The herald., 1894-08-22
ON THE BOARDS.
Democratic Show
Opened.
Organization of the State
Convention.
Del Valle Made Chairman by
AcclamatiOn.
A Committee on Credentials
AppOluUeus
Nothing Else of Importance
Accomplished.
Delegates Dissatisfied With the
Convention Hall.
The Baldwin Theater Too Small for
the Assemblage.
An Adjournmsnt Taken to 10 O'clock
This Morning, Probably to Meet
Nothing Else of Importance
Accomplished.
Delegates Dissatisfied With the
Convention Hall.
The Baldwin Theater Too Small for
the Assemblage.
An Adjournment Taken to 10 O'clock
This Morning, Probably to Meet
In Now 0aarters-Rsview OF
the Situation.
Special to the Herald.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21.-There was .
crowded house at the opening perform
ancs OF the Democratic party in conven-
tion assembled at the Baldwin theater
today. The standing room only" sign
applied even to delegates, many being
unable to secure seats. There was no
particular attempt at decorations. A
couple OF worn Old Glory flags and .
painting hanging over the speakers
stand, which might we'll have been Q
composite of Cleveland and Max Pop
per, was all there was to it. The del
egates were unquestionably all present
and were fine-looking and representa-
tive set of men. The Los Angeles dele
cation arrived early and were placed n.
front seats.
THE LIGHTS TURNED ON.
When Max Pepper made his appear
ance the lights were turned on and the
situation was eminently theatrical. He
opoAou sho Ptocoouinkn al Pt~lAAs uueI-
ness-like way, and reminded the con-
vention that San Francisco Democratic
conventions had always placed in the
field winning tickets. and he hoped this
convention would not 60 back on the
record. When he called for the NOM
inations for temporary chairman George
Patton was first recognized. He
script from his pocket, took drink OF
water and then made his speech against
the Southern Pacific railroad, incidents
ally mentioned the federal administra-
ton and concluded by nominating Del
Vale for temporary chairman. Patton's
speech was not up to his usual form,
and would have been more effective il
he had not attempted to follow his
manuscript.
The seconding speech of Spencer Of
Napa was the best speech OF the day.
As forecast, Del Vale had no opposition,
and was finally nominated BY acclams-
ton. Del Vale did not attempt to
make a speech. though q splendid OPP
portunity was presented. He makes .
very good presiding officer, being quick
and decisive. The rest OF the days seq
sion was devoid Of special note and was
entiralv convant tional
THE GUBERNAToRIAL RACE.
As to the gubernatoral race, Murphy
and Budd are the only avowed candi-
dates, and they are running neck and
neck. There is no devouring enthuui-
asm for either. however. and if Temple,
McKinstry, Hatch, Pond or Searles
we're to come out for the race it would
change the complexion of things materi-
ally. There has not appeared even yet
slate or a boss.
PATroN's FIGHT FOR CONGRESS.
The congressional fight continues to
be the sll-absorbing question to the
Sixth congressional district. The dele
CATION is still split all to pieces and tho
breach is widening, and the bitterness
engendered has been increased. Pat
toms chances have not improved within
the last "a hours, though he and his
friends are moving heaven and earth tc
win the fight. Messmore 10 gaining
strength right along. His anti-railroad
declarations in the Examiner today have
greatly helped to remove the Southern
Pacific railroad tsint which has been
unjustly put upon him, as we'll as his
supporters. Pstton's fight would have
been won long ago. but for the bittey