The morning call., 1890-08-28
The Sixth Republican Congress.
Si0nal Convention.
TWENTY-FIVE Ballots Taken for a Candidate
Without Result.
HeetiIg Of Democratic Clubs al Tacoma.
Idaho and Arizona Con-
VeltiOnS.


gressional Convention met here to-day for
the purpose of nominating candidate for
the Sixth District. John Brown Jr.
was elected temporary Chairman and
James McLachlin Secretary. Mr. Brown
created considerable enthusiasm by witty
and telling speech. The Committees on Gre
dentialS and Platform and Resolutions were
appointed. The temporary officers were
made permanent officers of the convention.
and an adjournment was had for ten
minutes. During the recess the claims
If the rival aspirants for nomination
we're freely canvassed. The utmost
good feeling and enthusiasm pre-
vailed during the discussion among
The different delegates. As the Chair
man called the convention TO order a
delegate pointed to a sign on the back Of
The stage, For Governor, II. II. Mark
aam," and proposed three cheers for
Colonel Markham. In response the dele
gates rose to their feet and gave three rous-
ing cheers for the candidate for Governor.
The reports of committees were then re-
ceived and adopted.
THE PLATFORM
The platform heartily approves the
national platform of the Republican party
If 1888 and the State platform adopted at
sacramento August L. 1890. and
ndOrses the entire State Tickets thanks
General William Vandever for his
past services and his Jealous devotion to
The interests of the people of the Sixth Dis
tret; indorses the legislation secured
by the Republican representatives, in Con-
gress pledges the nominee Of the
convention to advocate such legislation
Us will secure an increase Of appropriations
for harbor improvements and defenses in
The district, and to secure appropriations
for all necessary public buildings, and
further to promote such legislation as will
foster and develop the agricultural industry
among our people.
THE NOMINATIONS.
The reading of the platform was greeted
with hearty cheers Nominations being In
order Judge NJ. A. Luce OF San Diego
stepped to the stage and placed the name OF
Senator W. W. Bowers before the conven-
ton.
Lord of San Bernardino, the Bill Nye of
the convention, arose in his seat to second
the nomination of Bowers. He created
roars of laughter at the expense Of other
counties OF the district than San Diego
Nj. L. Alien OF Los Angeles placed Heryey
Mr.. Allen claimed that the Republican can
didate for Governor belongs not TO
Los Angeles In particular but to the
whole Of California. Los Angeles,
continued the speaker, " is the battle
ground in this campaign, and the Repub-
iican column in Los Angeles County asks
for all the support that can be given"
SeiFio Thompson. colored delegate from
Los Angeles, and Barnes of Ventura sec
Onded the nomination of Hervey Lindley.
Chester RowelPs name was placed before
the convention by DIR. A. J. Pedlar Of
Fresno, amid iong-continued cheers from
delegates and spectators in the loebles and
galleries. Taylor Of Tulare seconded
the nomination of Rowell in brilliant
speech. He said that ROwell, if elected,
would be a friend not only to Fresno, Tu-
lare and Kern, but to every county within
The district. At 16 years of age DR.. Rowell
had followed the old flag to the front.
His nomination would wheel Tulare, Kern
insure victory for Markham. Underwood
of Monterey, Byron of Kern and j. a.
Farnham of Los Angeles eulogized RowelL.
BALLoTING FOR CANDIDATES.
Balloting began with the following, re-
suit: First to fifth ballot-Rowell a Bow,
sIs R S. Lindey rs SIKH 6a n Sell
steadily increased and the eleventh
ballot stood Rowell IS. Bowers
n; Lindley, 70, On the twelfth Rowell re-
covered, tho result being, Rowell. Il; Bow
err, 20; Lndley, 76. The convention ad-
o'clock tomorrow morning. The twenty
second and last ballot stood as follows
Rowell 43, Bowers II, Lindley 70. Local
feeling here fayors Rowell and his friends
are confident of his securing the nomlDa-
ton as break will undoubtedly be made
from either Lindley or Bowers when the
convention reaSSembles.
MARKHAM CLUBS.
EVANSVILLE, Aug. 27.-The Republicans
of Brownsville, Yuba County, have formed
Markham Club with Charles Foss Presi-
dent and r. w. Emerson Secretary. Al
ready the club numbers lightweight men,
bers, who will take an active part in the
coming campaign. Several other clubs will
be established throughout the county.
IDAHO DEMOCRATS.
BOISE CITY, Aug. 27.-The Democratic
State Convention completed its ticket to-
day as follows: For Secretary Of State. E.
A.. Sherwin OF Shoshone; Auditor, J. b.
Wiekersham of 0wyhee; Treasurer, T. A.
Regain of Ada; Attorney-General, X. II.
johnson; Superintendent OF Public In
struction, NJ. A. Kelly of Nez Perez; JUS
tees of the Supreme Court E. n: Maxwell
of Nez Perez. +. A. Ensign of Alturas and
II. W. Weir Of Ada
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
TACOMA, Aug. 27.-The convention of
Democratic clubs convened in this city yes
terday afternoon in the Tacoma Tbeater.
Five hundred persons were present. Judge
Rochester was elected temporary Chairman.
The Committees on Credentials, Resolu-
tons and Permanent Organization were ap-
pointed. Henry Drum Of Tacoma will be
recommended as permanent Chairman
Hon. r. b. Smith of Montana will address
the convention, and Hon. jefferson Chan
der of st. Louis will deliver a lecture,
which will be the grand finale of the con-
vention. Letters OF regret were read from
ex-President Cleveland, Governor Hill, and
John NJ. Palmer Of Illinois.
a. 1f IN Ill .tNd
assembled this afternoon. The order of
business was the report of the committees
appointed at the first days session. The
Committee on Resolutions made the follow
ing report:
The Committee on Resolutions, after ma
ture elaboration, recommends the adoption
Of the following declaration of principles
as contained in the form of the constitution
suggested by the National Association of
Democratic Clubs for State associations Of
clubs. The objects of this association are
as follows: To foster the formation
OF permanent Democratic clubs and
societies throughout the State OF
Of Washington and thus insure active CO.
operation in disseminating Jeffersonian
principles of government; to preserve the
autonomy of States, local self-government
aud freedom of elections; to resist revolu-
ti0nary changes and Capitalization of
power; to oppose the imposition of taxes
beyond the necessity Oh the 6oFcrnment,
economically administered, to promote
economy in all branches Of the pu blic ser
vice; to oppose unnecessary commercial re-
strictions for the benefit of the few at the
expense Of the many; to oppose class legis-
lati0n, which despoils labor and builds up
monopoly; to maintain inyiOlate the funda-
mental principles Of Democracy and equal
ity before the law, and to cooperate with
the regular organization of the Democratic
party, In support of Democratic men and
Democratic measures.
Inc COMMITTEES ON Permanent Organize
uon reported by presenting constitution
ana oy-iaws modelled after those of other
state organizations of the same nature, and
in degree the same as those of the Ma
tional Democratic Association. The official
title Of the organization is "The Democratic
Society OF Washington" The interests ami
work of the State Society are vested in an
Executive Committee, which is composed
of niue members and ex-officio the Presi-
dent, the Vice-Presidents. Secretary and
Treasurer. Aside from a Vice President,
who, unless a county organization will
otherwise, he is the President of such
county organization as he represents. The