The San Francisco call., 1904-07-29
COMPLIMENTS SHOWER.


In introducing Congressman E. j..
Lvernash, who was the next speaker,
Chairman Tobin paid him tribute for
his fidelity and energy. In turn Mr..
Livernash paid Mr.. Tobin tribute and
stamped him as "one of Gods noble
men," This showering of compliments
was refreshing in view of memories of
recent events in the Democratic ranks.
1t seemed unnatural; it breathed too
much Of peace, but there were none
that hinted that either was not sin
cere. Addressing himself to the pur-
pose of the meeting, Mr.. Livernash, in
his deliberate, pleasing style, said, in
part:
In choosing a President and a Vice Presi-
dent we should counsel with great
know that President Roosevelt is able.
well-meaning man, and that the Republican
party holds millions of conscientious. honest
men. but one Of the deepest convictions of my
life Is that the welfare Of this nation would
be advanced by placing another party in
power; by placing in the Presidential chair
Alton 3. Parker.
The atmosphere of the nation is charged
with doubt Hard times are upon us You
workingmen here know this. Go home and
ponder upon it. In the South find that
ulscohtent exists through that unhappy in
terference in the negro question. In financial
circles there Is uncertainty as TO what Roose-
Nelt may DO sloshing about midst the nations
OF tne earth. In the mercantile world wages
are less and production is less. To all OF
you l say that the tide of prosperity is on
the ebb. Two years ago 1t set in and to-
disaster
The Republican administration under Roose-
Velt has given us three things-doubt. slump
and IO-cent dollar. That Roosevelt has
courage no one deny. So has the man
that smokes In a. powder mill l have con-
cluGed that he has too much martial spirit
he strenuous strenuosity of strenuousness is
aomlraole when confined 1t in his
charge up San Juan HILL but when it steadily
SHOWS itself in the White House IL becomes
menace and inquietude must follow
Inc nation needs change and 1 am not
aIrald the Democratic party will make an
oVer-radcal change. If anything l fear il
leans more toward extreme conservatism than
radicalism | earnestly hope this campaign
quoted with the spirit OF good temper. The
IInon belongs to us all and is dear to all.
The great majority of its people intensely
patriotic. Let this be a campaign Of educa-
tlon ana whether we be Democrats or Repub-
iicans, Prohibitionists or Socialists. let us all
oe an 6n,menricans elasping hands under the folds
FUN FoR~AUDIENCE.
Charles w. Sweigert was then intro
duced to the audience and he delivered
a speech characterized by many jokes
that Kept his audience in constant
laughter. He referred TO the Republi-
hooseVeit In humorous strain and
! brought in many local topics in Jest
ing mood
James 9. Mcguire followed Mr.. Swell
CERT, His introduction to the audience
was the signal for an enthusiastic dem
onstration. He Immediately entered
INTO discussion of the points upon
which he believes the fate Of the cam
palgn hangs. He said in part:
IL Is a pleasure to see a reunited and har-
HIohlous u democracy that intends to battle for
i ,ne common cause | see here men who be-
IleVe IN the party but who have been sepa-
iateu on account Of certain issues.
am oehghted to that the ardor for the
grand principles of Democracy is not damp
ened ana feel assured that under the leader
snip OF tnat grand leader Judge Parker a
great Victory Will be in November
in all civilized countries there two great
forces. Inc one we represent stands for the
upllftlng OF the people and equal rights to all
ana Tor local self lfgovernment Democracy Is
the exponent OF these principles while the Re
publican party stands for the Capitalization
OF power and for imperialism That is the
history OF the Republican party. 1t uses ite
power to enrich the favorites at the expense
OF the taxpayers Democracy Will not make
one set the bearer of burdens for the enrich
ment of others
The Republican party is called a business
party. and 1t can always do business. The
Democratic party doesn't The Republican party
fights in the committees of Congress for the
divisions OF the spoils to enrich certain
classes ana award privileges. They battle In
secret. and when each one knows what his