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The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
POLITICS IN THE EAST
Indiana Republicans Indifferent
as to Instructing Delegates
at Large.
Ex-President Harrison Accepts an
Invitation to Address the
State Convention.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May Con the
eve of the Republican State Convention
the question of whether or not the dele
gates at large shall be instructed for Nc
Kinley is somewhat in doubt, largely be-
cause it seems to oe a matter of indiffer-
ence with the delegates. Left to them
selves, they would probably instruct, and
Chairman Gowdy of the State Committee
is doing what he can to have the instruc-
tions put through, yet leading Republi-
cans talk against it on the ground that
Mckinley is safe anyhow, and there is no
use of stirring up bad feeling in the State
by forcing through instructions.
This evening the committee on rules
and permanent organization of the con-
vention sent subcommittee to General
Harrison's home with an invitation to ad-
dress the convention, and this invitation
was accepted.
What effect his presence and talk will
have upon the proposition to instruct is
problematical. General Harrison received
numerous callers at his home, and almost
without exception they begged him to at
tend the convention and address it.
Two Mckinley conferences of delegates
were held to-day. one this morning ito feel
the pulse" and one at o'clock this after
noon to make count of noses" and check
up how the delegates in each county stood.
This could not be done very thoroughly,
for only about twoihirds of the counties
were represented. ley did, however, ap-
point committee from each district to ar
range TO capture the committee on resolu-
tions at the district meetings tonight.
A committee composed of j. 3. Kenner
and Frank NJ. Dice of Charlottesville was
apported TO prepare the resolutions of in
structions. This they did and it was ap-
proved by the afternoon meeting in the
following form
We believe in a revenue system that will
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been issued for the meeting of the conven-

been issued for the meeting of the conven-
ton.
1t was explained further that the spuri-
GUS convention had adjourned sine die,
and its action could not be reconsidered.
A motion was finally adopted to organ
ize new convention. The temporary
officers were then made permanent
officers.
DR.. Pardee, the chaiaman, then, on
motion of the meeting. after hearing
delegates from SoIano and Contra Costa
counties, appointed as a committee on
order of business, organization and reso-
lutions, the following: Farnham. Irving.
Belshaw, Anderson and Jones.
The convention then took recess until
the first adjournment of the State Con-
ventiCn.
This afternoon the mem bers of the Third
Congressional District convened in the pa
vilion and the names of c. NJ. Belshaw OF
Contra Costa and W.B. Parker of Vacaville
were proposed as delegates to the National
Convention they were elected by unani-
nous vote, Judge A. ]. Buckles of Solano
and William Ash of Colusa being chosen
as alternates. II. A. Powell OF Oakland
was unanimously elected as Presidential
elector. The delegation then proceeded
to select Congressional committee, to
consist of one member from each Assem-
bly, district of Alameda and one from each
| county in the district.
Those from Alameda are E. K. Strow-
bridge in the Forty-fourth, e. A. Won
| Schmidt of the Forty-seventh, II. A.
Powell in the Forty-eighth, J. A. Sands in
the Forty-ninth, Guy G. Earl in the
Fiftieth, and Robert Edgar in the Fifty
| first.
Contra Costa County will be represented
by E. 1. Hutchinson, Solano by F. P.
Wineman, Lake by Philo Ogden, Glenn by
George D. Dudley, Colusa by E. W. Jones
and Yolo by c. 1. Richmond. A resolu-
tion was adopted declaring in favor in the
selection of delegates to the State Conven-
| ton by primaries and caucuses.
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however, that the dissension in the ranks
of Alameda Republicans may be healed
before the time comes to nominate Con-
gresham.
Eli Denison did not say much about his
future course. He simply remarked: "If
I conclude to go to st. Louis you may
wager that will be seated"
The train did not make stop between
Port Costa and Sixteenth street, Oakland.
The speed attained was very much beyond
the ordinary.
The boat that brought the main body of
delegates and spectators to San Francisco
was well crowded. Just before landing on
this side the vast crowd forward on the
boat cheered and cheered for William Nc
Kinley, John d. Spreckeis and George A.
Knight. The cheering began by some one
proposing three cheers for William Nc
Kinley. They were given with a great
shout. Then there was a call for s'three
cheers for John D, Spreckels, which was
responded to with great enthusiasm.
Then some one proposed "three cheers for
George A. Knight" and the eloquent ora
tor was cheered.
John D. Spreckels' brief speech in the
convention was the topic of much admir-
ing comment. The simple and direct
manner in which he said that he under
stood the desires of the convention was all
the assurance that the most ardent sup
porters of Mckinley desired. 1t was ac-
knowledged by many leading Republicans
that Mr.. Spreckels had gained immensely
in personal popularity by the manner in
which he conducted the contest at Sacra-
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realize sufficient money to defray the e1pens

