Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-21
THE CANDIDATES PRESENTED.
Glowing Tributes to the Nominees fo1
Governor.


Glowing Tributes to the Nominees for
Governor.
SAN JOSE, August 29th.-The real contest OF
the Convention commenced this afternoon
Two ballots were taken on the Gubernatorial
nomination, but the selection OF candidate to
represent the Democratic party at the head of
the ticket is still unsettled.
Mayor Pond, of San Francisco, Jed on both
ballots receiving 212 on the first, and 2l5 on the
second, bpt still apparently long way from
choice.
POND NOMINATED.
AS soon as the Convention met this afternoon
Chairman Waters declared the nominations for
pear on the platform was Arthur Rogers, of San
Francisco, who nominated E. B. Pond. He said
that all the recent contests in California had
been made on State issues, and had resulted in
Democratic victories. California spends more
money than any State in the Union, except New
York and Pennsylvania. The present rate of
taxation was exceedingly high; The burdens
on the people were great and they would stand
il no longer He had trusted in vain to party
platforms, and what they demand now was
business Governor, who would assist in reduc-
ugtaxation. Such man was E. B. Pond With
him at the head of the ticket thousands of Re
publicans would unite with the Democracy,
and victory for the ticket would be assured.
The nomination of Pond would meet the de-
perfect the financial system, pay the debts OF
the State and secure obedience 10 the laws. He
was a man who had always engaged in produc-
tive industry. He had no friends to reward or
enemies to punish. He was a strong man be-
fore the people, and he would win his tight even
in Republican years.
Rogers reviewed the reforms Pond had ac-
complished as Mayor of San Francisco, and
said he would lead the party to victory on
that record He had won the present advance
ment by his public service. He could not be
Nd rlnt nrd a 90 ms
his integrity and purity of character, and If
made the rominee of the party ten thousand
independent Republicans would flock to his
standard.
Rogers speech was received with enthusiasm,
and every mention of Ponds name was signal
Tor cheers
COLEMAN PLACED IN NOMINATION.
H. l. Thornton of San Francisco next nom-
mated James V. Coleman. He said that be-
tween now and election there would oe great
struggle, and it was necessary that proper
man shou head the ticket James V. Cole
man was a young man, who had worked his
way 10 the front, and no one was more capable
of understanding and acting upon the issues
which effected the commonwealth OF California.
No matter who was nominated, Coleman would
be found taking an active part IN the campaign
and working hard for the party. No one could
better grapple with the subjects of the tariff,
election law, trusts and monopoies. II the
Democrats desired victory, let them name this
lead them to victory. Mr.. Thornton declared
in conclusion that he was tired of the policy
and tired of the nominating of candidates to
catch votes OF the opposition. Nominate Cole
man and he would receive the full Demo-
cratic strength and be the next Governor of
California
1he mention of Coleman's name during the
speech called the same enthusiasm that had
greeted Ponds nomination. His supporters
cheered again and again, and If there was any
difference in the applause which the four can
dldates received during the afternoon it was in
Coleman's favor.
ENGLISH NOMINATED.
Dennis Spencer of Napa then nominated VIM
! D. English. he believed that the purpose of
! the Convention was to promote Democratic
! principles. He bad been told that English had
+, been too closely identified with the Democratic
party to be selected as the standard bearer, but
| he declared that the time had not come when
! the man who had devoted the best years OF his
/ life to the Democratic cause. and had been the
| instrument of securing success for the party,
| was to be told that for that reason he was not
| TO be rewarded for that which he had so justly
earned. English had never sought an elective
worked for the emocratic party of California.
| rallied it to victory, and had been the teaeher
and expounder of its principles. When news
/ was received here about two years ago that
| China had rejected the treaty with the Uoited
/ States William d. English sent telegram to
President Cleveland which formed the basis
| of the Scott Exclusion Act. His knowl-
| edge of State affairs was not exceeded by any
one He had strong sympathy for the poor and
! afflicted, and he bad always supported legisla-
! tion for the benefit of the people. On every
mountain home, and valley in the State his
, warm personal friends would flock 70 his sup
port His honesty of character and nobility OF
I purpose would lead him TO victory.
Mr. Spencer was frequently interrupted by
/ applause, and when he concluded his speech,
| there were loud cheers for English in every
part of the hall.
PAULsELL NOMINATED.
! A. c. Paulsell was next placed in nomination
/ by F. 7. Baldwin of san Joaquin. He SAID he
| did not present the name of Paulsell because he
would win Republican votes, but because he
would command the vote of every Democrat in
! the State. Pause was farmer and business
man, who could be trusted to administer the
] affairs of the State properly. His sublime
/ reco a had met with the approval OF his fellow
citizens in all parts of the State, and he suk-
mitted his name to the Convention. knowing
that no better man could be selected to act as
! standard bearer of the Democratic party.
/ Mr.. Paulsell was also greeted with grea5 ap-
I plause part cuisrly from the San joaquin dele
1 CATION, which gave ham its full strength of fif
| teen votes.
THE cSNpInATES SPEAK.
The rest of the two hours was occ2pied by The
speakers sgho desired to second the vaTiou
nominations. After all the spesShes had beer
concluded she candidates Tor Gubernatoria
nomination were invited 10 appear before thl
Convention.
! The first candidate to. step on the platform