The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-04

fires last evening were the outward eVl-
denoes Of one of the first Of the district
mass meeting held by the Republicans
during the campaign. The rally was held
in Saratoga Hall. Geary street, near
Hyde, under the auspices Of Continental
League and Thirty-ninth District Club,
and proved marked success.
In addition to the gubernatorial candi-
date Henry T. Gage and Charles L. Pat
ton, candidate for Mayor, many Republl-
cans of prominence were present ana us
cussed the issues which now confront the
people. Among the speakers were julius
Kahn, candidate for Congress In the
Fourth District: Charles F. Curry, w. A
Deane Thomas Graham, A. 3. Treadwell
Oscar Lewis. Charles S. Laumeister,
Leon f. Jones and E. F. Preston The
latter was prevailed upon to speak with
out preparation, and fairly took the vast
.assemblage of people off their feet with
his burning words OF patriotism.
The Waterman sisters ana Jabez Swan
rendered campaign songs set to the music
of popular airs and were recalled repeat
edly Mr.. Gage came late from another
meeting, under the escort Of the Phoenix
Republican Club, the members Of which
were in full uniform and carried banners
and torches. AT the conclusion of his
speech Mr.. Gage went among the people
shaking hands and giving the affair the
appearance OF a family gathering.
Charles F. Curry proved the humorist
OF the occasion, his witty sallies being APP
preciated
Frank D. Worth, chairman of the meet
ing in calling it to order, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen and Fellow Citi-
Zens: In assuming the duties Of presiding
officer I feel proud of the honor and Of
the work accomplished by the Continental
League and the Thirty-ninth District
Club. Two years ago these organizations
acted well their parts in electing one of
1fS try n &
ever had-William Mckinley, 1t is not
necessary al this time to review the work
he has accomplished since assuming the
duties of his Office. All citizens feel proud
of his leadership, and Will undoubtedly
show their Endorsement of his work by
electing the Republican ticket by the
,handsomest majority it has ever had Mr..
Gage is addressing another meeting to-
night and will make this his last stopping
place. He will then hold q family re-
union or reception and will be glad to
meet you all and shake you by the hand
/ will now present the Waterman sisters,
who will render number of songs which,
1 am sure, you will appreciate"
In presenting Julius Kahn to the as
semblage Mr.. Worth said: six years
ago Republicans in the Thirty-ninth Dis
trict, looking for an Assemblyman, elect
ed a man OF energy and ability, one whom
We all loved, julius Kahn (Applause)
Although he had strong opponents he was
elected by a big majority. He had to
overcome q Democratic majority Of
five hundred votes. Republicans have
now selected him as their candi-
date for Congress in the Fourth Dis
trict and hope to repeat the victory Of the
campaign of six years ago. Ladies and
gentlemen, Mr.. Kahn"
Mr.. Kahn was accorded an ovation.
being cheered repeatedly. He said: Mr..
Chairman. ladies and gentlemen and
7 Paa1 7 fri
evening)-This is a happy moment for me.
1t was from the platform OF this hall that
l made my maiden speech six years ago
and launched my bark on the sea of poll
tics. I hope my friends have never re-
GREETED the part they played at that time.
If they continue to do battle for me we
will carry the district for the Republican
party by a large majority. If ever there
was a time in the history of this State
when California should be found in the
Republican column this IS the time.
The election of a Republican Congress
man means the Endorsement of President
Mckinley and his grand administration.
Why should we not indorse his admins
tration when the men of all parties admit
him to be a man of the hour? He has
made no mistake in the critical times
through which this country has just
passed, and the people owe it to him that
we stand by him now. There is no part
of the United States so vitality affected
by the struggle we have gone through as
California. We have annexed Hawaii, and
the forthcoming months may witness the
acquisition of the Philippines. We want
the commerce of these islands to come to
California-to come to San Francisco. If
We elect a Congressman in touch with the
present administration we can accomplish
great results Reports of last year show
the imports from the Philippine Islands
amounted to 81 ,000, 600 What do we sell
them? Goods only TO the value of 1852 ,000
England sells them 81, 900 900; Germany
$500 900; France, 100000, and the United
States, as I said before, paltry 1852 900
Now we propose to alter that condition.
We want to exchange goods to the value
of 81, 900 900 for what we get from them.
We can do so if you will but lend your
efforts TO elect a Republican Congress-
man from this district. We want a cable
across the broad Pacific to the Hawaiian
Islands. We want 1t soon and we want
it to start from San Francisco. To Sc
cure these essentials you must elect men
in touch with the administration: men
who are Republicans and who stand with
the administration on every measure for
the advancement of the peoples interest
81 am a Californian. and 1 seek Cali
MAS prosperity and greatness. She car
only be great and prosperous when her
men are all employed. The Manufacture
ers' and Producers Association is DOING
a good work in trying to get the goods
used on this coast purchased here. Some
times contracts are drawn as to ex-
clude California products. Whether this
is due to accident or design it is wrong tc
this State, as every dollar spent here
helps TO build up the Pacific Coast This
is really the great Republican doctrine
of protection; it is the men who spend
money here who develop the State anc
its resources.
1.-The acquisition of the Philippines viii
mean development of our ship-buildins
interests. We want these islands to re
ceive the goods which are sent from Amer
lea in American ships. We have facilitie!
for all this. We have built on this coas
the most remarkable battle-ship that eyei
sailed the ocean allude to the Oregon
Great applause). Our mechanics will
have many more chances to reproduce
this modern fighting machine. Mr.. Scot
has just returned from the East bring
ing with him a number of Government
contracts. The fulfilling of these viii
give EMPLOYMENT to thousands of men To-