The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-05
AMERICANS AT WORK.
Their State Convention in Session
at Pioneer Hall.
a Lengthy Platform Is Adopted After a
Spirited Debate on the Farmers
Loan Bill Clause.

The delegates of the American party met
yesterday morning in State Convention at
Pioneer Hall for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Governor and full State
ticket.
There were eighty-two delegates present,
with the majority from San Francisco.
This, to the leaders of the party. was q re-
markably small attendance, in view OF the
fact that $50 delegates had been appointed
by the Central Committees Of thirty-one
counties. OF this number ninety-eight
were accredited to San Francisco and fifty
to Alameda.
When the roll had been called it was
found that Alpine, Colusa. Ell Dorado,
Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino,
Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa. Nevada,
Orange, Plumas, San Benito, Santa Cruz,
Shasta, Sitter, Stanislaus. Trinity, Ven
tura and Yuba were without representa-
tiyes, while San Francisco and Alameda
outnumbered the other counties by about
five to one.
There was an evident lack of enthusiasm
and the hall wore dismal aspect during
the entire session. No attempt at decora-
ton had been made beyond the unfurling
of single American flag.
For one hour before the convention was
called to order petitions were circulated for
signatures requesting Congress to repeal
the present naturalization laws and to pro-
hibit further foreign immigration.
f. W. EATON CHOSEN CHAIRMAN.
Chairman F. w. Eaton of the State Cen
trail Committee called the convention to
order, and on asking for nominations for
temporary Chairman Alfred Daggett of
Tulare was chosen by reclamation. J. NJ.
Bassett and j. L. Lyon, both of Alameda,
were, on motion, chosen to act as secre-
taries, and Mr. Daggett was then escorted
to the chair. On taking his seat he briefly
addressed the convention and declared his
firm adherence to the principles of the
party. He counseled all present to aid in
the work, and predicted victory for the
party.
G. L. Mix of Alameda referred to the
death of Hon. p. d. Wiggnton and sug-
gested that the convention take action in
the matter. He regarded the deceased as
one worthy OF the most attectl0nate Teinem-
brance, and trusted that he would be
honored as he deserved. The matter was
referred to the Committee on Resolutions
when appointed.
A recess of twenty minutes was taken to
dllOW lue ChatI ~ hppOlHt tuo HtCeoSdly
committees, and on reassembllng the fol-
lowing were announced:
On CTedeDtlRls-D aniel lDman aud j. b. HOr-
tenstine OF Alameda, George w. NJ lone OF San
Joaquin, William T. Edwards of SonOma. A. L.
Spear and 5. +. BlaDgy OF San Francisco. S. A.
EldrIdge OF Alameda, b. h. Said OF Kern and II.
j. Langford of Santa Cara.
On Permanent Organization aud Order of Bust
ness-F. W. Eaton, George +. Day, George w.
Hooper, ID. Lambert, j. $. McCintoek OF San
francisco; John Chetwood Jr and A. w. Craig
OF Alameda, j. II. Thomas of Tulare.
On Platform aud ResoIutiOns-J. NJ. Bassett,
William Winnie and L. q. Williams OF Alameda /;
Clarke Blethen and w. Meyerhofer OF san Fran
cisco, ). S. HOll OF Sacramento, l. n. Wright OF
Iulare, II. G. Goodyear oil Yolo and W. d. J.
Hambly OF Santa Clara.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The committees were approved by the
convention, and brief discussion ensued,
during which an effort was made TO secure
an adjournment till evening. but ended by a
recess being taken until o'clock in the
afternoon.
When the convention reassembled at 2
O'Clock, tue Committee on Credentials re-
ported in favor OF seating the delegates
whose names had been called during the
forenoon, with the addition Of one each
from Napa. Los Angeles and Tulare, and
two from san francisco. This was agreed
TO at once, and f. w. Eaton from the Com
mittee on Permanent Organization and or
der of Business reported in favor of making
the temporary officers permanent, and an
order OF business providing for the nomina-
ton OF Governor and State officers.
AS for the Supreme Judges, however, the
naming of candidates was left to the State
Central Committee, which will consist of
$50 members, apportioned as follows; Ala
media, 10; Amador, Butte. Calaveras, Con-
ira Costa, Del Norte, Inyo, Marin, Placer,
San Bernardino. San Diego and Solano, 9
each; Humboldt and TuiaTe, 4 each; Fres-
no. Los Angeles. Sacramento, Santa Clara
and Sonoma, D each; Kern and San Luis
Obispo, 8 each; San Joaquin Z, and San
Francisco 20.
Power was also granted to the State Gen.
trail Committee to fill any vacancies on the
ticket that may occur, and an assessment of
81 against each delegate was recommended
to defray the expenses OF the convention.
Both reports were adopted, and j. NJ.
Bassett from the Committee on Resolutions
asked for more time, which was granted,
and a further recess taken until Z 80 O'Clock
in the evening
PLATFORM PRESENTED.
The convention was called to order at s
o'clock in the evening by Chairman Dag
gett, and a rOll-call showed a great Increase
in the attendance over that OF the previous
sessions.
The Committee on Resolutions ana Plat
form presented a resolution of sympathy
and regret over the death of p. d. Wiggin-
ton. the founder of the party, which was
passed by the convention standing. The
resolution was adopted unanimously, and
ordered spread on the minutes.
The committee then presented to the con-
ventiOn the following platform:
WHEREAS, believing that The time has arrived
when due regard Tor the present and future
prosperity OF our country makes II imperative
that lie people of the United Suites OF America
should take full aud entire control of their Gov
eminent 10 the exclusion OF the revolutionary
and ncendlary horde of Foreigners now seeking
recognizing that the first and most important
duty of an American citizen Is to maintain this
Government In all attalnabe purity and
strength, we make the following declaration OF
Resolved. That all law-abiding citizens of the
United States OF America, whether native or
foreign born, are political equals aud are entitled
10 and should receive the full protection OF the
laws.
WHEREAS, There are at least seventeen States
in this Union wherein persons are allowed to
vote at all elections. without being citizens OF
the United States; and whereas such a system
tends to place The management OF the Govern
ment IN The hands of those who owe no allie
glance to our political Institutions therefore be 1t
ResOlued, Tbat the Federal Constitution should
be amended that the Federal and State Gov
ernments shall be forbidden and prevented from
comforting upon any person the right TO vote, uu-
less such person be citizen Of the United States.
Resotved, That The naturalization laws OF the
United States should be Internationally re-
pealed.
Resolved That The soil OF America should be-
long 10 Americans; that no alien NONRESIDENT
should hereafter be permitted 10 acquire real es-
tate In The United States.
WHEREAS, Tracts OF millions OF acres OF
land have heretofore been acquired and now
owned by subjects of foreign Governments,
which under existing laws may be transmitted,
intact, Tor generations TO generations, thus en-
abllng foreigners to build up and maintain I'M
mense landed estates in this country; therefore,
ReSOlUed, That we favor an amendment 10 the
Constitution of the United States prohibiting
nonresident aliens from transmitting real prop
erty by Will; aud render forever incompetent all
persons whOmsoever from taking real property
from nonresident aliens By devise or decedent
LAND LAWS AND EDUCATION.
WHEREAS, BY reason OF The lax condition OF
the Stale ana national land laws, In reference 10
The disposition OF the public land, aliens resident
aud NONRESIDENT have been enabled to acquire.
and have acquired vast tracts Of the public
lands, and have thereby deprived American citi-
Zeus OF their birthrlght; now, therefore, in order
10 prevent the continuance Of this great evil be
Resolved, That we demand that the national
and Stale land laws be so amended that no Dcr-