Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-05

Tonight all Los Angeles will have an
opportunity to see and hear Judge
Alton r. Parker of New York, who Is
here on a brief visit, his first to the
coast
Judge Parker came west to rest with
no thought of making campaign
speeches. but listening to the importu-
mites of Angelenos and grateful for
the good time he is having, he has con-
scented to appear at Temple audito-
rum.
The affair was arranged on one days
notice, but judging by the throng at
Yesterdays luncheon of the Democratic
league. where but one hours notice
was given of the presence of the New
Yorker, it is believed the turnout VIII
be large and representative.
Not only Los Angeles but all or
Southern California will be welcomed
to the Auditorium, especially bands
marching clubs, quartets and choruses
who will arouse enthusiasm.
Message from East
Judge Parker will speak for an hour,
in which interval he will deliver q
message from the east to the west
that will attract national attention.
All eyes are on New York today, and
the man whom the party once chose
as it's standard bearer hopes to AID MS
successor, William j. Bryan by wbat
he will say tonight.
~s..-- TatA loo
1ancy Niooll, a. man of affairs. of legal
experience, who knows the inside
workings of the pivotal state politics.
Mr.. Nicoll Is one of the brilliant men
of the bar today and his bright re-
marks alone are worthy of a capacity
house at the great fireproof temple.
On this occasion an earnest INVITA-
+ioyl &c extended TO the mothers, wives,
daughters and sisters of Democrats
and Republicans, and the committee
last night also included the aunts OF
Democrats in the invitation.
special committee consisting of A..
n Warner. O. y. Parish and Rich
mond Plant held a hurried meeting
Yesterday at o'clock. engaged the au-
ditorium and proceeded TO make ar
ransements hurriedy for the big rally.
All Clubs Cooperating
Talenhonic talks with ward leaders
indicate tn taevery precinct club In and
near Los Angeles will attend in a
body.
4aarching clubs with torchlights also
will parade.
and one of the musical numbers will
be the favorite hymn of Mr.. Bryan,
which all are asked to unite in sing
ing.
Judge D. *. Trask has been asked
to preside at the meeting and Adam
Dixon Warner will call the gathering
10 order.
Viewing the City
Judge Parker and Mr.. Nicoll spent
r1Nst of yesterday afternoon IN an
auto spin through Los Angeles business
and residential streets and parks, view
ing with delight the semi-tropic at
fractions of the Southern California
metropolis
Officers of the Democratic league
acted as escorts for the afternoon.
This morning the New Workers will
make a trip to Catalina island to do a
bit of fishing and return in time for
the rally tonight.
Throng at Westminster
Clustered many deep. Democrats
yesterday stormed the dining halls OF
the Westminster hotel at the weekly
meeting OF ln6 tIeHlOcTdIlC league, eA-
pecting to hear Judge Alton b. Par
ker, Democratic nominee for president
four years ago. and his travelling COM
panion, Delaney Nicoll, the Gotham
lawyer and politician, discuss the
campaign.
Not until II o'clock. an hour before
the usual gathering time, did the Of
ficers of the league know that the
distinguished New Workers could at
tand hut tba news Travelled fast 9nC
guests hocked to hear them.
It. E. Gibbon presided, and as extra
chairs were drawn toward the tables
enthusiasm grew into series oi
cheers as the speakers proceeded.
Chairman Gibbon introduced Judge
Parker after contrasting the condi.
tions of Democracy four years ago ane
now. He referred to Judge Parker as
one who deserved we'll of his party
who had taken the nomination fol
president as much to heal the wounds
of strife as for success at the polls.
Delighted with People
Judge Parker in a we'll modulateo
voice said he was sure that Mr.. Nicol
and he would. If they could afford it
sell their little properties back home
and move to Los Angeles,
From the time we entered the Sar
Bernardino valley" said the speaker
I'VE have been met and struck by the
cordial good will of Californians We
felt at once as though we were among
old friends"
Here Judge Parker drew a pleasing
word picture of Southern California
her splendid scenery, her great advan-
tages, her unsurpassed climate and the
spirit of boost that prevails.
Referring to his retirement from the
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