The record-union., 1895-01-23
SENATOR PERKINS, RECEPTION.
An Enthusiastic Crowd Congratulates
the Victor.

An Enthusiastic Crowd Congratulates
the Victor.
Senator Perkins gave reception last
night at the Golden Eagle to his friends,
and the occasion was an informal and
thoroughly enthusiastic one. a large
number were present to congratulate him
upon the event of the DAY, and he re-
sponded heartily to their greetings.
After an hour spent in social conversa-
tion and in singing the 'Star-Spangled
Banner" and other songs, the assembly
called on the Senator iOr speech.
In responding he said he thought they
did not want speech, as it would be tar
better to continue the songs and social
converse. Democrats and Republicans
men of all parties-were here assembled.
AS the moon borrowed light from the sun,
which dispenses health and happiness to
the world, so 1t was with him. He was
the moon, that had no light OF his own,
but borrowed it from the kindly light Of
their eyes, that shed a satisfaction no
words could express. They reflected the
light of the Repub bllcan party. de felt
that they sympathized IN the great honor
conferred upon him.
The occasion brought with it mingled
feeling OF pleasure and anXlety-pieasure
for the good will and the great honor be-
slowed on his unworthy person, and
anxiety at the great responsibility resting
upon his head but he did not see how he
could lail, supported by their sympathy.
What is the object OF the Governemnt
but to make our homes happy and ele-
vate the people, and build up the institu-
tions OF the republic. Commencing at
the schoolh ouse, we go on and up till we
find the picked men OF the State met
here, selected for their special qualifica-
tions to make laws.
He had no interest except that OF the
people of the State, and when he forgot
that, he hoped the author OF his being
would cali him TO his final account. he
thanked them cordially and honestly for
giving him an opportunity to shake
hands with them and express his gratili-
cation.
Three cheers were given as he con-
cluded that made the room ring again.
Senator Ford was called for and said
they we're all happy tonight, whether
Republicans or Democrats; Whatever
their political leanings they were all
Americans-all Californians. They loved
their State and realized its magnitude
and resources. In the little place where
he lived there was little besides mount
aims and snow, but as one went down
through the valley to San Francisco,
through the San Joaquin Valley, over
Tehachapi Pass and into the beautiful
and the wonderful resources of Califor-
MIA. Tonight it was one happy family.
Whatever differences they might have
had were all put aside for the best inter-
ests of the State.
Colonel Jackson of San Francisco said
tonight was grand lesson for young
men. 1t showed them that the poor boy
need not despair of reaching the highest
honors if faithful TO himself. a young
man in this country need not be handi-
capped by poverty. There is nothing he
may not aspire TO.
The East has many examples of this,
and California points with pride to the
sailor boy who left his ship and went 10
the mines OF Butte, attaining successively
the Legislature, the Governorship and
the Senatorship.
Senator Martin was loudly called fol
and made witty speech that kept his
audience in laughter and won him much
applause. He had broken over party
lines, he said, because he knew the
democrats could not elect Senator and
he wanted to see the best man elected.
Remarks were also made by Messrs
Kidney, Waymire, Butler, Dodge ano
others.