The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-01
THE GRAND PARLOR.
Native Sons EngrosSed in the
Election for Officers.
4 Large Amount Of Wire-Pullins Among
The Delegates.
Some Of the Candidates Give Up the Fight.
Proceedings Of the Third
Days Session.
Special by the California Associated Press.

CHICO, April S0.-The last few hours
have made most decided changes in the
aspect of some of the election contests to
come before the Grand Parlor of the Native
Sons of the Golden West tomorrow, which
date has been settled upon for the election.
All the most important questions have now
been disposed of, and besides the usual
crop of resolutions and amendments there
is nothing but the election. This has there
fore become the leading topic of discussion
among the delegates. Activity in this di-
reetion has become very marked, and every
exertion is being put forth in the behalf of
all the candidates.
CANDIDATES FOR vICE-PRESIDENT.
R. E. Murray of Stockton Parlor has con-
cluded that he stands no show and is out
of the race for Grand Vice President. The
contest is therefore narrowed down to r. NJ.
Fitzgerald of Oakland, J. W. Ahern of Ba-
kersfeld and Thomas Flint Jr. of San Juan
South. Ahern has not been able to hold
his delegates, and many are already going
over 20 the other two candidates. Many
persons claim that the fight is really be-
tween Flint and Fitzgerald, with the
chances in favor of the former. Fitzgerald
has considerable strength, but Flint has
been gaining in power since the first, and
the indications are that he will gain the
day.
A POSSIBLE COMPROMISE.
The choice of Grand Marshal is in more
doubt than before, Both R. P. Hammond
Jr. and John E. McDougald have lost
friends during the past two days, and
neither stands much show for it. Charles
L. Tilden has gained largely and is for
midable contestant He is free from the
charges preferred against Hammond of
being politician and desiring to use the
order for his political advancement. Much
unfayorable comment was heard here
yesterday and to-day over the political
flavor given by Democratic evening paper
Of San Francisco to its published accounts
of the session, which were extremely one
sided and inaccurate and particularly with
reference to this fight. 1t is generally
understood that the paper was not pub
fishing biased reports for nothing, and an
opposite has been created by these articles
which may eventually cause the man advo-
Gated therein TO be laid on the shelf. While
not an ayowed candidate W. q. Chamber
lain is really anxious to serve the fraternity
as Grand Marshal and he may be seized
upon as a compromise by the San Francisco
delegation.
A MOST DESIRABLE OFFICE.
Charles NJ. Belshaw has Withdrawn as
candidate for Grand Treasurer, and is out
for the place of Grand Lecturer. This po-
stion is one of the incest in the order, CIV
ing the official an opportunity to travel
all over the State, ana Is regarded as
a stepping-stone to the Grand Presi-
dency. W. W. Greer, at present Grand
Trustee, and I. c. Hooking of Grass
Valley are in the field against him, and
warm battle is being waged. The latter
hopes to have the balance of power, and in
this way force the other delegates to come
over to him. Hooking is clever fellow
and hard worker for the order, and would
have no trouble in contest against any
other men, but Belshaw and Greer are en-
thuslastie Native Sons with strong follow
ing, and they are going to have hard con-
test Grand Trustee Frank L. COOmbs, at
first candidate for this honor, has, in view
ritual question, resolved to stand again for
his present Office.
WITHDRAWALS AND CHANGES.
The Grand 0ratorship seems to have
simmered down to James l. Boland of San
Francisco, and he will doubtless be selected
for the place unanimously. The with
drawal OF Charles NJ. BelShaw leaves Henry
5. Martin the only candidate thus far for
Grand Treasurer. For Grand Inside Sem
tinel II. q. w. Dinkelspiel leads as against
j. L. Kehrlein. The latter started out
originally for Outside Sentinel, but, finding
his chances poor, changed his candidacy.
This has hurt him and many OF his staunch-
est supporters say he cannot be elected.
About dozen delegates want to be Grand
Outside Sentinel, the latest addition to the
list being Bertrand Rhine Of lnyo County.
For Grand Trustee there is general
scramble. Eugene j. Gregory of Sacra-
mento Parlor. No. 3, is the newest an
nOuncement in this connection, but it is
expected that the defeated candidates will
all desire to be elected Grand Trustees
All through the elections will be unusually
spirited.
The action of the Grand Parlor on the
ritual question is isappointmentan and will
be badly received throughout the order. 1t
was contidentally expected that this vexed
question would be definitely settled at the
present time, and the vote of the Grand
Parlor postpones 1t again for a year. Some
of the delegates regard this course as i'll
advised and may, in consequence, seek to
revive 1t before adjournment.
LITERALLY ENTERTAINED.
Among those who have done well by way
of entertaining the Native Sons is General
John Bidwell, who came here in 1S43, and
Is Cdli6u Tie 1iOUe6T Ol 1lODeeEs. de
contributed largely TO the finances of the
Chico boys, and also threw open his grounds
and gave them the use of all his vehicles.
These offers were spontaneous and were
deeply appreciated by the home and visit
ing Native Sons. His speech to the boys
was characteristic and heartily appreciated,
as 1t indicated his great love for the sons OF
the soil.
A great feature of the session has been
the music. which is being furnished by he
Park Band of San Francisco. 1t has played
every afternoon and evening in the city
plaza to the great enjoyment of thousands,
and has won golden opinions ON all hands.
The Chico daily papers. the morning
Chronicle Record and the evening Enter
prise. have both issued special editions filled
with matters pertaining to the order, dis
playing push and genius.
THE MORNINGS SESSION.
The Grand Parlor assembled at 1890
o'clock this morning, being the third day.
The Committee on Petitions made a re-
port recommending that an amendment be
adopted prohibiting the name or any part
thereof in advertising Sunday picnics or ex-
cursions. Carried.
A measure providing for the presentation
of badges by subordinate parlors to each
Past President was reported against and
the report was adopted.
majority report against the amendment
changing the law prohibiting the use of
pdIlOi 1uuu5 lOI entertainments OF eXcur-
sions, so as to allow per cent of the parlor
funds Tor such purposes, was referred back
for further consideration.
An amendment making the issuance of
withdrawal cards compulsory when de-
manded was lost.
A parliamentary exercise was adopted for
the voluntary use Of parlors.
The voluntary life insurance plan was re-
ported against and the report adopted.
The report Of the Committee on Legisla-
ton was against organizing parlors outside
Of the State, and after long discussion 1t
was adopted.
A recess was taken till o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
CHICO, April 30.-When the Grand Parlor
assembled in the afternoon the discussion
over the extension of the order was re-
sumed and the Reno petition was refused
by an overwhelming vote. thus settling the
question temporarily.
The report of the Committee of Returns
was received and adopted, including a rec
emmendation that Delta Parlor, No. 43,
POrteryille Parlor, No. 70, and Selma Par
lor, No. 167, be dissolved unless reorganized