The morning call., 1893-03-16

the Legislature as ono of honesty. integrity
and virtue. The legislators had of their
own accord selected the city of San Jose
"You are welcome" he said, mot only to
the city, but to our homes and hearts as
we'll"
Mr. Murphy then proposed the toast
"The Legislature" and in the absence OF
Lieutenant Governor Reddick he called
upon Speaker Gould Of the Assembly to
respond.
Gould said the general impression formed
of Legislatures was that their principal
business was to raise money and spend it.
But the Legislature of 1898 had discovered
new use and that use was the changing
of capitals. The matter was still left to the
people, he said, loosely, and the people of
san Jose still hoped they would get it.
Really" he continued, earnestly. Il hope
the capital will come to San Jose"
Seymour Of San Bernardino was called
upon, and the cheering lasted several min
utes. When quietness had been restored,
he said twas the first time in the history
Of California that a city had asked the law
makers to come and celebrate in its midst.
With him it was not long story to tell why
he introduced the measure to remove the
1t had been his mbition to do something
10 redeem the good name of the Legisla-
ture. If nothing else comes the amend
ment will at least cause the people to I'M
derstand that legislators 20 to the capital
10 do some good for the people. 1t would
be better for the people Of the State to sink
the S600O,000 building at Sacramento be-
meath the swamps than to send lawmakers
there to suffer from chlls and ague. 1t
would be better to bring the capital into a
pUTer better atmosphere, where 4 Caifor-
mia Legislature would become in the future
what had never been dreamed II in the past.
Continuing, Senator Seymour spoke for
ten minutes in most eloquent vein. lie
said many pretty things about Santa Clara
County in general and San Jose in par
ticular.
Three hearty cheers and a tiger were
given the eloquent Senator as he finished.
The Capital was responded to by D. NJ.
Delmas, who said that San Jose was bound
10 become the site OF the State capital.
why should not San Jose become the cap
ital? 1t was written in the book of fate
that justice shall eventually be rghted by
justice. The Garden City should regain
what was given by traditional and every
other right 1t would be disloyal and little
return Of the Capitol to San Jose. This
movement arose among the members of the
Legislature from San Bernardino, and no
one can say that it was not proper meas
ure." Delmas also paid a glowing tribute
20 Barney Murphy, who worked so hard TO
pTeventarecOnsiderat in the Legislature.
san ose" was responded to by c. ".
Cross Of Nevada. lie said there was not
prettier city u the Union than San Jose,
which is destined to become the capital of
California, Few people. he said, are as
hospitable and energetic as The residents OF
the Garden City. There were many ad-
vantages to be derived from locating the
capital here. II the Legislature had met
here instead Of Sacramento there are many
Observation-Disclosures that the lawmakers
might have attended. capital city should
foster every interest in the State. San Jose
possessed everything descri5able for a first
class capital. Had the Leg satOrs met here
their characters would have improved in
stead Of having deteriOrated. There were
many reasons why the capital should be re-
moved here. Il was the speakers opinion
that when put to a vote San Jose would
surely win the capital. He said that when
the capital came to san Jose again it would
come to stay.
Ecuhiul G@sIOlu ItSpDuueQ 10 LD6 toast
THE Native Sons" He made several
humorous arguments to support the dignity
Of the native sons. There was no doubt
about the necessity of the removal of the
capital to San Jose. The State would
never be divided on capital site or any
other proposition. Senator Seymour's ac-
tion In introducing the measure would
cause san Jose to become the capital of the
great State OF California. There never
would be two capitals. This State has Just
entered upon her career Of greatness. Her
possibilities remain 10 be determined. As
native son and a graduate OF one of San
Juse's educational institutions. the Normal
school, he would say Amen" to the prayer
for the removal of the capital to this city.
The Ladies" was the toast responded to
by Assemblyman J. C. S ms of Sonora ;
The Press" was responded to by Senator
G0ucher, and ''The Vote Of the People" by
e. V. MorehOuse.
It was after o'clock in the morning be-
fore the speaking was concluded. The best
of EOod-nature prevailed To the end
An interesting programme has been an
nounced for tomorrow. The visitors will
be entertained by the citizens. and driven
to the various points of interest in the
country. Several viii visit the Lick Obser-
va;ory.
In all this has been one Of the most sue.
Cessful and enthusiastic celebrations ever
held in this city. The happy residents have
shown the legislators that they are thank
ful for the first step in the removal of the
capital back TO San Jose