The San Francisco call., 1895-10-18

tions, and it had decided to postpone
its strongest efforts Until after the call of
the National Committee, which may not
occur until February.
Those present were: Robert A. Fried
rich (chairman), M. H. de Young, M. NJ.
Estee, George Stone, Samuel w. Backus,
A. b. Lemon of Santa Rosa, Major A. l.
Myers of Siskiyou, E. w. Joy, John H.
burst. S. K. Thornton. H. c. McCraney,
j. q. Courier (secretary), George Pippy,
Joseph Spear and Mr.. Daniels of Alameda
United States Senator Thurston of Ne
vada was an honored guest; also Con-
gresham Joy Of Missouri
81 firmly believe" said Senator Thurs
ton, that if the next convention was held
here 1t would do the political party on the
coast much good. [ have lived all nv life
IN what has seemed to me the West and |
have deep feeling of affection for this
section of the country. The only serious
objection l can see to San Francisco is the
time that will be lost coming here and the
extra expense.
"While many would object to these fea-
lures, on the other hand there are many
very desirous of coming here, and who
would be willing to put up both time and
money. From my own point of view
would like San Francisco to have it. In
regard to the political situation in general
| am absolutely certain that all east of the
Rocky Mountains is going Republican.
1.-The monetary question will not cut
much OF figure in the next election, but
those in favor of silver will cast their votes
with the Republican party, because they
feel that from the wit and genius of that
party silver will have better chance"
Mr. de Young said it was not necessary
to discuss California; s desire for the con-
Uo oil Hyy
II think everything looks extremely
favorable" said he. ''if you have received
nineteen names pledged. Last year Mime
apol1s had Ii, San Francisco II, New York
IL and Omaha 4. l consider this a yery
good beginning.
"a great advantage that San Francisco
has is the curiosity existing in Eastern
people to see this State. The things that
we have to contend with are-tirst, the
influence of candidates who may favor the
East; next is the work and energy of
Eastern cities which have already raised
large sums of money and offered splendid
Inducements
'"The last and serious objection will
come from the newspapers. The difference
ortlme to them is vital matter. Another
thing that pulls against US is the pre-
ponderauce of the population on the other
side of the Rockies-60, ,000,0 900 to 5000, 900.
But we have had here everything in the
past but National convention, and we
need the latter. Even though the various
candidates might be averse, still they con-
troll but one vote in each State and we
might beat them anyway.
1.-THE money question is the most i'm
portant element to our success. In this
we must do something. Last year the
Minneapolis people set the pace They Of
fered to pay the entire Indebtedness of the
committees and to furnish board and lodg-
ing free to the delegates. It is rule OF
National conventions that the hallis placed
wholly in the hands of the committee.
The hall must be equipped exactly as the
committee says.
served Co each delegate and the remainder
must be sold to outsiders
1T is an understood agreement" said
Colonel Stone, ''that the people OF this
State have offered to pay $40 night for a
seat"
Mr.. de Young thought that should San
Francisco have the convention people
would come here from all over the country.
DO what you have already done" said
he. "Send circulars to the different States
make good, strong committee and 60 to
work when the National Committee
meets.'
"They tell US from Texas" said Mr..
Estee, ''they would as soon come here as
go 10 Pittsburg, and Denver saws the
same. We have been going East for thirty
years, and it strikes me as only political
justice that they come out here, and es-
pecially this year. The replies I have re-
ceived from the States are not exactly
pledges, but are from people who
say that they prefer San Francisco