The record-union., 1891-02-18

that Alonzo r. Conklin be declared the
choice of the convention.
Call the roll! Call the roll ~ came
from all parts Of the house.
Major Anderson retained the floor,
however, and continued to talk. He said
that he had been to see Mr.. Conklin dur
ing the day, and that gentleman had in
dorsed the platform adopted by the con-
vention. He would accept the nomina-
ton. and as a Republican,
Loud applause greeted the concluding
sentence OF Mr.. Anderson.
Before the resolution could be put,
Charles L. Jones said he did not see how
Mr.. Conklin could have indorsed the
platform adopted by the convention be-
fore it had been adopted. He thought
Mr.. Conkln should appear before the
convention and adopt the platform in the
presence of the delegates
Win. j. Davis and Frank J. Ryan fol-
lowed Mr.. Jones in the same strain.
They thought that Republican should
not be ashamed to appear before a con-
ventlon and say he was a Republican.
Mr.. Bruner interrupted further speech
making by stating that so far as he had
been informed there was nothing to indi-
cate that Mr.. Conklin did not intend to
appear before the convention.
IueIe were utore cries Oh call the rOip'
on Mr.. Anderson's resolution, and Mr..
Bruner ordered the roll called.
The vote resulted as follows: For the
resolution, 101; against, As.
The Chairman announced that Mr..
Conklln had been nominated by acclama-
ton.
BIT OF IRONY.
A. J. Senate sarcastically moved that
snow that Mr.. Conklin had been nomin-
ated, that the balance OF the Citizens
ticket be nominated"
The Chairman ignored the motion and
called for nominations for City Auditor
Charles L. Jones named Captain J. D.
Young for the Office. Mr.. Jones stated
that although he had voted against the
Conklin resolution, he intended to sup
port the nominee and the entire Republi-
can ticket to the utmost OF his ability
| lApplauSe.l He was an advocate for har-
mony, and hoped others would follow his
example. Continuing, Mr.. Jones said he
had known Captain Young from boyhood
and was emphatic in his opinion that his
nominee had the confidence of the people
of Sacramento. Captain Young would
add honor to the city government, and
would amalgamate the party.
Grove l.. johnson nominated H. Clay
Chapman. He said this gentleman had
demonstrated his popularity in Sacra-
| mento on several distinct occasions, and
would without doubt carry victory with
him. He was elected last fall to an hon
orable office, by an overwhelming major
ity, over the combined forces of the Re
publican and Democratic parties. Mr..
Johnson said he had heard since he came
into the convention that it had "all been
fiXed'' that Mr.. Conklin should be nomi-
mated for Trustee and Mr.. Young for Au-
ditor. If this was the case he (NIr. John
SOM had not been consulted.
II would like to ask Mr.. Johnson. -
said Chairman Bruner, ''if he will sup
port the nominees of this convention"
Il consider that an impertinent ques-
tion," replied Mr.. Johnson, "and never
answer an impertinent question in a con-
vention or any place else"
Win. J. Davis said that if Mr.. Johnson
would not support the convention nomi-
nees he (Mr. Davis would support them.
Charles Root nominated Ed. H. Mckee,
the present incumbent, for City Auditor,
and Major Anderson nominated (by re-
quest J. H. Ferguson.
Frank ID. Ryan seconded Capt. Young
nomination in an enthusiastic speech,
and Charles n. Post advocated the nomi-
nation of H. Clay Chapman.
The candidates were called upon for
speeches.
Mr.. Young responded briefly, promis-
ing to do credit to the position if nomi-
mated and elected.
Mr.. Mckee withdrew from the contest,
and Mr.. Anderson withdrew the name OF
Mr.. Ferguson.
The roll was then called on the nomina-
tons of Messrs. Young and Chapman.
The vote resulted as follows: Young 1l9,
Chipman SO.
Captain Young was formally declared
the nominee.
BUCKLEY FOR ASSESSOR.
NI,n HInf,- i Al
tions for City Assessor We're in order.
j. Q. Funston, after patriotic speech,
placed in nomination John j. Buckley,
the present incumbent.
Ed. f. Taylor nominated James N.
Porter.
The two candidates for the nomination
appeared upon the stage and made brief
speeches.
The roll call showed that Buckley had
the majority and he was declared nomi-
mated.
Nominations for City Collector being
next in order, w. A. Anderson placed in
nomination the present incumbent,
George A. Putnam, and there being no
other candidates, Mr.. Putnam was nomi-
mated by acclamation.
Mr.. Putnam mounted the roStrum, paid
his assessment and indorsed the platform.
He said, that if elected his past record
would be guaranty for his future ac-
tions.
For Fire Commissioner Qong term
Grove l.. johnson placed in nomination
John We'll in complimentary speech.
Mr.. We'll was nominated by acclama-
ton.
Frank D. Ryan nominated William B.
Miller for Fire Commissioner for the
short term. There were no other NOM
nations, and Mr.. Miller was nominated
by acclamation.
This completed the ticket.
Chairman Bruner proposed three cheers
for the ticket, and they were given with a
will.
The convention then adjourned sine
die.
THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
After the convention had adjourned
and the delegates had departed, the
newly-elected members of the City Cen
trail Committee held meeting and or
ganiZed as follows: Chairman, A. J.
Johnston; Secretary, Mr. Galligan, and
Treasurer, j. J. McKinnon.
Death of Pioneer.
Harvey Alvord, an old resident of this
county, died at HowelIs, in Cosumnes
township, yesterday. He was "a years OF
age, a native of New York, and came to
this county in 1S49, since which time he
had resided here, with the exception OF
two years.
Deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Orlando North and Mrs T., C. Rockwell