The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-03


tan Temple were well nigh rent
last night by cheer after cheer for
Henry T. Gage.
Every seat and every available
inch Of standing room in the large hall
were occupied by citizens anxious to
see and hear the man from the sun
land who is sure to be the next Gov
ernor of California And heartier re-
ception than that given to Mr.. Gage
was never witnessed in any political
campaign in this city. When Mr.. Gage
walked upon the stage with George A.
Knight the vast audience arose in the
seats and g. mighty cheer, followed by
q mightier one. greeted him. Men
waved their arms and shouted approx
ing greetings and encouraging prophe-
sizes. This demonstration continued Tor
many minutes.
Mr.. Gage smilingly bowed his ac-
acknowledgement and every acknowledg-
ment was an incentive for another out
burst AS the cheering 1ulled little
faint notes, as of far-away music, We're
heard. bat the. band was Immediately
in front of the stage During all the
shouting the musicians Justify endeav-
ored to make themselves heard, but
their efforts, painful to look at, were
of no avail until the audience had sat
iafled itself that the victorious candl-
date for the gubernatorial chair had
been properly welcomed.
The meeting was under the auspices
Of the Howard Republican Club, one or
the reliable and patriotic organizations
of the city, which has always been IL
the fight for good government and clean
routics. When the demonstration TO
Mr.. Gage had subsidized President Fred
FREY of the club presented Hon. Judge
Cooney. the chairman of the occasion,
who said:
at is the usual custom for the chair
man of such meetings as this to refrain
from making a speech, and do not
intend to violate that custom. This
splendid meeting was arranged for and
is under the auspices OF the Howard
Republican Club, a patriotic band Oh
citizens who are earnestly working Tor
the success of the Republican ticket at
tha polls next Tuesday. and for the
election of the gentleman who lesas the
great wave OF progress, Hon. henry L.
Gage, whom / now have the pleasure
and honor to present to you.
Mr. Gage arose from his seat when
his name was mentioned, and the con-
Guiding words of JUDGE Cooney's intro
duction were not heard except by those
within reach of his hand. The splendid
ovation given to Mr.. Gage when he
came upon the stage was repeated. and
the second one exceeded the first in du-
ration. The noise would partially ole
out. and he would attempt to speak, OUT
was again and again compelled to wait
until a cheer was finished. AS soon as
he could be heard he said:
CflSo
men: This splendid demonstration In
behalf of the Republican party ind1-
Gates that the people are aroused 70 the
dangers surrounding the perpetuity OF
our constitution, the guarding provi-
sions of which guarantee the rights or
property 1t indicates that the hor-
rible doctrine of single tax, that IL
logical and pernicious Maguirism, can
never prevail in California.
'Since the beginning Of the CAM
paign 1 have visited nearly every
county in the State and it is with the
greatest pleasure l express a nrm pc
lief that on the 8th of November
grand triumph of Republican prin-
cipIes will be recorded. For twenty
five years the Republican party has
been the handspring Of prosperity In
California and the people of the State
will not now impede progress and de-
stroy the work already done by turn
ing the management of their common
wealth over to irresponsible men.
with discussion of principles. Other
speakers will entertain you better than
can. If elected to the high office Of
Governor I promise the people of Cali
fornia a plain, businesslike, clean, hon
est administration, not dominated by
any corporate influence or other infiu-
ence. except an influence to do abso-
lutely right by my fellow men. care
not whether he is a beggar or an aris-
tocrat, / will do my duty fairly, square
ly and justly
Mr.. Cages sincerity in expressing his
sentiments and promises met with the
approval of the audience, which was
expressed in another outburst of en-
thusiaSm.
The James Trout quartet sang a
campaign song to the tune Of Yankee
Doodle" and Chairman Cooney pre-
scented George A Knight as "the dis
tinguished orator of California who
needs no introduction" Mr.. knight
spoke eloquently for an hour and a