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action.
c. T. Jones called attention to the ne
cessity for having every Republican
registered. The time is getting short,
and unless men are registered they can
not vote. He then called attention to
the fact that Congressman Johnson was
present and said they would all like to
hear from him.
MR.. JOHNSON'S REMARKS.
President Holmes introduced Con-
gresham Johnson, who was warmly
received. He expressed pleasure at the
large attendance, and supplemented Mr..
Jones' advice as to registering by saying
that no matter what else may be done,
no man can vote who is not registered.
We are going to win this election, said
Mr.. Johnson. The Republicans of the
East are harmonious and confident. All
this talk about the boy Orator" is
bosh. The issue is good government on
the one side, and anarchy on the other.
We are friends Of silver. The Repub-
lican party is the friend of silver, and
will deal justly with it. This is no time
for Republicans to swap politics, but it
is good time for good Democrats and
Republican fold.
Mr.. Johnson expressed his pleasure at
the enthusiasm shown by the formation
of Republican clubs. Every Republican
should join, and every Republican
should get his name on the register.
No matter if there are 10000 Republi-
cans enrolled, and only 1000 registered
only that thousand can vote. Club
membership cannot count unless all
voters get registered.
Il have no more doubt that we shall
inaugurate a Republican President,
said the speaker than / have that the
sun will rise tomorrow. Still, Repub-
licans must be united and active. The
Democrats will put up a lively cam
paign, and that is the kind we want.
We must not belittle their strength, but
If united and active we cannot fail of
success"
Mr. Johnson said that California's
early Endorsement of William Mckinley
had much to do with securing his nom
ination at ST. Louis, for it gave the
States in the East courage. Sacramento
started the first Mckinley League, and
the Republicans of this city and county
must see that the good work they inaug
urated is not allowed to flag. So much
enthusiasm early in the campaign as
sured him that Sacramento was to be
relied upon in the coming campaign.
He had no doubt she would make as
good a record as she did in 1860-61,
when the fate of the nation hung
trembling In the balance.
Mr.. Johnson's remarks were warmly
applauded.
HON. J. c. BRUSIE.
President Holmes then called on Hon.
Judson Brusie, who made an eloquent
and stirring address. He told a story
to illustrate the astonishment that will
overcome Bryan when he realizes the
fix he finds himself in. The Chicago nom
inee he Ikened unto a chicken that had
just burst Ats shell, and declared that
the Democrats were driven to such
straits chat they had to nominate the
bell-weather of the Western PopulIsts.
What a fall was that for the party Of
Jefferson who had been winning victor
les for it above the clouds.
What good will free silver do, asked
Mr.. Brusde, when the industries of the
Nation lie prostrate in the dust? OF
what use to rub salve on the leg when
the heart Is eaten out with disease? Give
us Mckinley, and we viii give you pro-
lection that will restore the afflicted in
dustries Of the country, give work TO
men and put food into the mouths Of the
hungry.
Mr.. BRUSHES address was received
with vociferous applause
REGISTRATION COMMITTEES.
On motion Of C. T. Jones, it was or
dered that the President appoint several
Committees on Registration, whose duty
1t shall be to see that all Republicans are
enrolled.
The Chair announced that he would
name the committees to-day. It was the
desire to make this club a great success
something better than the ordinary
political club-with a pleasant head
quarters and social features that would
make it's meetings attractive.
WILLIAM NJ. SIMS
Being called on, made brief remarks.
He thought that Congressman Johnson
and Mr. Br-usie had struck the keynote
of the campaign, and every effort should
be made to elect William Mckinley. He
spoke at some length on the financial
or silver question, and explained how
the Democratic party had completely
changed front on thAs question within
four years. The Republicans should
carry California, for it Is State whose
products need protection.
In conclusion Mr.. Sims congratulated
the young Republicans on the enthusi-
asm they had shown so early in the
campaign
PROTECTION THE WORD.
A brief speech was made by Charles
T. Jones, in which he reviewed the an
archistdc action of the Chicago conven-
ton, and scored the party for it's plunge
| into the darkness of revolution. Protec-
| ton should be the cry in the coming
campaign. Without it there would be
no work for men, and without work no
| matter how free they may make silver,
| it will do no man any good.
Mr.. Jones closed his remarks with an
eloquent eulogy of William Mckinley
| one of the leading statesmen Of the
| country and man who is competent to
| fill the high Office Of President. He Is
not an accident, nor an upstart, like the
| Chicago nominee, who has had no ex-
perfence to fit him for President.
| After the transaction of some minor
business the meeting adjourned to the
| call of the Chair. President Holmes re-
marked that the next meeting would
probably have to be held in the Pavilion
| in order to have room
| Hotel Arrivals.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
Yesterday: George E. Sargent, Pena-
/ eli