Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-17
Convention Notes.

Ex-Governor James A. johnson is
among the visitors to the Convention.
Mr.. Nick Bowdon, of San Jose, is one
of the most popular men in the Conven-
ton.
There are a number of kilograms in the
hands of Secretary George w. Kelley for
delegates.
The Convention hopes to finish its bust
ness this afternoon, and will, provided
long speeches are not made.
The Iroquois Club will meet tonight
in Opera Hall. All those who signed the
roll are expected to be present.
Secretary J.. j. Flynn, Of the State
Central Com mittee, has been most active
in his efforts to make the affairs of the
Convention move smoothly.
The Press Headqu arters in room rs Of
the Nadeau, was better filed yesterday
than it has been on any previous day
since the arrival of the delegates.
Mr.. A. F. Jones, who represents in the
convention by proxy Mr.. William Lynch,
of Butte county, i3 the Past President of
the Native Sons of the Col len West.
The decorators of the Pavilion have
been highly mplimented for the man.
ner in which they carried out the instruc
tions of Mr.. Sidney Lacey and Captain
Barrett.
President Cleveland's name brought
forth cheers whenever mentioned at the
Convention yesterday. Last night it was
cheered more than ever in the district
Conventions.
The friends OF Henry McPike, of Ala
media, will not allow him to withdraw
fron the Congressional fight. They say
that he is the only man that can lead
them to victory.
General Clunie was still the only one
named for Congressman in the Fifth
District at late hour last night. He
will be nominated at the District Con-
ventioh this morning.
I The Chief Justiceship was still in doubt
at a late hour last night The friends Of
Judges Sullivan, Searles and Armstrong
were certain that their candidateaswould
be selected for the unexpired term.
| The Third District has decided to NOM
mate j u. White, of Alameda, for District
Delegate. This delegation is in favor of
Hon. S. M. White, Hon. w. D. English,
W. F. Tarpey and Clay W. Taylor for
Delegates-a Large.
| Robert McGregor entertained Dele
gates Senator McCarty, Marion Wilson
/ and Mr. Sullivan of San Francisno. and
Mr.. Murphy, of the San Francisco EG-
dminer. yesterday afternoon, by driving
them about the city.
| Mr.. N. l.. F. Bachman, of the Fresno
Eapositor, paid pleasant call to the
HERALD office yesterday afternoon. He
reports that Mr.. R. B. Terry, if nomi-
mated for Congress, from the Sixth Dis
ttrict, will have an overwhelming major
lily in his county.
! The Committee on Resolutions met
last night in the Hon. S. M. Whites
Office in Temple Block. They finished
tier business about midnight, but re-
fused TO permit the platform to go out OF
their hands until this morning. 1t was
stated, however, that twill strongly en-
dorse President Cleveland's Admins
tration. 22
Il Directly upon the fact becoming known
i that Mr.. Reel B. Terry had been nomi-
mated for Congress from the Sixth Dis
ltrict, Senator Gcucher .elegraphed the
news to Fresno, the city in which Mr.
J Terry resides Hereceived the following
J reply: &c. G.. Goucter, st. Elmo, Lo!
J Angeles--One thousand people in from
of Democrat office. Griffith speaking
with fine words.
McWHIRLER,