The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-19
The Chairman's Address.

The Chairman's Address.
Gentlemen Of the Republican city Con-
yention: We have met together as stock
holders in the corporation OF the city OF
Seattle, holding the proxies OF 5000 of our
fellow stockholders, for the purpose OF
electlng officers Of that corporation for the
ensuing two years. i IS fortunate Tor Us
a. this time. and fortunate Tor the parry
we represent. that We can look back upon
the last Republican administration with i
feeling OF pride. lApplausel. with feel
ing that that administration mas given US
good results at the lowest possible eNpen-
dltiire OF the public funds. With feeling
that its record Is a record OF economy with
out parsimony. And IL Is upon this account
that we Ca with more confidence again
intrust the citys affairs In the hands OF the
Republican party during the year or pros
perity which Is about TO dawn upon the
city. For the Republican party is a party
of prosperity. (Appiause). IL Is a party
whose conduct OF public business Is such
that there can be no room for the queralous
crowd OF calamity howleTs and for the
troubled dreams through which the coun-
try has passed during the last three
years. We must remembs that IL depends
upon the Republican party. and upon us
as members OF IT. whether the country shall
be awakened from the troubled dreams
o
Il shall fall into the delirium tremens of
Populism. 0.aughter).
Remember that IL Is your duty. and the
duty OF all Republicans every where, TO for
get all petty Jealousy and strife, all indi-
viduaI ambitions and hopes. and look only
TO the best interests OF the Republican
marty 10 prepare for the great campaign OF
which this Is the preliminary You are here
today for the purpose of transactiug the
business OF the Republican party. and 81
would be gross egotism on nav part n 1
should detain you with any furtner words.
Trusting, therefore, In your patriotic wis
dom. that you will do the best for the Re
publican party and for the city OF Seattle.
/ declare the further business OF the con-
veution i'm your hands, loud and con-
tinued applause.)
Humphrey Called tn Speak.
MlngIlng with this applause We're cries
for Humphrey. and the unsuccessful car
dsdate for the ehairmanship made his way
TO the platform. With a calm voice aud
deliberate manner. he SAID.
Gentlemen of the Convention: I wish 20
thank those who have given ma their sup
port. and while a feg moments ago l vas
a Humphrey man. I am noW 6 Williams
man" This WAS greeted WIKI hearty
cheering and from this point AIR Hum
phrey gracefully referred TO Nj williams.
requesting that he would be cordially sup
ported. lie went on 10 speak OF The inn
portance OF this great gathering. not only
ia It's effect upon the destiny OF this city
bat It's influence a. an early election upon
the country at laFge. The tribute Ia the
national Republican party with which he
closed was eloquest - a degree. and raised
the enthusiasm OF the convention TO a high
pitch. lie said
I'VE are here today for the purposa ~
naming the men that fer the next two
years shall rule our city. Great Interests
demand that we DO our work faithfully
and well. We cannot AFFORD 10 make a
mistake The Republican party possesses
the larger rart OF the wealth the intelu-
genco and integrity OF this city IL has tn,
best men o. Seattle. and the best are no.
too good 20 serve tho Republican party.
APplause) II We make a mistake sodav
is VIII BE- without excuse or Justification
During thu great Industrial depreszi,,,
tho destruction ens ruth that have been
brought upon the country by the stunilit,-
and tncompetency o. the Democratic parry.
Seattle has stood Ike a rock. Hut Tie
peril has not Yet passed. She e TO-DAY
brought face 10 face With one ef tne rrsat-
est dangers fa her history. To8av thet
fuoustrosity born of pauic and depression.
naur she's cy distress snA disaster. wheea
touch e destruction and acath-the p,p,,-
list rsrty clamcrinE for contrql % thts
city. tAprlauscl 4 party without rrln-
cipie Or policy; party opposed 20 govern
raent Ard law; a party composed 81 the dis
coHtentet. the disappointed tha
dlsgruntica. the waits At ont
casts % All other parties tanplauzea. A
party whose path. wherever rlaesA "a
rawer. has been marked by sfstr7tsf. r.
gssaJisn and hvlessncss. tApplausel
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- their danger More victories ara iost
through cver-ecneteues thar through veest-
ness. u - always dangerous - ae-.~-s
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verSKry There IS no reason fo- as a. rake
tafs mistake
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coming Republican victory, q ersnF arsi,
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w.fher Gay prosperity IS cees 80 N,t
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