The morning call., 1894-02-23

Barkar to organize in each precinct of the state
and commend the same TO the State Central Com
mittee with the hope of its adopt
We also cone iii the suggestion of Grand Sec
Rotary Ruddock for the appointment of vice grand
sachems IN each Congressional district of Cali
we urge that henceforth delegates to our con-
ference he recognized only in those which bear
the appellation OF Iroquois.
We favor the granting of a charter 30 the coiored
men asking TO form Iroquois clubs.
We heartily appreciate and gratefully recognize
the ability and zeal of our present grand officers.
Officers for the ensuing wear were elected as
follows: X. BaTkar, grand sachem; Charles
Weller. vice. grand Sachem; l.. j. Welch. grand
secretary; j. I. Fleming. grand treasurer.
Niee-graDd sachems from each Compression al
Ruddock. fifth district; Aug. Keller. second
district; j. j. McElroy, third district; Edward
w. Gately, siXIh district; Oscar w. Trippeit.
seventh district. The first district yice-grand
sachem viii be appointed later on.
Niee-grand sachems from IrOquoIs clubs were
ele cied as follows: San Francisco. L. L. +.
Troy; Vallejo, f: Morgan; Marysville, ID. b.
rameDto. Il. ID. Stephens; Stockton, W. NJ. Glib
SON. Alameda. j. (. Tucker; Gilroy. o. NJ.
Welburn; Mohawk, George A. Stout; Naca-
Vile, X. +. hammers; Redwood City. G.. II.
Buck; ST. Helena. Henry SunBIer; Oakland, j.
w. Baymance
Alexander Laidlaw's motion that campaign
circular containing comparative figures of TWO
administrations be published by a committee
of sachems was carried.
Laymance of Oakland moved that the constI-
tuition be amended TO have confer noes held
twice year. The motion was carried.
A committee of live will be appointed by The
chair 10 raise funds wherewith 10 defray ex-
penses of organization.
The convention adjourned sine die.
The lroquois braves and large number of
their frienus met around the BANQUET table i'm
the Baldwin Hotel after S O'clock. Elahorats
preparations had been made for their yearly
festivities. Tn large banquet hall was decorated
with bunting and American flags and the
taoes were made attractive with center pieces
and floral ornaments. An orchestra discoursed
appropriate airs of lively mature, while a
sumptuous repast was served.
IL was tIte when Alexander LafdIaw, presi-
dent OF the evening, called for order. He read
dispatches from William ID. English and James
able TO attend the IrOquois annual feast When
ne LOOK his seat James j. Flynn. The ioastmas-
yer. arose and proposed Washington as the
nrSt toast OF the festivities.
John L. Irish responded to The toast "Wash-
lngton." He asked what is the hope OF the
democracy OF California, and answered by say
ing mat The hope Is heTe-iu the rank and lead.
efs OF the Democratic party. Mr. Irish skinned
over history which is familiar 10 every Ameri-
can BOY, but between the lines he quietly drew
a parallel between the principles of Jefferson,
lhe Secretary OF Washington, and present day
Democratic platforms. A very enthusiastic
applause followed his statement that he was
mere 10 connect the past with the present. In
conclusion ne stated that the principles enunei-
ated by Washington and carried out by Jack
son son were maintained and continued by Cleve-
lana, whereupon wild whoop OF enthusiastic
approval assembled from the assembled braves.
Dan O'Connell was introduced by the toast
master and after brltfiy cOngraiuating himself
on his opportunity of standing before the bul.
warks OF Democracy on the Pacific Coast read
poem Which fitted in very nicely and broke
the Ice. so TO speak. He Grated merry feel
lug ana mat meant enthusiasm for the night
John ii. simmons arose TO respond to the
TOAST our President, Grover Cleveland, God
bless Him." the latter clause being Mr.
flynn's own prayer. The braves GREETED Mr.
simmons cordially and as he went deeper into
his subject applause interrupted mis- address
| al
applause was not general.
Grover Cleveland has taught us that those
old issues Go not effect the living Dow" he
SAID. I'll Q has rent the solo North in twain
In the stormy but brief period OF his admins
tratlon can see nothing but whai is worthy
In the questions now affecting the nation he
Clearly and honestly defined his position before
the election. And what shall | saw OF the
Queen OF Spades-that horrible LiliuokaIaui?
Inc position oil MI. Cleveland settles itself
upon the foundation OF absolute Justice and
national honor. Let US remember that we did
upDraid him nve years ago for his adherence IN
a principle rather than forsake conviction
Even he whose natal day we celebrate was
abused and denounced by certain of his adj
herents."
The speakers eloquent pernratlon eliclted
TIE warmest possible applause.
Walter j. Talbot sang my Sweetheart !"
which was so pleasing TO the assemb,age that
In Blue" ''
The toast Democracy" which was to have
been responded to by w. w. Foote, was given
by o. NJ. Welburn. Collector of Internal Rev.
enue. reIow democrats, we have no cause
TO De ashamed OF the Democratic partv.n
! said he. fs-'
Raleigh Barkar responded to the toast ,rbe
lroquois, and William NJ. Gibson followed
with glowing address ON California. after
whicn the festive lroouoIs withdrew for the