San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-06
CALLAGhAN RESIGNS.
lockwood and Schreiner Candidates
For the Office-The Former Sue
cessfH-schreiner Indignant
Peace il RESTORED

Never in the history of this city was
there as much excitement and comment
on an office or oIicial as there was yester-
day on t'e office of mayor, Bryan
Callaghan and his successor. At 4:3O
O'Clock, when the council meeting was
called to order, Mayor Callaghan, before
a chan Der full of enthusiastic citizens of
both the anti and ring factions, and the
board of aldermen, arose aud rendered his
resignation. He made lengthy speech:
he spoke OF the progress of San Antonio
since 1885, the time he was first
elected mayor: he referred to the vivid
Ows, orphans, "etc how they were wading
around in mud, and now they have prom
enadeS or pavements such as are seen IN
all prominent cities. He referred to the
old volunteer fire department, saying that
now San Antonio was blessed with as fine
a department as any city in the south. He
brought up school matters, and did, in
fact, refer to every item of improvement
which had come up in his reign as boss
of the metropolis of the great state OF
Texas" He was heartily appauded when
he concluded and was compelled to call
the meeting again to order.
His right bower, Alderman Lockwood.
Immediately arose, addressed his honor
and made few remarks. and moved that
Mayor Callaghan's resignation DE ACCEPT
ed by rising vote. He said that he
was panied to loose such a man
as Mr.. Calagban, because he had been
associated with him for long time In
assisting 10 develop all matters of inter-
est In San Antonio; that he was pleased
TO make the motion on the other hand.
because he resigned to assume the duties
of another honorable office. His speech
occaSioned applause. The resignation
was accepted.
Alderman Gregory made a motion that
the body proceed to elect a mayor, the
motion being seconded by Alderman An.
derson.
Alderman Hoefling said: 81 nominate
Alderman Schreiner" Alderman Beck
mann seconded the nomination.
Alderman Gregory nominated Mr..
Lockwood which nomination was secon-
ded.
Alderman Beckmann made a motion
that the nominations be closed. Mayor
protein Schreiner then declared the bal
loting in order and appointed Aldermen
Anderson and Reckmann as tellers.
Three ballots were taken, resulting as
follows:
First ballot-Lockwood 6, Schreiner 5
Conner 1.
Second balIot-Lockwood 6, Schreiner
5, GregOIy1.
Third ballot-Lockwood :, Schreinel 5
Alderman Schreiner declared Alderman
Lockwood elected.
Alderman Hoefing moved that the
election be made Unanimous. At thi;
Schreiner became suddenly indignant anC
said without thinking, 81 wont have it. ;
Upon second thought, when a second wa!
heard, the motion was put before the
body and carried without a dissenting
vote. Mr.. Lockwood was then eS
corted to the chair by Aldermen An.
derson and Weber. AS he reached thu
platform Alderman Schreiner extended
the right hand of fellowship, saying: s.
congratulate you, you have been elected
mayor of our city on your meritS.'
Alderman Lockwood then said: @,
think you highly, gentlemen of the coun
ell, for the honor you have conferred up
on me, in electing me mayor OF the metro
polls OF this great state. / will endeavo
to discharge my duties In an impartia
manner and will do all in my power TO
the advancement of the Alamo city
Applause.
Attorney A. w. Seeligson appeared
and before him the newly elected mayo
was sworn into Office.