The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-04
STRONG ADDRESSES,
Republicans Rally for
Hagberg and Des-
marteau.
ST. FAMILLE HALL CROWDED.
Hon. G. G. Washburn and
Other Prominent Men
Present.

The rally for French-speaking repub-
licans in wards 9, 4 and in ST. Fa-
mile hall, last night, was the most in
teresting of any in the series that have
been held this year. Alexander H.
Bullock, president of the Republican
Club presided and introduced the
speakers.
Charles r. Saunders, candidate for
speaker of the next House of Repre-
sentatives, who was announced to adj
dress the meeting, was unable to be
present, but sent a message of regret.
NJ j. Murray of Boston was introduced
as the man who had the honor to-
nominate Attorney General Knowlton.
He spoke in the highest terms of the
record made by the candidate from
ward 5, remarking that it was seldom
that a representative came home af
ter his first year feeling that he had ac-
complished anything; but Mr.. Hagberg
was an exception to this rule, and had
made an impression in Boston, where
work of the different representatives
| is closely watched.
He emphasized making the most of
the present situation, although it is
commonly conceded an off year. in an
! ticipation of the great battle to be
waged II months hence. He scored
arguments of democrats who have
characterized Aguinaldo as the George
Washington of the Philippine islands.
In his opinion, Aguinaldo has read a
little history, and realized that an APP
peal from man of his calibre would
be entertained only by the democratic
party.
Alderman N. P. Huot spoke in French.
| He commended both Hagberg and Des-
marteau to the consideration of repub-
| lican voters in wards 8 and 5, urging
that all should cast their votes for the
republican candidates. He called the
attention of mis- hearers to the fact that
voters in ward had stood by their
representative in the common council,
and that it is no more than fair that
French speaking voters should stand
| by Mr.. Hagberg. He also looked into
! the future, picturing the outcome when
French-speaking voters might want a
representative at the state house.
| Hon. Charles G. Washburn empha-
sized the fact that there is no race
distinction in this country; all men of
| whatsoever extraction, are American
citizens. While the contest this year
is confined principally to local issues,
( he would not have voters forget that
| the result this year is but the slSirmish
! before the national conflict of next year.
He claimed that the policy of the DEM
! ocrats for 40 years has been to oppose
everything proposed by the republic
cans, but during this time the demo-
Gratis have failed to furnish a single
| instance of CONSTITUTIONAL statesman
| ship. The republicans have labored
constantly to build up, while the demo-
| Gratis have worked with equal efforts
| to tear down.
Hon. A. S. Pinkerton spoke principal
! ly on national issues, urging the neces-
| sity of cooperation to strengthen the
hand of the national government. He
spoke of Mr.. Hagberg in the highest
terms, defying any one to point out a
spot in his political career that is faint
| ed
Elzear Desmarteau, the candidate for
the Legislature in ward 8, spoke briefly
in French thanking the voters in adj
vance for their efforts in his behalf.
John G.. Hagberg said that in the
year past he had worked for the inter-
est of ward 5, first, last and all the
time. He intends to do the same this
year. if he is returned. He hoped that
the ward would be kept in the repub-
lican column this year, and that all
would pull together for the election of
all candidates who stand for republican
principles, both at the state and mu-
nicipal elections.
been issued by Mr.. Ryan. The latter
calls up the fact that his father is a
veteran of the civil war, but Mr.. Hag-
berg is q veteran himself, with a good
ide~ of what war means.
c. Herbert De Fosse also spoke in
French Normands orchestra fur
rished music throughout the evening.