Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-30

MIR. Boruck then read the call tor the Con-
vention, and under which it was assembled.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Grove l.. johnson, of Sacramento, nomi-
mated as temporary Chairman Geo. +. Baker,
of Santa Clara, which was seconded by Geo.
Barstow, of San Francisco, and Mr.. Baker
was elected unanimously.
Mr.. Baker took the chair, was introduced
to the Convention and addressed it with
thanks for the honor conferred. When Mr..
Baker in his speech referred to Grant, Sher-
man and Edmunds the Convention was
silent, but the instant he named james G.
Blaine applause interrupted him and the
Convention rose to its feet and gave three
cheers and tiger for Blaine
NJ. d. Boruck. of San Francisco, nomi-
mated as Secretary of the Convention James
A. Orr, Of Plumas county-seconded by Mr..
Cumberland he was elected.
Geo. Barstow, of San Francisco, moved
for committee of seven on platform and
resolutions.
Grove L. John on moved to amend, to
make it twelve, three from each Congress.
ional District. Accepted and adopted.
G. G. Blanchard, of Ell Dorado, moved for
a committee of seven on credentials
Mr.. Sweazy, of San Francisco, moved to
make it three from each district
Accepted and carried.
Mr.. McKenna moved for a committee of
three from each Congressional District on
order of business and permanent organiza-
ton. Carried.
Mr.. Bush, of Shasta, moved that all reso-
lutions be referred to the Committee on Res.
olutions at once ON being offered, without
reading.
Mr.. Tilden, of San Francisco, and others
opposed the motion, and the motion was laid
on the table.
William Johnston, of Sacramento, nom.
mated NJ. A. Cook, of Sacramento, as tenn
porary Sergeant-at-Arns. j. d. Boot was
also nominated, and both were elected.
Messrs. Lambert, Kearney and Brieriy
were elected Assistant Secretaries, on motion
of Grove l.. johnson, of Sacramento.
w. A. Brown, of Yolo, was elected tenn
pory Assistant Sergeant-at-A Arms, on motion
of G. f. Reed, of Yolo
Masters Lawrence and Crawford were APP
pointed temporary Pages, on motion of G,
L. Jones, and on motion of Grove L. John
son, Masters Woodson and Beverage were
added to he force of pages.
The Chair announced the following
COMMITTEES
Resolutions-Grove L. johnson, Sacra-
mento j. w. Cherry, George Barstow, w.
A. Stuart, San Francisco; B. J. Watson.
Nevada John Egan, AmadOr; Ralph Ellis,
San Joaquin WIN. Sharkey. Butte; c. w.
Craig, Trinity; w. A. Cheney, Plumas S.
J. Kinds, Santa Clara c. Rowell, Fresno !;
B. G. Whiting, Los Angeles.
Permanent Organization and Order of Bust
ness-NIcKenna of Solano, Haskell of Sono-
ma, Darby Of Del Norte. Tilden, Traylor and
Reynolds of San Francisco, Edwards of Ala
media, Jones of Sacramento, Ellis of San
Joaquin, FELTON, of San Mateo, Pauly of San
Diego, Gregg of Kern.
Credentials-G g. Blanchard of Ell Do
RADIO, j. z. H. Wentworth James Nevins
and Edward Flaherty of San Francisco, NJ.
S. Thresher of San Joaquin. w. L. Hale of
Alameda Brown of Solano, Henry Orman of
Humboldt, n. ID. Rideout of Yuba, S. c.
Evans of San Bernardino, John Warner of
Stanislaus, j. f. Uhlhorn of Tulare.
On motion of John Talbot, of Sacramento,
the mporary officers were declared perma-
nent officers.
1t being held that report of the Commit
tee on Credentials was first i'll order, the mo-
ton electing permanent officers was reconsid-
cred after rather heightened debate on the
question of adjournment and recess.
Finally the Convention took recess of half
an hour at 4:05 P. NJ.
AFTER RECESS.
During the recess the delegates from Con-
gresSional Districts met and organized.
At 4:35 the Convention reassembled.
While awaiting the reports of committees
the Convention amused itself with debate
as to how much it should assess the delegates,
and the matter was ruled out of order
The Convention enjoyed itself in defeating
motions for a recess and adjournment to time
certain, and with other pleasantries.
