The herald., 1898-09-07
he MAGUlRf CLUB
NOTABLE H0UsEWAR1rINo LAST
NIGHT
SENATOR WHITES SPEECH
Scoring the Critics Of Judge Mcguire
Diluting the Fresh Waters-The
Issues Of the Campaign

The Mcguire clubs housewarming las,
hard work done in its preparation ana by
the excellence OF the program presented
Members and their friends were present to
the number Of three hundred, sixty-two oi
these being new members. The rooms
were so crowded that when Senator White
came to make his address the audience
Withdrew to the sidewalk and Street, while
the senator spoke from the porch. The
sound Of his well-known voice soon In
creased the size OF the crowd, which was
not al all backward In showing Its appre-
citation Of the many good points made.
I'VE do not care for big meeting to-
night" said the senator, "as our purpose Is
merely to discuss Informally the issues OF
the campaign. We have not the financial
backing to make a large display. but are
quietly looking over the situation and de-
sire our 1ellow-citixens to consider them
calmly and deliberately with us. I hope
that our dissenting brethren will agree
with US at least upon these propositions:
"First-To make no assertions against ar
epponen; which are not based upon un'
doubted truth. (Applause.)
"Second-To adhere to statements wher
once they are made.
"And to remember that principle car
never die. Truth lives forever. Applause.
What il there in politics? Men talk abou
changing political views. For Instance, WI
SEQ 1t stated that in 1887 Judge Maguirt
wrote letter announcing that he could MOI
remain with the Democratic party as II
was then conducted. and do not blame
him. The only dlnerence between Judge
Mcguire and many others Of us who
thought just as he did-that the rule Of
Boss Buckley was unendurable-was tina
we stayed in and made the party at for al
decent and honest men. including Judge
Mcguire. And yet the very men who are
criticising Mcguire for his action now
commended him for II when II was done
Is that logical?"
Senator White then proceeded with q
splendid eulogy OF the peoples candidate
telling Of his own friendship with him
which has existed ever since they were
boys together, and Of Maguire's independ-
ence. faithfulness and integrity.
"He brings no -untried abilities now
said the speaker. I'VE know his ability and
worth. Can we not trust him better thar
untried men? Can we not trust these insti.
tutions Of state to him better than to the
Republican party. managed a. II 10 by the
Southern Pacific railroad? There is GER
tainly nothing 'fanaticar about this propo-
sition.
Take this railroad question. Some raen
note from person asking II Mcguire
really is sound on the railroad problem
QAaughter.) Ny reply was: II you canno,
judge for yourself after all that Judge Ma
guire has done in congress and elsewhere
would recommend you az candidate FOL
Highland. San Quentin. Mendocino or Fol-
son." (Applause.)
Mr.. Whites references to the now ceie-
brated speech of R. ]. Waters at the pa
vilion Saturday night were distinctly ap-
preciated.
1--WE have a new candidate for congress
He Is new; in fact, rather fresh. He makes
some unplea SAINT illusions about our being
siop-buckets and cesspoools." The speaker
then read quotations from Waters philip.
pic. throwing in some very characteristic
comments.
"Our odoriferous qualities would indi.
cate that Mr.. Waters has not been here
long enough to truly imbibe the odor OF
the orange blossoms. (Great laughter and
applause.) People don't seem to know this
candidate. Who's WatersT they say
There he isl" (pointing to the specify
The senator also aroused much enthusi-
asm by his frank, manly reference to Mr.
Barlow, telling Of his honest service for his
constituents.
Mr.. White devoted the closing part OF hi.
address to an eloquent and impressive de.
fense Of his own position on territorial ex.
pansion, while his eloquent words on the
war also aroused great enthusiasm.
After giving three cheers for Senator
White and Judge Mcguire. the guests re.
turned indoors, where the balance of thu
evening was pleasantly spent with music
refreshments and short informal talk,
from several members. The rooms wer,
very tastefully decorated for the occasion