Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-01
THE FIRST ON DECK.
Arrival of the Pacific Coast Delegates 10
the st. Louis Convention.


the st. Louis Convention.
ST. LOUIS. May 31st.-The California, Or
egon and Nevada delegations to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, corning
from the most distant points, are the first
Of the Democratic host on the field. They
arrived this morning in two through Pull
man cars from San Francisco. Taev were
assigned to the Eaclede Eotel, but the Cali
forniens decided to change theiz quarters
to the Southern, where they were given e
large room Just north 'o6 the Broadway en-
trance.
The delegations banner, siR-, trimmedla
rich gold-c0rding, and bearing the arTns Of
the State, was placed in the rotunda of the
hotel. Shortly efter the arrival of the
| delegation transfer team pulled UP to the
| of cases labeled California Delegation to
: st. Louis" An aroma with which the
breezes through the grand east aad west
| corridors were laden gave hiat Of what
good things the ceiling-high wall OF cases
contained
The trip, although veIy pleasant, was en-
tirely uneyeatful, and the entire delegation
are in good health and joyous spirits. The
party is headed by Hon. Stephen II. White,
Northumberland of the State. For
| temporary Chairman of the Convention be
|
and Nevada and most of the other Western
delegations, and probably by New York.
Brief interviews with the members of
the different delegations disclosed the fact
that the Pacific coast is first for Cleveland
for President. and next for Judge Thurman
OF Ohio for Vice-President.
STEVE WHITE NAILS 4 EXPORTER.
The sentiments of the individual dele
gates may be summed up in the following
Lieutenant Governor White says: a am
most emphatically for Thurman for
the second place, and you will see
that our delegation has bat one opinion on
this subject. We have been Thurman men
for eight years, and we propose to nomi-
nate him this time, if it be in the range OF
possibilities. Our only doubt is as to his ac-
ceptance of the Office. If he shall
refuse the place, l cannot say
how the delegation will vote, but our
support will be cast for the man who
makes the strongest showing. With Cleve,
land and Thurman on the ticket we can
carry the whole Pacific Slope beyond q
doubt. As regards the tariff, | am in per-
feet accord with President Cleveland
views, as outlined in his message. We on
the coast are not for absolute free trade
but we do favor a large reduction of the
present tariff. We shall go into the Con-
vention on the broad-gauge principle OF
California for the Democracy and the Presi.
dents message for a platform"
ME-Too TARPEY.
Hon. NJ. F. Tarpey said " If Thurman
is candidate l shall support him. He is
my choice for the Vice-Presidency, first
last and always. He is the man for the
place, and the only man who can carry the
Pacific coast. After him, it is an open
question as to whom we shall support.
have no second choice, and shall vote fol
whomsOeyer makes the best showing be.
fore the Convention. l strongly favor a re,
duction of the tariff, as suggested by the
President in his message. The message is
our platform, and we shall strongly urge
its adoption"
MR.. SCHMITT DITTO
Maurice Schmitt of San Francisco said
am Thurman man. | supported hin
in the Chicago Convention for the frs
place four years ago, and am here to sup
port him for the second place now. Cleve-
land and Thurman is ticket that means
10000 additional Democratic votes in Cal
ifornia this fall"
For second choice for Vice. President very
little information could be obtained. The
preference for Mr.. Thurman is SO strong
: that the delegates have no desire to tall
| about anybody else.