Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-08
Comstock for Mayor, Church for City
Attorney and Dillman for Chief
of Police.

addressed the Convention as follows:
N-. Chairman and F6l1oU-D Democrats. I thank
you for the distinguished honor conferred upon
me by my selection as your temporary Chair
man. Two years ago had the pleasure of pre-
siding over the deliberations of the Democratic
Convention held in this city at that time. That
convention placed in the field a ticket worthy
of its labors, and our grand party. The citizens
and voters Of Sacramento gave tnat ticket a re-
ception at the polls that bespoke their appreci-
alton of the goodly qualities Of the individuals
on that ticket. I predict that this convention
VIII place ticket before the people that viii
receive like reception. Applause. The aus
pices were never more favorable. Again thank
ing you for the honor Of acting as your Chair
man, we will proceed to the business before US.
NJ. J. Desmond was chosen temporary
Secretary.
d. j. Kilgarif moved that a committee
of five be appointed by the Chair on Gre
dentials. Permanent Organization and
Order of Business. The Chair appointed
H. J. Kilgariff, James Curtis, John Black,
]. O'Callaghan and J. ]. Johnson.
On motion of r 0. Crayens, q like COM
mittee was appointed on Platform and
Resolutions, as follows: r. 0. Crayens, ].
D. Warrick, William Coyne, Joseph Hahn
and E. G. Blessing.
A recess WAS then taken for fifteen min
utes to enable the committees to prepare
their reports.
When the Convention was again called
to order, the Committee on Credentials,
etc, reported as follows:
That the temporary officers be declared
the permanent officers of the Convention (;
the appointment of a Sergeant-at-A
that the list of delegates, as published in
the local papers, be accepted as the ac-
credited delegates to the Convention nom-
ination OF a candidate for First Trustee I;
next for City Attorney; next for Chief Of
Police; next for Fire Commissioner, and
lastly tor five Trus tees of the Free Library.
Also, q City Central Committee to consist
of two members from each ward and one
at large.
The report contained a recomm endation
to the effect that no proxies be allowed.
On motion of r. Singleton, the report
was adopted unanimously.
The Chair appointed as Sergeant-at-
Arms, T. Sweeney.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS.
R. o. Cravens, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Platform and Resolutions pre-
sented the report of that committee, as
follows
The Democrats of Sacramento in Convention
assembled, reathrm their devotion 10 the prIn-
ciples of the Democratic party, as contained in
the National Platform of the party, adopted IN
1SSS.
ture is essential to good government, and we
pledge our candidates to the strictest economy
in all matters under their control consistent
with a vigorous administration OF local affairs,
to the end that taxation may be reduced 10 the
lowest possible rate.
We affirm that to a Democratic Board of Trus-
tees, who resisted the unlawful demands OF the
bondholderS, and provoked the uLlgatlon Wnlcn
has resulted in favor of the city, is due the pres
ent satisfactory condition OF the city bonded
indebtedness
We are in favor OF all such Improvements of
the levees and streets as will increase the secur
ity of property, improve the sanitary condition,
or advance the material prosperity OF the city.
We pledge our candidates to a strict enforce
ment of the laws against all crimes and misde-
meanors. We heartily indorse the course of Hon.
George Hearst, Thomas J. Clun1e and Marion
Biggs, our Democratic Senator and Congress
men, for their untirlng efforts IN favor OF appro-
priations for the Pacific Coast, and especially
Sacramento and the improvement OF the saeTa-
mento river.
Resolved, That we earnestly request our Sen
ators and Congressman TO urge upon the proper
authorities the urgent necessity of Immediately
commencing work on the Government building
in this city.
The report was unanimously adopted.
ASSESSING DELEGATES.
Before proceeding further it was voted
to collect an assessment of 90 cents from
each delegate to defray the expenses of the
Convention.
FIRST TRUSTEE.
Nominations for First Trustee being in
order, Senator Fred Cox placed in nomina-
ton B. D. Stephens, whom he referred to
in glowing terms.
The presentation of Mr.. Stephens name
was rece' we'd with loud applause.
Mr.. Stephens addressed the Convention,
saying:
Mr.. Chairman, and Gentlemen Of the Convention:
While l feel grateful to the honorable gentle
man who placed me IN nomination, and 70 my
friends in the convention, and others who are
not members of this body, for suggesting my
name in connection with so honorable and re-
sponsfble a position as that of Mayor OF this,
the Capital City of the State, yet it is antago-
nistie to my wishes and impulses to ae-
cept the proffered honor; therefore, l re
sneetft1llv decline and Will place in nomi-
npetion for Mayor of this city a gentleman
whose name is familiar to the inmates of every
household within Its limits. BE is known as
man of honor and integrity His name viii add
strength TO the ticket and guarantee It's election
He is a gentleman in every way qualified to
ably discharge the duties OF so responsible
position, andif eleeted-which It is almost Ger.
fain he will be-will guarantee 10 the citizens Of
Sacramento good and economical government
during his term of office. The gentleman OF
whom speak is W. D. Comstoek. sincerely
hope that you Will honor yourselves oy MAKING
him your nominee.
Mr.. Comstock came forward and said he
would accept the nomination if given him,
and promised to do all in his power to
hiring aboUt the success of the party at the
coming election. If nominated and elected
he would labor for the best interests of the
city.
There seemed to be an impression among
many of the delegates that Mr.. Stephens
had declined to be placed in nomination,
and R. o. Cravens asked that Mr.. Comstock
he declared the nominee by acclamation.
4 1,a 4 Il ~ nd
Mr.. Stephens to have declined the nomina-
fion and asked that the roll be called.
The Secretary proceeded to call the roll,
vhen Mr.. Stephens arose and said he had
desired to withdraw, and still hoped his
friends would permit him to do so. He
concluded BY moving that the noml-
nation of Mr.. Comstock be made unani-
mors The nomination of Mr.. Comstock
was then made by acclamation.
CITY ATTORNEY.
For this Office F. NJ. Estabrook placed in
,,omination W. S. Church. Seconded by
Mr.. Cravens.
Mr. Church came forward and said that
there were financial and political reasons
INV he did not feel like accepting the nom
;nat;on for CITY Attorney. He felt under
ohI;getions to his Democratic friends FOL
nsst fayors. but he felt forced to decline.
r D. Stephens spoke up and said that
mans first duty was to his party, before
himself. and he believed Mr.. Churcn wouio
accent the nomination if openly rendered
S;,, He moved that Mr.. Church be NOM
mated nate bv acclamation. Carried.
Mr, Church being called for, came for
vsrd nd and accepted the honor forced upon
ILL., CHIEF OF POLICE.
q Crayens made 8 neat speech, IN
,.I;ch he nominated L. W. Farrell.
Csntain Thomas Dwyer seconded the
" p R Nielsen placed in nomination
Henry r. DiIlman. Seconded by Mr.. Balm
bridge. ..:os NJ n