Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-31
Meeting Of the Republican State
Convention Yesterday.
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Pre-
siding OMcers-The Commit
tees-Etc.

was, Tor the occasion, handsomely dressed
with streamers depending from the central
Chandelier, aud banners bearing the coats of
arms Of the several States, disposed about the
gallery front. At the head of the hail were
streamers and bannerets, smblszoned with
patriotic sentences. Back of the speak
er's chair YVES the national flag,
and against it hung the portraits
OF Washington, Lincoln sad Garfield.
Evergreen wreaths were suspended on each
panel and beneath them were potted plants
and flowers. On either side of the Speakers
desk were large collection of tropical and
semi-t-opical plants. Ga the Sscretary's desk
was an elegant floral tribute presented by
Miss Patton, Deputy State Librarian. 1t
consisted OF vase of choice fowers and ever
greens, from which arose standard wound
with smilax, on the apex of which rested a
floral horseshoe overhung bymaidsD.hair fern.
ORGANIZATION.
AT halfpast l the delegates began to as
semble, and in a few moments the spacious
chamber was completely filed Standing
room in the gallery was at q premium, and
the lobby was filed to its utmost capacity,
and even the aisles were crowded.
At M. w. ". Morrow, Chairm IN of the
State Central Committee, called to order,
and the Secretary read a call for the Conven-
tioh. blr. Morrow then addressed the Cen
vention 10 follows
Gentlemen Of the Convention: You have been
called together the represent atves in this State
OF great political party, to declare its position
questions OF grave concern TO TIE people and to
iect candidates for the leading Offices who shall rep
resent that position, and if eli cted carry out its
policy. The duty you have thus assumed Is on" Of
serious moment. rot only affecting the DISPOSE
ton OF existing political questions OF more than
binary merit, but as marking 4 point in the ievel.
opment OF state, the local sovereignty of q grow.
ing, hopeful and ambitious people. That this
responsibility has been wisely bestowed cannot be
questioned, since the great mass Of the party has
had ample time to consider the questions at ISSUE
and select it's representatives to this Convention
with due and with reference to tho e issues
The sentiment prevailing here indicates that the de-
liberation thus far manifested viii be continued in
the proceedings OF the Convention, enabling you,
with wise couusels, TO present platform OF prnci-
pies in harmony with the history of the party and
clear, positive and emphatic in asserting
great principles OF right and justice 1t
will be your province to turn the popular
mind from small politics, and those things which
concern only few individuals to politics of a
larger growth and those things which concern the
organization OF making platforms to catch this
that mans vote ON local questions, regardless of
the rights OF the whole community, will not, in
my judgment, do here, or with the people you
represent. The Republican party has been accus-
toned TO sink its springs Of political principles 50
deep that the want of little rain, or a little
dew, little too much sunshine, or too much
shade, has never affected It's usefulness in any
emergency or upon any question. 1t has steadily
advanced with the development and progress of
the country, discharging its written and implied
obligations with equal favor and honor
Debts have been paid, expenses refused, public
credit restored home industry protected, labor
alted free schools maintained, and the rights of the
individual respected, while the ways OF the trans
lGessor have been made TO end in merited punish
ment and disgrace In all this there has been
wisdom and Patriotism beyond the grasp of men
solely bent on the wrotched triumph OF mere po-
litIcal partisanship.
Trusted leaders have f,llcn in TIE hour Il great
est need they have left us Gu The threshold OF
events which they alone seemed to compreh end,
yet banners have not been traed in the dust or
our cause iOrSaken.
The party moves on guided by the principle
which recognizes the scredness of individual rights
and at the same time guarantees that the admins
tration of public affairs in its keeping shall be so
conducted that the greatest good shall come to the
greatest number.
Our opponents in the coming canvass have been
in the field for more than two months, eagerly So
letting support, aaXiously inviting accessions
their ranks, but their labor has been in valn All
over tie state men heretofore identified with that
party have declared themselves displeased with the
want of honesty apparent in its purposes, and dis
satisfied with its promises.
Re ublicans, en- the other hand, are united and
enthusiastic, and having faith in the integrity and
wisdom OF this Convention, are confident of sue
cess.
