The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-22

ringing in the ears of vast concourse OF
people al the Artnory hail last night not
an interruption came save applause. Tho
ragged ghost OF free silver w1scn usually
s.ons of Republican demonstration was
either frightened away by the crowd or
else had mingled with X and been con-
veTIed.
Plain and strong are words aptly de-
scriptive of Mis- T. Haugens Language.
logo Ind personality. Ne metaphors nor
oragoricai subterfuges contribute 30 make
or mar his speech. Neither is his voice
particularly good or his articulation clear
But the hard facts that come from his
lips. backed by an impressive sincerity ana
an evidence Of experience, eaten tae
crowd. and one could almost see the spirit
or conversion lowering over many heads
IN The audience. He shirked no Issues IN
the campaign, and early laid dcwa his the
CRY that the hard times now expressing
the country were caused ny the snterfer-
ence Of the Democratic party in the in-
dustr.al system of the United States. ana
not by financial legislation.
with this .dea always in view he pro-
ceeded 10 demoish each prop of the oppo-
s.iion 10 protection and sound money.
Swinging the AK vigorously over the ruins
of Papocracy. he erected in their place u
platform symboNcal of Repuhlicanism
The hall was Handsomely decorated As
A background TO the upright form of the
speaker was n coiored picture of Achsu-
ley framed in autumn leaves. The table
on which his hand rested was draped walh
the American flag and covered with pots
OF flowers. AT the end of the platform on
either hand were pillars OF red. white and
blue, draped with autumn leaves and
crowned by a flag SET amid ferns. From
corners and sides of the hall came long
streamers OF colored bunting. which were
gathered In the center. There were flowers
everywhere, even the reporters table be-
ing frightened by vases OF roses
The Crowd Gathers.
Early the people began TO gather. BY
T:45 o'clock not seat was remaining on
che door or in the galleries above, and
numbers were standing about the sides.
In front OF the entrance group or fifteen
young men. attred in uniforms OF white
and back. was enthusiastically making
music On the big drum were painted the
words: Mckinley RalIying Clab." They
certainly were ralfyers. They were group
ed in a circle, Morton V. Hin. young
athlete, who has developed wonderful
skill in twirllng the drum majors baton.
being in the center. AT o'clock the band
marched inside where the musicians lined
up before the speakers platform. and tho
young drum major gave an exhibition be-
fore the people.
All iHiS was DEt pItiiuGuafy. tH5 ptai~
form yet remained empty. and the duh
hum arising from the waiting crowd was
occasionally broken by impatient cheering.
Al such times the band would play stirring
national airs, and the note of fmpatienco
in the cheers would change to a ring OF
patriotism. When a line OF veterans came
marching In. passed the platform and took
sts stand on one side. the boys In the gas-
lery gave the stamp "one-one-one, two,
hrs> nd nd at of art,fa
was given for the old soldiers.
Hardly had this died away when the tall
figure OF mis- Il. Haugen was seen en-
terng, surrounded by those who had been
assigned TO places on the platform. Again
cheering was begun. III. T. Rude. chair
man OF the evening, was introduced by
Ira Bronson. and made few opening re-
marks. He was no speaker. he said. and
was ready TO admit II without shame He
bespoke the attention OF the audience TO
the distinguished Scandinavian they had
gathered TO hear. and expressed a hone
that no Interference such as had been Of
fered In the past might disturb the ad-
dres Of one who was the states guest.
lie then Introduced the speaker.
An Ovation 10 HauKen.
An ovation greeted Mr. Haugen as ne
stepped forward. When able TO make HIM
self heard nc spoke az follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Citfzens: IL
is a distinguished honor TO be invited 10
address gathering Of the citizens OF tina
great state of Washington on subjects OF
such magnitude as are presented I'm the
present campaign, and 10 carry as well as
| am able a message from the Republicans
east of the mountains. | arm especially
Pleased 10 be able 10 visit this great state
for there are 80 many citizens of WixcGn-
sin within your borders | think YOU will
always find them loyal citizens and anx-
ious 10 aid in lifting the country 10 It's for
mer prosperity I am the more Interested
in this state since feel some responsf-
t.lty for iss existence. having voted for
i's admission as a state into the Union.
AppiauseD
THE chairman has said that can speak
from experience. From such az I have
had have tried 10 draw lessons in pub
lie questions. and ! shall refer 10 wha.
has taken place in the country in the last
few years showing the legislation and re-
suits Of Tho policies of the swo parties
In order 70 have voice tn the admintstra-
finn OF the counsry's affairs Il ss necessary
10 join one or the other os the leading par
ties. Personality has little 10 do with
swaying the policy Of TIE government II
is the voice Of the mass. and partisan
views should be supported have fhs
greatest respect for those VINO differ from
me honestly. and there are many. see.
do differ honestly There are some few
things or which ALI agree. First, the pres
ent times are not good They were bet
ter few years ago. and n Is our desire
20 improve the present times. what does
history feachS II merchant sees at the
end % the year that the balance OF trade
has been against him. ne knows no - on
the rapid road 70 bankruptcy II. on the
other hand the books show an improves
fnent, taen he is prosperous. country
may be Judged ia the same way If II re-
ceives from others more than It pays out,
the country is In prosperous condition.
r. on the other hand. u pays out more
than is received. IL is only a matter os
time when a general stringsney viii re-
suit.
The Democratic Party.
"ror thirty-two years. until &c, the Re-
publican party has been hela respcnalf'is
Tor all national legislation under which
We have Mvel In the United States. The
Democratic party was then placed in
power. I believe II viii be more than
fhsfy-tso years bes0Te they are given n
other opportunity. tApplause) Tn. Dem
esrratln party tas a grrat and grand rar-
bose as A crssiclser OF she acts and mis-
takes. x they make any. Of me KepuD-
ilfzsn party. That Is the proper position
OF ths Democrats parry fAppiaaae., Tn
der those frirty-two years Of Republican
ADMINISTRATION tbs country prosrered az
never before II eane into power in ,fsa0
afrh ere clouds - var hanging over the
san4. and came osi wlth tbs Iaton cement
ed more firmly than ever md the question
oS states rights settled. Eiut we f.ra fha.
same Cd question present IL this cam