Los Angeles herald., 1890-08-21


won his present advancement by his
public services; he could not be assailed
not one word could be said against his
integrity and purity of character, and ii
made the nominee 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 the signal for cheers.
Coleman Placed in Nomination.
Harry j. Thornton, of San Francisco,
next nominated James V. Coleman. He
said that between now and election
there would be great struggle, and it
was necessary that the proper man
should lead the ticket. James V. Cole
man was young man who had worked
his way to the front, and no one was
more capable Of discussing and acting
upon the great issues which affected the
commonwealth OF California. No matter
who was nominated, Coleman would be
found taking an active part in the cam
paign and working hard for the party.
No one could better grapple with the
subject OF tariff, the election law, trusts,
and monopolies. If the Democrats de-
sired victory, let them name this bold,
aggressive young member of the party
to lead them to victory.
Mr.. Thornton declared in conclusion
that he was tired OF policy, and tired OF
nominating candidates to catch the
votes of the opposing party. Nominate
Coleman and he would receive the full
Democratic strength, and be. the next
governor OF California.
Mention of Coleman's name during
Thornton's speech called forth 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 candidates received during the af-
ternoon it was in Coleman's favor.
English's Claims Presented.
Dennis Spencer, of Napa, then nomi-
mated William d. English. He
believed that the purpose of the conven-
tion was to promote Democratic princi-
pies. Hell declared that the time had
come when a 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 now to have the reward which he
had so justly earned. English had
never sought an elective Office before,
though for twenty years he had worked
for the Democratic party of California,
rallied it to victory and been the teacher
and expounder of its principles. When
the news was received here about two
years ago that China had rejected the
treaty with the United States, William
D. English sent telegram to President
Cleveland, which formed the basis Of
the Scott exclusion act. His knowledge
of the state of affairs was not exceeded
by anyone. He had strong sympathy
for the poor and afflicted, and he had
always supported legislation for the ben
eft Of the people. In every mountain
home and valley in the state, his warm
personal friends would flock to his sup
port. His honesty of character and no.
bility of purpose would lead him to vic
tory. Mr.. Spencer was frequently inter-
rupted by applause, and when he con-
cluded his speech there were loud
cheers for English in every part of the
hall.
Paulsel1's Name Proposed.
A. G. Paulsell was next placed in nom
ination by F. T. Baldwin, of San Joa-
quin. 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. Paulsell was farmer and
business man who could be trusted to
administer the affairs of state properly.
His sublime record has met with the ap-
proval OF his fellow citizens in all parts
of the state, and he submitted his name
to the convention, knowing that no
better man could be selected to act as
standard-bearer of the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Paulsell's nomination was also
received with great applause, partiicu-
larly from the San Joaquin delegation,
which gave him its full strength of
fifteen votes. The next two hours were
occupied by speakers who desired to
second the various nominations.