The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-19
ARMY.
SPOKASE,s sILvERITEs TRIED TO
GET Up A PARADE.
In It's Lack Of Number IL Gave Great
Ene0srag~meat 20 the Republic
eans, Because Of the Great Bustle
ana Blsster Of Their Opponents
In lts Preparation.

Spokane. Oct. fs-Special.-rr q WEEK
pasE the free silver people OF this city and
county have been making gigantic efforts
FOR grand free silver rally ard proc~S-
sion. 70 take place in this city last might
All during tns week mounted men have
been securing the country IN ali directions
urging people 10 come IN and take part
IL the parade. ia order that X might be
made as large possible and have the
effect os striking terror 10 the hearts OF
the Mckinley men. The leading fopulist
paper OF the state, the Spok Review.
has during the last week published COL
uran after column o. matter calling upon
the silver peopIe from ali directions 10
coma and participate. and no effort has
been left andone 10 secure the largest
crowd possible.
With The knowledge OF the efforts that
esra being made. the Republicans con-
teTapsase1 taat the procession would az
Least contain 5000 men. All the work ard
bissser OF the free silver men and Popa-
list organ. however. only resulted in get
Ting i.Ssa men IN line This count q alb
soiuiesy correct. having been made by one
OF the mast trustworthy men fn toxn,
Shc made a line across the street BY
sprinallDg -four and REGISTERING the num-
Der OF men IN the procession on an cleo
tTic pols counter as they passed the -four
line.
This count includes City young boys.
mostly mere children, and at least 40
people who were not voters. this number
be1ng composed OK miners from British
Colansasia and the floating population gath
cred of the streets by mounted aides, VINO
rode along beseecaing people TO get in the
line.
In consideration OF the fact that yes
terday was the last day OF the fruit fair
here ami the city was thronged with peo-
rxr.4 ct xpA :
q loss 10 explain why such a small auTn-
Der took part in the parade. The paraders
themselves seemed aisneAFtened, and while
an occas ioaal burst OF enthusiasm broke
forth from the marcnerS, the affair, as A
fShcie. Was positively tame and evidenced
ia the most anmistaka5le manner that the
hopes % the SILVER people we're based on
wind and buster rather than upon solid
votes.
At least 400a Republicans stood upon the
sidewalks and Witnessed the parade. These
Republicans we're orderly and well behaved
and their conduct was a strong contrast
20 the behavior OF the silver men and Pop
ulisfs OF the Saturday night preceding.
who not only greeted the Republican pro-
cession with insulting remarks, but on
several occasions attempted TO break
through their lines.
Strange as Il may seem, the Spokesman
Review. the leading PopulIst organ OF
this state. did not venture a statement as
10 the number OF men in line. but was
content TO quote the count made by diff
serent people. which ranged from 1.i09 20
$500
The meeting al the Republican Wigwam
on Friday was well attended. and in their
enthusiasm the people forgot the chilly
weather outside. and warm. lively meet
Ing was the result. II. b. Crow, a well
known business man, vas introduced by
County Chairman Wells as president OF
the evening. lie said In opening the
meeting that he looked az the issues OF the
campaign as a business man. He felt
| that the supreme court must be preserved
IN Its integrity al all hazards. and the
power and right OF the general government
TO suppress riot and preserve peace must
De maintained To the financial plank OF
the Republican platform he adhered. be-
cause he VAS a true hi-rneta,list. and the
result OF Bryans election would mean sill
yer mono -metallisfn.
Frank y. Lewis, OF Seattle. was intro
dueea as the first speaker of the evening.
lie confined his discussion to state issues
and was followed by Hon. John T. Hart
| man, OF Tacoma, in an address on the
money question
Mr.. Lewis said: II bring you greetings
from Seattle aud from the West side,
whore have been laboring. ana assure
Hou that II YOU Republicans who are en-
listed IN Spokane and on this side the
mountains do your fun duty. we shall
enroll the state OF Washington In the right
column. tcheers1 We feel confident Of
Republican success and that w. VIII be
able TO return the glad news 10 Maine and
vermont that wc. too. are IN line for sta
Ole government and honesty. tCheers)
IN speaking OF our opponents tonight I
snail not Indulge in harsh language and
sarcasm viii treat them fairly and as
patriotic and honorable menus my
elaats. IL has been said that II takes a
| horse 10 draw a load a rich man 10 draw
| a chsck and free dinner 20 draw a
| crowd. IL viii take a Republican aa-
| foinistrauon 70 draw the people of this
| country back 20 the high road OF pros
peslty- u has made ard has redeemed
more pledges than any other party. The
Republican party has troi the road and
understands the situation
WITH oar victory confidence VIII Re
restored. legitimate proflts will again ae-
! cFae 20 business men and honest money
| VIII DC paid Tor honest labor Ours =
an aggressive party-a party that has the
| courage OF its convictions. We are o.
posed by fusion party which ~ reason
! 81 It's fusion - creating confusion within
| Its oAn ranks which would render n in
! capable Of accomplishing even what IL
I promises u 4 we're to gain power II has
/ ootectei % and denounced. bur provides
+'F ttt't+'Afs VA toe ntH~r hand. the Re-
1 puritan party has boosted a Lincoln has
| given the people Grant and A Garfield
| ana now n the couufry's time OF need u
| presents maa who ls destined 20 Ssva
| ana rescue tae people from a.s;ress-a
/ man ~Ao, Ike Washington. Is 'frst IN war
| hFSi ~ peaee and fgst 10 the hearts ~
| MS countTsfnen William Mckinney ~
J pAia. loud ana prolonged auatau.el
/ Tho nation NlH eleet him, aad Ne h,.e
| % "nroN Washington unsle~ RS banner ..
Mr. Lewis tsen spos~ a. length on state
! issues. and ~as frequently heartily a..
| p'auaea
| During the course % h. remarks NJ
Lewis turned his attention - Mr Rogers.
4 DOOR. The 'Irrerressllle Conflict IRE cir
/ ca'ztion 81 which has been suppressed q.
| far as possible BY ths PoDasfst COMMITTEES
I hs real feN - such passages a. vsnr,-ss
! bear TaattnG before a mixed auHtencs
! ana then reeousnsen8sA anw Who rntxas
I d@Htst t.s statements or stexlre4 ., kssN,
nscTr ~ 81 to 80 ta fse AfeE nsev hest-
carriers. a Aere corv might De- x..ra
This eeVS. Ss.a Me lewis proved Sc su
/ thof a fna1 ,esa,.y 0nat "a Re governor
| 81 Washington
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