The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
The Democrats Rally Around
Wright at Germania Hall
Last Evening

Much enthusiasm was manifested at the
Democratic rally held last night at the
Germania hall, at which about three hun
dred persons were present. When George
Z. Wright stepped out upon the stage he
was greeted with round of applause John
Hartman was chairman of the evening.
George p. Wright was the first speaker.
He said
Il am moved by the reception that you
have given me this evening. do not
consider that the applause is directed to-
ward me personally but to me because of
my candidacy for the office of mayor of
Tacoma
I'VE propose to treat all kinds of bust.
ness with utmost fairness and show par
TALLY toward none. We propose to treat
corporations fairly, We hope Hartman
will come in and we want Felt to come in
with his street railway. We stand for
progressiveness and intend to pay good
wages.
81 believe that have the honesty, abil-
ity and steadfastness to stand up for the
city, but whatever the verdict. | shall
respect the rights of the people to make
their choice"
+. l.. Hiberly said in his speech chat
the opposition had already figured out
what their majority would be. Very well.
let them do so. They may control conven-
tions, but they can not control votes. They
referred to us in The Tacoma Times as the
enemy, but you will not consider lis so.
The position of controller is not neces-
sarily an office OF great Importance, so there
will be no great difference whether you
elect me or not, but be sure to elect George
2. Wright mayor. 1t makes no personal
difference to me whether you see fit to
elect me or mot, | shall remember your
treatment of me during the campaign +"
Rev. Eshelman arraigned the opposition
in his usual manner. He said that the
Republicans were bowling vote it straight.
All Republicans are not going to be de-
ceived. The opposition claims a majority
of 1850, but am satisfied if they were GER
tain of majority of 80 they would make
another assessment on the city employees. .
o. G. Ellis declared there Is but one
issue and that is, shall we have greater
Tacoma? We are now a one mans town.
Why is it that we do not advance? 1t is
not because the citizens of Tacoma are not
the peers of those in eastern cities.
1--WE desire the town to be run by the
people and not by ring rule. John Linck
has referred to Mr.. Wright as being weak
! want to say that he is not so weak that
he has ever been dropped because of incom.
potency.
Tomorrow there will be 5000 handbills
scattered about town containing statements
which we are not able to refute because
we have no chance to do So They are
now at the Republican headquarters. We
ask you for fair play and hope you will moi
be deceived by any statements made by
the opposition.
Colonel Anderson referred to the state
ment made in the Times by Ralph Metcalf
claiming a majority of 1850 for Mayor
Campbell. He then went on to show that
there was possibility Of Mr.. Wright being
elected with that large majority
'Mr Wright comes from your ward, the
Third ward. He is the first candidate
for mayor from south of Ninth street In
eleven years, since the candidacy of Alex
Parker.
Mr., Metcalf comedies to us the slot
machine men, gamblers and brothel keep.
ers, but they viii support Mayor Camp
bell. / was told that man connected
with the Globe hotel has given 800 to the
Campbell campaign fund
Zone more thing wish to say and that
is, l am reliably informed that James
Frace is to be our next building inspector
You don't want that, do you? Then vote
for Mr.. Wright"
There was no lack of enthusiasm at the