Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-04
Proceedings Of the State Con-
yention at Stockton.
J. III. Nef of Placer Awarded
the Craftsmanship.
Nothing But the Preliminary Work
as Yet Accomplished.
Ed Niles Springs Sensational Rcsolu-
tion-The Fate of Col. Otis Is Still
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is Out
OF the Fight.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
STOCKTON, CAL, May 3.-The delegates
to the state Republican convention were
up bright and early this morning, try
ing to get matters in shape for the days
proceedings. At 8 O'Clock heavy rain
commenced, and continued falling all
morning. The delegates kept closely
under cover and the hotel lobbies were
thronged. Since last night the situation
had commenced to resolve itself into
some definite shape. Rea OF San Jose
had practically given up the fight fol
the craftsmanship of the convention, and
it was generally conceded that j. HI. Nef
of Placer would secure the coveted posi-.
ton. There WAS some talk this morning
of selecting compromise man, but
Nef7s supporters would not agree to
this. The name Of ex-Judge Waymire
of San Francisco was suggested, but he
declined to make a fight. Rea stated
that he would withdraw in favor OF N.
p. Chapman, and there was quite de-
cided movement among Rea q supporters
in favor of Chapman.
MAN OVERHEARD.
A large number of delegates arrived
from San Francisco by boat this morn
ing. On their way up an unknown man,
who was not a delegate, fell overheard
and was drowned.
Long before O'Clock, the hour set for
the meeting of the convention, the dele
gates began to assemble at Masonic hall,
where the convention is held. The dele
gates were seated in the body OF the
hall, their seats being marked by taste
full silk banners with the names OF the
counties inscribed thereon.
The gallery was crowded with visitors,
who seemed to take an active interest in
the proceedings. The arrangements for
the press were particularly good, Chair
man Phelps of the citizens committee
having looked after every detail.
~ CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
Precisely at 2 o. clock Irwin G. Stump,
chairman Of the state central commit
tee, csled the convention to order. He
said:
s'Gentleman of the convention: You
are to be congratulated upon the large
attendance and great enthusiasm of
those assembled. They augur we'll for
the future Of the party, and the success
of the ticket to be nominated at Mime
apolis. They show the confidence you
have in Republican principles and the
Republican party. They are evidences
that the eminently wise and conserva-
tive administration of national affairs
for the past three years is appreciated,
and that the present policy of the party
meets with your hearty endorsement.
The principles OF protective tariff that
protects are of vital Importance to our
rapidly developing industries, and the
business of this convention at all stages
should be go conducted that in the fall
fer by any act of ours, but may be eus-
tanned and endorsed by the people with
more enthusiasm than ever before.
II congratulate you. gentlemen, that
we enter tho campaign with no apollo
gies for our conduct of public affairs.
The manly, patriotic and consistent ad-
ministration of our foreign affairs under
the guidance of that matchless states
man, James G.. Blaine, will be a tower
of strength in the contest. We congrat-
ulate ourselves that the time has proven
the wisdom of the measure bearing the
name of that eminent son of Ohio, Will
lam Mckinley, and during three years
of careful and conscientious devotion to
duty and country, of our honored chief
magistrate, that great and good man,
. Benjamin Harrison, is matter OF hon
est pride to every citizen.
"It remains for US to do our duty well
and fearlessly /; to place measures above
men and principle above personal ambi-
tion."
His references to Blaine and Mckinley
and Harrison were loudly cheered.
He concluded his remarks by saying
t'The next business in order will be the
nomination of a temporary chairman
NEFF ELECTED CHAIRMAN.
Spencer of Lassen secured the floor
first, and paying high tribute to J. H.
Neff of Placer, at the mention of whose
name there was storm OF applause, he
placed him in nomination..
J. L. Murphy of Los Angeles seconded
the nomination. Murphy stated that
the people of Southern California favored
reviving the mining industry, and in
addition to furnishing fruit and raisins
California should furnish gold to the
world.
De Collier of Alameda also seconded
Neff's nomination.
Mosebeck of San Francisco stated that
San Francisco was in favor of the nomi
nation heart and soul.
F. W. Rea of San Jose then rose and
moved that Neff be elected by acclama.
ton. This was done with rush, and
Neff was declared temporary chairman.
Rea and Meyer of San Francisco con-
Quoted Neff to the stage.
Neff, on taking the chair, said:
'This is an honor, to be called to pre-.
side over body of representative Re.
publicans. / shall endeavor to preside
impartially and for the good Of the Re-
publican party. The gentlemen whom
YOU shall select to 60 to Minneapolis
win represent party OF protection, oi
reciprocity whether James G. Blaine OF
Mckinley be nominated we propose tc
elect him. I believe California will roll
up Republican majority larger than
ever before"
Frank RYAN of Sacramento placed in
nomination for secretary Col. Eugene
Hamilton Of San Francisco placed R