The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-19

almost impossible to make any predictions
that would amount to more than a mere
guess, but 1t is safe to assume that Cole
man is still in the lead. His friends are as
confident as ever of his ultimate success,
and careful canvass of delegates from
different parts of the State develops one in
dication which is decidedly favorable to his
chances. A CALL correspondent looked
into the matter carefully and found that
while the supporters of Pond and English
had second choice, in nearly every in
stance the followers of Coleman were for
hlm alone, and knew no other candidate.
This may be taken as an indication that
they will stand by him to the end, and that
event OF course will make his fight stub
born one.
A COMBINATION.
More than this, rumor is abroad tonight.
ana u seems fairly reliable, that English
and Coleman have come together and will
make fight to beat Pond at all hazards.
They see, so 1t is said, that he is danger
Gus rival, and to be absolutely safe they
must combine against him. Such cnmb-
nation, of course, would be very strong
one, and would inevitably result in the de-
feat of san Francisco's Mayor This is a
contingency the latter will have to carefully
guard against As it is the situation IS
fraught with danger. Coleman's friends
are claiming tonight that he is gaining
strength rapidly, and that he may be nomi-
mated on the first ballot. They say he has
MaripOsa and TuOlumne solid, and will
have StaniSaus on the second ballot. They
urge also that Paulsell cannot hold the San
Joaquin delegation after the first ballot
and that eleven of them go to Coleman after
that.
ARRIVAL OF THE BOSS.
Buckley, by the way. arrived tonight,
and has established headquarters in the
new Ryland Building on First street When
a CALL representative called tonight he
found it hard 10 gain admittance on ac-
count OF the texture of his wearing ap-
parel, but through the intercession of Sam
Rainey he was finally admitted. The latter,
elegantly attired and blazing with
diamonds, stood guard at the foot of the
stairs, while John Dougherty scutfed the
carpet in the upper hallway with pair of
patent feathers, and looked his hand
soonest in new suit of light material.
strong odor of Florida water permeated
the atmosphere of the room, and it was
noticed that none of the s. heelerS " were
in attendance. Rainey looked to that, and
saw to it that the sensitive nerves of the
Boss " were not allowed to suffer by con-
tact with the rabble. In an inner room
well stocked sideboard had been provided,
and 1t was noticed that in removing the
furniture the janitor had left above the
sIdeboard the appropriate motto, God
Bless Our Home"
THE SAME OLD GANG.
The question was asked if Buckley had
grown religious, as we'll as respectable.
The San Francisco delegation arrived on
the same train with Buckley, and it was
noticed that it contained the same old gang
OF "heelers" that has dlSgraeed the city IN
other conventions. TOughS from the Bar
barry Coast and Tar Fiat elbOYed strikers
from the Mission, and harder-lo9king
gang in fact never stuffed a ballOt-oOX or
stole club-roll. The man who receives
their votes for Governor will feel highly
honored, no doubt. and the Democracy will
look on and applaud. 1t will be a sight to
touch the heart of the most loyal and lib
erty-l0ying citizen.
The prospects are, the fight for the in
dorsement for United States Senator will
be very bitter, and will create big row and
much hard feeling. If White is knocked
out it will embitter the Southern Demo-
Gratis, while the contrary will antagonlze
large element in the northern portion OF the
State.
CoFFEY's CANDIDACY.
Judge Coffey's friends announce tonight
that while there is move to induce him to
accept the nomination for Chief Judge of
the Supreme Court be will refuse under all
circumstances to do so, but will make the
race for Associate Justice
Some OF Whites most intimate friends
have gone to him Tonight aud endeaYored
to induce him to withdraw, but he will
listen to no suggestions of that nature and
says he is in the fight to stay till the bitter
end. He has gotteh into it, he claims, and
cannot at this late Gay afford to show the
white feather. The sentiment, however. is
greatly divided and the opposition to White
which has been developed Is not only
strong but exceedingly bitter.
TRYING TO HEAD HIM OFF.
His opponents are casting about for some
plan by which to head him off, and the one
finding the most favor at present is to move
an amendment to Whites resolution in
dorsing not only him but the three defeated
20 nj fnc for nr wall will
not likely be carried out, and the fight will
probably be made on the straight issue of
Endorsement or no Endorsement. The
scheme as put up by White, is TO have the
Committee on Platform insert the plank OF
two years ago, recommending the election
of United States Senator by the people, ut
the same time to Incorporate in the report
of the Committee on Order of Business the
nomination for United States Senator.
This will bring the fight up Immediately
after the reports of the committees. and it
is safe TO say howl will 90 up that will
turn the convention into a circus.
THE CHAIRMANsHIP.
Byron Waters looks like sure winner for !
the Craftsmanship, and Jim Budd, who has
been doing more or less talking on the sub
iect, now says he is making the fight for
PaulSell, and has no time TO discuss other
matters. 1t looks like he has been pulled
down" by some one.
A. c. Benthier will probably be Secretary,
while j. II. Love and John 5. Phillips Jr.
want to be assistants.
WATERS WILL GET IT.
A caucus was held tonight, at which
representatives of all the candidates for
Governor were present, and the matter of
the Chairmanship was discussed. After
delay of some time it was found impos sible
to agree until word was sent out by Buck
ley that Byron Waters was the man for the
place. He was then agreed on by all but
the friends of Paulsell, who refused to in
dOrse him because he would not agree to
give each candidate a representation in the
Chairmanship of the committees. Waters
will be the Chairman.
The Manhattan Club Of San Francisco,
accompanied by band, paraded the streets
tonight and Serenaded the 4Our candidates
for Governor, who responded in short
speeches.
BERRY DRAWS OUT.
Campbell p. Berry drew out of the fight
for Governor at late hour tonight and