Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-05

laws against gambling and we invoke the aid
of all good citizens for these candidates that
they may be enabled to comply with this reso-
luton.
C. L. White moved to amend by adding
sand all other crimes"
The resolution was adopted as amended.
FIRST TRUSTEE.
The next order of bushes being the
nomination of candidates for First Trustee,
speech nominated E. ]. Gregory, 1.-The gen.
tleman who has so well and ably performed
the duties of that position" Mr.. Gregory
had made few mistakes while Mayor, and
the speaker challenged any person to point
TO one resulting in injury TO the city. Mr..
Funston proceeded to speak of the many
official acts of Mayor Gregory, and claimed
that his thorough business training had
resulted in great benefit to the city of his
birth.
Mr.. Gregory being loudly called for, came
forward and addressed the Convention.
He said this was the second time that it
had been his privilege to appear before a
Republican City Convention He fully ap-
preciated the distinguished consideration
with which he had been favored by the
people of Sacramento, in electing him to
the honorable Office which he now holds.
His platform had been to act impartially
and fairly in all public matters, and in the
event of his reelection to the Office of
Mayor of the city of Sacramento he would
be governed by the same platform in the
future. He expressed a hearty apprecia-
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by his friend, Mr.. Funston, which, how
ever, were undeservedly fattering.
Mr.. Gregory concluded his remarks by
indorsing the platform, pledging himself to
support the nominees OF the Convention,
and to do all in his power to aid and
strengthen the Republican party.
MIR. Beckman moved that Mr.. Gregory
be nominated by acclamation.
The motion was carried amid applause
CITY ATTORNEY.
For City Attorney Jud G. Brusie placed
in nomination, in a neat speech, E. G..
Hart. The nomination of Mr.. Hart, he
claimed, would be one of the means of
cementing the party in this city.
There were no further nominations, and
Mr.. Hart went upon the platform and
briefly addressed the Convention. He was
suffering from severe cold, and made no
attempt at speech. He promised that if
elected he would discharge the duties of
his office to the best of his ability.
Mr.. Hart was nominated by acclamation.
CHIEF OF POLICE.
General A. L. Hart addressed the Con-
vention in forcible manner, concluding
with the nomination of Warren F. Drew.
He said Mr.. Drew was not only capable of
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would feariessly do his duty and suppress
all crime within the city. He vouched for
Mr.. Drew's respectability, bravery and
honesty-a man who was independent of
the control of any person or clique.
5. w. Butler nominated Matt. Karcher,
IAN old and tried officer"
Another delegate nominated Edward
Short.
The nominations were then closed.
Mr.. Drew addressed the Convention, in
dorsing the platform and resolutions.
Mr.. Karcher, being called for, stepped
forth, and said he also had la grippe In
der ordinary circumstances he would re-
main and wait for the roll to be called, but
knowing that it would be unnecessary to
60 further, he respectfully withdrew his
name, promising to support the Conven-
ion's nominees.
MT. OnOrt SAID ne 0ld not come there
with the expectation of being nominated.
But if nominated he promised to make as
good Chief as they had ever had
Somebody moved that Mr.. Karcher's S.
be returned to him, but the old war-horse
came upon the stage and declined to re-
ceive it, saying that he paid the S. for the
privilege of having few minutes talk.
The roll was then called, and a First
Ward delegate arose, and announced that
the ward cast 16 votes for Drew and 3 for
Short.
Mr.. Short demanded roll-call, and the
First Ward gave him votes.
The roll-call resulted as follows: Drew
73, Short 40.
Mr.. Drew was declared the nominee for
Chief of Police.
FIRE COMMISSIONER.
For this office Clinton L. White placed
in nomination NJ. A. Howard, of whose
qualifications he spoke in the highest
terms.
There were no further nominations, and
Mr.. Howard was nominated by acclama-
ton.
CITY FREE LIBRARY.
Win. J. Davis moved that the present
Trustees of the City Free Library-Messrs.
W. G. Fitch, s. II, Gerrish, L. E. Smith,
A. S. Hopkins and Add. G. Hinkson-be
nominated by acclamstion. Carried.
There being no further business, the
Convention adjourned with three cheers for
the Ticket and fho party