The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-29
sions and his bearing won the favor of

sions and his bearing won the favor OF
his hearers.
When Mr.. Gage, the standard bearer,
was presented the applause was mlgnty
and prolonged. He was introduced as
man belonging to the people.
Mr.. Gage did not speak at great
length, as he was constrained by the
courtesies of the campaign to VI 10
some of his time to the CongreSSlondi
nominee, who was advertised to- SPEAK
here tonight. Many of the. questions
deliberately discussed in the great san
Diego speech were dwelt upon to-nlS nj.
The single tax heresies advocated by
Mcguire were reviewed The people OF
Riverside were thankd for the support
which their delegation gave to the
speaker in the nomina ting convention
at Sacramento. Attention was called
to Maguires assault on the integrity
and manhood of the Riverside dele
road hirelings who were dominated at
Sacramento by corruption. Said Mr..
Gage:
Il would not assai the Democratic
convention which nominated Mr.. Ma
guire. l say it Is beneath the dignity
and honor Of any one seeking the high
office of Governor of this State to thus
brand his felloW-man."
The speech of Mr.. Gage was more in
the nature of a frank and confidential
talk with his neighbors than a formal
address. He replied happily to the crtti-
cism concerning his clothes and his
habit of putting his hands into his own
pockets. He advised his critics to de-
fer comment on his clothing until they
saw the suit he would wear at the In
augural ball.
MagUire's war record was reviewed.
The records were quoted to show that
Mcguire voted against the war revenue
measure and did not vote to allow the
gallant soldiers the right Of suffrage in
the field. Maguire's record on the rail-
road settlement bill was presented to
the audience. They paid close atten-
ton to the points brought out by Mr..
Gage. The statement of fact was sus-
tanned by the production of the Con-
gressonal Record This expose of Ma
CURES position on the railroad settle
ment created a sensation here as it did
in San Diego, San Bernardino and
Santa Ana. Great applause followed
the exposure of Maguire's attempt to
blend the Judgment of the people In
this matter. The attitude of Senator
Morgan and Senator White toward
what Mcguire called an infamous bill
was cited.
In closing, Mr.. Gage promised that if
elected Governor he would give the
people of California a clean, honest and
'business-like administration. The 81
lence of the audience as Mr.. Gage made
this pledge was solemn and impressive.
When he concluded the sentence there
was a. burst of applause. The audience
was impressed by his candor and sin
cerity.
The Silver Tongued Quartet sang
another song, "Good-by, Mcguire,
Good by" General Barnes was pre-
scented to the vast assemblage as Cali
fornia'S brilliant orator. The general
got great rounds of applause as he
az ose to speak.
In mastery and eloquent fashion the
brilliant orator reviewed the platforms
of the parties and paid his respects to
the fusion nominee for Governor He
quoted Maguire's language exalting the
nihilists as gentlemen holding uni
Versity degrees. Reference was made
to Maguire's constant harping on the
single tax wherever he discussed any
measure in Congress. If there was a
proposition to build a lighthouse, Ma
inference was drawn that the Little
Giant" and his followers would dwell
constantly on single tax if fusion
should succeed in California.
IF Mcguire should be elected and
after his election die, oh, heavens and
earth! Hutchinson Governor of this
great commonwealth-thin of that as
a possible calamity"
The roars of laughter responsive to
this sally indicated the opinion which
Republicans of Riverside entertain in
regard to the fusion candidate for
Lieutenant Governor.
The fusion of political elements in
the cause of MAGNETISM was pro-
nounced IAN unholy alliance of office
hunters Silver Republicans were
implored to return to the party of
Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Harrison and
Mckinley. The mention of Mckinley
name was always the signal for great
applause. Barnes was in a happy
mood throughout his eloquent ad-
dress. He appreciated the refinement
and intelligence of the Riverside au-
dience. He. closed his mastery speech
with a tribute to. the prosperity, pa
triotism and glory of California, land
blessed with all the natural conditions
that contribute to the happiness and
advancement of mankind.
Early tomorrow morning Mr. Gage
and General Barnes leave Riverside
for Los Angeles. The great meeting in
the chief city of Southern California
tomorrow night will attract thousands
Of people from surrounding towns. /.
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