Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-12


At an impromptu and enthusiastic
meeting of Democrats, held last night at
the Campaign Headquarters on the cor
ner Of Temple and New High streets,
City Justice J. C. Morgan called the
meeting to order and nominated Hon. j.
G.. Estudillo as Chairman, who declined,
when Ex-Governor Downey was miami
mously elected and conducted to the
chair by Justice Morgan. The Cover.
nor made short speech, stating that
the meeting had been called ON the spur
of the moment to make arrangements to
ratify the nominations made in Chicago.
He considered the Chicago Convention
the noblest body of tfen that ever as.
sembied in the United States, and was
himself well satisfied with the nomina-
ton of Cleveland and Hendricks. Mis-
remarks were received with cheers.
At the conclusion of the Governors
remarks Mayor Thorn was called out,
and stated that he was perfectly salts
fed with the ticket, which was the best
that could have been made and would
be triumpbantly elected. After Re-
publican administration Of twenty -four
years he thought it was time for a
change.
Frank Sabichi was next called out,
and stated that he came here to assist in
making arrangements 10 ratify the Dem
cratic nominations at Chicago. He was
men at Chicago, and would work to elect
the ticket there nominated, and predicted
the complete overthrow of the present
party, which had been very corrupt.
County Clerk Potts was called out,
amid loud cheers. and made short
speech, in which he stated that although
the ticket was not his first choice, he
endorsed it and would labor for its sue
cess, and carry q torch Saturday night.
Brother Potts was loudly cheered.
DIR. Joseph kurtz, in response to loud
calls, said that the ticket was the best
that could have been made in spite Of
Spoon Butler and John Kelly, and
made motion that the action of the
California delegation at Chicago be en-
dorsed by this meeting. The Chairman
put the motion, which was carried unan.
imously.
Hon. Geo. II. Smith on being called
on for speech, said that the Conven-
ton could not have given them better
ticket and he was perfectly satisfied
with IL.
At this stage Of the proceedings City
| Justice Morgan was called on fer q
| speech, which he made in the following
laconic manner. II am a firm believer
in tina principles of the Democratic party,
| and have no choice but the choice Of
that party" He was vociferously
| cheered.
| When ex-Cuunpilman j. p. Moran was
called he stated that the proper business
before the meeting was the preparation
for ratification meeting to night under
the auspices of the Executive COMMITTEES
which he desired to meet for that pur.
poo and suggested Justice Ling fol
Secretary, which suggestion was prompt
ly adopted.
Mr.. Sidney Lacey was called on fol
some remarks and said the Executive
Committee Of the Central Club had
changed this old church into Demo
cratic headquarters. which he consid
cred . very good change. The commit
tee had prepared for a ratification meet
ing on Saturday night and o torchlighl
procession, with fireworks and 100 guns.
Mr.. M. Morris said they should have
the 100 gnns right away. tCheers.
When Mr.. Lacey said they should hav,
100 guns and sky-rockets right away
Amid cheers for Cleveland and Hen
bricks the meeting adjourned to see the
rock cts, which were soon blazing across
the sky, and to listen to the 100 guns
that were Aired on New High street, Ii
rear of the HERALD office. For the pro
cession tonight 600 torches, with plenty
of fireworks. have been prepared ane
several local orators will address tn,
meeting.