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THE SAN ¥RANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1596 o NATIVE SON DAY AT STOCKTON, General Committee Meets and Listens to i Reports. MORE MONEY IS NEEDED Minstrel Eptertainment for the Benefit of the Water Car- nival Fund. THE TWO0-DAY PROGRAMME. | Magnitude of the Celebration Taxes the Endurance and Resources of the Management. STOCKTON, CarL., Aug. 27.—The gen- eral committee having charge of the com- ing Native Sons’ celebration met to-night and listened to the reports of the sub- committees. The arrangements are complete for the minstrel performance which is to be given at the Yosemite Theater next Wednesday night for the benefit of the water canival fund. There was a splendid rehearsal to- night. The box-sheet will be open at 9 o'clock next Monday moruing. The following is the programme for the celebration adopted: September S—Afternoon: Reception to incoming parlors. Evening: Grand torch- light procession on the arrival of the San Francisco parlors. September 9—Parade at 10 A. M. ; literary exercises at the Yosemite Theater im- mediately after the parade; bicycle races at Goodwater Grove at 1:30 P. M.; cham- pionship regatta on Stockton channel at 3:20 p. M.; water carnival on Stockton channel at 8 p. M.; ball at the pavilion at 9:45 P, M. Chairman Grunsky of the entertainment committee reported that the programme for the literary exercises to be held in the Yosemite Theater had been arranged. This will consist of music by Ritzau's band, a prayer by Past Grand President Frank H. Dunne, the presentation to tke audience of Grand President Gesford by Grand Marshal Nutter, a song by a clever quartet, an address of welcome by Mayor Baggs and the response by Grand Presi- dent Gesford. There wiJl be a number of other selections by the band. To-night another special committee was appointed to raise more funds, for the gen- eral committee has found that the cele- bration is going to be carried out on such a great scale that more money will be re- qui to properly put into effect the numerous schemes that have been decided on. Chairman Grant of the carnival com- ittee reported that the parade on the r would be so long that the end of it eou!d not leave McLeods Lake until the art of the pageant had reached the from the lightship that is to be stationed far down the channel below the lower warehouses. This means that the parade on the water will be longer than any that has ever been seen on the water in this State. The tannery, which is located near the head of the lake, has offered to furnish power for operating the hundreds of elec- tric lights that are to be placed on the bulkhead at the head of the lake, The street department nas been busy cleaning up all the streets and avenues, that the city may have a cleanly appear- ance when the Native Sons visit it. Already decorations have been placed on a number of the big main str:ets and stores and the city is now beginning to look in gala attire. The Native Daughters are busy com- pleting their arrangements. They will parade with the visiting brothers and will look very pretty in their white duck dresses, sailor hats and white parasols. The decoration committee has added another feature to the illamination of the courthouse. Every room in it is lighted with natural gas, and all the globes will be colored red, white, blue and yellow, and every window | will be opened so that the entire building | will be one blaze within and without of colored lights. With the hundreds of in- candescent lights on the dome and the strings of Japanese lanterns reaching from the roof to the archways, erected at the sixentrances of the square, the big granite structure will present a decidedly beauti- ful appearance. THE NEWS OF SAN JOSE, Harry Bell, Poheim’s Manager, Kilis Himself at Ogden, Utah. Leaves a Widow and Two Small Children—His Life Inspred for $2000. SAN JOSE, Car., Aug. 27.—Harry Bell, the manager of Poheim’s tailoring estab- | Jishment in this city, who disappeared very mysteriously last Saturday morning, committed suicide at Ogden, Utah, yester- day. Mrs. Bell received a telegram from | Coroner Hill of Ogden last evening saying | that her rusband had killed himself, bu no particalars were given. Bell left home last Saturday morning about 7 o’clock to go te work, and from that time till his death was repcrted at Ogden no trace o!I him couid be found. He was suffering | from consumption and despondent, and it is thought he started East in a temporary fit of insanity. Mrs. Bel! left this evening for Ogden, and in all probability his re- mains will be taken East for interment. Harry Bell was a native of Indiana, aged 31 years. He came to this coast about ten yearsago. He was an expert cutter, and had been in Pobheim’s employ for a number of years. Besides the widow two smail children survive him. