The morning call., 1892-06-02
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.

Democratic Delegates VIII Go by the
Chicago and Northwestern.
The delegates and their alternates to the
Democratic national convention at Chicago
met yesterday afternoon in parlor A Of the
Palace Hotel. Sixteen Of the Is delegates
were either present or represented by
proxies. Colonel Thomas Ii. Barry called
the meeting to order and J. NJ. Laymance
acted as secretary.
Chairman Barry stated that the object OF
the meeting was to ascertain whether or not
the delegates desired to SO to Chicago in a
body, and. if not, what arrangements should
be made Considerable time was occupied
in deciding the question OF proxies after
which Delegate. at-large W. w. Foote moved
that the delegates permanently organize
Delegate Thompson objected 10 i'm medi-
ate organization as hot enough of the dele
gates were present A vote was taken and
Thompson was the only one who voted
against the TOIosition.
W. w. Foote nominated J. Y. Butler of
Fresno for the position Of chairman Of the
delegation, stating that Mr.. Butler was
thoroughly equipped In all the details OF
wet and dry goods needed on the trip. Ex-
Judge Sullivan seconded the nomination
because he knew Mr.. Butler 10 be ia hearty
accord with the principles enunciated at
the Fresno convention, and for the further
q
Grover Cleveland for President. Mr.. But
Ter was unanimously elected chairman of
the delegation. j. NJ. Laymance was elected
permanent secretary.
W. W. Fo0te moved that the selection of
member Of the Democratic National Com
mittee from California be deferred until
after the adjournment OF the Chicago con-
vention. The motion was ruled out of order
as not being within the objects of the call
for yesterdays meeting
TO CHICAGO IN BODY.
The delegates took a vote and unaui-
mously decided to proceed TO Chicago in
body After a motion duly made Chairman
Butler appOin ted Delegates Sullivan, Moi
fit and Thompson as a permanent commit
tee on TRANSPORTATION, with Instructions TO
Immediately confer with the different rail-
road agents and decide upon what route to
take. There were present over a dozen
representatives. OF the various transcOnti-
mental routes and the COMMITTEES at once en-
tered into conference with them regarding
the subject Of accommodations and rates.
When the delegates reconYened Delegate
Moffitt reported that the committee recon-
mended that the delegates accept the prop
ositiOn of the Union Pacific and Chicago
aud Northwestern roads, which promised
special train of Pullman cals, with dining
room car and all the latest railroad accom-
modatiOnS. The delegates also promised to
decorate the train. The rate for the round
trip will be $50 or If a return is made by
Northern Pacific Sl5 extra. The committee
also reported in favor OF accepting the inVi-
tatOns OF the Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and
Colorado delegations to join them Ell route.
For this reason IL was recommended that
the delegation leave this city some time
before 10 o'clock on the morning of June IA,
making stop at Salt Lake and Denver
The recommendations of the committee
were adopted. Delegate Andrews asked
huf orre mn anna fn In do for l,a
establishment of California headquarters at
Chicago
Secretary Laymance stated that a large
parlor capable of holding 200 people could
be secured in the Auditorium Hotel for 500
day. The delegates decided TO secure this
place. A resolution was passed assessing
the delegates so much per capita 10 defray
the expenses of the headquarters, where 1t
is the intention to entertain royalty during
the convention.
COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENTS.
Chairman Butler appointed Delegates Sui
livaD, Phillips, Moffitt, Thompson and FOote
as a special committee on refreshments,
wines and sundres. In this connection
Delegate Moffitt stated that w. ID. English
had informed him that about $1,000 worth Of
wines and eatables had already been prom
ised and that large number of enthusiastic
Democrats would accompany the delegation
10 Chicago. Mr.. Moffitt stated that brass
band had been secured, and that the delega-
tiOn would move cut of Oakland in a gayly
decorated train, stocked with the choicest
wines and edibles, making the trip one to
be remembered by all who attended.
Delegate DOOlan desired to know how the
alternates are to be assigned TO their proper
delegates. After much discussion. on mo-
ton of Judge Sullivan it was resolved that
the assignment as already made by the Sec
rotary OF the Fresno convention be approved
by the Committee in so far as 1t had any
power in this premises.
A vote OF thanks was extended to r. p.
Troy Tor his presentation to each delegate
of a handsome git-edge certificate Of cleo
tiOn to be used as credentials at Chicago.
A communication was received from E.
a. Clark, cOlored servant of Sacramento,
who asked TO be employed by the delegates,
as lie could make salad brew a punch or
shave n gentleman" He also stated that he
would have appeared in person but that he
was stranded" in the capital city. His
communication was filed and the committee
adjourned 10 the call of the chair