The San Francisco call., 1906-09-23

eicting victory for the Republican
party.
Judge Melvin was followed by Con-
gressman Joseph r. Knowland, who
spoke as follows:
KNowLAND LAUDs GILLETT.
We are accorded the privilege upon
this occasion of hearing two distin-
guished speakers-one the standard
bearer of the Republican party in the
State campaign which we are so auspi-
ciously opening tonight. the other an
orator of national repute and a citizen
of whom Californians are justly proud.
In view OF this fact it is my purpose to
occupy suficient time only to testify
Hon. J. n. Gillett as revealed TO me
during my association with him in the
State Legislature and in the national
halls of Congress.
Seven years ago, while member of
the California Assembly, Mr.. Gillett
was State Senator. Throughout that
entire session there was waged one of
the bitterest Senatorial contests that
California has ever witnessed. During
that protracted struggle, extending
through regular and extra session,
the newspapers throughout the State
teemed with scandal legislative inves-
LEGATIONS were held, and the reputa-
tions of numerous members suffered
as result of the disclosures.
But there was never a whisper or a
line rejecting upon the good name of
James Gillett. AS legislator he was
faithful. painstaking and Industrious.
connected with which there was the
least suspicion of jobbery Against
such legislation his energies were al
ways directed and his voice ever raised.
FAITHFUL AT WASHINGTON.
AS national legislator he has been
equally faithful His manly and
Impeachment case and the the master sre
y argument he delivered made
for him q name among the mem
bers Of Congress | commend him
he rendered in obtaining for the me-
chanics and laboring men at the Mare
Island navy yard, which is in my Con-
gressional district, that to which they
Not alone was Congressman Gillett
alert on behalf of the Mare Island me-
oMnr Dat wnsn psr cenf se Of
Californian built vessels was before
the House il was largely through his
efforts that the amendment was car
ried. Mr.. Gillett made telling speech,
the burden of which was that the me-
chanics and laborers of San Francisco
whose skill he praised, would be given
needed employment If the amendment
Mr. Giliett is a true friend of the
workingman. He acts while others too
frequently talk.
CHEERS FOR GILLETT.
When George A. Knight finished his
remarks Judge Melvin announced the
name Of Giliett. This WAS a signal for
all those or the stage TO rise and all
these in the house to cheer. The Ke-
publican candidate for Governor, smil-
4 iIgly acknowledging his warm recep-
tion, took mis- place in the center of the
stage and said:
WATCHFUL FOR ALL INTERESTS.
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Citizens:
The Republican party again appeals to
the voters of California for their in
/ pect that the citizens of this State who
desire prosperity to continue will rally
to the standard of the Republican
4 parSy.
Our party not only relies upon its
/ past record, but upon what it pledges
itself to do in the future. 1t has al
ways advocated what was right, as II
/ affected all interests of the nation, and
legislation to encourage and build ur
our varied industries and our COM
merce. We have ever been watchful
of the interests of the manufacturer
laborer, farmer, miner. merchant and
capitalist, well knowing that to foster
md protect them meant general pros
perity to all.
/ am proud at this moment, and fee
highly honored to know, that in this
campaign | have been chosen by the
Republican party to head its ticket
and realizing the responsibilities of the
ton to put forth my best efforts 70,
the success of our party and of the
entire ticket
OWNED BY NO ONE.
Since my nomination the Democratf.
press of the State, and some of oul
Republican papers, too, have states
that 4 am the machine candidate ans
he railroad candidate. Right here
want TO emphasize the fact that j an
date, but am the candidate solely o
the best and grandest party that thil
country ever had.
My friends in Humboldt County las
January started to boom me for Gov
ernor. They thought that the nortl
was entitled this time to the honor
and. working with that enthusiasm ans
zeal for which a Humboldt Republican
active campaign by writing persona
letters TO thousands of prominent Re
publicans all over the State. Ny life
long friend, George A. Knight, becaus
Of our friendship and because of Hum
boldt's efforts in my behalf. offered 4
me his most valuable services and in
terviewed his friends all over the Stat
for me-
Upon my return home from Wash
ington on July ] saw that but yer,
little had been done throughout tn
State on the gubernatorial fight ex
cept what my friends had done 70
me. at once started to campaign TIL
State and for two months through tn
heat of summer busted myself in visit
ing all portions of the State outside o
my own Congressional district whicl
was about solid for me. ] met Repub
licans in every county seat. told then
of my ambitions. | won their friend
ship and support. so that when the con
vention met in Santa Cruz | had NOR
than enough votes to nominate me Of
the first ballot
REPRESENTS ALL CLASSES.
In going over the State / sought ali
from all sides; l did all / could an,
with success. too. To harmonize con
flicting factions ] wanted the supper
| of my partY and I Ranted Ii free fro,