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and leaves a $2000 life-insurance policy. EERLL T NATIVES GUING 10 STOCKTON. Will Churter the Alviso to Convey Them to the Carnival. SAN JOSE, CAL., Aug. 27.—At a joint committee meeting of the local pariors of the N, 8. G. W. lastevening it was decided Stockton Channel on its way back | to charter the steamer Alviso {o convey them to Stockton for the Admission day celebration. They will leave San Jose September 8, and expect_to return on the 10th. A brass band will accompany the excursion and there will be dancing on board the boat. Edward Healey, J. W. Sullivan and Robert Leaman are tue com- mittee that has the affair in charge. P 2 ke W. C. T. U. Election of Officers. SAN JOSE, CaL., Aug.27.—The W. C. T. U. have elected officers for the ensuing term, as follows: Mrs. C. M. Ayers, presi- dent; Mrs. 8. W. Thompson, recording secretary; Mrs. E. L. Kimball, treasurer; Mrs. Craig, financial secretary; Mrs. L. A. Borton, corresponding secretary. The following vice-presidents were chosen from the variouschurches: First vice-president, Mrs. Gilchrist; First Pres- byterian, Mrs. C. P. Bailey; First Metho- dist Eviscopal, Mrs. Lake; Second Presby- terian, Mrs. Carey; Congregational, Mrs. Sannders; Centeila, Mrs. Churchill; Bap- tist, Mrs. Parkinson; Swedenborgian, Mrs. Hummond; Unitarian, L. J. Watkins; Bowman Methodist Episcopal, Mrs. Prid- dy; Episcopal, Mrs. Thompson ; Cumber- land Presbyterian, Mrs. Mount; South Methodist Episcopal, Mrs. Jenkines. NEWS OF LOS ANGELES, Police Elated Over the Capture of Fred W. Jones at Spokane. From His Resort .the Famous Tunnel Was Dug to the First National Bank. 328 SouTH BROADWAY, Los ANGELES, CAL. Mug. 27. The Police Department of this city is in high feather over the reported arrest of one Fred W. Jones at Spokane, Wash, Jones is the gentleman who conducted the “‘Spokane” saloon at 112 Commercial street, this city, which was the blind through which the famous tunnel was dug to the basement of the First National Bank on Main street in June last. Tnis work has been pronounced the most re- markable and daring in the annals of ai- tempted crimes in this State. It had for its object the blowing up of the bank vault and the destruction of thousands of dol- lars’ worth of property. It took weeks to accomplish the work, and the burglars, without interruption, found at last that nothing could be done without detection, ana they voluntarily quit the job and left Los Angeles without leaving a shadow or atrace as to their identity. The Jones arrest is the first one of any individual supposed to have had anything to do with the tunnel scheme, and it is confidenily predicted that through this capture the whole story will be divalged. Detective Auble left here last night for Sacramento, where he will secure the necessary requi- sition papers to get possession of Jones. -— SOUVENIR GUIDE BOOK. Los ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CALL,} Neat Little Brochure Published by the Railway Conductors. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Aug. 27.—A very neatly printed souvenir guide book has just been pablished by the Order of Rail- way Conductors ot this city to be distrib- uted among the members of the order throughout the United States. Within its dainty covers is much well-digested infor- mation concerning Los Angeles and vi- cinity. It is issued to give just the infor- mation needed by those who expect 1o at- tend the twenty-sixth session of the Grand Division of the Order of Railway Con- iductors to be held in this city beginning May 11, 1897. This will be one of the larg- est conventions ever held in the State and it is expected that there will be fully 30,000 guests in Los Angeles, composed of the delegates, tieir families and Iriends. . The printine committee who compiledjthe little brochure is: F. W. Bunnell, R. T. Hedrick and J. E. Hartell. It contains half-tones of leading hotelsin Southern California and scenes of interest and will be of much value to those preparing to at- tend the session. LT T WOOED A FICKLE GIRL. Joseph D. Shippee of Benicia Placed in a Ridiewlous Plight. LOS ANGELES, CaL., Aug. 27.—Joseph D. Shippee of Benicia just now realizes with tremendous force the fickleness of a pretty girl’s mind. The “Benicia boy,” who is said to be well-to-do, up to this | afternoon felt secure in the love of pretty Miss Bertha E. Doun of Pomona. The way the story runs every preparation was complete for a marsiage between the two— the license had been secured, the trousseau made and the guests invited—when Miss Doun realized that she did not love hé lover as she should, and thereupon refused to let the ceremony proceed. Miss Doun claims to have observed a marked change 1n Mr. Shippee’s manner, and this had the effect of deciding her to cecline to con- summate the union. In a flood of tears and mutiny the bride-elect declared in vebhement terms that she would never marry Mr. Shippee. The situation was extremely awkward and painful. Some of Miss Doun’s friends tried to reason with her, but she abruntly declined all over- tures for a reconciliation. The assembled guests were, therefore, instructed to retire to their homes, which they did. The minister took his devarture minus his fee and Mr. Shippee immedi- ately left for his northern home. The parties to the surprising romance are all well connected. Y Arrested on a Charge of Forgery. LOS ANGELES, CAL., Aug. 27.