The morning call., 1894-08-25

the most unique conventions that has ever
assembled in this State. You came
here" he said, "from the mountains and
the valleys from all over the State with
one spirit. with one view. that one object
aud thought being to select the best man
for the Democratic party. You have come
here untrammeled and united by pro-
grsmme and uncontrolled by bossism.
lCheers.] You have done we'll in your
selections, you have deIiberated long
and faithfully, and l fully indorse
your choice. Let me say to you, proceed
as you have begun; be careful OF the
ticket all along the line. There is very
grave responsibility before you. You have
very good platform that meets all the
issues. Now see that you have men OF
character and principle to see those doc
trines enforced and carried out"
Cries Of "DeEis Spencer! Spencer y
brought out the Judge, with the remark
from Bndd, who escorted him to the
chai-man's desk, that he had been in the
ranks OF the party for years and had
heart as big as the theater. Spencer
struck the same line of thought as Barney
Murphy, referring to the convention as
one of the most memorable ever held in
the State of California. He referred TO
the spirit abroad in the land. which said
that Democracy wouldn't be in it this
election. But it is a fact" cried he.
that whenever people say there are no
Democrats you can look around and see
them everywhere. In these days of trusts,
and when even in the Congress of the
United States trusts and monopolies
are swaying the interests OF the
nation, you'll find the Democracy
in the front rank. You have come here
from your valleys and your mountains TO
reaffirm the principles of the great party
which has lived for so many years and
that will never die. / am one of those
men that always defers to the wishes Of
the majority. You have selected a man of
known repUte. a statesman, lawyer of
high abilities-a declaration that will so
unchallenged through this State gathering
respect with it. and bear testimony to his
integrity of character and to his manhood
and honesty. L join with you in giving
the Hon. James Budd the election. he
will be the next Governor of the State Of
California"
As Spencer disappeared there was a
general call for Foote. FoOte didn't want
to mount the rostrum, but the Invitation
became so uproariOus that crutches and
all he mounted the stage.
what the - am l up here to do?" he
remarked in a stage whisper which echoed
through the wings.
at is unnecessary TO introduce Mr..
Foote 10 you." said Del Vale 10 the con-
ventiou, which gave way to another burst
of applause.
II have already had my say" remarked
Mr.. Foote, land have only one thing 10
say in reference TO myself, subject on
which most men are fluent and interested
takers. Laughter.] 1t has been stated
By the newspaper press of this city that
was a covert candidate for Office. That
wasn't so. When l want office
l will come before the convention
and ask for it. / am little disfgured in
this campaign. but still in the ring, and
shall work to discharge a debt of gratitude
TO the nominee of this convention. [ am
glad to see you all so salts fed and | know
we shall present front under the leader
ship of James Ii. Budd which will be in
vincible. If this conveD ton is any augury
of what is to come California will elect
Democratic Governor and the State
ticket" Then Foote limped away and
Dave Hirshberg OF Alameda got mp near
the platform and stated that though James
9. Mcguire was not present yet be was
quite sure that if he were he would add
bis congratulations. "Three cheers for j.
G. Mcguire" called out Hlrshberg en-
Enthusiastically. and the convention gave it
with a will a notion was made to ad-
journ for an hour. The chairman
stated that the theater could not be re-
tanned after o'clock. An amendment
was offered to adjourn to 1880 P. NJ, to
meet at Odd Fellows Hall This was
carried aud the convention adjourned to
that hOur