Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-02-27

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W. c. Van Fleet rose to point OF order, as tn
rule is not to discuss the politics OF candidates othe
than those You nominate. He thought the point 0
order well taken. [Great laughter.l
The Chair thought the point probably well taken
but as the debate good-natured he'd let it so
Mr.. cantwell concluded with few remarks
a. J. Rhoads asked if Mr.. Watson would abide the
action OF the Convention?
Mr.. Watson-I will.
Mr. Rhoads VIII Mr.. Knox do so?
Mr.. watson-He is willing to do it, but says he
cannot consistently do SO after pledgng himself as
he has, to many citizens, to independent and
could rot withdraw from that pledge
Mr.. Rhoads-Then he is willing to take the
chances to win and none to lose? Let him come up
and pledge himself and take his chances.
c. N. Coglan called for the candidates to come up
and indorse the resolutions.
Fl. o. White seconded the nomination OF Mr.
Davis and reviewed the nomination of Mr. Knox.
He said the delegates had taken an obligation TO
support only Republicans. He believed Mr. Knox
to be Democrat. As gentleman he respected
him, and honored him good man, but he could
not, as Republican, support him. If there was
any Republican stronger and better than Davis he
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Fl. S. Beals nominated John Ryan, an old Repub-
lican, and competent and experienced man. ZAP
plause.l
]. F. Richardson fndorsed Mr.. Ryan as an old and
tried Republican, an experienced Levee Commits.
sioner and the man Of all others for Trustee
J. r. Watson said he had the interests Of the city
at heart and OF the Republican party, too He felt
sorry that his word hal been questioned as to Mr.
| knoxs politics He believed that the nomination
OF Mr.. Davis, good man as he knew him to be- would
| not guarantee success. The nomination of Mr.
Knox was equivalent to an election. To 10 man ap-
plying for work did Knox ever ask what was his pol
tics. He knew Mr.. Knox had long been a Repub-
lcan, had long time that the Democratic
party dead. He withdrew the name of MIR.
Knox, and predicted that the nomination OF Mr..
Davis would result in the election OF William Minis
| Mr. Ryan, in behalf of his father, withdrew the
latter's name
Mr. Davis called for, land coming to the stand,
said it was his first appearance before Convention
to ask for an office. If it the pleasure of the
Convention to give him the nomination he would
make the fight He Endorsed the resolutions
Ga motion of Win j. Davis, Jerome c. Davis
was nominated by reclamation.
CHIEF OF POLICE.
W. R. CantweIl nominated for Chief of Police
Oliver C. Jackson, and spoke of his long expert
ence, his bravery and integrity.
G. W. Hancock seconded the nomination. and
said that cooler, Drawer or more efficient officer in
the performance OF duty was not to be found. He
eulogized him warmly as a trustworthy young man.
an efficient detective and incorruptble officer.
G. h. Rider nominated G. J. Cross, pioneer and
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pause.l
II. o. White seconded the nomination of Mr.
Jackson, and spoke of his peculiar fitness.
Mr.. jackson came to the stand and Endorsed the
resolutions. He had been eleven years an officer
and believed he could fill the position of Chief OF
Police If the Convention thought better to name
some else he would stand in for the ticket Just
the same.
G. J. Cross, amidst roars Of laughter, loud ap-
plause, and much cheering, came to the stand and
said it the first time he had offered his name to
Convention for any position. lie had been in Sac
ramento since 1s49. Applause He Endorsed the
platform, and had been a Republican from the birth
Of the party. Being here since 20 aughterL he
had been urged to out for Chief of Police and
thought it singular if he didn't know the duties of
Chief, being here long. [Great laughterl
He had fought through the Mexican war;
with General Taylor and General Scott, under
that noble old banner. If it had not been for that
little army the Convention would not be 81 ting
here. ILaughter.l ask him what re knew about
police duty. [Roars and cheers.l If a man who has
stood guard duty [roars he need not cheersl go to
[great laughterl San Francisco and Oakland.
IGreat laughter and cries of Go ONT Nr. Cross
al
riment.
The roll was called and resulted as follows First
Ward-Jackson 15 Cross l. Second Ward-Jackson
r. Cross g. Third Ward-JacLson II, Cross s.
Fourth ward-Jackson II, Cross 10. jackson was
declared the nominee, and the nomination was made
unanimous.
CITY ATTORNEY.
For City Attorney W. C. Van Fleet nominated,
with eulogistic remarks regarding his fitness as a
lawyer and his standing a citizen, J. C. Tubs.
w. r. Cantwell nominated w. A. Anderson, as a
man who had been tried at the criminal bar [Great
explosion OF laughter.l He didn't mean a crimi-
nal. [Laughterl He didn't see where the laugh
came in. [Laughter.l He knew hm TO be
thorough, good prosecutor-one the people had
tried in the Office, and who had not been found
wanting.
II. 0. White nominated ]. H. Duffy.
Mr.. Duffy said he was in the Convention for bust
ness and didn't want farce played. Mr.. White
well knew that he, Duffy, was not candidate, and
had never been.
J. n. Young at some length Endorsed the nomina-
ton of w. A. Anderson, as he thoroughly quail
flied for the position lawyer and experienced
prosecuting officer, and who had been hard
worker for the party.
r. 7. Devlin Endorsed the nomination OF Mr.. An
deTson.
Mr.. Tubbs came forward and Endorsed the plat
form. He was a candidate but not an aspirant, for
if it was appontive Office he world not take it.
His friends had urged him to allow his name to be
used and hence his candidacy.
Mr.. Anderson came to the stage, Endorsed the res.
olutions and reasserted his Repubcansm. He had
not been before convention as a candidate for over
ten years He was the auther of the law under
which the Office exists, and if nominated expected
to win and serve under it.
The roll WIS called, with this result:
First ward-Anderson, 10; Tubbs, =. Second
Ward-Anderson, IL Tubbs, 3. Third Ward-An-
derson, II; Tubbs, H. Fourth ward-Anderson,
s; Tubbs, b.
The nomination of Mr. Anderson was made unan-
imous.
FIRE COMMISSIONER.
For Fire Commissioner w. Il. Cantwell nominated
Antoine Brewer.
a. Aitken nominated George schmeIser.
Chris. Green nominated w. r. Jones.
The assessment on candidates for this Office was
rescinded.
Both candidates appeared and Endorsed the plat
form.
The name of Mr.. Schmeiser withdrawn.
The roll was called, with this result First Ward
Jones Il, Brewer 4. Second Ward-Jones 15
Brewer =. Third ward-Jones II, Brewer s.
Fourth ward-Jones Is, Brewer 4-and Mr.. Jones
was declared the nominee.
CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Convention then proceeded to select City
Central Committee-one at large and two for each
Ward, with this result: Committee at Large-Grove
L. johnson. Ward .Committeemen-Fir t Ward
A. ]. Rhoads X. F. Wiemeyer. Second ward-P.
Herzog, J. II. Sullivan. Third Ward-James /.
Felter, Fred kirn. Fourth Wsrd-Frank Avery,
o. P. Goodhue. .
CONCLUSION.
The business of the Convention concluded with
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