—Frank Butler, alias Tiliman, who was arrested on a charge of forgery, pleaded not guilty this morning. There is a suspicion that he has been tampering with mails and that Uncle Sam will takea hand in the melee. Butler was at one time a prosper- ons and substantial business man of Los Gatos and is well known in the north. He became addict-d to drink, and this has proven his ruin. Sonoma’s Organization. SANTA ROSA, CaL., Aug. 27.—The Re- publicans of Sonoma County are unusu- ally well organized thisyear and are mak- ling a vigorous campaign of education. Hon. A. G. Burnett and O. O. Weber ad- dressed a large andience to-night in Occi- dental, and oo Saturday right’M. Burnett and Hon. F. J. Murphy will address the voters of Geyserville. On Monday night Mr. Burnett and Mr. Duckworth will speak in Healdsburg. The services of Mr. Burnett are always in demand during a political campaign, and itis no unusual thing for this eloquent speaker to deliver four or five addresses in one week. Mr. Duckworth 15 also a well-known speaker, and will address the people of Petaluma Saturday evening on the occasion of the visit tnere of United States Senator George C. Perkins. The letter of acceptance of the Republican standard-bearer was en- thusiastically received here, and has turned many to thinking of the real issue of the campaign, San Diego Police Investigation. SAN DIEGO, CaL., Aug. 27.—The Police Commussioners bezan an investigation to- day of the cuarges of incompetency and insubordination preferred hy}; iyor Carl- son against Channnning. DRAMATIC CELEBRITIES of pioneer days de- scribed'in the Wasp's great special edition of sixty pages of pictures. OutSaiurday. . SPEEDING ACROSS THE CONTINENT. Relay Riders Crossing the Great American Des- ert. EKEEN INTEREST SHOWN Hard Riding in the Night to Meet the Schedule Time. WILD RUMORS OF b S The Ascent of the Rocky Mountains Will Begin To-Morrow Morn- ing. DISASTER, The gallant riders 1n the transconti- nental relay of the San Francisco Ex- aminer and the New York Journal are wheeling to-day on the desert between the great mountain chains. Everywhere on the route the advent of the relay riders excites enthusiasm. Interest in the event is not confined to wheelmen, but is mani- fested by all classes of the population. From time to time dispatches based on wild rumors of casualty to riders reach the Examiner office in this City, but whea the wires bring accurate tidings it is found in every case that trifling mishaps have been magnified into disaster. When within eighteen miles of Love- lock, Nev., between 2 and 3 o’clock yester- day morning, both the riders on the relay broke down and a man had to go out eighteen miles on a wheel and bring in the packet. At 5:50 A. M. yesterday Rye Patch was reached. The riders arrived at Winnemucca at 10:15 A. M., and at Golconda at 11:40 A, M. The station at Stonebouse, Nevada, was passed at 1:41 p. M. yesterday. ' Yesterday afternoon at 3:35 the riders got to Battie Mountain thoroughiy ex- hausted. Lemaire’s substitute had given out, and that rider came in alone. At 6:35 last evening the relay rider tele- graphed his arrival at Beowawe, Nevada. There has not been a marked departure from the schedule. Yesterday mornin at 4 o’clock the riders were due at Mill City, Nev., but they did not arrive until 7:42 A. Mm.—three bours and forty-two minutes late. Some of the lost time was made up during the day. The schedule called for arrivat at Beowarve at 4:05 P. M. yesterday. The riders wired arrival at 6:35, only 2}¢ hours late, showing guite a make-up in the dayiight across the desert. Linstrom and Gowan riding between Hot Springs and White Springs were both unfortunate. The former took a header, his wheel striking a railroad tie alongside the track. Later on Gowan ran into a cul- vertand broke his wheel. The indications are that the Nevada wheelmen are riding recklessly in an effort to hold onto the schedule through their territory. The relay riders will be in Eastern Ne- vada all day to-day. The schedule says that they shall be at Ogden at 2 A. M. Saturday, when the real work of ascending the Rocky Moun- tains is about to begin. The ride to Sher- man, should the Union Pacific route be foilowed, will be uphill all the way from Ogden. Hard work in adhering to the schedule may be expected. It need not surprise any oune if the relay-rider touch- | ing the crest of the Rockies should be eix or eight hours late. Down the mountains to Cheyenne the riders may go as if the fellow