Gentlemen OF the Convention, the people OF this
State are waiting for you anxious to keep step
with party that has the intelligence to assert and
courage TO maintain in all its acts a digniied aim,
and high conception OF the true glory of State.
Let them not wait in vain. Loud applauss.l
OFFICERS.
Mr.. Knapp of Napa, nominated for tenn.
porary Chairman Hon. Newton Booth, of
Sacramento,
Mr. Anderson, of Sacramento, moved that
the nomination be made by reclamation.
Carried, and Mr.. Booth was declared the
choice of the Convention for Chairman. APP
plsuse.l
Ga taking the chair Mr.. Booth said
Gentlemen of the Convention When / look upon
your numbers | see strength when l look upon
your faces see faith The Republican party as
national organization is twenty seven years old. To
say that it is perfect would be to claim than is
true but standing il this presence dare that
political party has been in existence that has
accomplished so much for humanity, so much for
justice, much for liberty, regulated by enlight-
ened law, IS the Republican party.t Applause But
we cannot live alone upon our traditions. Some
that it is like the potato, the best part of it under
the ground. II the Republican party tries to live
the reputation of its heroes and deeds Of its past
it may find that the best part of it will be under the
ground. [Applause We must meet the issues Of
the day. II is said the eagle purges the film of its
eye by gain z at the SUI. We must purge our in
telleCtual vision bv gazing the OF eternal and
absolute Justice We must meet the new questions
of the day with the cid courage that freed 900 600
OF slaves and gave them priceless liberty zap
plause.l We must declare that there is power SO
great to be above the law, individual SO weak
as to be beneath its protection. IAprlause.l
w. B. Lyon, of San Francisco, and James
A Orr, of Placer, were then elected Secre.
taries, and E. NJ. Percy, Thomas H. Knox,
L. J. Kearney and John McF etrish assistants.
COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Sherwood, of Yuba, moved the ap.
pointment of a committee of nine on creden-
tials-two from each Congressional District
and one at large. Carried.
Judge Latimer, of San Francisco. moved
the appointment of committee of fifteen on
platform and resolutions-three from each
Congressional District and three at large
Carried.
p. B. Cornwall, of San Francisco, moved for
a committee of nine on permanent organiza-
ton and order of business. Carried.
W. A. Anderson, of Sacramento, moved to
adjourn for one hour.
+. NJ. Pixley, Of San Francisco, moved to
amend to adjourn TO 10 A. NJ. Thursday, IN
order to give time for deliberstion and that
delegates might have opportunity t. see the
aspiring candidates and consult with them
Some had only just arrived, and the night
would not be too much tina for the purpose
os consultation and elaboration.
p. B. Cornwall, of San Francisco, opposed
adjournment; many delegates from the coun-
try desired to hasten business that they might
return to their homes. It was the first time
of which he knew when Republican Con-
vention was asked to wait and go hunting up
candideteF. [Applause.l
Mr.. Pixley replied that it was not the first
tins that clique in San Francisco had sent
up delegates with pre.arranged programme
to defeat the will of the people. Applause
Mr.. Chamberlin, Of Humboldt, said that
the country delegates had suspicion that
they were not going to be squarely dealt
with. There were too many professed politi.
clans around San Francisco and Sacramento
to suit the bucolic representatives. The men
from the country wanted time to see the can.
didaies; time TO deliberate on the great
issues coming before the Convention. They
had principles to advance for which they
should demand recognition. They wanted
them to have fair consideration, and time
for that purpose was necessary.
AIr. Mcclure, of San Francisco. said there
was q misunderstanding about adjournment,
The first business was to appoint committees,
and after the appointment of a Committee
on O.edantials there should be an adjourn.
ment OF an hour.
Mr.. Williams, of Les Angeles. said the
Convention hsd met for a higher purpose thsn
to begin with quarrel Tee first thirs to
do was to have a Committee on Credfntials.
The delegates wish 70 know who has . right
to vote on the making Of platform. That
making is Of more Importance than the men
who are TO stand uponit There is no danger
of the country being dsfraudsd. The coun-
try delegates are in the majority, and why
should any one try to Jack Convention
against strong majority If the Conven-
ton wsited until Taursday before again