The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-11

and is a veteran of the Grand Army Of
the Republic and of the Army and Navy
League of California. And that army and
navy league, representing 1900 members
and voters, respectfully ask for recogni-
ton at this time. And let me say right
here, Mr.. Speaker and members of the
Assembly, that this is the last rollcall for
the veterans of the war for the Union, for
already the veterans of the new and re-
cent war are crowding to the front Only
last week Theodore Roosevelt one of the
grandest of the new veterans was inau-
gurated Governor of the great State Of
New York; but let us not forget that the
veterans who saved this nation are more
deserving of honor than those who ex-
panded and enlarged it.
The candidate for whom [ speak came
to California In 1863 and has continued TO
reside here, taking an active part in every
political campaign, gubernatorial and ma.
tional, since that date.
He has frequently been member of
local and State conventions and was
chairman of the Republican State Con
Yentfon which met in Los Angeles in 1856
he was president of that great political
for sixteen years. He has always been
loyal to the Republican party His first
vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln and
his last for William Mckinley. He never
sought office, has never held office and
has never profited dollar in any way
through the party. He has given his ser
vices gratuitously for third of a century.
and has contributed thousands Of dollars
to the success of the Republican party
He is known all over this great Estate. He
is recognized as the champion of the late
Republican State ticket, and as having
done more to elect Governor Henry r
Gage and the whole ticket national, State
an county, than any other orator in Cali
fornia. And many member on the floor
or this House, perhaps, owes his election
mainly to the stirring and patriotic ad-
dresses delivered during the last cam
paign by this veteran statesman. He
electrified the people, arousng not only
the old Republican patriotism, but also
the new, wider and grander hopes of this
branch of the Anglo-Saxon race that is to
control the world.
Republican party, is unanimous for his
election. l have heard of test votes taken
by the electors in other parts of the State
where he has outnumbered all his COM
petitors combined; and l believe that if a
popular vote could be taken at this hour
man l name would have an overwhelming
majority
He has solicited no votes during this
canvass. Those who support him have
voluntarily come forward in his behalf.
He is by education study and experience
fitted for this great position, and he is in
the full vigor of physical and mental man
hood No man knows better than he the
relations of this State to the general Gov
eminent, its necessities and legitimate
tons are well known, and are in harmony
with Republican sentiment in California
and In entire harmony with the policy OF
the administration. He is loyal follower
of the President. and if elected would
possess the Presidents confidence and the
and would win national as he has won
a local reputation. Mr.. Speaker and
members of the Assembly, l have the dis
tinguished honor to be permitted to place