The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-03
ATTENDANCE SMALL,
Supporters of Hon.
j. L. Bates Hold
a Meeting.
The CANDIDATES ADDRESS.
Rev. Nels Eagle Wants to
See Him Elected
Governor.
The CANDIDATES ADDRESS

Hon. John L. Bates, speaker of the
last Massachusetts House of Represen-
tatives, addressed an audience num-
bering less than 100 people, in Horti-
cultural Hall, last night.
The gathering, though small, was not
lacking in enthusiasm, and applauded
the speaker to the echo. Mr.. Bates
came to Worcester on invitation of
f. o. Dalhquist and 30 other Swedish
American citizens of Worcester but,
for some reason or other, the rank and
file of the Swedish vote was not in evil
dence, little more than one-third of
those present being of this nationality.
Rev. Nels Eagle, pastor of the Thorn
as Street M. e. Church, followed the
speaker Of the evening, briefly out
lining what sort of men people of Mas
sachusetts want in positions of trust
remarking during the course of his
address that he hoped to live long
enough in Massachusetts to see Mr..
Bates elected governor of the common
wealth
Mr.. Bates arrived in Worcester short
ly after o'clock yesterday afternoon
and was driven to the Bay State
House, where he was received by a
party, including Hon. E. B. Crane,
F. o. Dalhauist, James Hunt, Rev.
Nels Eagle, Rev. Charles W. Anderson,
Councilman Fred d. johnson, Capt.
C. S. Holden and Edward NJ. Wood
ward.
Mr.. Bates talked with a Spy man at
the hotel. All he could say regarding
the situation locally was what has been
already said by the men having his
campaign in change, that they feel
pretty sure of. carrying the city.
Mr.. Bates remarked that thus far the
contest has been carried on with I'M
precedented good feeling between the
opposing factions. The people seem to
believe that two good men are men,
toned for the office Of lieutenant gov
ernor, and while he has the utmost
respect for his opponent, Mr.. Bates
feels confident of the nomination.
Mr.. Bates is busy at the present time
attending to his regular duties during
the day, and speaking somewhere near
ly every night. Whether ne will be
heard in Worcester again or not, has
not been decided.
Soon after O'Clock, the Bates party
d
was rendered Mr.. Bates in the library.
The attendance was no doubt affected
by the weather. and the fact that BUSH
ness men and others employed in stores
and other institutions are unable to
leave their business Saturday night.
1t was S.25 o'clock when Mr.. Bates,
attended by F. o. Dahlquist, took his
seat on the Satform. Mr.. Dahlquist
introduced the speaker of the evening,
referring to his enviable record in the
legislature, and the fact that he had
consented to come to Worcester that the
people might have a chance to see, hear
and become acquainted with the man
fer whom they will be asked to cast
their votes.
The ex-speaker was greeted with APP
plause He said in part; II am glad
to be here tonight, and to have the
pleasure of addressing citizens of Wor-
cester. Swedish Americans have To-
Gated in the commonwealth in large
numbers, and people of Massachusetts,
have had an opportunity to observe
what kind of citizens they make.
Il have been told that there are TO-
600 Swedish Americans in Worcester
which means much in the municipal life
of the city. When young man, 1
taught school for a time in jamestown,
N. Y, where the government and in
situations of the town are conducted
largely by the Swedish Americans In a
most satisfactory manper.
Worcester has been aptly termed
the heart of the commonwealth, not
only on account Of its location in the
state, but from the principles set forth
by its people, which have gone forth
and prevailed in the past as they will
prevail in future. Worcester has been
fospitable in receiving those from
abroad. Worcester welcomes the hon
est, Industrious immigrant who adds
so much to the strength of the commu-
nity. have observed the representa-
tives of the Swedish people in the
House of Representatives They have
shown fidelity to the interests of the
people they represent, and have won
the respect of ALL"
After briefly outlining the history of
parties in this country, Mr.. Bates said:
only one question is added to the
platform Of the republican party, and
that is its duty in connection with the
Islands across the sea. What 10 true of
the party in America is true In the
heart of the commonwealth. For the
past Al years, with few exceptions, the
legislature has been under control of
the republicans. and their record is
grand one. The public health and edu-
cational interests have been looked af-
ter, the waiter supply or large cities
has been provided, the establishment of
public libraries has been carried for
ward, until at present Massachusetts
has more institutions of this sort than
all other states of the union combined
The militia organization is something
of which all should feel proud. Laws
have been enacted for the protection of
the laboring classes, and hours fixed
for the labor of women and minors
Commissions have been appointed to
regulate the power of the gas, electric
light and railroad companies. Every
thing points to the progressiveness of
the republican party in Massachusetts.
THE future of this country and the
islands across the sea can be settled by
the principles that have governed the
republican party since the beginning.
There is no reason now for deserving
the party for its record in the far east.
Republicans. stand for liberty.
There is a duty which must be dis
charged to these islands. The conflict
being waged at present came from no
desire on our part. The inhabitants of
these new possessions are made up of
many families, speaking many tongues.
but they have never been in as good
condition for advancement and pros
perity as at present When anarchy
has been suppressed and the people are
raised to a state where they can realize
what we are willing to do for them,
when they will not be the prey of ev-
cry European nation, they are bound
to find liberty under the flag Of the