The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-29

pleasure he said, land desire to avoid
politics altogether. | shall remain in Sar
Francisco Tor one week, and during my
solourn here expect to be busy sight-see.
ing. l am almost ashamed TO say that
this is my first visit to the Pacific Coast
We see on the other side OF the continen;
twenty Callfornians who have crossed the
mountains and plains to visit Eastern
cities where you find one Eastern man who
has visited California. | thought that
understood the greatness of this country,
but the impressions gained in this trip
have proved TO me that l never before COM
pretended the yastness OF the United
States
When reminded that San Francisco
recognized in him a champion in her con-
test to win the Republican National Con-
ventlon OF 1895, Mr.. Manley replied:
while L cannot discuss politics, The
preference for holding the convention in
San Francisco. Yes, l am earnestly and
openly in favor of this City. Ny vote and
what little influence l possess shall be
cast for San Francisco. l believe that it is
right that the convention should assemble
in this City.
Philadelphia, on the extreme eastern
side OF the United States, has had the con-
vention twice, and it is only fair that ci ty
OF the extreme west should have il once.
Again, it is due 10 the Pacific Coast for its
steadfast support OF the Republican party.
TO my mind time and distance are OBJ
lectlons OF so slight a character that they
can be overcome. The trip across the con
tinent would be an object lesson to the
delegates. They would get truer meas
ure and higher conception OF the vast
ana varied resources OF our country bv
such journey than by any other means.
Inc journey broadens a mans views and
enlarges his horizon
lis there any doubt N the East as to the
ability OF San Francisco to care for the
convention and provide every facility for
transactlng business?' was asked.
ION the contrary" said Mr.. Manley, sit
Is well understood that San Francisco is a
leading city, able to supply all accommo-
dauons. The hospitality of California is
known far and wide. No doubt OF the
ability of the citizens of San Francisco to
provide money generously is entertained.
As said, time and distance are objections
that can be overcome. The opposition
will urge the lack OF telegraphic facilities
TO supply the great newspapers of the
country with ample reports. That objec-
ton was brought against Minneapolis.
do you fancy that the National Com
mittee would be swayed by such obiec-
tions?''
Il can only say" responded Mr.. Manley,
that the great newspapers have their in
1uence. To what extent that influence
would sway the National Committee L
have no means Of judging. 1t is my opin-
ion that the convention should meet in
San Francisco. This recognition is due to
the Republicans of the Pacific Coast States.
The trip over the mountains and across
the vast plains would enlighten the dele
gates and increase their knowledge Of the
greatness and resources OF our country.
The sentiment of Republicans where /
have been is favorable 10 San Francisco
Joseph II. Manley's home is in Augusta,
Me. He came into National prominence
as the steadfast supporter OF James G.
Blame. In his management of Blaine's
political campaigns he developed talents
for organization that commanded the at
tention OF public men throughout the
country.
He is now the secretary of the Repub-
lican National Committee, and is regarded
as one of the abest lieutenants OF able
Tom Reed OF Maine.
Mr.. Manley insists that this present
journey through the country is purely one
OF pleasure and observation, yet there is a
feeling among the leaders OF the Repub-
lican party that he is taking soundings for
Reed and will make reckonings Of the
depth of the Reed sentiment in the West.