The San Francisco call., 1904-11-03

On behalf Of Republican principles
anC nepubIican candidates Ex-Governor.
Henry T. Gage addressed a great audi
ence at the Alhambra Theater last
evening. Supporting and augmenting
his argument was Frank H. Short of
Fresno. who delivered a ringing speech
IN the interest of the dominant party
and the men il has named for office
Treasurer John z. McDougald pre-
sided. being introduced to the audience
by Senator z. r. Woodruff, secretary
of the Republican State Central Com
mittee. The appearance of Governor
Gage at the speakers chair was the
signal for an enthusiastic demonstra-
tion. for which he expressed his appre-
ciation- Mr.. Short was also warmly re-
ceived, and Julius Kahn and Z. A.
Hayes, who were seated on the plat
form, were cheered thrice and three
times more. Altogether the crowd was
an unusual one for this campaign. 1t
demonstrated the fact that if sufficient
Democratic opposition could be found
II was willing TO enter the fray as OF
old. and win out, too. 1t was not only
enthusiastic. but argumentative, in
support Of the speakers theories The
hum OF discussion in the audience was
often heard, and one man, grown too
excited. was led to the street, where he
continued his harangue, with himself
the only interested auditor
In introducing Mr.. Gage TO the audi
ence Chairman McDougald referred to
him as the man that settled the great
water front strike and caused the re-
turn TO work Of thousands of laborers.
This announcement was greeted with
cheers. After acknowledging his ap-
probation for the reception accorded
him Mr.. Gage said in part:
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: /
hope you Will esteem II great a pleasure to
listen 70 ne IL is for me 10 be able 10 speak
70 you We are meeting here tonight to cis-
cues the issues Of an election that IS world
earth is awaiting the outcome Of the vote upon
issues that affect international affairs.
A GREAT WORLD POWER.
The United States Is a great world mower
our country Is today pre-erinent among the
foremost fations Of the globe. And / believe
that SO long as We adhere 10 the constftutior
sne VIA continue 70 stand pre-eminent
been IN control and has dealt with and settled
great internal problems The East is in touch
INK benefit Nations that once aersso ass- n,-
country eonsnercisi place now give us the
Adherence 10 the Monroe docrine has enabled
Us 70 secure the open door IN China. has
taught Morocco. Turkey and Hayti 20 respect
the nag. The Central American intrio-,ers
have been compelled 20 cease their machine
tons. and as result the Panama canal Is
under way. BY the examples OF American in
dustry and energy the powers know that we
can produce statesmen as well soldiers and
sailors.
ask all Americans q consider wei ana .c+
rpon the Presidents remark Tread soffIv
that that IS good nottog champ c1srs osnS s,,z
Others have seen NJ 70 cenounce the President
fos making the remerk but no patriot wants
70 Sc This. hts native land. cringing IN abiect
cowsrdice before any other Government on IRIS
earth Just an individual r. at disadven
tage and powerless before the attack IN the
dark Of a oezper1do armed with gun or knife
80 woulc be this or any other ton that neg
lected 70 prepare itself IN times Of peace FOR
acts Of
The principles Of Abraham Llncoln's admin
istration have passed and blended with the
prnc'ples q tnst other martyr-President Wu-