The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-22
WORKING FOR
CALIFORNIA.
The Contest for the ConYen.
ton in Washington.
San FranciScO'S Delegates Extending Hos.
pltalilieS Ia a Generous Manner.
The Rival Cities.
Special TO THE MORNING CALI

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-The representa-
tiyes OF Omaha, Minneapolis, Cincinnati.
San Francisco and Detroit have opened
headquarters at the Arlington Hotel to se-
cure the vote of the National Republican
Committee for the next National Conven-
ton. Omaha, Minneapolis and San Fran
cisco have full delegations here. Cincinnati
and Detroit have their advance guards on
hand, which will be re-enforced tonight by
the arrival of large delegation of work.
ers. New York also has an advance guard
OF workers here. but the regular headquar-
tiers were not opened until this afternoon,
when large delegation arrived. No dele
CATION is expected from Chicago, as it is gen.
orally understood the Worlds Fair city is
satisfied with the honors already accorded
her by Congress in giving her the fair.
GOOD FEELING PREVAILING.
The utmost good feeling prevails among
the Western cities seeking the conven-
tion. Especially is this true among the
San Francisco, Omaha and Minneapolis
delegations. The good feeling between the
delegates Of these cities is Ieciprocated, and
each one declares that the convention should
go to the Far West. In fact, it is conceded
that 1t will not be held east of Chicago. Alb
surd rumors were circulated this morning
by Eastern cities to the effect that Senator
Dubois OF Idaho, who holds a proxy for
committeeman Williams of that State, had
declared his preference for New York City
as the convention place. This report was.
however, cOntradicted by Senator Dubois
friends, who assert stoutly that the Senator
is loyal to the Pacific Coast region. and will
Work earnestly for her metropolis.
HOW SOME WILL VOTE.
II is announced that Senator Shoup Of
Idaho. for-whom Dubois holds a. proxy, will
arrive this evening He will vote for Son
Francisco. 1t was also said that Senator
Stewart OF Nevada would not favor San
francisco. This is regarded by the Pacific
Coast delegates as most preposterous of all
the absurd rumors. They say that the Ne
yada Senator is, of course, staunch friend
of San Francisco. The Senator was ex-
pected TO arrive tonight and will probably
make positive denial.
Under tie head of Frisco Way Up," the
Evening Star says: just at this time San
Francisco stock is away up. Whatever the
reasons may be, 1t is undoubtedly fact
that the Calfornians are more confident, so
far as speech goes, than any Of the other ap-
plicants.
THE PRESIDENT FAVORABLE.
Senator FELTON, and Collector of Intern al
Revenue John c. Quinn called at the White
House this morning and had chat with the
President concerning the seat of the Repub-
iicaD National Convention. The President
was In degree n0n-committai, but said
that If the National Committee should de-
eide to hold the convention at San Fran
cisco he would he well enough satisfied with
the choice. He then went on to praise San
ntaA .Nr.lf..
highest terms. President Harrison found
no fault with any cities mentioned for the
convention. but said that for various rea-
SONS New York would not be as suitable a
place as some others named.
CALIFORNIA; HosPITALITIEs.
The California headquarters presented an
animated appearance this morning in strik-
ing contrast to the sOberness OF yesterday
The California wine had arrived, ewise
the fruit. The rooms are tastefully trimmed
with flowers and evergretns. The other
headquarters are similarly ornamented
California believes in patronzing home in
dustrles. AT times the appearance of things
is somew hat dull around the other head
quarters, but the San Francisco parlors are
alive at all times. This is probably due 10
the general affection that every body has for
the Pacific Coast love which is, perhaps,
rendered trlfie more ardent by the hospi-
tality which Is being dispensed in California
style. In the main parlor there are tables
and sdeboard. A frequently visited but
never empty cigar box is within easy reach
Oranges, grapes. almonds. olives. cheese
ana variety OF crackers are present in
large quantities, and on the sideboard are
bottles and glasses. Most of the bottles con-
tain mineral water, but these are not most
frequently disturbed, while California cham
payne flows freely, The delegates who
were not sent here in the interest of San
francisco are frequently to be found in con-
sultation with some of those who live on the
tern edge Of the continent, and the gen
eral impression seems to be that good time
is possible in San Francisco.
DELEGATES UNPLEDGED
The California rooms have been COM
fortably hiled all day with visiting National
Committeeman and delegates from the other
cities. 1t is reported that Committeeman
Brady of Virginia is favorable to San Fran
cisco, but none of the members of the COM
mittee will declare themselves definitely yet,
wishing 10 give fair hearing to each city.
1t has not been decided how much time " i'll
be allotted to each of the speakers in pre-
sentinR the various claims, or whether more
than one speech will be allowed in favor of
any one city.
WORKERS FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
In addition to the regular San Francisco
committee the following Californians were
present at headquarters to lend what as
sistance they could to the good cause {:
Senator-elect FELTON,, Congressman Nc
Kenna and Bowers, Colonel Mosby, E.
Curtis, j. NJ. Rothchild and j. B. Wight
man.. New York is anxious to secure from
the San Francisco people a promise that
they Will throw their support to New York
City IL II becomes evident that San Fran
cisco cannot win. This proposition is not
entertained, however. as the Coast people
think that the Golden Gate City is several
lays ahead OF New York, and in any event
the Coast delegates would not throw their
support TO the latter place, but to one of the
cities oi the West, probably Omaha. How
ever, no programme of this kind has been
arranged. yet the policy Of the San Fran
cisco Committee will be to avoid any conf
bination or deals, and they will endeavor to
, excite friendly feeling among all the dele
gates In tile various cities mentioned for the
convention.
PUBLIC MEETING.
At the last meeting of the Republican
National Committee, held here four years
ago. the presentation of the claims of the
aspiring cities was not made in public
This time the public will be admitted into
the Arlington banquet hall according to
Mr.. ClarksOn. The arrangement for news
paper correspondents will be satisfactory
Ihe spokesmen so far selected for the
different cities are the following: Con-
gressman McKenna for California, Judge
Scott for Omaha, Committeeman Campbell
OF Illinois Tor Chicago, Governor-elect Nc
Kinley and Ex-Governor Foraker for Gin
cinnati. and either Hon. Chauncey Nj. De-
pew or j. Sloat Fassett for New York.
The Chicago spokesman. 1t is said, will moi t
make an argument in Chicag0's behalf, but
will merely state that Chicago Is ready to
defray the ordinary expenses Incident to q
convention. 1t is now declared that Mr..
Clarkson will vote for Omaha, and that he
has been instructed to do 50 by his State.
Mr.. Clarkson declines to express him self
until hearing has been given to all the
| cities.
THE VISITING DEIEGATIONS.
The Arlington Hotel is fairly crowded
tonight with politicians, wire -pullers and
statesmen from all parts of the country and
| not tor long time has there beer such an
array OF wire-pullers collected in Washing
| ton. All the delegations have arrived and
are actively at work. Small knots OF poll
| tlcal workers may be seen throughout the
! rotnnda and the different parlois button
holding committeeman and endeavoring to
influence them in favor Of this or that city.
! There have been also visitors from all the
official departments, from the Government
1 clerk TO Cabinet Ministers. and all mani