The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
GOVERNOR
 BUDD SPEAKS
 FOR HARMONY Asks Democrats to Forget Grievances. FUTURE RELIEF PROMISED
FUTURE RELIEF PROMISED
MASS MEETING LAST NIGHT AT
 METROPOLITAN HALL.
Walter M. Stradley Gave It as His Belief That M. H. de Young Is Seeking Senatorial
 Honors.

large and enthusiastic meeting was held at Metropolitan Hall last night un- der the auspices of the Mcguire League of Clubs. Governor James H. Budd was chairman of the evening and Walter P. Stradley the orator of the occasion. Stradley spoke for nearly two hours on the State and national issues of the cam paign as viewed from a Democratic standpoint. He was frequently inter- rupted by outbursts of applause. Gov ernor Budd made one of his usual happy addresses, and received an ovation when he appeared on the stage.
 The meeting was called to order by Oscar Hooks.
 Alfred Denton Cridge of Hanford made 0 brief address in which he predicted the success of Mcguire and James H. Barry at the polls.
 John P. Dunn, candidate for member of the State Board of Equalization, was next Introduced, but had not proceeded far in his remarks when he was cut short by the arrival of Governor Budd, Walter r. Stradley, William P. LaWlor, T. E. Treacy and Charles H. Holcomb, presi- dent of the Mcguire League of Clubs Preceding them was band playing mar tial airs, while behind them came sev- eral hundred members of the League un- der the marshalship of James D. Powers. There was not sufficient room to accom- modate the new arrivals with seats, and many of them were compelled to stand on the platform and in the side aises.
 When Governor Budd was introduced as chairman, he was greeted with a storm of cheers. He said:
 Well. 1t does not appear to though any split in the Democratic party has lost us any Democrats. Applause This Is the larg- est meeting that in my experience have ever seen gathered in or in the vicinity of this hall. Applause
 Later in the campaign I intend to address the citizens of this city the issues at leasc what I consider issues of the present campaiEn Al the present time it Is my duty to preside over this meeting and introduce to you the gentlemen selected to discuss those Issues to- night There is one thing, however. which con- cerns the Democratic party of this city more than any other. We may differ upon methods n me past we may ditter upon procedure that has been had. but We are now. lined up be- fore a common enemy and It Is the duty of every man who claims that he belongs to the DemocTattc party and holds its success dear to his heart to either get in behind the Demo- cratic banner or walk out of the party forever
 Governor Budd then addressed himself attention to the importance of electlng a Democratic United States Senator
 Waiter P: Stradley, who followed Gov ernor Budd, dealt principally with the financial issues of the national campaign. He said that the Democratic party was in the light to stay until the single gold then said that the opposition was black guarding and vflifying James c. Ma gQire because they feared him. If elect ed Governor, said he, Judge Mcguire will not be under corporation control or rule. He will give government for the people and by the people"
 In dealing with the recent war with Spain Stradley said that in his opinion It was unavoidable and that it had been fought by the American people on non- partisan lines.
 Edward J. Woodman, candidate for State Printer, and Edward L. Fitzgerald, nominee for Public Administrator. made short speeches, after which the meeting adjourned with cheers for Budd, Stradiey and MaRJlire