The record-union., 1896-10-30
AN old SACRAMENTAN.
Worked in the Shops Twenty-Five Years
Ago.
An Old Soldier Who is i'm Earnest In
His Support of Mckinley
and Johnson.
Uncle Ben Welch has received the
following letter, which explains itself:
San EranciScn Oct Dc 1896.

Uncle Ben Welch has received the
following letter, which explains itself:
San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1896.
Benj. Welch, Esq, Sacramento, Gala.
Dear Sir: Twenty-Five years ago l
worked for the c. p. Co. in your de-
partment under w. c. Fitch, and later,
in 1S14-15, under Mr.. Shields l re-
member the campaigns Of Presidential
elections, of speeches made at shops by
Governor Stanford and others, urging
the employees and all good citizens to
stand firm for the old Republican party
and the principles for which it stood,
and for which it stands to-day, as in
1861.
l enlisted in Peoria, ILL.,, in the 112th
Regiment in 1862, and was mustered
out at Camp Douglas, ILL.,, in 1865. And
I have wondered if it is possible that
there is an old veteran of the war, one
of the old guard of 1861, that is halt
Ing between two opinions or as to right
or wrong, in this campaign, which will
close next Tuesday, November Sd.
Not only to my old comrades, but to
every friend and acquaintance in Sac
ramento and this State I would ask,
''Why do you doubt which is the proper
candidate to cast your vote for on No
vember Sd ?"
The Republican party, with Major
Mckinley as its standard bearer, stands
for no North, no South, no East, no
West. but for the good, prosperity and
protection of the whole united nation,
whose starry flag is broad enough to
shelter and care for the laborer, me-
chanic, the merchant. farmer and the
most humble and poor as we'll as the
rich alike N n tr-v n1,(, Gods
earth are the people as we'll clothed, fed
and housed, as well paid for their labor,
as here in this land of ours. The Re-
publican party is one of the grandest
political organizations this world has
ever known. Its history is of growth,
81 leatneSs and freedom. 1t has always
been friend to labor, and its record
for thirty years is one of the brightest
ever written upon the pages of any ma
ton under the light of the sun.
William Mckinley is a true, honest,
loyal man; one you may trust; one you
can rely on as being soldiers friend :;
one who will befriend the whole people
by an honest, upright administration, a
protective policy to the American man
ufacturer, to the American farmer. and
he will see that our name and credit is
good in every nation on earth, and that
our flag shall float and be respected on
every sea.
William Mckinley remains at home
receiving his friends, who call to see
him, conducts himself as true states
man worthy the high office to which he
aspires, and worthy the vote of every
true, hbertyloving, patriotic man in
this land.
Now, comrades and friends, let us
turn to Mr.. Bryan a, few moments. He
has accepted the nomination upon a
platform in favor of State rights, revo-
luton, mob rule, reputation and Sec
tionalism. Probably you deny this.
Read the platform carefully. They are
trying to combine the South and West
against the North and East What do
you call that? He would try by every
means in his power if elected to destroy
our courts of justice. What's that? He
says the Government has no right and
must not interfere where mob rule and
anarchy disturbs the peace, destroys
property and stops the United States
mails and murder and rob the citizens
No Government troops dare to enter
the State. What in Gods name do you
call this?
Mr.. Bryan is to-day, and has been
ever since nominated, doing everything
he can do by his speeches to incite the
employe against his employer and to
bring about strife and discomfort
throughout every State in which he has
spoken. He has not the brains, the in
telligence and loyal patriotism of the
old Democratic party. No, they left
him. Honesty and good government
men could not train in his ranks, and
thank God many of these old gray
haired honest men will vote for Nc
Kinley on November Sd.
1 hope my friends and the old soldiers
will all stand by the old party and vote
the ticket straight from top to bottom.
BE sure of your Congressman, for with
out friends III Congress the President
Is tied. l hope they will all vote early
and work all day for the ticket and send
back cheering news to the old Pine Tree
State that California is true to her col
ors. We viii win easy and by big
majority if everyone will work one day
next week. Bury this putrid carcass of
free silver and repudiation so deep on
next Tuesday that no other man nor
set Of men will ever dare to present il
to this people again. Do the right. Do
your duty and blossoms of prosperity
and happiness will reward you and
save the country.
c. B. LA SHELLS.