The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-16

sat nObly on his caparisoned steed and
had not his aid, II. Pugh, acquired a thor
ough knowledge Of craftsmanship on the
plains Of Montana, there would have been
trouble. Aid Pughs horse had evidently
been reared on a Populst ranch, for the
cheering of the league and the alliance
were more annoying than the red fire and
music.
The Republican Alliance Of Oakland
made a splendid showing and its colored
mascot was much in evidence as he
twirled the time honored globe around at
the head Of the column. The globe still
contained the Mckinley and Hobart dec
orations that made it famous in '96, but
under it was the banner of Gage and
Nef. The drill corps Of the Young Men s
Republican League turned out strong and
made a noble showing for an initial per-
Torrance.
Oakland, however, did not stand alone,
for the town Of Emeryyille sent a big
contingent, fully armed with fish horns,
which are always welcome at election
times even in this quiet city. Alameda,
too, was well represented. and the lit
tie Republicans were very evident They
have not a vote yet, but they carried
transparencies and banners, many of
them of improvised construction, but they
cut figure in the parade, and their yell
ing alongside General Barnes carriage
was rewarded by some generous hand
waving by the orator
The warlike spirit is not yet dead, in
spite of peace reports from Paris. A
large cannon on a heavy wagon doomed
forth fire and thunder as though re-echo-
ing the noise that was heard at Santiago
and Manila.
The procession marched through the
principal streets Of the city. and as it
passed The Call Office the darkness of
night was dispelled for few minutes by
the flare of red fire and the myriads Of
colored balls that shot into the air and
vanished like the arguments of Judge Ma
guire when subjected to reasoning.
The huge tabernacle was packed, and
with such an audience as justified the ora
tors remark that he liked to speak In
Oakland because of the character Of it's
audiences" Certainly 1t was an audience
Of character" that greeted the orator
Fully one-half were ladies'. and more at
tentive crowd never gathered in Oak
lands big building At the front of the
platform was large picture of President
Mckinley. and the eyes of the nations
war leader seemed to beam approval on
the vast audience. 1t was reserved for
some ill-mannered Populist to be the first
to disturb a political meeting in this cam
paign While referring to some of Ma
CURES Misrepresentation General Barnes
was interrupted by a voice that shouted
out, And ne was right"
You're dead wrong" said the general
instantly, and the interrupter was laughed
into silence and humiliation.
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
Arthur Breed, chairman of the county
central committee. He introduced Hon.
w. r. Davis as the chairman Of the even
ing.
Two years ago." said Mr. Davis, 1--WE
gathered in this building to celebrate the
election of the great William Mckinley,
and l predict that about one month from
now we shall again be here to celebrate
the election Of Henry T. Gage and the
rest Of the State Republican ticket"
Amid great cheering General Barnes
was presented to the audience He said
in part:
Mr.. Chairman, boys. ladies and gen
tlamen: I always say and. of course. al