The morning call., 1894-08-17
BEFORE THE FRAY
Democratic Delegates in
the Dark.
DIRECTION STILL LACKING.
Country Delegations Coming to
Town Slowly.
DIRECTION STILL LACKING
SOME PLEDGED, OTHERS FREE.
Campaign Talk Among Politicians
Upon the Prospects of Different
Candidates for State Offices.

The corridors Of the Baldwin Hotel be-
gan 10 assume a ante-cOnvention appear
ance last night with groups of country
delegates and city politicians all deeply en-
crossed in campaign talk. What passed
among them was OF problematical, con-
jectursl nature, for they seemed mostly at
sea on the situation. The countrymen
were at loss to account for the absence
of enthusiasm and want of decision and
interest among delegates. Above all things
else direction is lacking in the fight, if in
deed there be any emblance of a struggle
so far.
Delegates from interior towns are begin
ming to arrive it would seem as an advance
guard TO reeonnOter with San Francisco
representatives. These visitors feel that
San Francisco. Los Angeles and Sacra-
mento swing the State Democratic cOnven-
tion and accordingly are quite as anxious
to feel the local pulse as city delegates are
TO learn what they intend doing.
I'VE realize hat those three cities have
the sway said August Keller of Marys-
Vile. Il am trying to ind out what tn ey
willdo, and if l can get a definite opinion
In return at once and see the uba dele
Cation. There is little use in the country
sending its best takers, for the cities will
have control. Our delegation has no idea
of what the convention may do. We are
in the dark. Regarding the fight for Gov
ern0r. we are instructed TO vote for Dan
Ostrnm."
This vote, however, will in all pI obabi-
ity be limited to the first ballot. as the
Yuba delegates are expected TO fall in line
on another candidate Immediately q count
shows who is popular
o. ic oil or
Jackson Temple without second choice
for Governor. SOEoma is pledged for
Temple. and Humboldt. Glenn, Marin
and Lake counties have instructions to
vote for him. These counties understood
that Congressman Mcguire was caudi-
date for the Supreme bench, but his ap-
pearance In the gubernatorial arena within
the last two days has had visible effect
on the northern delegations. I'VE don't
know how he'll stand with US" said
MendocinO delegate, "only we are straight
on one pont-he is popular"
Among the oher names mentioned for
| Governor are James Budd of Stockton,
Patrick Reddy and Robert Watt, Demo-
rrat of high standing for many years.
! Watt is regarded as most likely man to
lead his party out Of the woods. He was
| Controller nf the State once and has taken
a very active and conspicuous part in poll
| tics liz the in terror and here.
What pleases the Democratic committee
| men most is that the Armes- Tracey faction
| regard him favOTably, while the Clunie-Mc-
| Nab element believe that Watt will have
many friends in the convention. Andie
| Clunie stated that Z. b. Pond will be nom-
| mated and that Pond would make spen-
| did run.
Judge Mcguire had no active represep-
| tatlve In the Democratic gathering, and
meanwhile stories unfavorable TO his
! chances were freely circulated, one being
!
| money freely and strain every nerve to
! secure his nOmin alton for Governor, with
the expectation of seeing him defeated at
the election. In this case Mcguire would
be out Of Congressman event greatly TO be
wished at Fourth and Townsend streets,
in view of the funding bill.
The whole situation is remarkably OBJ
seure, not onlv with regard to the Cover
nor'S fight. but with other Offices as WELL
Candidates don't come out" said
local leader. They are flirting with it,
and you can't get any man to say he is
with anything. So forecast must neces-
sarily cs uncertain until nearly all the
country delegates arrive"
That country candidates for nomination
are beginning 10 take an interest in the
convention, however was shown yester-
day by telegram 10 Max Pepper from
j. c. Castro of San Luis Obispo. Castro
asked the leader to announce that he is a
UP to few days ago no attention was
given the State campaign, or at least it did
certainly appear As II country aspirants
for Office were few and far between.
Newspaper articles to this effect stirred
the candidates to action, as immediately
the local papers reached interior points
Democrats began 10 declare themselves.
In day or two many more kilograms of
similar tenor are expected at the State
Central Committee rooms
ID. NJ. Angler of Sacramento was the
first candidate to distribute cards. He
wants to be State SUPERINTENDENT. Il.
II. Beamer is favorite for the Board of
Equalization from the northern district,
and Gsary will get the support of the
north. Dsuis Spencer is talked of for
Attorney-General. which Office would not
interfere with his practice. Judge Murphy,
from Del Norte, is q candidate and dele-
gate. He is making a canvass for the Su-
preme Bench. long term. although it is be-
lieved that geographical considerations
may control this nomination in favor or a
man south of Tehschap. Judge Wallace
is mentioned for the short term. Supreme
Bench.
Either ex-Congressmen Thomas Clunie
or James Budd OF Stockton will be chair
man of the convention. and Garrett Nc
Enerney is likely to preside over the San
Francisco delegation.
The women suffTagists waited on Max
Pepper yesterday aud requested him to
assist their cause. They are anxious to
see plank in the Democratic platform
favo,in woman's suffrage. Pepper as
sured them very politely of his respectful
consideration and sympathy for the fair
sex and, overcome by his emotions, prom
ised TO speak to the committee on resolu-
tiOns in their behalf.
The trouble over Republican rolls in the
Thrtieth District was amicably adjusted
yesterday. when both factions met at the
Republican State Central Committee
rooms and received hearing. After some
consideration each faction was allowed TO