The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-20

Buckley's "heelers" are the most noisy
portion OF the community. They have
struck terror in the hearts of the good peo-
pie of Santa Clara County, and have taken
contract to drink dry every bar in town.
A harder lot it would be difficult to find,
and their appearance is enough to condemn
them on first sight. Taken all together this
convention in its personnel does not COM
pare with the Republican Convention at
Sacramento, and those who have seen both
bodies are commenting extensively upon il.
THE OLD EXCUSE.
The Democrats themselves acknowledge
tlis, but make the same old excuse about
representing people of all classes, but if
the good people of San Francisco could see
the men who represent them they would no
doubt feel highly complimented. for, while
- buckley has seen to it that a few decent
men have been sandwIched in to give
tone to his followers, the delegation
as s whole is about as hard a lot of
political bruIsers as could be raked to-
pether. A casual observer cannot but feel
assured that nine out of every ten have
slungshots slowed away in their clothes
and that they are not the class of men one
would care to meet on-a dark night. Every
body knows Buckley is responsible for the
class Of men whe are here and that they
have been chosen because Of their willing
ness to do his unlawful bidding at all
times.
As a whole the convention is not repre-
sentative body of the people, but is mostly
the same old machine politicians who have
suppressed the will of the people in every
primary for ten years
NUMEROUS CAUCUsEs.
1t was expected that the convention
would meet this morning at 10 o'clock, but
late last night it was decided not to con-
Tene till o'clock, as nothing could be done
the first day beyond effecting temporary
organization. The morning was given over
to caucusing among the various delegations
ana in wire-pul!ing on the part Of the
different candidates and their friends. On
-sAa .heet ard id the hGtels-everywhe
in faet-the all-absorbing topic of cOnversa-
- ton was the question Of Endorsement fol
United States Senator, matter which has
grown to such proportions that il has far
overshadowed all else, and for the time
being the fight for the nomination for
Governor was ignored by the majority of
those in Attendance at the convention, and
the friends and opponents of Stephen NJ.
White indulged in acrimonious discus
sions as to the wisdom Of the action of the
convention.
BITTER FEELING.
The feeling has grown very bitter, and
the Democrats realize that a war will be-
provoked when the question comes up
that will ovcrshadow all other proceedings
of the convention. White, it may be
stated positively, will not withdraw under
any circumstances, but will stand or fall
as the votes may decide. Any way the
Democracy is placed in an awkward posi-
tion and will lose votes in consequence.
If White is successful the friends of
Clunie, Foote, Taylor and Yell will feel
aggreyed. aud will not give the ticket
their warm support, while on the other
hand, If he is knocked out Southern Cali
fornia will, in the face of Markham's nom
ination. take it as a personal affrOnt,
and may be depended on to roll up an
enormous Republican majority.
The Democrats realize this and have
used every effort TO compromise matters,
but without avail. The fight is on and it
will develop into small-sized riot before
it is at last settled.
CALLED TO ORDER.
AS the hour for the meeting Of the con-
yenti0n approached, the delegates made
their way to the hall on San Fernando
street, but were so slow in getting into
their seats that it was quite 2:l5 o'clock be-
fore the convention could be called to order.
This was largely due to the fact tnat some
enterprisine citizen had erected booth for
the sale Of liquors alongside the hall and the
delegates, true to party Instincts found 1t
impossible to pass without dropping in
for some consolation. The interior of the
hall had been handsomely decorated for the
occasion, and although the hall is capable
of seating 2500 people, it was soon crowded
TO its utmost capacity. The galleries were
filed with ladies and their escorts, and the
scene presented was one of animation.
Waving fans and nodding plumes added to
the effect, and as delegation after delegation
passed to their seats. applause greeted each
popular favorite in turn.
THE DECORATIONS.
From the huge cross-beams above were
suspended flags and streamers of red, white
and blue, intermingled with evergreens and
Yari-colored japanese lanterns that swayed
in the breeze which crept in through the
open door. On the stage, to the rear of the
Chairman and Secretaries, desks for the re-
pOrters and telegraph operators had been
arranged, while across the front was
banked in profusOn variety of palms and
other tropical plants. At the back of the
stage was suspended large oil painting of
Thomas Jefferson, draped in large silk ban
ners and festooned with wreaths OF ever
green.
Shortly after o'clock the San Francisco
delegation, escorted by the Manhattan Club
of San Francisco and the Tammauy Club OF
Los Angeles, and preceded by band filed
down the central aisle to their seats ON the
left side of the hall, Immediately in front of
the Chairman. On the right side, in the
front rows, were the Los Angeles delegates,
while in their immediate rear sat San
Joaquin, bearing aloft a banner Of white
silk, announcing that they were for Paul
sell for Governor.
DAGGETT's SPEECH.
John Daggett of Siskiyou, as the hour ap-
preached 2;15 o'clock, was seen to mount
the platform. and when he raped for order
he was greeted with applause. He stated
that in opening the convention he was glad
to see such harmony and enthusiasm, and
felt it augured well for the success Of the
party at tie polls. He then INDUCED in a
number Of the same old Llatitudes that con-
yeDtion orators have the habit of firing off,
and paid his compliments to the Republican
party as the party of corruption. For this
he was also cheered by the rabble.
Senator Jones of Butte then arose to
nominate Richard z. Hammond Jr. Tor tenn
porary Chairman. The Senator is gen.
teel-loOking young man. with pretty whlsk-
ers and rotund form. If he were vulgar
man he would be fat. AS it is he is stout.
He referred gracefully to Mr.. Hammond s
experience and qualifications. but the en-
thusiasm looked for was not evoked. and
in consequence Mr.. Hammond withdrew
his name
HAMMOND DECLINES.
MI Hammond also has pretty whskers
and the complexion of gill. His only
claim to fame Is that he is young. James j..
nm, Secretary Of the State Central COM
tna,- hfpau To call "a