The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27


Oso avowed by their cheers for the
Republican nominee for Governor.
The meeting in point of attendance
and enthusiasm broke the record of po-
litical demonstrations in this county.
All the space of the Plaza was occu-
pied by attentive listeners, and the
throng extended far beyond on the
roadway, and on the sidewalkS of D
street north and on Fourth street. east
of the Plaza, stood multitude eager to
hear the words of the eloquent stand
ard bearer of the Republican party in
this campaign.
Early in the day regular and special
trsirs and private -conveyances brought
from adjacent towns and the environs
of the city many voters who were ami
mated by desire to participate in the
great outpouring of the masses; to hear
Mr.. Gage and listen to the matchless
General Barnes in his eloquent flights
Of oratory.
The first feature Of San Diego's well
come and demonstration in honor of
Mr.. Gage was a reception at the Horton
House, which commenced at 2 p. m.
and closed at p. m.
Mr.. Gage during that time met fully
1000 of the leading citizens of the coun-
ty, both Republicans and Democrats.
They were presented by A. G. Gassen,
and passed few words with the candi-
date for Governor. For two hours the
throng of visitors kept up. There was
no cessation. At p. m. Mr.. Gage was
compelled to retire and obtain a needed
rest. Among the more prominent citi-
zens who met Mr.. Gage were the fol-
lowing:
Smith, D. L. Wilmington, w R. Guy,
L. r. Works, a. e. Mutt, E. S. Tor
rance, ]. Wade Mcdonald, T. ]. Fisher.
Fred Jennings, Charles S. Hardy, James
Russell, D. C. Reed, Vic Shaw, Eugene
Daney, Charles Stewart, L. A Wright
Ben Downs. Major ]. NJ. Bailache, Col
onel E. ]. Ensign of Los Angeles, T. E.
Rowan Jr., Thomas Gardiner, A D.
cate; NJ. A. Luce, Clark Alberti, John
Forward, T. J. Daily, ]. M. Soto, A H
Sweet, J. NJ Dodge, f. A. Conover,
Frank P. Frary, Henry Sweeney, ]. P.
Christensen, John Rolfe, Charles Swal-
low, w. w. Gephart, J. H. Grovesteen,
v. E. Shaw, Watson Parrish, Captain
]. A Heath, r. r. Burnham, S. W.
Kroff, A D. Jordan. R. Schiller, E. ].
Louis, F. Abrams, Captain JAS Keith,
W. r. Laws, w. e. Budlong. Johnson
Puterbaugh, ]. A. Rice. George w.
Grant, Dale Smith, j. A. Thomas. J. c.
Burgess. D. G. Gordon, X. B. Findley.
c. c. Bailey, William Froelich. Frank
stephens, ]. E. Wadham, Rance Breed
love, Henry E. Clark. G. Schultz, M.
Barnett. T.. w. Cozens. Henry Mutton,
=. A. McDougall, Joseph Foster. Clay
ton Hlll, w. H. Ferry. A. C. Loveland.
Ami v Golsh, ]. w. Cox, John Judson
and Thomas German.
Interest In the great events of the
day increased as the hours of evening
approached. The plaza band stand was
decorated with the national colors. Be-
fore o'clock the peopue began to as
semble at the appointed place. The
City Guard band discoursed patriotic
airs as the people came together.
It was remarked by some as a nhenom-
enal display and others as a happy
promise Of Republican victory.
The colors red, white and hlua to n
circle around the moon were nIainiv
visible. The multitude was called to
order by Samuel F. Smith. chairman Of
the Republican County Central Corr
nittee. who introduced U. S. Grant &c
chairman. Mr.. Grant in accepting +h .
honor said:
Friends and Neighbors: I owe vou =
debt of gratitude which i cannot pav ,n
words. To say thai 7
thank you--to say that
! thank the Republi
u. -. Grant can convention In this