The record-union., 1894-05-25
TEE P. P. CONVENTION ADJOURNS.
A Complete Ticket Placed Before
the Voters.
Thanks Extended to the Capital City,
the Railroad Company and
Others for Favors.

party State Convention was called to or
der by the Chairman at $50 yesterday
morning.
AS soon as the delegates had taken their
seats, L. NJ. Landsborough of Sacra-
mento announced that a San Francisco
newspaper desired photograph OF the
convention in body, so that 1t could De
published. He moved that the conven-
tion comply with the request. Inc mo-
ton was carried.
In five minutes after the Assembly
Chamber was empty save for lew news
paper reporters and two or three spec
tators.
After the convention assembled again.
Delegate Camp OF Sacramento announced
that arrangements had been made with
the railroad company for the return OF
the delegates to their homes.
S Nj. Puyear of San Diego arose to
question OF privilege to say that he, When
accusing Burdett Cornell of having advo-
Gated the election Of Stephen NJ. White.
harbored no iu-feeling against the gen
tleman from San joaquin.
Puyear in the heat OF the debate on Inc
question Of the convention recommend
ing candidate for United States Senator
opposed the plan, and in the course OF his
remarks scored Cornell for what he
thought was an inconsistent act In adYo-
eating Whites candidacy.
Gu motion OF Dutton, NJ. B. Rork OF
Oregon was made an honorary member OF
the convention, and he made a few re-
marks from the standpoint OF socialist.
An invitation from State Printer John
ston was read, inviting the members
to visit the State Printing Office and see
the work being done on the State text
books.
A delegate jumped up and said the
party would have man there next year
10 look after ii.
Gillespie spoke with reference to the
need of funds to carry on the party work
He presented a card containing pledge
of whatever each felt able to give. Rork
followed him, detailing the success the
scheme had met with in Modesto.
Gator spoke regarding the new election
law, explaining what constituted legal
nomination, and cautiOning them TO OBJ
serve all legal forms, in order that none
may be thrown out. lie also explained
the workings of the purity Of elections"
law.
Clark of Kings County moved that the
Chair appoint a committee Of three TO
consider the legal question of the forma-
ton of new legislative districts by the
creation Of new counties.
The motion was carried, and the Chair
appointed L. Y. Gator, E. NJ. Gibson and
L. 5. Van Meter as such committee.
A motion limiting all speeches second
ing nominations to one minute was
passed, and the convention then pro-
ceeded with the work OF completing the
ticket.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Warden paid a compliment to Secretary
of State Waite, saying he was one of the
most efficient that had ever been in the
position It would be no use to pit any
one against him who could not command
the labor vote he would present man
who enjoyed the confidence of organized
labor as well as the farmers. He nomi-
mated NJ. NJ. McGlynn of San francisco.
Johnson of San Francisco seconded the
nomination.
on motion of Barlow the rules were
suspended and Mr.. McGlynn was NOM
mated by acclamation.
McGlynn thanked the convention for
the honor conferred and said that what
ever difference there might be in the vo-
cation of the workers OF the State, there
was none III their interests.
STATE CONTROLLER.
NJ. y. 10y of Siskiyou was placed in
nomination for Controller by Bell of
Shasta.
John S. Dore of Fresno was nominated
by Porter of Fresno, who said he knew
him TO be a man worthy to be honored
with this position. He was a successful
farmer and vineyardist, and fully quail
tied for the position.
IA. /. Gilbert seconded the nomination
of Dore, detailing his work in the Farm
er's Alliance.
johnson Of Tehama said that 10y had
understood Dore would not stand for the
nomination, or he would not have al
lowed his name to be used. He with
drew Loy's name, and the Secretary was
instructed to cast the vote of the conVen-
ton for Dore which was done.
STATE TREASURER.
Dittmar of Tehama nominated J. n.
BARTON of Placer for State Treasurer, say
ing that he had represented the people
both in the Assembly and the Constitu-
tional Convention and was eminently
fitted for the position.
Webster, Gator and Benson seconded
the nomination, the former saying that
he had worked faithfully with him for
one hundred and fitty-six days on the
Constitution. He hoped Barton would
be elected.
The rules were suspended and Barton
nominated by acclamation.
Barton said, that having come here as a
pioneer, at a time when there were no
schools, he was an old citizen. He
thanked them for the nomination and
in The interest of the homes and the
people.
ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
Rush of Los Angeles said he would
rlaee in nomination for Attorney Gen
eral a gentleman from Los Angeles. He
was a man engaged in the duties Of his
profession, and he had never turned a
deaf ear to the call of distress. When
the industrials were jailed he four times
i rIos,- r-olo so Y a writ Of hoh
corpus, He presented the name Of Louis
Luckel, and prophesied his election.
w. d. Stephens of San Bernardino sec
onded the nomination.
Carroll of San Joaquin considered the
office an important one. He had man
to propose whom he considered the one
man to be selected for the position. He
was popular, honest and competent He
named Judge Gibson of Alameda.
Gillespie seconded the nomination.
Gibson said the Alameda delegation
had agreed on Ben Morgan for this office.
The speaker had not sought the honor of
a nomination, and respectfully declined
TO become a candidate.
Van Meter of Fresno nominated John
r. Kittren of Stanislaus.
Kittrell declined the nomination. say
ing he was almost too young in the party
TO accept it, although before November
he hoped to be a Sandow in IL. His
speech was greeted with cheers.
On motion of Gibson the Secretary was
instructed TO cast the ballot for Luckel,
which was done.
The Chairman announced that the Sec
retary of State would furnish members
with as many copies Of the purity of cleo
tionsu laws as they wished.
sUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Wardell of Los Angeles believed that
the nominations should be distributed
throughout the State. The gentleman
whom he should nominate for Sunerin
tendent of Public instruction had been
for many years identified with the ednca-