The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-06
Alliance Night One Of the Greatest Demon
STATIONS in the History Of
the City.
4 Brilliant Parade and Meeting With Speeches by
Victor h MetCalf Senator Perkins and George
c. Pardee, Practically Closes the
Campaign.

OAKLAND, Nov. 5-The Republican
campaign in this city was practically
wound up tonight. The alliance had
charge of the proceedings and the enthu-
siasm of Alliance night" was second
only to the oUtburst of popular fervor
that aroused this county on the evening
prior to the day on which William Nc
kinley was elected.
Tonight was one of those genuine Re
publican times for which this county of
Republican majorities is famous. For a
long time before the parade left the
Athenian Club there were crowds on the
streets and in the Marlborough Theater,
and the general interest exceeded that
shown at any political demonstration in
this campaign.
The Republican Alliance and the Young
Mems Republican League in uniform fol-
lowed the carriages, in which were SEN
ator Perkins, Hon. Victor H Metcalf,
Hon. George c. Pardee and Mayor
Thomas. The league acted as escort to
Dewey Camp, Army and Navy Republic
can League. This camp Of veterans
turned out strong and each of the mem
bers carried large American flag. The
Oakland Camp, the parent organization,
would also have been in line, but it is
preparing for a grand demonstration at
the Exposition building next Monday
night. All along the line Of march the
scene was one of life and brilliancy. The
fambeaUs Of the uniformed clubs were
continually belching forth tongues of
fame that stretched clear across the
street. While passing The Call Office the
parade was continuously illumined with
red fire and pyrotechnics, and Broadway
never looked gayer.
The theater was packed from gallery to
orchestra. Had it been larger 1t could
not have held the throng that sought adj
mission. It was an intelligent audience,
,forl,+ ;
dress. A goodly proportion of it was com
posed of ladies, and eagerly they Joined
in the applause whenever any opportu-
nifty or an excuse for one arose to cheer
the speakers.
The appearance on the platform of
DR.. George c. Pardee is always the sig
nal for applause in Alameda County, and
especially has this been the case since he
so thoroughly demonstrated his manhood
and loyalty to the party at the Sacra-
mento convention. Dr. Pardee presided,
and his forcefuI little speech of introduce
ton left no doubt as to lis conception of
true Republicanism-to sunnort the whole
ticket and to support 1t with all possible
energy and integrity.
Senator George c. Perkins interested
the big audience with some political ideas
from the places where the nation does
business and which are not matters of
every day conversation among the poll
ticians whose sphere Of action is con-
fined 10 the State.
Hon. Victor MetcaIf's speech was of
marked interest. He clearly outlined the
course he will pursue in the next Con-
gress, and his earnest words carried
weight. His speech presented a marked
contrast to that delivered Thursday night
by his opponent, who talked loud and
long, but said nothing. Mr. Metcalf's sen
fences carried conviction with them. and
the reception accorded him was a positive
testimony to his popularity.
Il am proud to preside at meeting
said DR.. Perdee, in introducing the first
speaker, 'at which one of the principal
speakers will be the next Congressman
from this district. I take pleasure in in
Producing TO you Victor H. Metcalf."
AS Mr.. Metcalf stepped forward he was
greeted with a perfect ovation. He said
in part:
Many things which had in mind to say
to you tonight have been much better
said by our friend and distinguished fell
loW-townsman who has just addressed
you. They have not only been better said,
but his words, coming from a wide ex-
perience and a ripened wisdom, have car
ried far more weight than could any
feeble utterances of my own. Sitting here
and looking out upon this audience, [
have reioiced to see the keen appreciation
with which you have received his points,
and have been delighted to note the swift
conviction which his truthful and eloquent
presentation has carried.