Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-28


ing of the delegates from the Eighteenth
Assembly District delayed the proceeding
| full hour.
ENDORSING ACKENNA.
J. w. Wilson, of the Second Ward, Offered
the following resolution, which was unani
mously adopted:
Resolved, That in the Hon. Joseph McKenna
Representative in Congress from the Third Dis
trict OF California, the people have found an
honest, faithful and efficient public servant who
by his faithful Jealous and successful advocacy
OF measures affecting the local interests of hi.
district, no less than by his firm support of Re
publican principles, has deserved the gratitude
OF his constituents and proved himself worthy
OF their continued support.
BEATTY FOR CHIEF JUSTICE.
F. A. Daroux sent up the following reso
luton, which was read by the Chairman
and unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The Hon. W. H. Beatty, resident
OF sacramento county, is q candidate for the
nomination by the Republican State Convention
for the position of Chief Justice OF the Supreme
Court; and, whereas, his long and brilliant ca
support OF all persons, and his good conduct as
a citizen of our county entitle him to the conf
dence and esteem of all the people of Sacra-
mento county; and, whereas, we believe his
party and rebound to the credit of the whole
State; therefore, be il
ResoLeed That the delegates to the State Con-
vention elected by this Convention be and
they are hereby instructed to use ali honorable
means to secure the nomination of w. II.
Beatty as Chief Justice of California
FOR COUNTY CORONER
The Chair announced that The next
order of business was the nomination of a
candidate for Coroner
Charles T. Jones placed in nomination
J. Frank Clark, the present incumbent,
speaking of his candidate in the highest
terms as citizen, Republican and faithful
public officer. Mr.. Clark's record was be-
fore them, and he believed in keeping a
good man in office when they had him.
Chairman Johnson called w. A. Ander-
son to the Chair, took the floor and nomin-
ated J. w. Reeves in a ringing speech, in
which he referred to Mr.. Reeves as man
who fought with General Harrison, had
always been Republican and was mem
Der of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He thought the men who perilled their
lives in the war ought to be represented on
the ticket, and appealed to the Convention
to nominate Mr.. Reeves
Messrs. Clark and Reeves came forward
and Endorsed the platform, after which the
roll was called. The vote resulted Clark
145, Reeves 81.
Mr.. Reeves thanked the Convention for
the votes cast tor him, and on his motion
Mr.. Clark's nomination was made unani-
nous.
AUDITOR AND RECORDER.
For Auditor and Recorder Eben Owens
placed in nomination James Graham. of
Elk Grove.
10. Funston in highly eulogistic speech
nominated Frank T. Johnson.
Thomas II. Berkey seconded the nomin-
alton OF James Graham, as did also +. l.
Robinson.
Several delegates seconded the nomina-
ton of Johnson, and the candidates APP
peared before the Convention.
The First Ward cast twenty-five
votes for Johnson, and the Sec
ond Ward cast twenty-one votes
for Graham and three for Johnson. Roll
call resulted: Johnson 100, Graham "a
Johnson was declared the nominee.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
For the office of District Attorney, C. T.
Jones nominated Elwood Bruner, referring
to his career in that Office during the past
two years il terms of highest praise.
w. A. Anderson seconded the nomina-
ton.
There being no other nominations Mr.
Bruner was called TO the stand, made a
stirring speech and was nominated by &C
clamation.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
For this Office w. B. Hamilton had a
clear field. w. A. Anderson put him in
nomination and ex-Judge S. c. benson
seconded his nomination. He said he had
procured proxy for the sole purpose of
having something to say IN behalf of Mr..
Hamilton. He referred to the able manner
in which the Office has been conducted
during Mr.. Hamilton's term, the faithful
manner In which he always performed his
duties, his Loyalty to his friends and his
general popularity.
Mr.. Hamilton came upon the stand and
thanked the Convention for their approval
of his past course and promised to fol ow
Ill the same line in the future. He had always
tried to merit it, and had been courteous to
all who had business in his office, rich and
poor alike
Mr.. Hamilton was nominated by accla-
nation.
FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
?. E. Pratt placed S. B. Smith. the in
cumbent, in nomination for Public AID.
ministrator.
General A. L. Hart nominated George W
Harlow. of Brighton.
4. I. Devlin seconded the nomination of
Mr.. Harlow.
The vote stood-Smith Sc, Harlow lis.
Mr.. Harlow was declared the nominee.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
c. c. Perkins, of Brighton, nominated A
S. Greenlaw for Treasurer.
J. w. Houston named ]. ]. McKinstry
of Gait.
General A. L. Hart placed J. L. Huntoon
in nomination.
DR.. Tebbets seconded the nomination OF
Huntoon, and said Huntoon is one of the
best Treasurers the county ever had
2. + Beckley seconded the nomination
of McKinstry.
On roll call the vote stood-Greenlaw g.
Huntoon 81, McKinstry IL.
There was no choice, and second roll
call was ordered.
General Hart moved to take a recess, but
this was voted down, and the second roll
call proceeded amid great interest. 1t ap.
peared that it would be close betW cen
Greenlaw and Huntoon, but Franklin and
Elk Grove changed their seven votes each
to Huntoon, and the vote stood-Huntoon
lis, Greenlaw 81, McKinstry So The re,
suit was greeted with loud and long con-
tinued applause, and on motion of McKin.
stry Huntoon's nomination was made
unanimous.
FOR AssEMBLYMEN.
The Eighteenth Assembly District dele.
gates announced that they had chosen
William NJ. Petrie as their candidate fol
the Assembly.
The Nineteenth District reported that
| they had nominated E. C. Hart
The Twentieth District announced that
| they had chosen L. II. Fassett.
The candidates for the Assembly came
| to the platform and made brief addresses
| and the action of the various districts wa:
approved.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.
J. W. Wilson nominated J. Z. Boyd FOL
| County Surveyor. There was no othel
named and Mr.. Boyd was nominated by
reclamation.
OTHER OFFICES.
The Chairman then announced that thu
| work of the County Convention was com
pleted but it would be necessary for thu
| delegates who lived outside of the city Il
get together in their respective districts anG
nominate candidates for Justices of ths
Peace, Constables and Road Overseers
The city delegates would have to meet ant
nominate Police Judge, City Justices O
the Peace, Township Justice and Con
stables.
| THANKS TO THE CHAIRMAN.
| Christopher Green arose and said