Mr.. Pixley, of San Francisco, wanted the
Convention to caucus, while waiting for its
committees, on a candidate to be urged in the
Chicago Convention a nominee for Vice
President, and named Newton Booth. Zap
plause.l Mr.. Pixley spoke at length on the
Chinese question.
Mr.. Barstow moved to substitute Wash
burn, of Illinois.
Mr.. Edwards proposed Frank Pixley, of
California.
c. H. Taylor, Of San Francisco, moved that
the Convention declare that James q. Blaine
is the choice of California for President All
the motions were ruled out of order until the
Committee on Credentials should report. The
Convention indulg in a variety of amusing
motions votes and calls for speeches, and
parliamentary gymnastics, amidst much APP
plause and laughter. On call Creed Raymond
addressed the Convention on the Chinese
question and the claims of Blaine upon Cal
ifornia, and was loudly applauded. On call
Senator w. A. Cheney addressed the Con-
vention at length ON Repubicanisr and was
applauded frequently and warmly. The
Committee on
CREDENTIALS
Then reported the following as entitled to
seats:
iThe figure indicates the number of delegates
Alameda. IS.W. S. Shook, T. W. Lydecker,
Francis Blake L. B. Edwards, G. H. Collins f. 5.
Dennison, Robert Gardner, Carroll Cook, NJ. w.
an. 4 NJ hon 4 .l-nr
Fabens, l.. c. Morehouse, J. A. Benson, G. L Nus
banner, W. F. ingalls,, W. f. Hale, F. X. Shattuek.
Alpine, Is. Coleman.
Amador, ~. A. ESan, +. NJ. Nhltmore, ID. ".
Davis j. L. Johns.
Butte. GA H. Chapman, VIM Sharkey, Floyd
Taber. Ii. c. Wharton G. C. Mason, VIM. James.
Caiayeras, s-Edward Taylor (F. J. Matterson,
proxy). G. L. Pnndle e. VI. Pixley, proxy, F. j.
Mat. erson (Dr A. E. Stockton, proxy
Collsa 3-Jacob Furth, L. L. Bowers, VIM. Ash.
Contra costa, 3-Peter Bargion, G. W. I. Carter,
James Foster.
Del Norte, Peter barley.
Ell Dorado, &C. C. Blanchard, W. H Brown, A.
A. Bayley, Thomas Fraser
Fresno, Chester Rowell.
Humboldt 5-Joseph Russ G. F. Roberts, (E.
wayman, proxy, W. Il. Pratt Henry ornian, &. T.
fnyo, IA R. Conklin (chas. D. Bunker, proxy
Kern , C. E. sherman, V. Gregg.
Lake, = No credentials.
LASER, FL n. Breed.
Los Angeles, 7-Jotn Mansfield, Wiley C. Wells,
W. : Moore u NJ PIXley. proNyh Jolnam flAiey,
j. F. Crank, B. c. Whiting, D. E. Miles q. H.
Brierly, proxy.
Marin, ~ c. De Long, C. W. Burbank (F. c..
De Long, prexy) L. w. Walker.
Mariposa, e-E. S. Utter, B. I. Biackman (E. S
Utter, proxy
Grand Morse.
MERGED, Wv. H. Hartley, J. L. Crittenden.
Modoc &c {. Snyder "a Snyder, proxy
Mono IS n Pitcher Joseph WATSON, proxy
&c. W. Sullivan, G. H. GoodRough (W. T. Elliot,
proxy.
Napa, III H Knapp. A. j. Hull, W. F. Fisher,
Nevada, 6-R McSurray (B J. Watson, pro y.
p Sanford, NJ. L. Marsh, B. j. Watson, Z. F.
McGlashan, William George
Placer Griffith Griffith, j. II. Neff, J. B. Rus
sail / + Hale Allen Towle
Plumas. 81 A. Orr, J. H. Whitloek CIV. A.
Cheney proxy), B. W. Barnes on. d. Boruck proxy
sacramento l2-J Burnham Ct. c. Pockman
proxyl. George X Ryder "a J. Roads proxy, W. D.
5 aIEer. G. L. johnson, John Talbot, H. $. Byman,
William Johnston o. Harvey. c. Green, c. I. Jones'
T. b Mcfarland, Greed HAMMOND.
San Bento DIR. Thomas Flint
San Reinardino 2-H L. Drew, s C. Evans
San Diego 3-George c. Swan d. B. Jackson
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