The San Francisco call., 1895-11-15

several committees here appointed, such exec |
ltlve committee TO cooperate with the exec
ltive and finance committees heretofore ap-
pointed in general meeting.
Senator Williams added an amendment
that was accepted to the effect that the
committee be empowered to appoint rep
resentatives in counties not now on the
com mittee.
Wendell Easton thought something
ought to go out to the National Committee
men in all the States west of the Missouri
River and introduced the following resnlu-
tions bearing on that matter:
ReSoIued, That whereas a strong probability
exists that the National conventions, both Re-
publican and Democratic, which are to be
held in 1896, may be secured for the Pacific
Coast; and
WHEREAS, as a result Of a united press
throughout the State, and with one voice it is
accepted as fact that the holding of either or
both of these National conventions in the State
of California will be benefit TO the entire
State,
ResoIUcd, That this committee of promotion
invites the fullest cooperation OF every indi-
vidual on the entire Western slope in the great
work OF bringing to this coast the representa-
tives of the Nation, the leaders OF our National
affairs, that they may become closer in touch
with the natural interests of the Pacific Slope.
RESOLVED, That We invite all the National
committeeman west of the Rocky Mountains,
through themselves or their friends, 10 place
themselves in communication with this COM
mlttee pledgipg us their support and assist
ance that the National conventions during
1896 shall be held on the Pacific Coast
This resolution was adopted, and will
doubtless have a good effect upon the
Western members of the National Com
mittee.
Senator Williams was of the impression
that before going further the committee
on promotion should decide what number
should constitute a quorum for meeting
purposes. Fifteen was decided upon, and
the Senator then read a letter from Sen
ator f. 6. Voorhes of Sutter Creek. Sen
ator Voorhes said he thought all the com
mitteemen appointed should subscribe $25
to the fund, and, in order to show his good
faith, he inclosed check for that amount.
1t was decided to add the executive COM
mittee and the finance committee 10 the
committee on promotion. This was done
so that the two former committees would
be in constant touch with the latter COM
mittee on all matters relating to the prime
issue.
Wendell Easton was called upon by
Senator Williams to address the committee
and his remarks were logical and well
framed. He went over the history of the
movement, as great many of the men,
bers from outside districts were not alto
gether familiar with it. This is the
most important step California has ever
taken" said the chairman of the execu-
tive r1if gsay1d xra DaoH
ance in everything we do. L am ready to
assure you that we will have no difficulty
in raising the 100000 and perhaps more if
necessary. The press is at our back and
that alone is a mighty strength. l do not
care TO discuss too many details to-day for
various reasons. 1t is not good policy to
talk too much in open meeting, but 1 am
at liberty 10 say that we have received Of
fers of assistance from National Commit
teemen whose names have not yet ap-
peared among our list of champions. Our
trip to the Eastern States will be no junk
eting tour, and the dignity of the State
and the cause Will be kept uppermost IN
all our dealings with the National Commit
teemen. We are sincere and we mean
business"
Other gentlemen present made stirring
short speeches, and it was considered a
wise thing to add T. B. Morton, a colored
man, to the committee, as that gentleman
has been working with untiring energy
among his people.
At the suggestion of Judge Cooney the
chair was allowed fortv-eight hours to APP
point the committeeman named in his
resolution so that work could be begun as
soon as possible in the interior towns.
Mr.. McGlynn thought the guns of the
Eastern press could be spiked if the Press
Club should appoint a committee TO go
East with the delegates to Washington
and remind the editors along the way that
California mad once been courteous to them
when the National Press clubs visited this
coast, and that they should be a little more
mellow in their editorial opinions regard
ing the coast and San Francisco's conven-
ton plans.
S. NJ. Rucker of San Jose pledged that
city and Santa Clara County to support
the movement, and said that she would do
her share toward swelling the fund and
getting the convention.
DR.. Thomas Flint OF San Juan said he
was willing to agree that the people of his
district would do any thing reasonable that
MdS dSktu VI LlleIr anu IudJ tueE were all
in the movement to win.
At the request of Senator Williams Wen
dell Easton made the following statement
regarding the disposition of the funds to
be collected by the appointed representa-
tives of the committee on finance:
owe propose to get all the funds together
possible, and we will only spend what is
actually required. In every transaction
we have proper accounting will be rem
dered, and think you will be surprised to
learn that we can send the committee to
Washington for the remarkably low sum
OF $5000., We are aware that the National
Committee has a $4,000 deficit that must
be paid off. A number of those who go to
Washington will pay their own expenses,
but it will require some money to meet the
minor expenses of operation while we are
there, and as it will be necessary to appear
to the best possible advantage we will have
to spend some money.
"There is the building to be put up at
Central Park which will have to be prop
erly fitted to receive the delegates. We
will derive some revenue from the admis-
sjonS which will brine from $40 tn goo n