The morning call., 1894-09-18

nominated +. S. Stratton of the Fifth
! Ward for temporary chairman. Stratt0u
was elected by reclamation. He took
hold Immediately and admirably put the
convention to work. The temporary secre-
taries were as follows: Ii. Il. Bruuer, Eli
mer Welsh, DR.. III. Powell .Jr, Elmer
Fisher; assiS!ants-W z. auckland, w. s..
McMulien, L. L. Anterior.
A motion was then made that the various
committees consist of one representative
from each delegation. There was some
discussion, but Chairman Stratton allowed
no debates. but made everybody who
wanted tn talk speak to the motion and 1t
was carried in short order.
While tha committees were being made
up George Cakes distributed a quantity of
Haywards' choicest peaches 10 the dele
gates The committees were announced
as follows:
Order of business-T L. Fletter. Alameda;
Lon Ager, Murray; j. NJ. Fay. Oakland; q. q.
Mattox j.. Washington; C.. f; Hall. First
Ward; Guy c. Earl. Second Ward; q. w
Reed (chairman): Third Ward; G. Q. Alexan-
F. NJ. Norris. Seventh Ward.
CredeDlials-Max Gundlach, E. M. Keyes.
John Gading s. Hanson. Il. Rickard, f. NJ.
Smith. p. NJ. Walsh. j. NJ. Young. Welles
Whltmore, j. &. Mccall. W. f. Pierce. L. L.
Bromwell (charman) s. 5. Pettet.
Resolutions and paifOrm-A. b. Hunt, +.
Gates. L. o. Webb, j. h. DUNCAN, q. z. Nor
row. w. II. Ford, b. A. Ra be. II. p. Garth
waite, ii. NJ. Van Armen, T. f. Mock, H. Os-
good, l.. ID. lnSieep, n. II. Metcaf (chairman)
At this juncture the convention ad-
journed till l 80 o'clock and the commit
tees retired for elaboration.
during the noon recess the fine work,
which hid to be suspended when the con-
yentiOn was called to order, was resumed,
and the result was the making of a slate
which WAS in no danger of being broken
at any time during the nominating pro-
ceediDgs.
The committees were very dilatory 10
the rendition OF their reports. and although
the convention ives called to order at 2
o'clock 1t was half an hour later before
any Of them were ready. Finally, how
ever, the committee on organization ap-
peared and Chairman Reed read their re-
port recommending that The temporary
officers be made the permanent officers,
and the following order of business:
Nomination of Superior Judges, reading
of platform, nomination OF Sheriff. Re-
corder. County Clerk, Tax Collector. Au-
ditor, District Attorney, Public Admins
TRAITOR, Assessor. Treasurer, Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, Coroner. Sur
veyOr.
The report was accepted as read, its
recommendations were adopted unani-
mously. and without further ado the con-
yention embarked upon its real mission.
Juuso Z VI OSutU WAS DldCSu III UQmlUd-
ton by Z. u. Dodge, wheTeupon the dele
gates hOwled themselves hOarse, and the
name of Ogden TesOunded through the
crowded hall The name of Judge Els
worth, which was proposed by A. 3.
Hunt of Alameda. was greeted every bit
as nolsily, anu then V. II. Metcalf and
others seconded the nominations of both
men. There were nc further nomin atoms,
and on motion of L. l.. Cromwell Els
worth and Ogden were declared the nomi-
nees of the convention by acclamatiou.
AT this juDcture Chairman Metcalf read
the platform, which was adopted unani-
mOusly. 1t is as follows:
FIrst-ResoIued That we herebyindorse the
platform as adopted by the Republican State
Convention recently ass mbled at Sacramento
and heartily indOrSe the nominees on the State
ticket, and we refer with especial pride 10 the
fact that the Hon. f. W. Henshaw of this
county was selected by said convention as
candidate for The Supreme Bench.
Seeond-ResOlUed, That we view with great
pleasure the hearty endorsements gwen our
friend aud distinguished fellow citizen. HOu.
George I. Perkins, us candidate for United
States Senator, by many counties throughout
the state; We see IL this method an oppor-
tunity for an expression Of the people re-
garding this important question, as well
as merlled compliment 10 faithful repre-
sentative OF the Republican party IN the ma
tlonal Senate in defending the industries Of
our State against the assaults OF the Wilson
bill and the Chinese treaty. and that we cor
III.
and instruct our candidates for The LegIsla-
tnre TO use all honorable means TO promote his
election.
Third-Resolued. That we uneuulyocally con-
denim aud denounce the unjust, unlawful and
aristocraIic course OF the Democratic majority
In Congress in unseating Hon. G. q. Hilborn.
RESOLVED, That we are unaterably opposed
10 the funding bill recommended by a Demo
cratic committee IN the present Congress.
There were several other resolutions.
which, however, may be summarized as
pledge TO the candidates for Supervisors
and other county offices to keep down the
expenses Of the county government, to
keep the county roads in good cOndi ion
and to buili road over the Contra Costa
hills into the county of that name.
Nominations for Sheriff were then de-
claIed In order and the result entirely JUS
tilted The predictions of the morning.
Chief of Police Louis Schaffer was nomi-
mated by reclamation. Not another can
dldate had even ghost Of a show, and
they and their supporters knew il too well
to permit themselves to court certain de-
feat before the convention. Dr. Mehrman
made Sehsffer's nominating speech, and he
was seconded by Arper and Pearson (eol-
ored).
Charles b. Spear, chairman of the Coun-
~ Central Committee, was nominated for
Recorder by reclamation, and then there
was settled one of the bitterest fights of the
campaign, the contest for County Clerk
James A. Crane, incumbent. was plac, in
nomination by George w. Reed; Frank c.
Jordan, by Mayor George c. Pardee, and
York. by r. G. j. Adney.
The candidates were called before the
convention and each made a pretty little
speech. The roll was then called aud the
result was the election of Mr.. Jordan by
an overwhelming majority.