Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-05-20
DEMOCRACY.
Gathering Of the Bourbons at
Oakland.
THE CONVENTION ORGANIZED.
Contest for the Chairmanship-S. M.
Wilson Elected.

ESPECIAL BY TELEGRAPH TO THE REcoRD-UNIoN.l
OAKLAND, May 19th.-At II o'clock, noon,
the Convention was called to order by A. j..
Bryant, Chairman of the State Central Com
mittee.
CONTEST FOR THE GUARDIANSHIP.
Nominations for temporary Chairman w.
w. Foote nominated Hon. Samuel NJ Will
son. MIR. O'Meara nominated Hon. w. j.
Tinnin, of Trinity.
Carpenter, of FL Dorado, seconded the NOM
nation of Mr.. Wilson.
Satterwhite, of San Bernardino, seconded
the nomination of. Tinnin. He scored Wilson
severely, saying that there was large class
of Democrats who were against Wilson.
Walter Levy, of San Francisco, spoke in
favor of Wilson.
Mr.. O'Meara again eulogized Tinnin, claim
ing that the Democracy of San Francisco was
in favor Of Tinnin, and not in favor of Will
son.
Mr.. White, of Los Angeles, said that he
believed the heated discussion should not be
allowed to SOW the seeds of discord in the
ranks of the party.
w. W. Foote again took the floor, and
claimed that Wilson did not represent a
clique or faction of the Democracy.
Judge Dibble, of Nevada, moved that
Wilson be made temporary President and
Tinnin Vice-President.
Mr. Ward, of Inyo, spoke in favor of
Wilson, and at the same time eulogized
Tinnin.
s. NJ. WILSON ELECTED.
Mr.. Jordan of Alameda, and Mr.. Green of
San Francisco, were appointed Tellers and
the vote was taken by counties, with this
result Wilson, 212; Tinnin, 123.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Tinnin
and Foote committee to escort Mr.. Wilson
to the chair.
Mr.. Wilson upon taking his seat said in
substance
Gentlemen of the Convention I would be
entirely devoid of feeling were | not to thank
you from my heart for the compliment of
elevating me to this position. To those who
supported me 1 return my sincere thanks.
For those who supported Mr.. Tinnin l have
not the slightest feeling of unkindness. 1t
affords me pleasure to observe that there has
been manifested spirit of concession and
Cancellation for the benefit of the Democratic
party. 1t is the true spirit to be displayed,
and it argues well for the success of the
party. l can say more, without seeking to pay
you a compliment-I never saw in Con-
vention stronger combination of intelligent
character and intellectual force than is shown
| in this body. 1 do not desire or intend to
make speech, but 1 think the coming cleo
ton is one of the most important ever before
the American people. The Democratic party
never fears an open enemy on open ground
with flags flying and forces marshaling but
in this contest we must watch the insidious
advances of an enemy seeking to undermine
the foundation of the Government under the
forms of law. 1t is a question of imperial
ism, or whether the country is to exist on the
original foundation of the integrity of all the
States. Who is not in favor of preserving
the States one in many, with the rights be-
longing to each, instead of centralized
Government,
The speaker at this juncture, evidently
realizing that he was venturing on danger
Gus ground, said he would not say more. In
conclusion, he said:
1t must be understood that the Democratic
party is in favor of the Constitution, with all
its amendments. In regard to the distin-
guished gentlemen whose names have been
mentioned for the Presidency, [ am for the
nominee of the Cincinnati Convention. Loud
and prolonged cheers l know that the
party will support him with warmth and en-
thusiasm.
The speech was frequently applauded.
ORGANIZATION COMPLETED.
The Convention then elected H. S. Guss-
ford Dewitt Lawrence, P. A. Regain, VIM.
Gibson, J. T. O'Brien and John A. Coffey
temporary Secretaries.
On motion, a committee of thirteen on
credentials from each congressional
district and one at large-was directed to be
appointed by the Chair.
Appointed at large, W. J. Tinnin First
District, Hermann, Mccarthy and Hopkins,
of San Francisco /; Second District, w. B.
c. Brown, of Sacramento, d. S. Terry, of
San Joaquin, and Foote of Alameda Third
District, Spencer of Napa, Biggs of Butte,
Sewell of Mendocino Fourth District,
Holmes of Fresno, Satterwhite of San
Bernardino, Glacher of Mariposa, J. West
Martin of Alameda.
1t was moved that committee of nine on
permanent organization from each Con-
gressional district and one at large-be ap.
pointed.
White of Los Angeles raised point of or
der that no business could be transacted until
the report was received from the Committee
ON Credentials.
Ryland spoke, holding that the point was
well taken.
Motions to adjourn and for recess were
offered
The motion to appoint Committee on Or
ganization and Order of Business was car
ried.
4 motion also prevailed to call the roll and
all from each county to present their creden-
tials.
The Convention adjourned until O'Clock,
to give the Committee on Credentials time to
report.
REPORT ADoPTED-CoMSIITTEE APPOINTED
ADJOURNMENT.
OAKLAND, May 10Th. The Convention
adopted the report of the Committee on Gre
dentials, which admitted the Saratoga Hall
delegation of the Tenth Senatorial District
and the San Mateo delegation as appointed
by the County Committee.
After appointing Committee on Platform
and Resolutions, the Convention adjourned
till 10 A. N. tomorrow.
Congressional Conventions are being held
tonight.