Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-11
rnE rEMronAEY oReANIzArIoN:

At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Wise
stated that the first business in order was the
election of temporary Chairman.
Senator Del Valle-Mr. Chairman, I rise for
the purpose Of placing denomination for the po-
sition of temporary Chairman of the Convcn-
ton the name of a gentleman who although
not known in the political history of the State
as one who mas exhibited ability in the dis
charge of that particular duty. is nevertheless
is endowed with all the ability, with all the
energy, and all the courage, and all the force,
which should characterize an officer of any
party Not only that, Mr.. President but he is
also one who stands sublime and solid in the
front rank of the Democratic party and its prin-
ciplcs Therefore Mr.. President. ! place in
nomination for that honorable position young
gentleman from Los Angeles, stephen NJ. White.
Applause.
Spencer Of Napa-Mr. Chairman, rise for the
purpose of scconding the nomination made by
the senator from Los Angeles. think that it is
emincntly proper that the young man whose
name has been mentioned should be the preSid-
ing officer Of this Convention; for not long ago,
at the State Convention held at san Jose, he
presented the name of that man who became
our standardized and who led the Demo
cratic party to succcSs--GeneralGe George Stoneman
He possesses the qualities that characteristic
of greatness. He is full of integrity. He is full
of the great Democratic doctrine that character
lies the Democratic party not only in the State
Namely, he isopposed to the anti-monopoly rule.
Cries of No. no ]; he is against the monopoly
| rule. Cries of That is right" and laughter.
] am aware that in SecOnding nomination
that ii is not proper or il is not the custom that
any extended laudation should be offered, or
any extended speech made, upon the merits of
the candidate. | understand that he possesses
every qualification that characterizeS him as
good presiding officer think from what have
ascertained that the nomination will promote
that harmony which will lead the party to sue
cess in the coming Presidential contest. Zap
plauSe
j. L Eittren. of StaniSlaus. named Speaker II.
VI. La Rue, and culogized him as the exponent
of anti-monopoly,
The nomination was seconded by +. F. Leake,
of Solano, who said that he did sothatthe course
of Mr.. La Rue and of Governor Stoneman might
be Vindicated.
A. J. Atwon, of Tulare spoke in favor of the
nomination of Speaker Ia Rue.
Speaker La Rue then addressed the Convcn-
ton, saying that the election would be a great
honor, but he thought he out not to accept it.
! for the reason that il could be said, if he ac-
| cepted, that he was put up as the Chairman To
name the committees to bolster up Governor
| Stonemans administration. He moved that
! Mr.. White be declared by reclamation temporary
/ Chairman Oft the Convention.
This motion prevailed. White was escorted TO
| the stage by n committee consisting of Messrs.
4 La Rue, Spencer. Dorsey and Del Vale White
made an appropriate speech. returning thanks
| for the honor conferred, and announced that the
first order of business would be the election of a
| temporary Secretary.
| The following were placed in nomination
| Ray G.. Falk, of San Francisco; George Peck
| ham, of Watsonville: W. F. Ward of Alameda
! f. Burns, of Santa Clara.
Mr.. Peckham declined and Mr.. Falk was
| elected with the other two rs assistants
| Murphy of Santa Clara moved the appoint.
ment of a Committee on Credentials to consist
! of two from each Congressional district Car.
ried.
Reddy of Mono who was greeted with great
| annInuse MS he arose moved that a committee
! Of two from each Congressional district be ap-
pointed on credentials Carried.