The San Francisco call., 1904-07-07


litical feast has seldom been equaled
in this section Of the country. Nor
did the event partake wholly Of a po
liucal color. In a broader sense it
was more patriotic than political;
sounding OF the praises Of past and
present Republican leaders. not who'll
ly because they were Republicans. but
more because they were statesmen and
patriots
MANY DEMOCRATS ATTEND.
In keeping with this sentiment sew
eral well known Democrats participat-
ed in tO-night's celebration, not as
Democrats, but as American citizens
who could conscientiously applaud
the achievements Of LOncoln, Grant
Garfield. Mckinley and Roosevelt. II
was a happy occasion unmarried by
any untOward incident and those who
came from a distance expressed them
selves after il was over as being
amazed that such a function could
have been so delightfully."- given with
out the slightest confusion other than
that which always accompanies the
meeting Of so large a body Of men.
Months ago Postmaster Motley H.
opening
the campaign in Southern California
with a banquet at which one thousand
covers were 10 be laid. The birthday OF
the Republican party was chosen at
the date, and with a committee ot his
own selection from the Republican
League Postmaster Flint went 10 work
There was practically unanimous re-
sponse from the Republicans Of this
city Wher he publicly announced the
project Invitations were sent broad
cast over the State and numerous IA
Vorable replies were received.
In this city there was such a demand
for tickets that the original issue Of
1000 was quickly taken up and the num-
Der had 10 be increased 10 1900. This.
too, would have been increased had il
not been that the number taxed the
capacity OF the main floor Of Hazard Pa
Vilion, where the banquet was held. To-
night when the doors were opened only
the holders Of tickets were admitted
10 the main floor but the two I9rre
galleries were filed 10 overfiowii.g with
members OF the party who sought t.
hedr the ringing words Of the several
eloquent speakers who told Of the
achievements Of the grand old party.
LINCOLN TO ROOSEVELT.
The pavilion had been transformed
into a place of beauty. Every square
foot Of the woodwork was covered with
bunting. and hundreds Of flags were
drsped around large pictures Of IA
nous Republicans. The theme Of the
evening, the keynote Of the celebration.
was contained in the legend. From
Lincoln 10 Roosevelt" which appeared
in flaming letters above the speakers
stand, and at either end Of IL were pic
tUres Of the two great Republicans.
That over the proscenium was supple
mented with an artistic valance bear
ing the legend, Progress, Peace. Pros
perity." Pictures Of all the Republican
Presidents appeared at either side Of
the motto Across the entire width
of the platform was the speak
er's table and behind It at right
angles were six tables at which
were seated members Of the reception
committee. A score or more Of long ia
bles accommodated the other BANQUET
ers- The guests Of the Republican
League assembled at 7:3O O'Clock and
shortly after o'clock the signal was
given and they repaired to their places
on the main floor.
II was nearly $50 o'clock when Gen
eral Stone chairman Of the Republican
State Central Committee. was intro
ouced as tOastmaster. Then an
elaborate menu. one fit for a dinner
party in a fashionable club. was dis
cOursed and for an hour the banouet-
ers enjoyed the repast Then the
speeches began. and with them the
enthusiasm of the audience manifested
itself Each Of the speakers was greeted
with cheers and accorded all the at
tention that any speaker could ask.
The mention Of names dear TO the
hearts Of Republicans was greeted with
applause Perhaps nothing new was
told by the speakers. but they told
what they had 70 say in an eloquent
manner and awakened a degree of en-
thusiasm that gives promise of a more
phenomenal Republican majority in
Los Angeles County this year than that
given the party ticket two years ago.
II is the purpose Of the party leaders
in this county to extend their alreadx, :,
extensive organization, which has been
maintained for two years, and the SEN
timent expressed by the visitors who
noted the enthusiasm tonight was that
Los Angeles County viii keep the Re-
publican banner this year
SPEECHES ARE ELOQUENT.
In five-minute speech prior 10 the
introduction Of the other speakers Cen
eral George H. Stone comDlimented the
Republicans OF Los Angeles County
upon their splendid organization and
upon the fact that during the past two
years the Republican clubs have
maintained headquarters and have
worked steadily despite the fact that
there was no contest on. He said he