boy" With the exception of two year
spent in San Francisco, he has always livet
in Oregon. Personally he possesses charm
ing address, which has doubtless had mucl
to do with his political success. Mr.. Nc