with the lorked taii were after them. From Chey- enne to Omaha there is down grade, but so gradually that it is not perceptible. It seems to the eve perfectly level, but there is enough fall forthe water to low through the Platte to the Missonri. Across Iowa there is some up grade in reaching the ridge which divides the Mis- sissippi and Missouri water-sheds. Between Cheyenne and Omaha skillful riders should make a great record for speed. Omaha will probably be reached in advance of the time appointed by the schedule. It is not yet decided whether the great mountains will be ciossed on the Union Pacific line, or farther south. { BAPTISTS AT TWIN LAKES Closing of the Most Remarkable Convention Ever Held in California. SANTA CRUZ, Can, Aug. 27.—Soon after the tolling this morning of the early bell which arouses the dwellers at Twin Lakes from their slumbers, the Baptist Church was filled with delegates to listen to a Bible reading by J. Spencer Norvell of Fresno, with which devotional exer- cises the third day’s session of the most remarkable Baptist convention ever held in California was closed. This convention has been remarkable for the earnest Chris- tian spirit and progressiveness shown in every department of the work. There has been no moment of inactivity or hesita- tion. The work has peen done with prompiness and with that spirit which augurs well for the coming year. At the second session of the day, which oceupied the time from 9 o’clock tiil noon, the following commitices were appointed: Place and preacher—Rovs. M. F. B Ban Francisco, W. D. Gray of Mog’:r:ol?lflolt B. H. Farmer of Potter Vally and G . Thomp- son of San Jose; P. Peterson of the Swedish Baptist Church. esolutions—G. W. S8wift, W. R. Strong and J. H. Hargreaves. 2 sunday-schoois—Rev. T. D. Hughes, Henry Jackson, Robert N. Lynch, Miss M. a1 Mre: 3B Bosnipn. o 2 B Berger Religious literature—Revs. J. D. P. Ward, R. D. Clarke, Mrs. gx(n)s.] Mrs.‘.hm;s Surédtrllud. “itusries—Rev, C. Spurgeon, Medhurst; J. B. Saxton D.D., H. L. W, - ting and rs 1 JA!Ketfich‘."e' AR WD American Baptist Missio: Union—] Robert Whitaker, F. 8. J.nwr::g, al?s‘l’:ugfigr" Mrs. Latourette ‘and Mrs. Hathorstone. American Baptist Home Missions Society— Rev. F. M. Mitchel, J. E. Allen, G. W Donnel, Mrs, E. F. Joy and F.'8. Lawrence. $ai RAmeanfinH Bl:\mtmi DP{l‘bheauon Bociety— evs, C. H. Hobart, . Wi . W.B. W. H. Latouretie. YD Downth, ‘The Woman's Baptist Foreign Mission- ary Society held its session in the after- noon. Mrs. C. M. Hill of Oakland, pre- sided. The illness of Mrs. Walton of Jupan was menticned and expressions of hope for her recovery were yoiced. The society was shown to be in good spiritual and financial condition. ; Rev. C. M. Hill presentea his report on foreign missions, showing that with an eighth of the expenditure made by five of the greatest wissionary societies of America, this society had one-half as many communicants as the combined five, In the evening Rev. C.Spurgeon of Med- burst preached an interesting and useful sermon on foreign missions. The entire session of to-day has been a combination of profitable incidents. Sunderland, A. Celis Hig- McKINLEY’S LETTER PRAISED. Telling Words of a Strong Man on Vital National Major William McKinley’s letter of ac- ceptance of the Republican nomination for the Presidency, as published yester- day morning, was read and studied with widespread interest and by a larger number of citizens than any other similar document in many a National campaign. It delighted Repub- licans generally and increased their con- fidence in the soundness of the candidate’s views on the two great questions—tariff and finance. From the interviews published below it is also apparent that the letter of accent- ance found its way into the silver camp and made some willing and voluntary cap- tives. Republicans unite in saying that the letter will strengthen the party not only in California, but in every State where there are silent factories and idle men. The letter was all the talk in local political circles yesterday. It attracted a larger number of readers than usually falls to the lot of voluminous documents. E. L Taylor in Live With the Letter. Edward I. vlor, in speaking of the letter, said: r. McKinley has treated of the money question very clearly and well. He has had the wisdom to give it first place in his letter; that is to say, he has recognized that it- is the issue of the campaign. Talking of the tariff is like discussing last year's birds nests. Itis not a thing in men’s minds. Itisthe blunder of the Republican campaign that it is g1ven prominence. \ «If McKinley iselected he will be elected by aisaffected Democrats. Then why irritate them by talking of a matter to which they are pronouncedly disin terested or opposed? To be sure, I can understand why it is done in this State. The Repub- licans committed the folly of giving an expression opposed 1o the atti- tude of the