Arizona republican., 1900-11-01

The excursion train to Tempe left promptly at ? o'clock yesterday after noon, there being two carloads of en- thusiastic republicans accompanied by the Indian school band, and escort ing Governor x. O. Murphy and most of the county candidates on the repub- lican ticket. The governor was in ex- ccllent spirits, though somewhat fla tigued from his eXertions of the day before and the night ride down from Congress.
 As the train pulled into Tempe the band played "A Hot Time" and it's lively strains were followed by the mu- sic of the Tempe band, which. with several hundred people, was in waiting at the depot. A procession was quickly formed. led by Central Committeeman 7. A. Harris, next the Indian band, citi- zens on foot, and eXcursionists, the Tempe band bringing up the rear. The governor and candidates marched in the parade, which doubled Mill avenue, ending at Curry hall, the most spacious building in the city. During the par adde many ladies had gathered and by the time the meeting was called to or der every seat was occupied and many people were standing.
 The hall was gaily decorated, pie lures of Mckinley and Roosevelt. the national colOrs, and beautiful bouquets uf roses being the features. The plat form was occupied by candidates anI local committeeman. As the Indian band played the Star Spangled Ban ner," the audience rose and at the conclusion of the music Mr. H. z. Zuck, chairman of the meeting. proposed three cheers for the Erandest flag of the grandest country in the world. They were heartily given and the meet ing from that moment was one If great enthusiasm.
 OPENING SPEECHES.
 The chairman, with a very few pre- liminary words. introduced Judge C. w. Grouse. and the mention of his name brought applause. He spoke but a few minutes, but said d great deal. He said it was the first opportunity n2 had had to thank the people of Tempe for the support they gave him four years ago. when his vote was 2ap against ninety for his opponent He had tried to serve them well and he appealed to them to roll up the same kind of a majority for Governor Mur- phey as he believed the issues of the hour were such that MT. MuTphE election was vastly more important jn the people than was his own four years ago. All are agreed as to statehood and the chances were 16 tO 1 that the republican administration would he continued and business like and com mon sense view of the question sug- gcstcd the election of d delegate III accord herewith.
 The chairman then presented Mir. Ar thur J. Edwards, who. he predicted. would serve this county as the next district attorney. MT Edwards speech was short to the point and Was one of his best efforts during the campaign He said the history of the United States for the last forty years was something to be proud of. and with the exception of the administrations of President Clevelajd. it Was the his tory of the republican, party. II" mace reference to events of the last four years and said the republican rdrty in it's conduct of affairs had used every historical and patriotic advantage for the bettcrment of the laiipn. This led mp to the sure signs If it's continuance in power and the nee ss.ty of Elr- mony herewith on the part of Arizona if we were to attain that for which all are striving-statehood. He made clear the necessity for the election of a republican legislative ani county ticket. and especially d delegate of that p"liti '1l faith.
 Chairman Zurk then arose tn mtro- ducc the speaker of the day, GJVrin"r N. O. Murphy. and saII that before CO ing SD he desired to call tha attention of those present to one thing he knew the governor would omit in his address and that was that to Governor Murphy alone the. people of Temoo and vicin- ity owe the establishment of the local rural free delivery service. This brought out vociferous applause and the governor began his address.
 GOV. MURPHY'S ADDRESS.
 He had been introduced as the chief executive of the territory and as such he addressed them all as friends, be- ltving that sD long as he did his of ficial duty political differences should not interfere with personal relations. He congratulated the town on it's cVI- dences of belief in the doctrine of eX- pansion and then proceeded to reply tu some backbiting and slurring remarks that had been made during the pro- sress of his campaign. It had been said that he was campaigning the territory with the Indian school band, supported by taxation. This was a mistake. as the band was paid for but even were it not a good reply Was given to the charge by d man up north who said: ,.IC NAn I.a taNnHs tu .llI.nnrt th.. Ll nl