The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-14

Elliott of Tioga, John c. Bullitt of Phila-
delphia; Thomas b. Kennedy OF Franklin,
David L. Watson of Allegheny.
When the naming Of the delegates 70 the
national convention began much confusion
ensued. as there were eight regular candi-
dates and dozen or more antis. The vote
resulted IN the election of the regulars rs
follows: George Ross OF Bucks, w. u.
Hensel Of Lancaster, William w. Singerly
of Philadelphia. Charles Robinson Of Lack
awanna, Harry A. Hall of Elk. John L.
Mckinney OF Crawford, Grant Herring Of
Columbia and Henry Mayor of Allegha1y.
On motion of the leader OF the ants the
nominations were made unanimous. Two
elector from each Congressional district
were named and the convention adjourned.
Other Democratic Doings.
OMAHA, April 13 - Nearly all the dele
gates TO the Democratic State convention.
which meets here this morning, have ar
rived, and the struggle for supremacy be-
tween the Boyd and anti Boyd factions is
ANN ARBoR, Mich, April 12-Jefferson's
birthday was celebrated here this evening
by the Democratic Club of the University
OF Michigan: Among those present were:
Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson OF Detroit Gov
ernor Wnans, Deputy Secretary of State
Rawley. President Ewing of the Iroqnois
Cluo OF Chicago. and representatives, from
nearly every city in the State President
Curtis OF the club introduced Mr.. Dickinson
as POSTMASTER. and lie eulogized jefferson
as the founder of the Democratic political
creed. Governor Winans, who followed,
welcomed the guests of the evening, and
referred TO the tariff and currency issues
which would come up in the campaign. and
said that the Democrats could not fail to
profit by the discussion. Hon. w. G. Ewing
General Ewing said: True Democracy
does not consist liz simply protesting The
doctrines OF Jefferson, but in applying them
to our political environment. If the Demo
cratic party will adhere feariessly and faith
fully TO the great political demand of the
hour, tariff reform, and will have the wis
dom to choose as its leader that marvellous
man, Grover Cleveland, we will 60 forth to
a great victory" Other speakers were
Hon. }. f. Barkwarih of Jackson, j. En-
rightof Detroit ana w. Ii. Russell of De-
troit. Hon. w. c. p. Breckinridge spoke
on THE Future of Democracy.
ALBANY, n. Y, April 13.-The Congress
Slonal reapportianment bill has passed the
Assembly and now goes to the Governor.
TROY, \. Y, Aprii 13-The ballot boxes
OF the Fourth Ward at Coboes, which were
taken to the police station yesterday to pro-
teet them from gang OF Democratic roughs
from Troy, are still there, but Henry A.
Strong, the Republican candidate for
Mayor. is elected without them. The
Fourth Ward being Republican would only
boxes arose out of the fact that much money
was bet Oh the rival Democratic candidates,
and one faction sought TO prevent the other,
which had control of the ballot-boxes, from
unduly infialing its count.
Rooseveirs Investigations.
CHICAGO, April 13.-Civn Service Com
missioner Roosevelt has caused sensation
among politicians here by starting active
investigation of infractions of the law pro-
hlbiting the solicitationof campaign funds
from Federal office holders. 1t is said he
has secured enough evidence to endanger
one or two national committeeman and an
agent for the National Committee. This
a gent is said to be Burns Of Minnesota.
ST LOUIS, April l3. - The Prohibitionist
Missouri State committee at Chllicothe
yesterday dominated a full State ticket.
BALTIMORE, April ia mass-meeting
heid tonight under the auspices of the
IarIff Reform CLUB of Maryland and in the
interest of Grover Cleveland for President
OF the United States was pronounced sue
cess. RESOLUTIONS were adopted that the
Democratic party demand the nomination
of Cleveland by the Democratic national
convention.
Boston jefferson Club.
BosToN. April 13.-Members of The Young
Mems Democratic Club celebrated the an
niyersary OF the birth of Thomas Jefferson
by banquet tonight. General John W.
CorcOran presided. Governor Russell re-
SciFcu dsiedlOFauoD, aDQ spoke Tor tarln re-
form. Congressman Harter followed. Alter
touching up the tariff question Har-
ter br0ached the subject of silver
and said that Jefferspn's idea was that
melted metal should possess the same value
as when it bears the stamp of the United
States; he was right then. and lie will be
right 10 the end of time. He prophesIed
the nomination Of Cleveland, whose name
received great applause. and some other
equally outspoken opponent of class legis-
IatioD, and the permanent return of the
Democratic party to power. Other speak
ers were Hon. John 4. Russell, Edwin At
kinsnn and Insiah Onincr