The morning call., 1892-09-09

Mr.. Ebert, but feel that further comment
is unnecessary.
"He is the man for the place and IL nom-
mated by this convention he will be elected
by the people
"He will never give occasion to doubt his
honesty, fidelity or sincerity in carrying out
the wishes of those who have conferred the
honor upon him.
81 hope, gentlemen, that Honorable L. r.
Ebert will receive your nomination Ior Inc
Office Of Mayor"
When Mr.. Eaton had finished his address,
which was received with demonstrations OF
applause, Chairman Magee called atten-
ton to the fact that as the hour was grow
ing late he would ask that he should be
excused.
His eyes. he said. were troubling him to
such an extent that he felt compelled to
ence all through the evening had been in
direct contradiction to the advice oil MS
physician.
lie asked that Vice-President Laton as
sumo the chair in his stead.
Before going, however, he deemed III MS
duty to say that he held Mayor Sanderson
in the highest esteem and would suggest 10
the convention that in his opinion no mis-
take would be made should that gentleman
be chosen to head the ticket
Secretary Peet asked that the convention
extend TO the chairman the courtesy OF al
his departure, aud permission being granted
unanimously he gave his ballot to Sander
son.
Laton then took the chair and Michael
Flood pleaded the cause of Mr.. Hallidie on
behalf of the Citizens League.
Joseph G. Eastlsnd followed with few
words in praise of Mr.. Hallidie as man Oh
good standing and sterling integrity.
j. II. Simpson eul0gized Ebert "as man
who needed no words of praise.
"His record" said Mr.. Simpson, "is o
part of the history CT the city.
at is unnecessary for me to tell you who
or what he is.
"His voice has ever been raised against
corruption, and in all his acts he has de-
served the highest encomiums"
Max Goldberg called attention not only
to Elert's clean record as Supervisor but
also 10 his complete grasp OF the situation,
so far as municipal affairs were concerned.
Said &. j. Swift: ut Is my opinion that
l.. R. Ebert is the most popular man in the
city Of San Francisco to-day.
Ever since l was drawn into this move
ment / have been asking my Democratic
friends whom they regarded ss the most
popular man in the city and in nine cases
out of ten the answer mas been Ebert
They have agreed with ME almost to a
man that he was the best man to place at
the head of this movement.
Select him and tell you you can make
no mistake"
Van Wrinkle asked the indulgence of the
convention for moment TO talk for Mayor
Sanderson, whose name lie had first sug-
gested to the convention.
His opinion Was that the present chief
executive of the city had been capable and
honest ana deserved the best wishes Of the
best citizens.
At this point In the proceedings loud
cries of Roll call" "ROll CALI" came from
all parts of the hall and the convention pro-
eeeded to the selection of a candidate.
Ebert led from the very start, SO far out
distaneing those who we're opposed to him
that on molten of Joseph G. Eastland his
nom inatiOn was declared on a rising vote to
be unanimous.
The result was received with great en-
thusiasm. and for several moments the hall
rang with cheers fer the successful
aspirant.
Even those who had voted against Ebert
joined in the general reclamation and the
greatest harmony seemed TO prevail.
On motion of A. J. Donovan, the nomina-
ton of I. j. l.. Smiley for Auditor was
made by acclaim alton. apd the convention
adjourned till Saturday night.