Republican platform in advance of the platform and they are somewhat handicepped; cannot get out and declare themseives on the platform as they would probably like to now. McKinley, however, has taken the proper position and will win friends and supporters by his letter. Perhaps if he had not paid so much attention to the tariff as he did he would have done better. However, money is the issue, and he has stated the situation in that regard admirably. The free coinage of silver is an absurdity that must be realized by every man who thinks. The idea of this country sustaining the ratio of silver un- der free coinage against the world is an impossibility. "’ Mr. Reynolds Calls Free Coinage Idiocy. James Reynolds, a Henry George Dem- ocrat, speaking of the letter, saxd: ‘The free coinage of silver is the merest idiocy. They have all lost their heads, including Henry George. The finest bit of sarcasm I ever saw was printed in THE CALL this morning, entitied the ‘Free Coinage of Pigiron.” It states the situation exactly with regard to silver. Just as well might we try to sustain the ratio of pigiron against gold as silver against gold and all the world.” James A. Waymire Calls It Magnificent. Judge James A. Waymire, a McKinley man for many years, is enthusiastic over the letter of acceptance. *It is magnifi- cent,” he said. “I was so delighted that Isent this telegram to Major McKinley : Your Jetter is excellent. Will carry the Pacific Coast States sure. “What gratifies me most,” continued Judge Waymire, *‘is Major McKinley’s declaration on the money question. The fact is emphasized that the Republican party is not against silver. It is for bi- metallism. The letter, too, speaks out firmly for protection, and the sentiments expressed will strengthen the party on this coast. The Republicans will carry California, Major McKinley’s letter should be read by every voter in the State.”” McKinley a Gre: Statesman, Colonel J. C. Currier. Colonel J. C. Currier, division adjutant of the National Guard of California, is de- lighted with the letter of acceptance. He said: “It is an able document, and so simple that a child can understand the silver question. The letter is the work of a great statesman, and it will win the country to McKinley. I never read a campaign speech «* greater convincing force and logic.” Says John F. Sheehan It Will Electrify the Country. “Major McKinley’s letter will electrify the country more than Bryan’s speech electrified the Chicago convention. It is the ablest document, in ‘my judgment, ever presented to the people of this coun- try. It isso clear and simple that any one can understand it. It makes the silver question plain. Again it comes out strongly for protection. Itis a great let- ter, and stamps Major McKinley as a great statesman.” E. D. Peixotto Tells Why He Admires It. “Major McKinley’s letter of acceptance is a masterly exposition of Republican principles. No one can now say that Me- Kinley is silent on the money question.”” E. R. Dimond Thinks All Voters Should Read Tt. It is a convincing letter,”” said E. R. Dimond, ‘“‘and should be read by every voter. In a month from now Republicans will wonder that they ever had any alarm about the result. Major McKinley is sare to be elected.” An Able Document, Says General Fried- rich. +Major McKinley’s letter of acceptance,’” said General R. A. Friedrich, “isone of the ablest documents ever placed before the country. The simple yet clear and con- vincing exposition of the money question should have great weieht. It is gratifying also that Major McKinley takes a firm stand on the grand old principle of protec- tion to American labor. Ishail wire him the hearty congratulations of his comrades of the Army and Navy Republican League.”” Mr. Wakeman Fecommends It to La- borers and Manufacturers. Ernest H. Wakeman said: “The letter of acceptance is in my opinion one of the most masterful expressions of the needs of the country at the present time that has been put before the people. It is one that the laborers and manufacturers would do well to carelully study before deciding which way to vote, and I think when com- pared with Bryan’s letter of acceptance there can be oniy one resalt as to the in- tention of the voters of this country, in my opinion, and that 1s that protection to American industries and American labor is paramount to any other consideration. +‘Four years ago the cry was: ‘Voie for Cleveland and get $1 25 for your bushel of wheat.” That was an ignis fatuus. Now the Democrats cry: ‘Vote for silver.” That is another ignis fatuus, and in my opinion if Mr. Bryan is elected a greater crisis and panic than was ever seen in this country Issues. will follow, and the laborer will have neither work nor money. _ “McKinley’s letter comes as the most important campaign docunient bplaced be- fore the people of the United States, and I can see nothing better for the Republi- can party than that everybody, laborer and capitalist, shoald devote sufficient time to fu.ly comprehend the macnitude, grande.ur and importance of the docu- ment.’ Crowley’s, the Keynote to Prosperity. Chief Crowley said he had not had time to carefully read the letter of ac- ceptance, but he had laid it aside to read whenever the opportunity offered. “From the cursory glance I gave at it,”’ said the Chief, “1 think McKinley has struck the keynote to pro: it; b should be elected. PPl b “Iam for protection *o American indus- tries from its very base, and it alone can open our mills and give employment to thousands of willing artisans who are now not earning a living. ‘‘The country sadly needs a change, and protection, I feel sure, will bring prosper- ous times.” Exactly Senator Perkins’ Sentiments. Senator Perkins: “I think it is a gem. It is expressive of true Republicanism and has the right kind of a ring. I think every Republican and every conservative Democrat will indorse the sentiments ex- pressed. It will make an excellent docu- ment for Major McKinley to stand upon. I am by it, as the boy was with the Lord’s prayer. Ican hangitup and point to it with pride, saying, ‘Them’s my senti- ments.’ “Major McKinley has sounded the key- note on the monev and tariff issues, which every man shonld see are the leading questions, and I admire a man that can produce such a document. California will show her appreciation of the effort by the majority she rolls up in November, and it will not be a small one. Captain Wistman Calls It a Grand Let- ter. Captain Wittman said he had read the letter of acceptance, and thought it was a grand document. “I believe,’’ said the captain, “‘that if McKinley is elected there will follow the most prosperous era that this country has seen since the war. It'sa grand letter, and the man who wrote it should win. *‘My proposition is to protect the Amer- ican laporer from tne cheap iabor of Japan and Europe. “When I was East a few months ago big mills were pointed out to me that had been running fuilhanded under protec- tion, and where men were as a rule work- ing overtime. When the free-trade policy was inaugurated some of these mills had to shut down, and in others laborers and mechaniecs are now glad to be able to get three or four days’ work to enable them to provide for their families. “If McKinley is elected the country, in my opinion, w¥ill become so prosperous that capital will be looking around again for investments.”” Tuttle Expected an Able Document. E. 0. Tuttle, ex-Deputy Collector of the Port, said: “McKinley's letter of accept- ance is just the kind of document I wonld expect from such a distinguished states- man. . “If he is elected, as I pelieve he will be, it will inaugurate such an era of prosperity for this country that has never before been seen. | “I had the pleasure of putting the Mec- Kinley bill into force, along with E. B. Jerome, five days before it reached here. and as I had of necessity to study it care- fully, it gave me a’ t ‘admiration for the man. I thought then, and I think now, it was the best vossible thing for this country. Ifit had been in effect up to the present time it would have been better for the country in every way. It was by long odds the best measure ever introduced into Congress for American 1abor and should be reinstated in the laws of the land. “I am for protection and as high a tariff as possible. For five years I was engaged in going to and from China and Japan. I have hired Japanese to work as stevedores for 20 Mexican ‘cents per day, which is equal to 10 cents of our money, and I think it is about time our people should protect themselves against such labor. That taught me 'a great lesson in the necessity for protection to American labor.” @ James E, Daly Says It is Remarkably Intelligent. James E. Daly, Deputy County Clerk, said the letter of acceptance showed the re- markable inteliigence and statesmanship of Major McKinley, and proved that he knows exactly what the crying needs of the country are. *I am entirely in accord with every- thing contained in the masterly docu- ment,” said Mr. Daly, *and McKinley’s election will, I feel certain. insure good times for everybody. The great question before the electors is protection acainst free trade, and no side issue should blind ! the eyes of the people to thatimportant fact.” Friedlander Speaks Out for Gold. “McKinley's letter of acceptance,’”’ said Manager Friedlander of the Columbia Theater, “has only strengthened my opinion of him as one of the ablest men of the time. [For twenty long years I have voted the straight Democratic ticket, and ten years of that time 1n old Kentucky. “I am a firm believer in a gold standard. That alone can save the country. I be- lieve in protection. If McKinley is elected the country will be in a better condition than it has been for a quarter of a century.”’ 2 Mr. Bowers Says It Voices What Is Best for the Nation. “Major McKinley's letter of acceptance as it appeared this morning,” said 8. 