The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-04
PROTECTION IS
THE CHIEF ISSUE
That Is How It Locks To-
Day in Californian
Politics.
SENTIMENT GROWING.
Sober Second Thought of a Dal-
las Man on the Situa-
tion.
GENERAL BARNES WAR TALK
Mr.. Duck worth Tells H3w Civiliza.
ton Languishes Under Free
Coinage in Mexico.

The Republican State Central Commit
tee will meet next Saturday for the pur-
pose of filling the vacancy caused by the
resign alton of Colonel Croker as q nomi-
nee for Presidential elector.
Major Mclaughlin, chairman of the
committee, said yesterday that, in accord
ance with a suggestion made by John d.
Spreckels, representative of the working
men of this State would in all probability
be selected to fill the vacancy. All the
members of the mMittee with whom he
had conversed had expressed themselves
in favor of such an appointment, and he
himself was heartily in accord with the
idea. The workingmen of California were
entitled to have a representation on the
ticket, and he had no doubt that the com
mittee next Saturday would make the ap-
pointment on the lines suggested by Mr..
Spreckels.
Republicans visiting this City from the
interior continue the most fattering &C
counts of the feeling of the people in the
parts of the country in which they reside.
]. Mcneil OF Stanislaus County saws
that there has been great change in senti-
ment in that county within the past two
weeks. The people realize that silver mon
now affiict the poor, the worst of which
evils is lack of employment. Protec ton
is being recognized as the adequate rem
edy, because the lack of it has been so
severely felt under the present Democratic
admin istrat;on, and because under the
system of low tariff American manufac-
tories have languished because of the COM
petition of goods made by foreign pauper
labor.
t. ]. Sherwood, editor of the MarysvilIe
Democrat, was seen at the Grand Hotel
last night. He is one of the stalwart pio-
neer Republicans of the State and was for
a time Land Registrar under President
Cleveland. Mr.. Sherwood is doing some
excellent campaign work and is more than
pleased with the result of his investiga-
tons.
Franklin Bull. well-known contractor,
at present in charge of the work of build
/ ing the Government jetty at Eureka,
| Hum boldt County, reports that the people
are enthusiastic up his way for protection
and for the downfall of the Democratic
party, which they say has experimental
with this country long enough. There is
a great demand up there for publican
literature, largely from Democrats who
believe that this country needs change.
Z. NJ. c. Peters of Niles, one of the best
known farmers in that neiqhborhood, re-
ports political prospects most encouraging.
Farmers are beginning to feel that a good
deal OF protection in their case would do
them good deal of good by opening and
stimulating manufacturing Industries and
creating market for their products.
NJ. c. Winchell of Vallejo reports Val
lejo as a second Vermont, true to the core
and a slayer to the last.
! +. p. Primmo of Redding brings down
good report from that loyal northland,
that Republicanlsm is growing stronger
| there every day.
Henry A. Collins of Stockton had little
to say in addition to the statement OF
Park A. Buell. in yesterday mornings
! CALL.
"San Joaquin County and Stockton are
solid for Mckinley and protection, and
nobody can stop that wave. There are
too many workingmen there for things to
! be otherwise"
There will be a rare treat at the Audi
forum, corner of Eddy and Jones streets,
next Thursday night, when General w. H.
! L. Barnes one of those rare men who i'm
prove as they mellow with age, will speak
on the issues of the hour. Those who
wish to hear this graceful orator will do
we'll to go early. The gallery will be re-
served for ladies and their escorts.