Arizona republican., 1896-10-28
THOUSANDS HEAR TOM REED

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 Los Angeles.
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 Metropolis of Southern Califor-
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 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27.-The great est event in the political history of southern California was the demon stration today in honor of Thomas B. Reed of Maine. Elaborate arrange ments had been made for a parade of local and county Republicans, but the worst rain storm of the season began this morning and continued without intermission until noon, the hour MT. Reed arrived in the city. In conse- quence many of the decorations on public and private buildings were ruined. Those planned by the Busi- ness Mems Sound Money league were not displayed, the time being too short between the arrival of the distin- guished guest and the hour set for the parade to start.
 Although the rain had a dampening effect on the spirits of the managers of the demonstration the general public did not appear to be seriously incon- venienced. The fame of Speaker Reed was sufficient to attract thousands to the city, SO that by the time the rain ceased the principal streets were crowd ed and the greatest enthusiasm pre- vailed.
 Mir. Reed came from the north on & special train. He was in excellent health and told the members of the rF- ception committee that he was exceed ingly glad to be able to take part in the state campaign. Thirty years ago he began his career as lawyer in Cal fornia. Soon after being admitted to the bar he went east and has not wis ited the state since until now. He has been greatly pleased with the eyi- dences of growth in the different see tions of the state he has seen during his short stay. He was escorted to his hotel upon his arrival and soon there after the great procession began it's march.
 By the time the vanguard of the pa rade had reached Athletic park fully | 10000 persons were in ithe enclosure. When MT Reed stepped to the front of the speakers platform a roar wenf up which was heard a half mile away i The people displayed the greatest eagerness 10 see the famous statesman It was fully five minutes before he was able 10 proceed, so enthusiastic werR the people. Mr. Reed was dressed iF dark cu,away suit. He appeared te /. be in the best of health. When he be gan to speak those who had feared that lhis voice would not carry far from : the platform were treated to an agree able surprise. His voice may have been weak q week ago, but at present i- is in excellent condition. He spoke with his usual drawl and almost his first utterances evoked applause. We | have been dallying with the silver question for years,' he said, ''and after having frank and full discussion Of lit we are surprised to find how very little there is in it." After the crowd had indulged in a hearty laugh, he continued: T believe that with free coinage the price of silver would de- creasa. I base this belief O. my knowledge of American history and not upon the conditions in faraia countries
 History shows that from 1861 to 1865 we had a constantly depreciating currency. Not once during that period did wages rise. in proportion to the prices of commodities Whenever com medities go up the wages Of working men go down. This argument is based upon history. Do you want to follow a man who says that the teachings af
 history are not to be considere&fs What we want is g chance to borrow.
 We do IoL want repudiation. tTihe country needs money to develop it ana you cannot borrow s1 GOO expecting te pay back but $500"
 MT. Reed spoke for more than an hour and was listened to with the ut most attention. If there were any sil
 yer men in the great crowd they di6 not make their presence manifest by insulting actions or questions. It is the opinion of leading Republicans here that MT. Reeds presence in the state will exert a powerful influence upon the election returns in this re- zion. Already the silver men are at testing by their actions that they are afraid of the outcome.