8. Bowers, ‘‘was a masterly presentation of the prineiples of the Republican party. I will aamit, though I have been a life-long Republican, that I am a littie tinged with silver. But as a whole I think Mr. Mc- Kinley voices what is best for the Nation. He is a solid, safe man, and has had great experience. His position on the mining question, and on protection, must, from the nature of his’ argl:unant, appeal power- fully to all people who are anxious to rule right. 1 am a McKinley man. In the light of tne very able letter, in addition to my belief in Republican principles as best cniculated to bring permanent prosperity to the country, I am for Mr. McKinley.” Mr. Duncan Calls It the Greatest in Ycars. Bupervisor A. M. Duncan of Mendocino, who is at the Grand Hotel, said in regard to the letter: *I was just talking to Sena- tor Flint about it as we were dining to- gether to-night at the Palace, and we have agreed that itis the most complete and perfect enunciation of sound poiitical principles that we have seen set forth in a political document for years, * “Mr. McKinley’s statement of the finan- cial situation is, to my mind, unanswer- able. 1 didn’t know that there was so much to substantiate him. I never have before seen anything so clear. On the tariff, too, he.is especially strong, as every one knew he would be, being the greatest advocate of the tariff that we have. And the best of itis he is, as we believe, entirely right. Give us Mr. McKinley for President and we will soon have better times.”” Senator Flint Declares It Will Increase McKinley Votes. Senator Thomas Flint of San Juan: “I am entirely satisfied with Mr. Mec- Kinley’s position on every question. I look upon his letter as all that could be desired. It answers completely the sophistries of the opposition on money, free trade and other questions. It must result in a greatly increased Republican vote on this coast and will be as 2 whole the slogan of the party throughout the Nation. Itisa plea for a safe and honest political course. I indorse itand do so with great pleasure.” Y C. S. Crittenden Thinks It a Reflex of McKinley’s History. C. 8. Crittenden, an old pioneer and proprietor of the livery stable on Polk and Geary streets, said: “It is such a docu- ment as I expected from Major McKinley. The man’s history and patriotism for everything that can elevate the American mechanic and laboring man all through his course in Congress is fuily expressed in that letter, and he will, without doubt, be rewaried by the votes of the men whom he seeks to benefit. With McKin- ley as President of the United States, the entire Nation will, with one bound, as- sume that station of prosperity from which an ili-advised President has dragged it, by ana with the co-operation of his party in Congress.”” Mr. Henry Compares McKinley With Lincoln. A. C. Henry of Oakland: “I consider McKinley’s letter of acceptance the greatest speech and the greatest argu- ment ever given to the Nation. It is equal to Lincoln’s acceptance, inangural or any of his messages to Con- gress during his term of office. It con- tains more real undisputable facts in the form of words, of anything I ever saw. *“It is pui in such a manner that any man, woman or child may read and thor- oughly understand the situation. He has risen to the occasion, just as such a man can when it is required of him.” Better Times and McKinley Are Coming, Says Judge Ogden. Judge F. B. Ogden of Oakiana: ‘‘The letter of acceptance is the work of a states- man; a genius; one who fully understands the present situation, anda who can look far into the distance and see what is needed by a country of this size. I think he has struck the keynote of future prosperity in the three leading thoughts—sound money, protec- tion and reciprocity. With these the country is sure to see better times, and then happiness will come to the working men. Any attempt to have evaded these three points would have been ruinous at this time. I believe the letier will strengthen the par.y very materially in this State.” Mr. Stratton Calls It Lucid on the Money Question. Fred 8. Stratton of Oakland: “McKin- ley’s letter of acceptance isnot only strong on the money question but it demonstrates the results of our American protec- tive system of tariff and shows the commercial value of reciprocity treaties. The statements on the money question are plain and easily un- derstood and make it very valu- able just at this time, when ora- tors are saying anything, regardless of its truth. -There is no attempt to rele- gate the money question to the rear. Had it been otherwise it would have resulted fatally to the party here on the Pacific Coast. As it is it will materially assist in bringing men to see the true situation and secure their assistance in November at the polls.” The Oakland Enquirer Says “A Strong Document,”” The Oakland Enquirer, F. A. Leach, editor, last