Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-07
DEMOCRATIC CITY CONVENTION.
A Lively Fight for the Craftsmanship of
the Central Committee.


the Central Committee.
/ The Democratic City Convention met last
evening in Armory Hall for the purpose of
nominating ticket to be voted for at the
election which takes place on Tuesday
next. 1t was called to order by James
Kelly, Chairman of the City Central Com
mittee, who stated the objects of the call.
He counseled harmony, and asked the
| Convention TO present a ticket-men above
reproach and who can be elected. He said
the party had suffered in the past, in this
city and county. on account OF discord in
their ranks They must present solid
front, go to work with a will, and they can
overcome the Republican majority in this
city of 700.
For Temporary Chairman, r. NJ. Clarken
and AID. c.. Hinkson were placed in nom
nation. A roll-call was demanded, which
resulted as follows: r. NJ. Clarken, IS;
Ad. c. Hinkson, Al. Mr.. Clarken was de-
clared elected.
On assuming the duties of the Chair, Mr..
Clarken said he felt complimented for the
distinguished honor conferred upon him,
that of presiding over the first Democratic
Convention held in California since the in
auguration of Democratic President. He
said put up good ticket and you will
surely win on Tuesday next. There is
murmur all along the line that the Repub-
licans are not pleased with the nominations
of their Convention.
Henry J. Kilgaritf and I. f. Healey were
| elected Secretaries.
On motion, the temporary officers were
declared the permanent officers of the Con-
| ventiOn.
The published list of delegates as they
appeared in the daily press was declared to
be the roll-call of the Convention.
! On motion of James Kelly, the Chair was
instructed TO appoint Committee of seven
on Platform and Resolutions and Order of
| Business
The Chair appointed as such committee
| Messrs. J. C. Kelly, A. C. Hinkson, +.
| Lucey, Thomas Fox, r. II. Singleton, H.
! NJ LaRuc, W. J. OBrien.
The following were elected as Sergeants-
| alarms J. J. O'Hare Frank O'Brien,
John Stoll and w H. Doland
a recess of ten minutes was taken in Or
! der to allow the committee time to perform
! Its assigned duties.
| On Resembling the committee made the
! following report. Order of business
| FiISt-rhe selection of Committeeman at
large, TO be selected by the Convention.
! standardization of two Committeeman
| from each ward, to be named by the re-
| spective delegates of each ward and ratified
| by the Convention.
! Third-Nomination for Third Trustee
| Fourth-Nomination for CITY uditor
| Iiith-Nomination for City Collector
! Standardization for City Assessor.
! Observation-Disclosures for Fire Commits
sioner long term.
! Eighth-Nomination for Fire Commits
! sioper short term.
! The following platform and resolutions
| were presented:
| The Democracy of the city of Sacramento, in
! Convention assembled emua ing the example
of our gallant leader President Grover Clevc-
/ land, in pledging the Democracy of the Union
! to reformed and purified administration of the
! affairs of the Federal Government hereby
pledge our nominees, if elected, to an honest
3 control of the financial affairs of the city TO
/ a reform of any and all abuses of power, and TO
a reduction, where compatible with good gov
eminent, of the expenses of the city.
We invite all good citizens who desire TO see
! the city governed in an honest and economical
/ manner, to join US in electing our nominees.
The report of the committee was adopted
! A resolution was adopted leving an assess
/ ,nent Of 90 cents on each delegate, and re-
! quiring them to go forward and settle
/ when their names were called on first roll
: call.
NOAlNATlcNS
! Add C. Hinkson said the Convention as
sembled under the most favorable auspices.
II was the first time in twenty five years
that they had assembled in Convention
! under Democratic rule. Everything
looked bright, and there was every
reason to believe that doubling Republicans.
men who were in favor of honesty and re-
form, would flock to the Democracy, and
thus the success of the grand old party i'll
the future is assured. We desire a pure
and honest administration We desire a
Central Committee that will properly rep
resent the best interests of the party and
community. We should lay aside ali
feelings and prejudces ard look only to
the best interests of the party. We depend
in the campaign more upon the Central
Committee than anything else. We should
act wisely and cautiously in this matter,
and select men who will inspire confidence
in every Democrat III the city, men whose
private character and business principles
are above reproach. Such man, and one
who has been in the front ranks of the
party. jealous for its every interest, is
Charles K. Parsons. [Cheersl We all
/ know him to be man true to every trust,
and one who under no circumstances
would allow his feelings to sway him in
the least from the path of duty He will
advancement or ACKNOWLEDGMENT, neither
will he, if a delegate in the Convention, if
asked for 4 call of the abscnteeS, order the
gentleman to sit down, and proceed to de
clare the result of the roll call CHEERS
J. w. Hughes said for the position of
Chairman of the Central Committee we
want man, in the full sense Of the word |
This is 4 time for men and not for meas
ureS. We want men who knoT what
is honest and just, and what is for
the best interest of the party. We
all realize that there are different Gle
ments in the party There are principles
involved in this vote which should be care
fully scanned. There are two sides. We
are confronted tonight by the same rut
that the Democratic party split upon at |
their last Convention. shall name a gen |
tleman for the position for whom | de- |
mand your support. | named him two !
years ago for the same position, and he was |
unanimously elected That he has per |
formed his duty faithfully the election |
Of two Democratic City Trustees bears evil |
dence. [Cheersl What change has come |
over him, or for what official act of his do |
you now demand a change? Remember |
when you cast your vote you want to cast |
II tor man thai knows no defeat and that |
Will lead you on to victory name James |
c. Kelly. prolonged chcers.1
George w. Nichols seconded the nomina
ton OF Charles r. Parsons. He said the |
time had come in the history of the partv |
when man was needed 1T It's head who |
has some energy and who viii at all times
and on all occasions act alike and for the
benefit of the whole party Mr.. Parsons
has held many positions of trust in the
Democratic party. and no man can say a
word against him. We want a man who
will 90 to the front and stay there ! am
surprised at the gentlenans remarks who
just preceded me. He openly asSerts that
there are two elements in the party.
What does the gentleman mean? lie |
says there is division in the
party, but carefully avoids telling us what
he means by the assertion. would like
TO have the gentleman rise and explain TO |
this Convention wherein we are divided |
[Cries of Time Time" -" Give us q |