The morning call., 1892-07-14
POPPER SUCCEEDS WILSON.
Meeting of the Democratic State
Committee.
John II. Wise Fails to Have His Name Pre-
sented-Burns Republicans Complete
Their Organization.

Max Pepper has been elected chairman OF
the Democratic State Central Committee,
and will conduct the campaign in the inter-
ests of the Stuffed Prophet. He had no op-
position as was expected, John ii. Wise
and J. +. Sullivan having decided not to
contest the matter. The action OF these
two gentlemen was said to be due to the
fact that they discovered late in the day
that out of the 115 votes Pepper had sc
pledged TO his candidacy. The result was
that their names were not presented.
When Chairman Russell j. Wilson
raped for order at o'clock at 207 SutteT
street and Secretary Spots adjusted his
guttapercha framed spectacles, which were
presented TO him by Buckley about two
years ago, it was found that l09 out of the
us were present either by proxy or In per-
son, and Mr. Wilson expressed 1t as his
opinion that quorum was on hand. There
teing no objection to this view OF the case
Rawley BaTcaT OF Selano arose IN his place
and scowled In the direction of John ii.
Wise, who sat on the windOw-edge and
pulled away at very Suspl ciOus- oOkng
cigar. When Wise had returned the scowl
with interest BaTcar proceeded TO place
Pepper in nomination for chairman of the
committee.
"The present." he said, sis not the time
for personal friendships TO dictate the
policy of the party. Success in California
for the Democracy Is the only thing TO be
considered. The interests OF the party
have determined me in my choice. The
asked the party for anything, and in victory
and defeat alike he has been steadfast In
his devotion to cur cause.
''In 1884, when Max Pepper was chair
man of the County Committee, this city gave
TO Mr.. Cleveland a greater majority than
for haftas 80 Tot
for President. ], therefore, place him in
nomination for chairman of this body"
The mention of Peppers name was
greeted with great demonstration OF ap-
plauSe, which was renewed when Fred
Coke Of Sacramento took the floor TO move
be elected 10y acclamation.
This was agreed TO and Pepper was
cheered again when he took the chair.
Some one on the floor shouted Three cheers
for Max Pepper" and they were given with
q will
When the applause had subsidized PopDer
said: II am unable to express my appreci-
alton of the great honor which you have
conferred upon me. In the management Of
the affairs OF this body trust that no act o
mine VIII ever cause You TO regret the ac-
tion you have taken. With you all l be-
iieve that the convention at Chicago re-
hccted the sentiment Of the Democracy
when they nominated that great and good
man, Grover Cleveland, for President Ii
must be our duty TO see that the people are
enlightened on the great issue of tariff re-
form and TO aid In preventing the passage
OF force bill such as the Republican party
strive to thrust down our thrOats."
a resolution of thanks TO Russell =. Will
son for his services as chairman was intro
duced by Garrett McEuernsv and passed
Rodgers of Alameda presented the name
OF X. p. Troy Of Marin County for sPcre-
tary, and he was elected without opposition.
Bell Of Los Angeles moved that three
vice-chaiTmen be elected.
McNab placed in nomination o. NJ. Well
brOn Of Santa Clara. and Ward of Alamed
named VI. j. kiTwin Of that county. Sulli-
van nominated Dr. Charles A. Clinton of
San Francisco. James G. Murphy of Del
Norte and VI. c. Marsh Of Los Angeles were
also named, and DR.. Clinton and NJ. j. XIII
win refused to allow their names to be used,
and Wellbron, Murphy and Marsh were
chosen first, second and third vice-presi-
dents respectively.
Barry Baldwin was selected as treasurer.
On motion of McNab, an executive CON-
mittee OF 80 was provided for, to which are
to be added the officers, making 40 members
in all
The committee then went into executive
session for the purpose Of exchanging views
relative 10 the conduct If the campaign.