Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-30

Mr.. Bell descended the stairway to the
lobby of the hotel. There scores of
Democrats and guests of the hotel gave
the distinguished visitor three hearty
cheers At the north entrance of the
hotel crowd gathered, many of them
carrying COW bells. Many COW bells
were distributed by members Of the
entertainment committee, and when
Mr.. Bell entered his carriage the ova-
ton extended him was deafening.
In the first carriage with Mr.. Bell
were Hon. Timothy Spellacy, Hon.
Nathan Cole, jr.. and NJ P. Snyder.
AS the carriages formed in line and
started for the la Dor hall the occupants,
all armed with COW bells. kept up a
continuous din, and they were royalty
answered by loyal Democrats who
thronged the sidewalks to welcome their
chief.
Speaks to Workers
At the Labor temple on South San
Pedro street great crowd of the lead
ing Democrats and laborites of the state
had gathered. AS the carriage occupied
by Mr.. Bell drove before the entrance
the band there to welcome him struck
up Dixie" the scores of cow bells and
chimes pealed forth, and amid the well
coming cheers of hundreds the future
governor of California made his first
appearance before labor organization
in the south.
That the principles advoca ted by the
great Democrat were eminently favor
able and just to the fairminded labor
tiles was evident to the salvos witr
which they were received Time after
time Mr.. Bell was compelled to stop
during his speech and modestly ac-
knowledge the cheers with which his
remarks were received. The changing
of the bells added to the uproar. but all
were anxious to hear every word and
quiet reigned as the leader lifted his
hand.
Mr.. Bell was presented by A. d. Mer-
rill, president of the Building Trades
council. and the ovation lasted fully
five minutes.
MY recent trip through the San
Jaquin valley has nearly put my voice
out of commission" said Mr.. Bell, and
the hint was sufficient to cause even
those thronging the doorway to shove
forward for a chance to obtain stand
ing room within the hall.
IT am sincerely glad" said Mr.. Bell.
that upon my initial trip to Los An
geles l have the opportunity of ad-
dressing so many representatives Of
labor. l have felt all the way through
ton thateI did not want to be elected
under false pretenses. have been busy
making declara tions in a straightfor-
ward manner as to what my policy will
be III / am elected governor of this
greatest of states. Having received the
full support of the north and of San
Francisco am glad that at last am
among the workingmen of Southern
California, and from them 1 hope to
receive unanimous support.
Represents No Class
II have always believed that the
chief executive of the state should not
and cannot be the representative of any
special class. The great fault with men
elected to that office is that they have
forgotten their promises and their prin-
ciples and have represented some spe-
cial class or corporation.
1.-The chief principle which l hold
forth is that a man who occupies the
position as leader and representative
of the people of the state should repre-
sent that entire people without thought
of class and for the rights of all.
$50 for that reason ! Will not say If
1 am elected will be the special repre-
Of labor. for II did you would
not believe me, and If did would be
to hold that Office.
..You have a right to know the plat
form upon which shall Ike my fight.
1 want to say that / approve In every
respect OF the organization that has
taken place among the wage earners.
1t is the greatest movement that has
ever occurred I'm social life. II has
raised the standard Of living and has
countless benefits to those who
la Dor with their hands.
THAT an era in history when organ
cations among all enterprises have
been going ON 1t was right and proper
that those who labor should organize
for mutual protection and benefit Hav-
ing organized what has become It's re-
la tion to society and capital?
1T must appear that labor and lcapi-