The San Francisco call., 1904-10-04
THOUSANDS
CHEER FOR
ROOSEVELT
Mighty Host Manifests
Loyalty to Leader of
the Party.
Flags Wave in Greeting
to the Distinguished
Statesman.

Ten thousand people cheered, ten
thousand flags waved at Mechanics
Pavilion last night when Senator
Charles Warren Fairbanks. Republican
candidate <or Vice President of the
United States, rose TO inaugurate the
campaign on behalf Of his party in
California. II was a demonstration Of
fealty 10 the principles and policies Of
the dominant party that viii live in the
history Of the political affairs of the
state.
II was all red-hot, strenuous enthu-
sissm. No hypocrisy lurked behind the
cheers. nor were the people lifted TO
er6esVOr by the occa sion, which was
wlrhOut parallel in the memory of the
mighty host that participated The ap-
pearance Of Senator Fairbanks on the
Platform. accompanied by Senator
George e. Perkins Of California and
Senator G. ". Fulton Of Oregon. was
The signal for the outbreak of en-
thusiasm- The great crowd had been
supplied with flags and, leaping TO
their chairs, the people cheered until
their voices mingled in one great roar
and the air was ablaze with the flash
ing stripes Of the national emblem
Senator Fairbanks stood silently
watching the unusual scene, and his
face lighted Up with comprehension Of
its significance To him it told the
story that California is firm in its 10y
atty TO the party he is helping TO
lead on 10 another victory. and in the
great crowd he saw unswerving adhe-
rents. But the people had come to
hear the issues OF the campaign logi-
cally and eloquently discussed. and at
the wave of hand silence came over
them and they sat down to listen. But
at each mention Of the name Of Roose-
Welt or Mckinley or Perkins or any of
the statesmen that have had a hand
in shaping the policy Of the last two
administrations they again broke into
cheers and the flags again waved in
token Of allegiance and approval
ESCORTED BY COMMITTEE.
Senator Fairbanks and party arrived
AT the Oakland mole from the north at
6 o'clock last night. EscOrting Senator
Fairbank and Senator Fulton Of Ore
gon were General George Stone. chair
man Of the Republican State Central
Committee. Who went to Redding to
meet them ana George H Pippy. pres
ident Of the Union League Club, Dan
7 Cole. r. l. Radke, DR.. Elmer Stone,
George H. Bahrs. George A. Dodge and
William n Abbott, who Joined at
Davisville. In the party aboard Sena-
tor Fairbanks special car, Edge
mere other than those. named, were
the following;
Colonel d. NJ. Ransdeu, Indianapolis.
Ind. Sergeant t-at-Arms Of the SEN
ate. IN charge Of the party; Floyd S.
judah. san Francisco, Cal. represent
ing the Southern Pacific Railroad;
Frederick c Fairbanks. Indianapolis,
IND. son Of Senator Fairbanks; Rus
sell King. Indianapolis, Ind, private
secretary to Senator Fairbanks;
Thomas F. Dawson, Washington D. C.,
Associated Press representative; Stan
ley ". Bogert. Cleveland, Ohio, repre-
senting Scripps- RcRae Press Associa-
tion; Robert L. Dunn, New York. off,
cial photographer; Everett Tawney,
Wincna, Mimi, son of Congressman
Tswney Of the Republican National
Committee.
As soon as he alighted from his car
al the mole. Senator Fairbanks walked
forward 10 the locomotive that had
brought him safely over the last divi-
sion Of the run 10 the city. and. calling
the engineer and fireman from the cab,
shook them heartily by the hand. They
both seemed greatly pleased at Senator
Fairbanks courtesy The Senator then
made his way TO the forward deck of
the ferry boat and there. surrounded by
the members Of his party. enjoyed the
refreshing evening air, for" he said.
the hottest siege Of the campaign I
have had to-day was coming through
the valley. when the sun refused to
limit his ferocity."
But few people on the boat recognized
Senator Fairbanks, and the trim across
the bay was uneventfuL Arriving on
this side the party was driven TO the
Palace Hotel. Senator Fairbanks first
looked over his mail and then ioined
his party al supper. This completed he
enjoyed a short rest and then. accom-
panied by the escort committee named.
went TO the Pavilion.
GENERAL STONE SPEAKS.
Following the great demonstration
that greeted his appearance there were
speeches. General Stone was the first to
address the meeting. After the audi
ence had become somewhat quiet Cen
eral Stone called upon the quartet for
The Star Spangled Banner" and asked
the audience to Join in the chorus.