The Next Governor Hits the Campaign Trail

Ilwaco, Oct. 11.—As the Ilwaco steamed away from Astoria this morning a squally rain was sweeping across the bay. Suddenly a shaft of light separated the clouds, illuminating the steamer's course. By the time the steamer had reached her pier, the sun was master of the scene. A delegation of business men representing the Republican Club of Ilwaco, accompanied by the local brass band, received Mr. McGraw and his companions. At the hotel the leading citizens had gathered, and they greeted Mr. McGraw with a warmth and sincerity that touched him deeply. He was assured that, although unknown to most of them personally, they were familiar with his manly character and his record for executive ability. After touring the North Beach, the party was taken by Capt. A. T. Harris of the life-saving station to Cape Disappointment, on which rests the great lighthouse of the Columbia. That evening, a banquet was held in honor of the Republican candidate. You couldn't have found a Democrat in Ilwaco all day with a fine-tooth comb. In response to the introduction of Chairman King, Mr. McGraw addressed more than 600 people, defending the Republican legislature and state officials, and discussing the river and harbor improvements, including the long-awaited ship canal.