Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-04

SPARED OF any reform being had in the party,
because these things were condoned each
year by the selection of the same leaders
alter the full expose Of their transactions.
But while thinking and discussing the matter
with his hoad snd heart, he read the testi-
n1onv as given before the subcommittee of
the United States Senate, wherein is detailed
the horrible cfuelties practiced upon certain
people of the South-of their murder even
because tbaY dared 10 vote the Republican
ticket; ant he made up his mind that he
would maze one more hight, lsbor one
more yeeE, and give one more vote
TO elect some good Republican like Jamss
G. Blaine President. Immense applause
Hence ne Yves in the Convention hence be
was working and speaking for the Repubii-
can party. But he felt that it was friendly
act to point out the errors of friend, that
he may correct them, and so he referred to
these most outrageous wrongs perpetrated
upon tie Republicans of Sacramento city
wrongs and frauds that have alienated from
US many good men, have caused Us all cur de-
feats, and that will continue 60 defeat Us I'm.
less wa right them, unless we prevent them,
unless We stop honoring the men that DO
these wr0ngs. He felt no fear Of john Q.
Browns popularity. BE had 10 terror for
the Democratic tiger or party. We have
Republican majority in Sacramento, and he
WAS certain that we could elect our ticket
il Republicans would only vote and work it.
He said he was confident taat be could be
elected by from 500 co 1000 majority if all
the members CT the City Central Committee
and their friends in the First and Second
Wards and Government officials would
support him ct the polls. But he
was counted out in 1SS2-alt6ough legally
and fquarely elsctsd-by these people, and
he did not propose to give them another
chance az present. He would be willing TO
sink his personal feelings, TO co violence to
his desires, to iDjure his business by accent
ing the nomination, in order to help the Re-
publican party. were he assured of the sup.
port at the polls of the whole City Commit
tee but under the circumstances be must
decline. He valued the Republican party.
He wished il 20 succeed. Gould be by giving
up his right arm insure victory en- March 11th
he would freely surrender it; but be saw no
good to result from useless sacrifice There
fore, With thanks to the gentleman who nom
iuated him-and he wished to say that it was
done without his knowledge or consent-snd
to the Convention for the favorable and en-
thusiastic reception Of his name, he declined
the nomination.
But a faint outline of Mr.. Johnson's speech
is given, the political illusions End exhorta-
tons and other matters being omitted, that
were discussed by him in most eloquent and
Impressive manner. The speech was most
aole, eloquent and convincing one, and
carried the Convention with the speaker,
who was frequently interrupted by most
hearty ana enthusiastic applause.
Z. r. Drsy said hSwishsd to place in nom-
nation for the position of Mayor gentleman
who understands himself snd the wants Of
the community, whom no Republican could
Republican could refuse to support. He
named Joseph Stetfens, the President of the
Board of Trade. The announcement of the
name of Mr.. Steffens was greeted with i'm
nense applause. Mr.. Days remarks were
eulogistic of the many good qualities of Mr..
Stefens, claiming that he was eminently
fitted for the position of Mayor He re-
viewed the official acts of Mayor Brown,
which were not complimentary to the latter.
He exhorted the Republicans to stand by
their ticket and they would surely win.
J. G. Tubbs said that Joseph Stefens was
man of ability, undoubted moral character
and unquestioned integrity. He heartily
seconded the nomination.
2. E. Platt said he had known Mr.. Steffeus
for many years, and could heartily indorse
all that had been said by the other speakers.
Mr.. Steffens was member of tina Citizens
Committee, and he bespoke for him the en-.
tire support Of that organization.
Talbot II. Wallis also seconded the nom.
nation in few appropriate remarks, as did
also Judge w. r. Centwell.
Afr. Stetfens was called for went upon the
stage, and addressed the Convention. He
said he appeared as candidate for the Office
of First Trustee. He had lived in this city
for many years, had made and invested his
means here, and his record would show that
ne had always voted the Republican ticket.
In voting for him in 1884, he said they
would be supporting & man who WAS sup
porting Republican principles in 1864. He
said he wished to raise the mortgage that the
Democracy apparently had on the First
Trustesship. He was DESTROYS OF dispelling
that Authorization that some seem to have,
that man eIce in office is entitled to it the
balance of his natural life. He said he
would use his every influence TO he elected,
and endeGvor TO secure the election Of the
entire ticket, from top TO bottom. He would
contest or settle the cebt of the city to the
very best interest of his constituency. He had
read the resolutions and platform adopted
by the Convention, and heartily Endorsed
them. he had made no promises or pledges
and was obligated TO 70 person or persons in
any manner whatsoever. II nominated and
elected he would not allow his private bust
ness TO interfere with his duties Bs Mayor but
would attend to these duties first, last and
all the time to the very best of his ability.
On motion of Judge S. S. Holl Mr.. Stef-
fens was nominated unanimously for first
Trustee by reclamation, and was declared
the nominee Of the Convention.
Grove J.. johnson, member Of the Re-
publican City Central Committee from the
Third Ward, rendered his resignation. Wiz.
J. Davis moved that the Convention do not
accept the resignation, and the same was Car.
ried.
A vote Of thanks was rendered D. J. Sim.
mons, manager of the Metropolitan Theater,
for the use Of the same, which had been do
mated.
st $50 P. N. the Convention adjourned
sire die.