Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-11

F. R. Dray asked who composed the San
Jose Convention.
Mr.. Nicholson of San Francisco. moved
that committee of five be appointed to
confer with the San Jose Convention, and
ascertain whether or not they have adopted
the majority report, and if so, to invite
them in. Carried. The Chair appointed
as such committee Messrs. Nicholson, Jet
ter, Latham, Davis and Dinsmore
Mr.. Boruck moved that the mode of pro-
cedure be that as laid down by Cushing.
The Chair held that no other business
was in order until the other Convention
comes in.
Mr.. Boruck then moved recess for ten
minutes, and succeeded in carrying one
point amidst laughter.
Recess.
The Convention was called to order at
8 o'clock. The Convention arose and the
San Jose Convention marched in. Mr..
Nickerson said: Gentlemen of the Con-
vention, take pleasure in Introducing to
you Mr.. @. f. McGlashan, Chairman of the
San Jose Convention, and the delegates of
that body"
Mr.. McGlashan, on being introduced by
Mr.. Katzenstein. made short address,
thanking the Convention for the honor
conferred. He said it was one of the most
| important Conventions ever assembled in
| the State. If the members deliberated
with calmness, acted with discretion and
conservatism, great and lasting good can
| be accomplished. No doubt, coming as
| they did from every section of the State,
and representing every industry of Cali
| fornla. there would be difference of views
and ideas. He had no doubt that all inter-
ests could be harmonized. [Cheers]
The Secretary CT the San Jose Convention
| then called tho roll of hat 1,rr
| number answering to their names
MIR. Estee offered the following preamble
| and resolution, which were unanimously
adopted by rising vote
| WHEREAS, 1t is with the most profound sor-
row that we learn of the death of the Hon John
r; Miller. United States Senator from this State.
| try as soldier and statesman filed n con-
| spicuous place in the history of the republic,
and placed him high in the affections of the
people. His death at this time is regarded
everywhere, and by all the people of this State,
| as a great and national loss !; therefore be it
| Resotued, That this Convention extend its
| sympathy to the family of the deceased.
| Mr.. Buck moved that committee of
| nine be appointed on permanent organiza-
| ton.
Duncan Mcpherson moved to amend by
| making the committee fifteen. The amend
| ment was adopted.
CSAiiio iHONtQ ludl cOflnllttee
OF seven be appointed upon resolutions.
but 1t was not seconded.
The number of delegates in the Sac
ramento Convention is AS; San Jose Con-
vention, 1913; total, 613
The Chair named as a Committee on
Permanent Organization the following ::
George ii. Buck. San Mateo; ellis Dotv.
sacramento j. P. Cannon. Sonoma: J. II.
Barry, San Francisco; NJ. NJ. Estee, Napa /;
h. l.. Houghman, Alameda; G. E. Grove,
Santa Barbara; d. s. Gregory, Amador !;
y. r. Dinsmore, Siskiyou S. A. Bullfinch.
Nevada; Horace Davis, San Francisco; E..
Anthony. Santa Cruz; F. R. Dray, Sacra-
lnento; w. II. Holmes, Santa Clara; w.
K. Radcliffe. Santa Cruz.
AT $50 o'clock the Cony elition took n
recess fer thirty minutes to allow the Com
mi.tee on Permanent Organization time in
which to perform the duties assigned them.
The Convention was called to order at
1880. Mr.. Buck, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Permanent Organization reported
as follows:
For President, Leon ID. Freer. of Oroyille.
First Vice-President, C. f. McGlashan Sec
ond Vice-President, George B. Katzenstein !;
Secretary, G. w. Peckham; assistants. E.
j. Smith, G. w. Novey; Treasurer, Spar
row Smith. President to appoint Ser
| ilSO, THAI u committee be
appointed, three from each Congressional
district. on resolutions.
Edward Dobbs, of Alameda moved to
substitute for President instead of judge
Leon ID. Freer that of c.. L. McGIashan,
whom he styled the hero of Truckee. He
paiG high tribute to Mr.. McGlashan. who.
ne said, had done more than any other
man in this State to set on foot the move
ment that was to drive out the Chinese.
Several short speeches were INDUCED in.
when Judge Freer and Mr.. McGlashan were
called out and made short speeches detin-
ing their position on the Chinese question.
Mr.. McGiashan paid a high tribute TO
Judge Freer, whom he said was the peer
of any man. Speaking of himself, he said
he wished 1t distinctly understood that he
was not candidate for any political po-
sition, State or national. He was fighting
only for principle. The children of white
laoorers were crying for bread. His heart
was in the work, and he believed in doing
all things within the law that would free
US OF the crying evil.
Noble Fisher and r. NJ. ClarKen arose at
the same time; the latter was recognized
by the Chair, to the utter discontinue of
the former, who would not sit down until
called to order several times by the Chair.
Mr.. Clarken said he proposed the name of
John McMurry, of Trinity county.
Mr. McMurry arose and declined.
i. r. Dray mounted a chair and was
next recognized amongst dozen who were
clamoring, Mr.. Chairman
Noble Fisher again distinguished HIM
self by saying, THE Chairman has lost
the sight of his right eye.';
Mr.. Dray said he was one of the COM
mittee that had selected Judge Freer. II
was done in the interest of harmony. II
would not do to indorse Mr.. McGlashan or
Mr.. Katzenstein. If either were selected
it would go forth that one of the Conyen-
tons had swallowed the other
Another gentleman stated that he at.
tended a meeting of tbe San lose Convan-
ton the night before. The Chairman of
that Convention was the man who now
placed Mr.. McGlashan in nomination he.
fore this Convention as a substitute for
Judge Freer. He said last niqbt that in
case of a coalition, the San lose officers
Mr.. Estee was opposed TO elect;ng anv
man to the Presidency OF the Convention
with aitbar of "ff th aaS ouna ris oounecled
here not to CRAFTY our own peculiar infer
terest, but to mark out our interests so they
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