The New Generation Declares Independence

Pursuant to a call, a mass meeting was held in Yesler's Hall last evening for the purpose of perfecting the organization of a Young Men's Political Club, to take a hand in the approaching city election. The large hall was crowded. On motion, the report of the committee was put to vote and unanimously adopted. By this action Mr. W. H. Whittlesey was made President of the club, and on taking the stand he made a handsome address. He set forth the facts which led so large a number of members of the so-called Independent Club to withdraw and determine upon the organization of a club where true independence, justice, fairness, honesty, and a desire to accomplish good results should be the rules of action, and where no gag law or coercion would be attempted. Several members spoke against the 'diabolical scheme of a set of politicians who attempted to make tools and catspaws out of the young men of this city.' Honorable Orange Jacobs also addressed the crowd, stating that the perpetuity of the government depends upon the young men of the land, and urging them to stand by the country and its laws.