The San Francisco call., 1897-09-07

evening bontires were lighted at the cor
ners of Mason and Post and Mason and
o Farrell streets, as beacon-lights TO gu de
the people to the hall, whica was crowded
to the doors before o clock.
Music by band kent The audience en-
tertained until about Is O'Clock, when
Mayor Phelan, the chairman OF the even
ing. escorted Senator Morgan to the plat
form. They were received with prolonged
applause, which burst forth again when
Congressman Mcguire and Senator Per
kins appeared.
Among those who sat on the stage as
honorary vice presidents were: Colonel
W. P. Sullivan Jr., H. c. Dodge, Charles
A. Sumner. l. J. Truman, w. z. Law.
Tor, "; NJ. Bunker, George, <. Fitch,
Labor Com missioner Fitzgerald, Barclay
Henley. Judge McKinstry and RaiIroad
Commissioner La Rue.
Mayor Phelan was greeted with a rous-
ing welcome when he came forward tC
make his address. He began bv saying
that the welcome that was being Extend ed
was 10 a guest who had signaliy served
the people of California. Added to that
sentiment OF hospitality for which Cali
fornia was Justly cele ebrated was senti-
ment sill stronger. and that was The SEN
timent of gratitude. California had no
special claims upon the Senator from
Alabama, it had claims upon its own
Senators and Representatives, and when
they called upon the Senator for assist
ance he readily and cheerfully gave it.
The Mayor then introduced Congress
man Mcguire as the next speaker. The
Congressman began by sayin that he was
about 10 take part in extending a hos
pita bic California greeting to the VEN
cradle and distinguished statesman who
is our honored guest tonight. For
twenty five years and more Senator Nor
gan had stood at the head of the greatest
statesmen in this Nation.
Senator George q. Perkins was next in
troduced. He aaid:
"In the State Capitol, over the chair OF
the President OF tile Senate, is Latin in.
scription which translated is: To the
Senate is confided legislation and the
safe'y of the State. When | look at Sena.
tor Morgan l think if Senator ever per-
formed his full duty ii is the Senator from
Alabama. l think | am a Competent wit
ness in this matter as for four wears
| have had occasion to watch the work
he has done for California. He has not
only been true ana loyal to his own coun.
try, but he it was who hrst entered the
protest which resulted in Turkey being
called upon to cease her inhumanity
toward the Armenians.
At the conclusion of this speech Colonel
a. Andrews proposed three cheers for
Senator Morgan, and they were given
with will. This was followed by cheers
for Senator Perkins, Congressman Mcguire
and Mayor Phelan.
The following kilograms of regret were
read by the secretary of the evening. J. J.
Flynn:
Regret nv inability to be in San Francisco
tonight. Extend to Senator Morgan ths
warmest congratulations as a friend of The
State. JAMES II Bum
Please pardon me that l cannot be presen,
at the meeting tonight at the Native Sons
Hall. am not well enough to leay, the house
at night aud for that reason will be unable Il
attend Wishing you all success | am with
high regard, ADoLPH SUTRo
Regret that imperative engagements render
il impossible to meet Senator Morgan on Mon
day. Please add mine to the general wei
come. STEPHEN NJ. WHITE.
The following resolutions were read by