Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-09-30
DECENTRALIZATION.
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
FIZZLE.
They Fail to Nominate Ticket and
Adjourn Sine Die-A Polit-
ical Fiasco.


Adjourn Sine Die-A Polit-
ical Fiasco.
The Democratic County Convention re-
convened in Turner Hall at 10 A. NJ. yester-
day. The committee appointed the pre-
ceding evening to wait upon Senator Cox
and inform him of his nomination were
not ready to report, and recess was taken
until II o'clock and the committee granted
further time.
During the time of recess there was
general discussion as to the split in the
party. The Big Ten" said Carey and
Hinkson wanted to hog the whole thing.
Now they have got it. let us see what they
will do with it. 1t was openly declared by
the Big Ten that no ''first-class' man would
dare take nomination at the hands of
such Convention, for it meant certain
defeat and everlasting political damnation.
The country delegates were sadly demoral-
lied and disguised, particularly so the
Brighton delegation. Many were in favor
of adjurning sine die and going home.
FISHING FOR CANDIDATE.
Twelve o'clock came, and the Chairman
was not present, neither was the committee
who had been sent to wait upon Cox. 1t
| was reported that the committee had him
cornered at the Capital Hotel and that he
was almost persuaded" One o'clock
came, and still the delegates were on the
anxious seat. At five minutes past l the
committee hove in sight, having in their
charge the recalcitrant Senator. As soon
II al 1..11
marched to a front seat, and the word was
passed around that he was " still obsti-
nate;;" that he still refused the nomina-
ton. He was Immediately surrounded by
the following well-known Democratic poll
ticians, who insisted on his making the
sacrifice: Chesterfield Wells, John Miller,
Add. C. Hinkson, DIR. Manlove, Charles
Dederding, J. G. Kelly, Tom O'Neal, John
B. Taylor, DR.. r. NJ. Morrison and r. A.
G. Gourie. Even the declaration of ]. j.
O'Connor, that if Cox would accept he
would get his transfer from San Francisco
and swell the Democratic majority in this
county, was wasted upon the obdurate
Senator. He had fully made up his mind
not to accept, and was inflexible in his de-
termination not to take the position of
standard-b bearer to lead in hopeless cause.
He knew what he was about, and neither
the plaintive appeals of the Little Six"
nor the pathetic adjurations of the Big
Ten - had any effect upon him.
After about twenty minutes of this kind
of circus, the Chairman called the Conven-
ton to order.
The Committee on Senator Cox was
called upon TO report.
Add c. Hinkson, Chairman of the COM
mittee, said thai Senator Cox was present
and could speak for himself.
woe ool1oJ ~ tLo ekaaI
greeted with three rousing cheers.
THE SENATOR POSITIVELY DECLINES.
He made a short speech, reviewing his
political life and his record in the State
Senate. Four years ago he was sick man
and forced into the fight as the standard
bearer of the Democracy Of this county.
He had at that time accepted reluctantly,
and only then at the earnest solicitation of
certain very particular friends. He made
| the fight. and he placed the Democrats on
| top. He went into the Senate a sick man,
| but was proud of his record. He treated
both Democrats and Republicans right,
and came out clean-handed. No higher
compliment could be paid him than was
| now rendered, but there were things in
| his way of accepting it. His private
business would suffer thereby, and
| it would interfere with an intended
| trip for his health. He said there was
some things in his private business affairs
| that precluded the possibility of his ac-
cepting the nomination. He did not care
to disclose those aud did not think anyone
had right to insist on further explanation.
He had told everybody he would not ac-
cept. He meant what he said, and would
not under any circumstance go back on his
word He was not afraid of being sat
down upon, but he cautioned the Dem
ocracy against putting up a weak ticket.
While they claimed to be Democrats, il
was well-known fact that no Democrat
can be elected in the county without the
aid of Republican votes. He was
sure he conld get the Republican
support necessary. 1t was distressing
| TO him to have to decline. bat there was no
other alternative. He had been in the har-
| ness since he was 16 years of age; he was
| now going to take a long-needed rest from
business cares. He needed it physically, he
| could afford it, he was entitled to it, and he
was going to have it. Nominate some one
else. There is ellis Doty, q good and true
| man, give it to him. [Cries of . No. no
| You are the mann'] Gentlemen, | posi-
lively decline.
Mr. Cox then stepped down from the
platform and walked out of the Conven-
| ton. 1t is currently reported that If the
big Ten " had won at the primaries Mr..
Cox would not have declined the nomina-
ton with such pertinacity He is a shrewd
politician, and knows good year from an
off year.
]. NJ Henderson said he would like to
have the candidates nominated for the As
senbiy trotted out, and see if they mean
business and are willing to stand by the
platform and resolutions.
James G. Davis, candidate for the Assem-
bly from the Ninteenth District, was loudly
called for. He took the stand, deposited a
s. gold piece with the Secretary, and was
introduced to the Convention by the Chair
man.
SPEECH OF ]. G. DAVIS.
Mr.. Davis said:
lIr. Chairman and Gentlemea Of this Con-
uention This is something new for me,
making a speech to Convention. 1t is my
first attempt. want to do all the good
can for the Democratic party. ] have al
ways worked for the best interests of the
party. | hate to see this discord in the
ranks l have told Democrats that I
would stand in for this nomination for the
good of the party, and l will do so. | think
we ought to get good ticket and stand in
We are worse off now than we were two
weeks ago. am willing to do anything |
can for the party. My business will suffer
in consequence, but | promised last night
to stand in, and l viii have to do it.
SPEECH OF CHARLES DETERDINc.
Loud calls were made for Charles Deterd-
ing, candidate for the Assembly from the
Twentieth District. When he appeared
| upon the platform he was introduced by
the Chair as Native Son of the Golden
West, and one who would call to his aid
the influence of all the girls in the county.
Mr. Deterding said
Mr.. Chairman, and Gentlemen Of the Con-
uentioH: This is the first time | ever came
before Convention to make speech. /
was born and raised Democrat. The time
is growing short and every one is growing
tired, | will say no more
He paid his s. and retired amidst ap-
plause
ANOTHER BoMBsfIELL.
There was loud cries for Curtis. the candi-
date for the Assembly from the Eighteenth
District. The Chairman raped his gavel
on the stand. called the Convention to or
der. and remarked that he had very un-
pleasant duty to perform. He had received