Arizona republican., 1898-10-08
REPUBLICANS AT MESA.
An Enthusiastic Mee ting Addressed by Republican County Candidates.

Every place On the benches at the Mesa City campaign plaza was filled last night The audience was com posed of many ladies, who seemed to take as much interest in what was said as did the men. They applauded when the heroiSm of Col. Brodie and Captain McClintock was mentioned by one of the speakers, and the men joined with hearty cheers. Surround ing the benches were men standing, ranchers, townsmen and cowboys, and back of them were carriages ard ranch wagons filled with attentive listeners.
 Seated on the platform were a num- bsr of prominent Mesa City republi- cans, the candidates and speakers and the Phoenix Glee club Dr. Hawley, president of the republican club, pre- sided.
 The stereopticon views -wsre not pre- sented owing to an accident to the electric lights. which left the people in the dark. Lamps were provided and the speaking proceeded. There was much enthusiasm during the speaking. The mention of Col. Brodie's name and that of Captain McClintock brought prolonged applause. The Phoenix Glee club was much appreciated, and the campaign songs were excellent.
 CIV. Grouse was the first speaker. He said there are two kinds Of issues the living and the dead "The demo- cratic party" he said, "is discussing 9 dead issue" referring to the silver question. At least it is 50 considered east of the Mississippi river" he con tinued
 J. W.>Benhan was presented by Pres ident Hawley, and the speech he made left the audience in the best of humor and with a good impression of MT. Benham. His unassuming manners and his Eligibility for the place are now we'll known to Mesa City people.
 B. T. Gilistte was present and he seemed to be glad of It T am glad l am living" he began 'I am proud to be a citizen Of this great nation He spoke highly of J. W. Benham as a man, and said that nc one was more familiar with the cattle interests of the territory than he. Speaking of his own candidacy, he said he would do his whole duty if elected, and he would not help to make the legislature kangaroo court.
 Thomas E. Flarnigan was a Mesa City boy before he located in this city, and when he was introduced his ad- mirers in the audience gave him a hearty welcome to his native home. His speech was delivered in that vigorous manner and with the earnestness of Q man with convictions and who does not fear to express them. A bouquet of beautiful roses was thrown upon the speakers table at The close of Mir. Flannigan's speech by an admiTer in the audience. He paid a high tribute to Col. Brodie, and said that he is en- titled to the united vote Of the people. T want to ask you democrats hsre,' said MT. Flannigan, If you do no, think that those men who left their homes and families to fight for free dom and liberty are entitled to some tribute. Don't you think '.hat you ought to vote for Col. Brodie re- gardless of his political iGlas? It is q duty we owe to our heroes"
 M. W. Messinger came next He said that thought calls for action and action calls for thought. We want capital in this valley" said he, ito develop it's resources. We need more water to put onto our lands. How are we to get this? I think the best way is to get statehood first, and We must send man to Washington this fall who is in touch with the adminis- tration The iron of statehood is at white heat and if we want to weld it we must strike now"
 F. w. Sheridan was called from tho audience to the platform. He said that there was but one thing he asked