The Arizona sentinel., 1908-10-14
PACKED HOUSE
CHEERS
CAMERON !
Speeches Convincing for RepubIi-
Can ViCtOry--GOyernOr Kibbey
Given Ovation.
VISITORS PRAISE LOUDLY w.
MAS NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.


The tremendous crowd to greet I;alph
Cameron and his party at the Yuma
Theatre Monday night, was sure in
dication of the opinion that will be ex-
pressed ut the polls November the third.
Never in the. history of Yuma county
has there been as large gathering of
representative people to hear political
speeches as that assembled to honor
the Republican candidate for delegate.
At seven O'Clock the brass band was
| in readiness to escort the guests Of
honor from the hotel. MIR. Cameron
was accompanied by Governor Kibbey,
Benton Dick, District Attorney OF Pima
county, and Joe Morrison Of Cochise,
the able son of worthy father. When
! this party, escorted by the Republican
leaders of Yuma county, arrived at the
theatre, there was not an unoccupied
seat in the hall. The platform was har-
moniuusly decorated with American
flags and flowers. Portraits of VIM. II
Taft and Ralph Cameron were given
prominent places, but it was not neces-
sary for the people to have a portrait
to recognize their old friend and former
townsmen, Ralph Cameron. He was
cheered Justify as he took lis place in
the center of the stage. Surrounding
him were Governor Kibbey, Joe Nor
rison, Benton Dick, Captain C. V.
Meeden, =. II. Lyon, James POLKA
mus, Donald Mcintyre, J. II. Godfrey,
W. ". Woodman, j. ". Darlington,
w. G.. Peterson and Joe Corbett.
Thomas ID. MolIoy, the eloquent and
future district attorney. presided over
the meeting. He made short but
pleasing speech Of welcome to the Wis
itors He congratulated the audience
upon their felicity in hearing such emf
nent speakers. He then introduced
Joe Morrison of Bisbee. as q chip off
the old block and whole block beside"
1t was happy hit, for every one knows
the record of his distinguished father,
MIR. Morrison Was thoroughly en- rap
port with his audience from the begin
ming. He gave u resume OF Cameron's
career in Arizona, from his arrival IL
the present day. 1t is a record which
can stand the lime-light. 1t is dis
tinguished for courage, endurance and
ability. Mr.. Morrison contrasted it
boldly with the record Of his opponent,
to prove that Cameron 5 election would
satisfy Arizona's crying needs. y thing
which Mark Smiths election has never
accomplished.
He interspersed his speech with de- |
lightful stories whose gentle innuen- |
does scored heavily the shortcomings |
of the democratic delegate. a strong
plea was made for Arizona 10 send a |
friend to Il friendly camp. Mark Smiths
excoriatiOnS of Speaker Cannon we're |
not insured to promote friendly re- !
gard for Arizona's interests. Mr. Nor
ri5on had man to introduce who |
could and would get hearing before in
huential Congressman and Senators for
all Arizona'5 needs. He then proceeded
to introduce to the audience "Mr. Ralph |
Cameron, the future delegate"
Hearty applause greeted Mr.. Gamer
on $ appearance as speaker. He has
Il pleasing and convincing address that
l, =
ity and ability. 1t may not be Oratory
bat it is calculated to reach the grim
understanding of the business man.
Mr. Cameron paid a glowing tribute
to the wonderful resources OF the soil
and climate of Yuma county. He spoke
with feeling of The moral fiber of the
people who had paved the way 10 make
these possibilities actual facts. lie was
enthusiastic over the progress Yuma
had made in the past ten years, and
spoke with cordia! feeling of his former
residence in this city.
There was no playing to the gallery
but a straightforward pledge of SER
vice for the best interests of the terri
tory. Statehood or retirement to give
way to a better man was the promise.
There was no question in Cameron's
mind but that the election of Repub-
lican delegate would insure Statehood
at the short session. This assurance at
the polls, that Arizona stood for the
progressive principles of the grand old
party, would hasten her admission. He
asked for the votes of Yuma county, be-
lieving in all sincerity the Interests of
the territory would be best advanced
by his election.
The people we're very much interest
ed and amused between the speeches
by Veg Iucnt questions Which wcre BIZ