Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-10-02

Resoired, That the attempt of the late
Republican County Convention to make
Mr.. Del Vale responsible for the failure
TO earlier apportion the state into Leg
islatiye districts IL as vain as II ia in
sincere and audacious. To use the Ian
guage OF the Supreme Court In the opin-
ion approved By the Republican Con-
vention. "Tho provisions Of the Con-
stitution with respect to the election OF
Senators are perfectly PLAN, and II the
Legislature of 1881 had districted the
State In accordadce with the command
contained Ia Section @, Of article TX of
that instrument, the scheme therein de-
vised would have been put in perfect
aud harmonious working. But the
Legislature of 1881 faited 70 perform rs
duty ia that regard.
The Legislature Of 1881 was Republi-
can by a large majority aud that organi
cation Is therefore as decided by the
Supreme Cour. alone responsible for der
ELECTION OF duty in this matter. The Re-
publican majority in the Legislature
Of 1881, In consonance with she corrupt
practices Of that party sought to 81
district the State that the Democracy
could not carry the Legislature unless
its popular majority was immense. This
nefarious effort was thwarted and de.
featcd, and such result was largely due
to the integrity and skill of Mr.. Del
Vale. His action in this respect as in
all others deserves and receives the
highest commentator from honest men.
Resoiced, That recognizing the ability
and absolute honesty Of Hon. X. +. Del
Vale, we heartily endorse the action OF
our late Congressional Convention in
nominating him for the position Of Con
gresham from this district. His long
and spotless record as member Of tho
Legislature, his familiarity with the
business interests and requirements OF
this section of California, furnish an en-
dorsement which language cannot afford.
On the other hand, the Republican
nominee has had but brief residence in
the district which he is seeking to rep
resent, has never taken sufficient inter.
est in public affairs, or in the welfare OF
this locality, to exercise his rights as an
elector and appears to have been select
ed by his party in the hope
that his utter obscurity would shield
him from criticism.
Resolved, That while the late Repub.
lican County Convention denounced the
present Board Of Supervisors for its
action in certain matters, attention
should be called to the fact that the Re-
publican members of said Board acqui
esced in and voted for the very measures
which their Republican brethren have
denounced.
Resoiped, That the candidates for Su-
peryisor nominated in the several dis
tricts of this county shall pledge them
selves il elected to take such action
under subdivision % of section 25 Of the
county government bill, regarding the
destruction of insects injurious to fruit,
fruit trees, vines and vegetable and plant
life, as will adequately protect those
paramount interests in this county,
which are now seriously threatened by
reason of the inroads of such insect pest.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to the
enactment of all such sumptuary laws as
look to the abridgement of the right of
the citizen to enjoy his personal liberty
as he may elect, provided that he does
not thereby curtail nor interfere with
any of the rights or privileges Of his
neigbbor.
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
II. w. 0MBLvENEY,
Chairman.
The following was offered as an addi-
ton to the above resolutions and was
unanimously adopted
ResolUed, That every one whose name
il proposed as a candidate before the
Convention be requested to come forward
and pledge himself to indorse the plat.
form and resolutions, and to support the
ticket selected here to-day, excepting
only those who are presented as candi-
dates for the position of Judges Of the
Superior Court.
The resolutions were adopted amidst
the widest cheering.
Nominations for Superior Judge being
next in order, the name of Hon. IL. Nj.
Smith, present incumbent, was placed
before the house. He was nominated
by reclamation. Judge j. J. Brousseau
was also nominated for Superior Judge
by reclamation.
When the nominations for District
Attorney wefe reached the names OF
Thomas b. Brown and X. c. Flournoy
were placed before the convention. In
accordance with the resolution adopted
the candidates were called upon to come
forward, declare themselves, and deposit
S. for the good of the cause.
Mr.. Brown had been suddenly called
to San Bernardino by a telegram and
could not appear.
w. d. Stephenson took the stage and
made a neat little speech on behalf of
Mr.. Brown. Colonel Flournoy appeared
and presented his own claims. During
the Colonel's speech some little acrimony
was displayed, but it disappeared Ike u
ripple on a summer sen, and a ballot was
proceeded with. The following was the
result:
Thomas b. Brown. l4l
X. q. Flournoy Observation-Disclosures. 81
Mr.. Brown was declared the NOMINEE
OF the Convention.
The next thing in the order of bust
ness was the nomination of Sheriff.
The following gentlemen were named:
X. Nj. Barham, N. c. Covarrubias, f.. H.
Boyd. According to rule the gentle
men approached the platform and placed
themselves in the ''fieice light which
beats upon throne" Mr.. Barham
made nice little speech and said that
he would be gratified to get the nomi.
nation, and if nominated, would
make the best fight in his
power. His appearance on the stage
was the signal for round of cheering
that showed very cenclnsively how dear
"Dick" Barham is to the hearts of the
Democrats.
Mr.. Covarrubias withdrew his name,
as did also Mr.. Boyd. Mr.. Barham
was then nominated by reclamation and
he was cheered to tho echo. The en-.
thusiasm with which his nomination was
received is presage of victory.
EVENING SESSION.
After being called to order the Con-
vention proceeded to the rapid dispatch
of business. j. w. Broaded, the pres
ent incumbent, was nominated for Treas
urer by reclamation.
For County Clerk A. W. Potts and ].
II. Brewer were placed in nomination
and ballot resulted as follows:
totts... ............ 100
Brewer. ........... ................ 5S
Mr.. Potts was thereupon declared tho
nominee of the Convention.
The invincible Charles L. Miles was
nominated for County Recorder by ac-
clamation.
Mr.. Sam Levy received the nomina.
ton for Tax Collector, without opposi-
ton.
The present incumbent, A. +. Sepul-
veda, and DIR, Nj. s. Jones. were put be-
fore the Convention for County Auditor