San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-09-03

dirty linen to wash let it be washed ont of
the convention. He read an extract from
the Galveston Tribune, relative to de-
faulting democratic state treaSureTS, ag-
~gregating over 100000 defaults. and
spoke as 10 the republican alleged steals.
He then appointed the SergeantS-at-armS
as selected.
RoSenthal moved that the delegates be
seated. Adopted.
The secretary then read the lists of
OF counties by districts.
Nominations for temporary chairman
were then opened.
j. NJ. Mccormack, of Dallas, then came
to the platform M nominated Hon r.
b. Hawley, of Galveston.
Williams, of Dallas. then got, the floor
and nominated Samuel j. Wright, Of Lib
erty, Lamar county. Thls name created
uproariouS applause.
Paddock, Of Corsicana moved that nom
nations be closed.
Quincy, of Galveston, asked if that mo-
ton meant to shut off the nominations
without seconds. He was called to
the platform. Then he said: He was
from Galveston, to second Hawley's nom
~ination, and was glad TO present to this
convention a man who would be a splen-
did chairman. We represent a hopeless
minority, and cannot hope TO dominate
the party unless we nominate the right
men. | think there is too much wisdom
here to allow any factional strife here. l
have heard some objections that Hawley
has not been active in politics. But he is
fair, just, and a true republican, and has
nothing in part with either side, and
would o use his influence in appointing
committees for either side. / am a repub-
lican and know nc man on account OF his
color. | I'm here as a republican and
have no other ambition, and ask nothing
else.
IL. +. McGregor, of Austin, said ). D..
Wright comes from North where
there are no ~diSsenSiOnS, and Galveston
has a little tea party here who will try to
get the convention.
Judge Rosenthal moved to another point
or order and said the gentleman comes
from a contested county, Travis. The
point of order was sustained and Mac Was
luled out.
DR.. A. Nj. Cochran, of Dallas, then took
the platform and said he thought others
should have been consulted as TO the
chairman. He was here for all cOlOrS,
and we must not manufacture ammuni-
ton for the democrats. | know nothing Of
Mr.. Hawley but ! know Capt. Wright,
he is my bosom friend. He seconded
Hawley'S nomination in the interest of
the party.
Parker county wanted a new deal, and
wanted Wright.
Nominations were closed. and a vote
was proceeded with, by roll call, showing
a heavy majority for Hawley, until Col.
Wright arose, and. in the interest of har-
mony, withdrew his name, and moved to
make the nomination of Hawley unani-
mOaS. A vote was taken and the chair
decided that Hawley was elected.
Three delegates were then chosen to
conduct the chairman to the platform,
and he was introduced by Col. Wright.
Hawley stepped forward and
made a few remarks saying: 1T
is only in the hour that | learned
of this, and take it with reluctance. In
order that you may have a proper appre-
hension as to my position, | will say am
connected with no faction, nor am l a
candidate for any Office. 1t shall be my
duty to allay any factiOnal strife. 1t be-
comes you to treat every question before
you with fairness and discretion. He adj
iured the convention to be worthy OF its
past, and republicans, as well as Ameri-
cans and Texans, and challenge attention
of every man as to your devotion TO your
party.
Nominations for temporary secretary
d. C. Kolp was put up as temporary
secretary.
Also j. II. Stewart, of Ouichita.
Both were elected.
ROSenthal then moved to appoint a COM
mittee on credentials, one from each sem
atorial district, and no cOnteSting cOun-
ties to be recognized.
An amendment was made that each dis
trict should name its own Committeeman.
RentfrO moved an amendment to
have > committeeman appointed from each
congressional district. The substitute
was put and carried.
The chair suggested that a committee
on permanent organization be also APP
pointed.
mem organization was then made. Car
ried and a recess was taken until ; p. m.
to allow each district to select their com
mittppmpn.