The record-union., 1894-06-20


enthusiasm. To the ladies and gentle
men and management of the opera COM
pany the thanks of all who heard the
patriotic singing went out enthusias-
ticalIy.
AT the conclusion of the singing one
of the delegates proposed three cheers
for the "Old Flag" which were enthu-
siastically given. Mr.. Meyers then re-
sumed the Chair and delivered the fol-
lowing address:
Gentlemen: In response to a call made
by the Republican State Central Commit
tee on May Sd last we are assembled
here. In this convention we are called
upon to nominate a State ticket for our
party, and | feel, gentlemen, that you ap-
preciate the great importance OF thls re-
sponsibility, and that your wise and care
ful deiiberation will result in presenting
a ticket that will command the respect
and confidence, not only of the Repub-
lican party, but all good citizens OF our
State.
Another great duty of this convention
will be to formulate a platform upon
which we can conscientiously go before
the people; and this part of our obliga-
tions l consider to be OF great Importance
to our party in the coming campaign.
The financial and industrial condition
of the whole country plainly indicates
the want OF confidence existing among
our people generally, and that the action
OF the party in power is almost wholly
responsible for this present most depIora-
bic state cannot successfully denied.
The Democratic party, with but fifteen
months Of official life, has clearly demon
strated its inability to govern our coun-
try, but the party that saved our land IN
1860, and gave US twenty-seven years OF
prosperity and judicious government,
may be safely relied upon to again place
our country upon the highest pedestal
among nations.
In this great emergency OF our country
we must, and will, carry this State; we
must, and will, carry every Congressional
district in this State, and we can and will
have Republican majority in the next
United States Congress
The people see the mistake made in
1892, and now have the opportunity to
bring order and prosperity out of chaos.
Therefore let us lay down platform that
will meet with the hearty approval OF
every conscientious citizen of California.
But let US not deceive ourselves. We
have no easy fight before us, and we Re-
publlcans must not rest in our tents, for
the present needs Of our nation require
an old-time fight for victory.
In conclusion | would like to say one
more word. We have great many can
dldates for office before this convention,
and l hope every delegate will appreciate
the necessity of looking to the success ei
the party above all considerations lap
plause], and when we leave this conven-
ton, let US leave it with fixed purpose
to support the ticket that this convention
will place before US. Prolonged ap-
plause. The next thing in order, gen.
ftQnlQn " N a Of L.
porary Chairman of this convention.
KNIGHT NOMINATED.
At the conclusion of his speech, Mr..
Myers called for nominations for Tenn
porary Chairman. Cornwall of San
Francisco then arose and in the follow
ing speech nominated George A. knight:
Gentlemen Of the COnVention: l arise to
place in nomination for the Craftsmanship
of this conventional go straight at the
name-George a. knight. Great ap-
plause.l Born in the State of Massachu-
setts at the very cradle OF liberty, brought
an infant in arms TO California, nurtured
and reared among the rugged mountains,
under the tall and majestic redwood trees
! OF Humboldt County amidst its rugged
scenery, he was reared and taught and be-
came a Republican; not a Republican
! politician, gentlemen, but a Repuplican
| from principle, and a Republican that
under all circumstances, early and late in
victory and in defeat is tor the party and
for the ticket. LApplause.] he is man
of gentle, kindly manners, imbued with
the principles of justice, and will preside
with dignity over your convention; will
recognize everybody, the rights OF every
man, and. such as he is, l present him to
you. Applause.
Colonel Jackson seconded the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Knight. A vote was then
taken, and amid the greatest enthusiasm,
intermingled with a few cries of mo!
Nor' Knight was declared elected.
He was then escorted to the chair by
Cornwall. In introducing knight to the
convention, Mr.. Meyers said:
Gentlemen Of the Contention: 1t is not
necessary for me 10 eulogize your choice
OF Chairman of this convention. He is
better known to you by far than l am.
His work in the past for the party speaks
for itself. He will entertain you with his
silver tongue better than | can. l intro
duce to you Hon. Colonel George A.
Knight.
Amid the widest cheering knight ad-
dressed the convention as follows:
Gentlemen Of the ConUentton: Bashful
so after the very hattering introduction
of my friend Colonel Meyers, Chairman OF
the Republican State Central Committee.
1t is not my purpose at this time,
neither is 1t in keeping with parlia-
mentary usages, to talk to you of the Re-
publican party and its future. The
moment is not now opportune: we have
business to do to effect this organization,
and L now, gentlemen of this con-
yention, await your pleasure.
John T. Dare of San Francisco then
moved that a committee of twenty-five,
three from each Congressional District
and one from the State at large, be ap-
pointed on Permanent Organization and
Order of Business. His motion was
unanimously carried.
Grove L. Johnson moved that a COM
mittee of twenty-five be appointed, three
from each Congressional District aud one
from the State at large on Platform and
Resolutions. The motion was carried.
Lemon Of Santa Rosa moved that a
| committee Of three be appointed TO invite
Governor Markham to address the con-
vention. His motion prevailed, and
Wells, Cornwall and Lemon were ap-
pointed such committee.
On motion Of Charles I. Jones, Hon.
Frank d. Ryan was unanimously chosen
temporary Secretary of the convention.
Governor Murray of San Diego moved
that committee of twenty-five, three
from each Congressional District and
one from the State at large, be appointed
on Credentials. The motion was unan-
imously carried. A recess was then
taken for twenty minutes, to allow the
Chairman to appoint the several Com
mittees.
Shortly afterward Governor Markham