evening said: “Itis an exceptionally strong document, which comes up to the expectation of all members of the party and of ail friends of sound finance who desired to see McKinley take strong ground and [manifest a deter- | plain mination to hold it against all assanlts of his allied enemies. He has done all of tuat. He speaks if no uncertain tones. . He comes squarely up to the di:cussion of the money question in the very beginning of the letter, and calls things by their richt names. From start to finish of the letter there is not even a suspicion of hesitation or dodging. “Upon the subject of the tariff McKin- ley is as explicit as he is upon money. There were people who desired to see him shelve the tariff issue in order 10 conciliate the anti-free silver element among the free traders; but McKinley would not do that. He believes in tariff protection as much ‘as he does in sound rooney, and he makes his earnestness understood in every line and syllable bf what he says on this subject. *“McKinley has borne in mind that he is not addressing special stu- dents in rinance, but the common peo- ple of the country and he has been in his statements and clear in his arguments. No wavfaring man need go astray in reading this communication. His acceptance will strengthen McKinley before the country and throw additional vigor into the campaign.” Brief Words of Praise Caught Here and There. A. A, Louderback said: ‘*‘It is simply grand and such a document as will bring thousands of votes to McKinley and Hobart.” John Gilson, secretary of the Judson Manufacturing Company for the past eight years: “I read it over twice, [ was so much im- pressed with its force. I consider itsimply immense coming at this time, when the Democratic nominee is raising such a whirlwind on his trail. But this whirl- wind will be lost sight of when the people read ana carefully consider the language used by this great man.” Georze T. Covey of 1002 Polk street: “The letter, as a whole, is one of the besi expressions of Republican policy on the financial question that has as yet been issued irom the pen of any man. It should settle the question to the mind of any rational thinking man. t is so unlike the super- ficial babble of Mr. Bryan, who reminds me of the river Piatte, which is 1000 miles long and only six inches deep. The body is all on the surface.” G. 8. Graham, bookkeeper, 935 Sutter street: ‘‘Of course it suits me; but that is_nothing as compared to the interest with which it has been received by the merchants and business men with whom I Lave come in contact during the day. It will make thousands of votes for McKin- ley and the Republican party.” . H. Hutton, attorney-at-law—I am at a loss to know how any Democrat who has read that letter can remain with his party any longer—that is, if he has any brains left in his head and considers the weliare of his country. It is simply grand, ana does credit to not oniy Major Mc- Kinley, but to the convention which nomi- nated him. Thomas Morton, the well-known coal merchant: ‘‘You ask me what I think ot it. Well, what can any sensible man think otherwise than that it is simply grand. It appeals to every sensible, thinking Democrat as well as Re- publican. Why, I believe the Populists wiill wheel round and indorse McKinley | before they get through. At all events he will be elected, and this is all any man who loves to see his country prosperous can desire.”’ Thomas R. Riding, secretarv of the Thirty-ninth Republican Club: “Suits me? Weil, [ shouid say it does, and stiil better, it will suit thousands of voters who ‘have been wavering in their alle- giance to the party because of the plausi- bility of the boy orator and the hard times under which we are all suffering.” Daniel L. Reynolds, collector, 512 Hyde street: *It has the right ring about it. | It is right from tne shoulder and hits the mark in the center. We will have Mec- | Kinley for our next President and the country will be prosperous once more.” ‘William Grant, carpenter, 632 Geary street—*‘That letter will capture every mechbanic in the United States. ‘Close the mines and open the milis.” That's the mu'sic to which we workingmen can dance to.” Manuel S. Torres, bookkeeper, 305 Leav- enworth street: ‘‘A hasty reading of that letter is not sufficient. A thinking man should read it over carefully, and my im- pression is that when it is thoroughly understood Mr..Bryan and his crown of thorns and cross of gold will never again be heard of. Protection is what we want. Something that will re- store the confidence of the people in the resources of their own country by giving emplqyment to the 1dle men of the Nu- tion.” Uncle George T. Bromley: *“Idid not wire Major McKinley this evening, know- ing that he would be overwhelmed with congratulations. While the letter was not addressed to me personally I read it with profound interest. 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