The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-01
VOTERS SEE
THE LIGHT.
Republican Spirit Afame
in San Bernardino
County.
THRONGS ADDRESSED BY
S. M. SHORTRIDGE.
He Appeals to Californians to
Stand for National
Honor.
FREEMEN SHOULD STUDY THE
CURRENT ISSUES.
General Good-Converts Made
by His Speech.
FREEMEN SHOULD STUDY THE
CURRENT ISSUES.
Party Lines Must Go Down for the
General Good-Converts Made
by His Speech.

sAE BERNARD1NO, CAL, Aug 81
This has been great day for the Republi-
cans of this county. The formal opening
OF the campaign at the pavilion tonight
by Hon. Samuel NJ. Shortridge marked a
revival OF the oid-fashioued spirit that
moved men in the days when their iber-
ties and homes were assailed by the hordes
OF Democracy in the past. People of all
grades of political beliefs poured into town
from workshop and field and filed the pa
vilion. 1t was representative, thought
ful audience, com posed of earnest people
people who came to listen, to reason to-
gether and to applaud. When Mr.. Short
ridge announced that he came to address
the people as Californians, regardless of
their past party affiliations, he struck a
keynote that met with hearty applause
He stated that it was time for earnest
thought and patient investigation, and
held it 10 be the duty OF every man to act
at the polls in such a manner as to pre-
serve his country's honor and promote the
general welfare of the people.
1t is the opinion of conservative Repub-
licans that the meeting will result in great
Republican gains. Editor r. c. HARRISON
CT the sun said: 1--WE have needed Just
such an awakening. The reaction for Nc
klnley has set in in earnest, and this
meeting cements Republicans and brings
new strength.
Judge F. W. Gregg said: 81 now feel
sure that Mckinley will sweep the coun-
Try. The sound doctrines so eioquently
propounded by Mr.. Shortridge will do
much to bring every true patriot into line
Chairman Fleming of the County Cen
tral Committee is hopeful over the out
look. with a few such rousing meet
ings," he said, "the people Will see where
truth and justice lie, and there will be
little danger OF Democratic success"
J. a. Whitmore said: ''Seldom has there
been such enthusiasm here. We need Just
such service as Mr.. Shortridge is doing for
the party. l think the outlook for Re-
publican success is growing brighter every
day."
J. c. Lynch is another hopeful Repub-
Gcan of prominence. He said: when the
masses hear the charming doctrines of Re-
publicanism proclaimed thus in a bold
and eloquent way they will not wander
from the fold. This meeting marks a re-
newal of the old faith-this country is
safe
In spite of the unusual heat the pavilion
was crowded at an early hour. The fol-
lowing vice presidents occupied the plat
form: T. II. Golf, Arnold Atwood, W. S.
Hooper, w. c. Fuller, DR.. J. NJ. Hurley.
c. B. Hamilton, c. W. Allen, J. L. Hat
terry, J. C. Lynch, J. A. Whitmore, DR.. G. L.
Hutchinson, Colonel Adolph Wood James
Fleming L. l. Coy, Colonel ". L. Vestal
Richard Stewart, Benjamin Pearson, J. n.
Victor, Charles Lundholm. c. W. Mettler.
DaHnr II
Barrows, John Brown Jr., D. T. HAYES
c. N. Damron, 0. P. Sloat, c. ]. Daley.
W. H. Rohrer, Judge c. C.. Bennett, S. w.
Mosher, W. S. Jones, ]. w. McCracken.
w. F. Grow, Dan Rathbun, W. A. Vale
c. P. Clifford, NJ. V. Sweesey, Judge F. W.
Gregg, 0. Newburg and S. T. Zombro
There was enthusiasm in town long be-
fore the arrival of Mr.. Shortridge. The
following gentlemen were the committee
that escorted him from Cotton to San Ber-
nardino: Hon. ]. c. Lynch, candidate
for Lieutenant-Governor; W. S. Hooper,
C. w. Allen, J. A. Whitmore and Colonel
L. f. Eggers. They escorted the distin-
guished visitor to the Stewart, where
luncheon awaited the party, and the after
noon was spent by the committee in ar
ranging for the great meeting.
Long before o'clock, in spite of the
oppressive heat of the evening, the great
pavilion was crowded with thousands of
representative citizens, who listened with
patience and appIauded with vigor as the
orator scored point after point against the
Democrats.
c. C. Haskell, chairman OF the County
Central Committee, called the meeting to
order and intl oduced Colonel l.. F. Eggers
as chairman. The Riverside Quartet sang
1.-The Free trade Mill" whereupon Mr.
Shortridge was escorted to the platform
amid great applause Colonel Eggers
made a happy speech, introducing Mr..
Shortridge as one known throughout the
West "as a student, lawyer and orator fit
to PROFOUND the great issues of the day."
Colonel Eggers made graceful speech on
the issues of the campaign saying:
'sThe present is an suspicious period in
American history. Within. ten years
there have not been such vital issues
before the people as now. Four years ago
the Democrats made rosy promises and
stated their purposes. They have had
control OF the Government and, as usual.
they have completely failed. Great
laughter and applause.1 The result is
complete bankruptcy and destltution on
every hand."
Following this neat speech, Mr.. Short
ridge was presented. the audience ap
plauding for some minutes. He was in
good voice and the multitude was ripe to
near him preach the gospel of protection