The morning call., 1890-10-11
BENCH AND SCHOOL.
Buckley's Report on the Board
of Education.

Chairman Philip Prior called the Demo-
cratic Judicial and Educational Convention
to order at S :35 o'clock last night in Metro
politan Temple. Ii was the third session of
the convention. To a spectator it would
seem that interest in the proceedings had
declined considerably in the last few even
ings, and "de gang" in the gallery was
thinner and more subdued. About one
half Of the delegates were present. 1t
looked as if some busybody had somehow
seen the slate and made known its contents.
The calling of the roll and reading of
minutes were dispensed with.
The Chairman read letter from Henry
j. Stafford, declining the nomination for
Police judge. On motion OF John Weller
the resignation a accep. ed with regret.
James Il. Long then placed in nomina-
ton for the vacancy Samuel Haskins, whom
he lauded in DrIef address rs a coed and
true Democrat and young man of bright
promise, aspiring TO hOnOTS in The cOmmu-
nifty, aud who has already earned an honor
able reputation.
The name of Haskins was received with
repeated cheers.
Judge Craig seconded the nomination. He
said he knew Haskns we'll as a representa-
tive young man Of superior abilities, and II
lie is nominated no man on the Democratic
ticket Will poll 4 larger vote.
The nomination was made by reclamation
and the house camured loudly for Has
kins," who was not present, however. to
make tbr desired speech.
The Committee on Conference submitted
the following report and resolutions:
FOR THE SLAUGHTER.
WHEREAS, This convention las sent TO the
Republican Judicial, Education and Legisla-
tive Convention a proposition to remove educa-
tiOnai matters from partisan politics by u0mi-
mating non-paItisan Board of Education and
Superintendent OF schools; and whereas, the
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live Convention has drcllaed and refused 10
accept the invitation extended by this eoEven-
ton to nominate non paltlsan Board of Educa-
tiCu composed OF SIX Democrats aud six kepub-
lieans; and whereas, tie Democratic party has
always been ready aud willing 10 hold itself re-
sponsible for the election OF I;s nominees, aud
never tries TO shiIk any RESPONSE bity; be lt
Heso{red That The Democratic party, in con-
,yenlion assembled, very much regrets the action
Of the Republican Convention III refusing 10
accept our proposition 10 remove The public
schools from partisan politics; aud further
Resoired, That The Democratic party appeals
10 the people of lie cry on their past record as
TO non-parlIsanship Ia educational matters, and
further
Resolved That this convention proceed to
nominate twelve OF It's best and most representa- :
tive citizens Tor members OF the Board OF Edu-
cation, said nominees being guarantee that
lie action OF said board III the future as In The
past, shall be entirely nOn-parlisan and for The
best interests OF the pubic schools OF the city
and county.
The Committee on Conference and men,
bers Of the Board of Education submitted
the following report: That we have
carefully selected the fOllowing-named
gentlemen as suitable candidates for the
Board of Education and recommend their
nomination by the convention:
William Grant, Sheldon l. Kellogg. Frank
McDermoit. j. A. Kelly, John NJ. Burnett, Judge
L. W. Mckmstty, Judge A. Craig, Thomas b.
Bishop Arthur Rodgers, George I. Maryc,
Thomas +. Barry, Leon Sloss.
The report was adopted unanimously,
after which the convention adjourned until
Monday evening at the Democratic County
Committee rooms.