The San Francisco call., 1897-08-15
The Metropolitan Temple Filled
With an Enthusiastic
Audience.
FLlGHTS OF ELOQUENCE.

Patriotism and political gratitude on
the part OF the people OF San Francisco
were exemplifed last evening in the large
audience that was present at the mass
meeting held under the auspices OF the
Lincoln Monument League. Scarcely 8
seat was unoCCupicd.
The decorations were few and simple.
The back of the stage was draped in red,
white and blue bunting, in the center OF
which was placed life size picture OF
Lincoln. AT the extreme right and left
silk flag gave a finish to the hanglngs.
From the speakers desk hung q beautiful
silk and velvet flag, while to the left was a
scuiptured bust of Lincoln, entwlned with
banners and bunting. The stage. was
filed with the particip pants in the even
ing's exercises and number of the vice.
presidents.
The result of the meeting was TO arouse
general and deep interest in the move
ment to erect a monument TO Abraham
Lincoln in Golden Gate Park. The pro-
gramme was arranged by Lincoln Post
q. A. r.
In his remarks opening the evenings
i
was chairman of the meeting, paid an
eloquent tribute to the martyred Presi-
dent, and held him up as an inspiration
tor all future generations.
The Only thing that Lincoln ever
feared" " he said, was to do wrong. He
only erred on the side of mercy. His life
showed that every thing is possible for
even the hum blest child in the land
every position, every pathway, every
the hum blest child in the land. Let him
tAen be a benediction-a benediction and
blessing to the people OF these United
Sta.es."
Professor Samuel D. Mayer performed
in excellent style an organ fantasie COM
posed OF national airs.
Secretary F. J. Peck read the list of vice
presidents OF the evening. 1t comprised
President Mckinley and his entire cab
met, the governors of all the States, the
Senators ana Congressman of Ca a,ifornia,
Mayor Phelan, exMayor Sutro, Claus
Spreckels and about 800 others.
Walter Z. Campbell, VINO was IN excel
lent voice and did full justice to his pstri-
olic task, rendered the Battle Hymn of
the Republic" On the suggestion of
Chairman Perkins the audience joined in
the chorus, which was rendered with
strength and feeling, making most i'm
pressive volume of harmony.
The Mills quartet, comprising the
Misses Maude Stanford, Maud Fay, Alice
Brooks and Mabel Phillips, sang 1.-THE
Rose" and in response to an encore gave
"The Suwanee River"
General r. A. Friedrich spoke briefly.
He said that within the last century but
three men we're born who were destined TO
become immortal. These were Washing
ton, Lincoln and Grant. "Pre-eminent,
most glorious greatest of these" said the
speaker, sis Lincoln"
Ellen Coursen RoeckeI rendered "The
Banner of the Bear, and answering to
an encore she sang ''The Star-spangled
Banner"
Congressman James G. Mcguire re-
ferred to Lincoln as one of the grandest
and truest Democrats in doctrine that
ever lived. He said the people of San
Francisco could do no more patriotic act
than erect monument to the savior of
the country.
Columbia" was givon by Miss Fannie
+. Ryan. She was followed by Professor
Alfred Wilkie, who sang the Sword of
Bunker Hill" Both efforts were heartily
applauded.
Hon. H. c. Dibble, who was down for
an address, said that further remark S
after those that had been uttered by the
preceding speakers would seem out OF
place, and added that he would simply re-
cite some verses he had written some
years ago, entitled, Lincoln" He did so,
and his elocutionary effort met with
hearty and vociferous appreciation.
Alfred p. Black contri buted to The musi-
ca portion OF the programme by playing q
cornet solo.
General P. f. Walsh said that never had
meeting been held in the hall for 9
nobler purpose. While Lincoln" be
said, twas not q leader OF armies, his
name viii still shine as luminous in his
tory as that of any other man whose
memory it is its mission to preserve
One of Lncoln's last messages, he said
was sent 10 the miners of the Pacific
Coast, exhorting them to bring forth the
hidden treasures of gold and silver from
the mountain sides, declaring that theil
prosperity was the prosperity of the Ma
ton.
He also assured them that he would
give their interests every attention and
protection possible. In return for this So
Iicltude, said the speaker, the people o.
California should feel it their proud duty
to erect monument TO the dead hero.
NJ. Nj. Estee made an eloquent appea
for support to the monument movement
He declared that no monument was nee.
essary to perpetuate the memory of Lin.
coin. That would live long after a monu.
ment built of the most enduring materiaI
had cEumbled and disappeared.
Miss Grace 1. Davis sang Gould l." and
the meeting closed with grand chorus
rendering of "a America" by the audience