The record-union., 1896-09-28
AMONG THE AMADOR MINERS,
Congressman JohnSon'S Reception Up at
Jackson.
An Eloquent and Able Presentation Of
Public Issues-Repubicans
in Earnest.

The visit of Hon. Grove L. johnson
to Jackson last Saturday was made the
occasion of q rouSing ratification meet
ing the equal of which the little noun
tain city has not experienced for years.
Mr.. Johnson's progress through the
mountain counties has been marked
with enthusiasm and a general express
sion of appreciation for the candidacy
of the man who has made such a credit
able record in one session Of Congress
His meetings in MaripoSa, Tuolumne
and CalaveraS were much larger than
two years ago. AT a number OF places
1t was found necessary after the meeting
was called to adjourn to more cOmmo-
dious quarters.
The people Of Jackson were prepared
for emergencies, however, and huge
circus tent was secured for the meeting
On main street an immense arch was
erected and draped with national colors
On the keystone was life size picture
of Mckinley and Hobart. Beneath a
banner foated to the breeze inscribed
Welcome to Grove L. johnson" Al
night this arch was a blaze Of electric
lights and the streets on either side were
one continuous line Of uluminations
Mr. Johnson arrived early in the after
noon and was received at his quarters
ut the Central House. He was notified
that the Republican County Convention
was in progress at the Courthouse and
requested to address the assemblage
AS he was escorted into the building
strong resolutions indorsing Congress
man Johnson were being read and We're
received and adopted with ringing and
prolonged applause.
Such a greeting was an inspiration &c
the candidate on his weary pilgrimage
and when called before the convention
half an hour later Mr.. Johnson, TO the
request for a speech, responded In MS
happiest and most forcible manner He
thanked the delegates for the expression
of good will, esteem and approval. ne
felt and was glad to know ne was
among friends. He had honestly ano
conscientiously worked while in Con
gress for their good and II ere-electeu
would continue to labor as q falIili u
sarvant of the people. He spoke at some
length commendatory OF the Natloia
ticket. eulogizing the noble and heroic
character of the standard bearer. Will
lam Mckinley. He was repeatedly IN
+er,r,ntad with applause. The conven-
tton adjourned with three lusty cheers
For Mckinley and Hobart and a like
number given with a Will Tor Congress
man Johnson.
The hour Of 7:30, the time for which
+1,e meeting was called, was announced
with the booming of anvils and g1ahl
-,owder. The Jackson band enllVeneo
4te occasion with music and escorted
the speaker Of the evening from the no
tel to the canvas pavilion. There fully
. 600 reople had assembled. IL was
said TO be the largest audience wnlch
aver assemble In the county On q sanl-
lar occasion.
Hon. John T. Davis announced as
Chairman for the evening Hon T. y
Voorhees,, as as Vice-ChalrLneh
score of prominent citizens
Mr.. VOORHEES, introduced Congressman
Johnson, who expressed his grauIoos
10 the people Of Amador County aho
particularly Jackson for the enthusiaS-
tic manner they had received hlm- ae
axnressed his deep appreciation lot the
,oannar in which they had decorated the
streets and the business houses aho
more than all In turning out and snow
inc the interest they did by their pres
ence.
NJ Johnson asked his hearers to foi-
low hin, In a logical onstderatton OF
the issues Of the day by considering
+bern selves stockholders In q great IN
limited copartnership, In which eacn
citizen owned one share OF STOCK 10
fairly consider these issues they mus'
forget their party existence and looh
upon the conditions now found In the
Government of the United States as II
fl we're those Of q. corporate Dody. he
wished to address the voters OF AmaooI
County upon a higher plane than pre-
scribed by party lines They should
vote for candidates AZ IL they we're vot-
ing for directors of the company. Be-
fore casting a vote for director each
copartner would first thoroughly in
form himself as to the conditions OF the
corporation. After thorough know1-
edge Of the financial and other condi-
tons were gained, then q policy or q
set OF rules for conducting the firms
business for another year would natu-
rally be decided upon. after which good
men would be selected to carry out the
adopted policy. The greatest care
would be exercised in the choice OF
these directors, for upon them the sue
cess or failure of the concern would de-
pend.
Ine befnOCIdlS h1o - VA Ahid'
dor County had made a mistake in Sc
lecting their directors. They were
guilty of desecrating the political cem-
etery. They had resurrected man
one A. Caminetti. long since politically
dead, and were running him for the
State Assembly. But withal this man
could only attempt to ascend the ladder
from the top rungs Of which he had
fallen. He was now going about
wrapped IN his winding sheet, making
grimaces at good citizens.
The speaker predicted for William A
Bennetts OF lone, who was that day Sc
lected as a candidate for the Assembly
by the County Republican Convention
q sure victory. He was a gentleman, a
kind father, a shrewd business man
and an honorable citizen, who, II
elected, would always be found working
and voting for the interests Of the peo-
pie Of Amador County and California
generally
Mr.. Johnson reviewed the political
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