realize sufficient money to defray the expens
of the Government.
We also favor the protective tariff system
which, while it produces the necessary reve-
nues of the Government, at the same time pro-
tects and fosters the laborer and manufacturer
and agriculturist of America against the chear
and underpaid labor of Europe.
The man who prominently represents this
system of revenue is the Hon. William McKin-
ley of Ohio. We, therefore, direct the dele
gates-at-large selected by this convention to
cast their votes for him in the st. Louis con-
vention for the office of President of the United
States as long as there is q reasonable hope for
his nomination.
1t was agreed that If the committee on
resolutions could be captured this should
be inserted as part of the platform, and
if not it should be offered as minority re-
port from this committee.
The financial plank of the platform de.
clares for sound money. with an added
clause pronouncing fatty against the free
coinage of silver. While it does not men
ton the gold standard, it does not waste
many words about bimetallism and an in
ternational agreement.
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RETURNING SCENES.
Cheers for William M cKinley, John ID.
Spreckels and George A.
knight.

In the hurry to reach the depot from the
Pavilion long line OF carriages filled with
delegates was soon in motion. The crowd
at the depot was immense. When the first
section of the train was ready to pull out
more than hundred delegates and spec-
tators were in line awaiting a turn to pur-
chase ticket. AS the gong sounded to
indicate that the train would go in five
minutes many broke from the line and
boarded the cars, preferring to sacrifice
the special excursion discomfort rather
take the chance of getting left.
The conductor rallied the deserters by
telling them that second section of the
same train would go in few minutes
Among the passengers on the first Sec
ton were Eli Denison. Stephen Gage.
George De Cola, George Stone, NJ. r.
Higgins, L. E. Mosher, H. c. Dibble, D.
w. Hitchcock, w. d. sanborn, Cornelius
O'Connor, J. F. Sheehan, Samuel Thorn
ton, Paris Kilburn, A. J. Martin and quite
a number of the appointed Alameda dele
gates of the Third Congressional District.
Eli Denison was consoled by his friends
and supporters who told him that he would
be seated at st. Louis.
The railroad people took the exclusion
of the appointed Alameda delegate very
much to heart. Hopes were expressed,
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O'BRIEN'S LOUD ROAR.
Figures in Series of DisorderIy Scenes
From Sacramento to
the Bay,

7. B. O'Brien, the roaring clerk Of Judge
Campbell police court, was the central
figure in succession of discreditable scenes
from the convention pavilion at Sacra-
mento to the San Francisco ferry depot.
He could be arrested for disturbing the
peace in every county from the Capitol to
the Bay.
when the ''push" delegation from the
Fourth Congressional District saw the last
hope of recognition vanish in the conven-
ton, O'Brien raved and roared until he
was pulled away from the pavilion by his
friends.
AT the Golden Eagle Hotel he showered
epithets on everybody within hearing OF
his roar. Leon Dennery interposed to
silence the enraged clerk and fistic en-
counter was only prevented by the inter
ference of outsiders.
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REGARDS IT A TRIUMPH
Mr.. SpreckeIs Expresses His Pleasure
Over the Result of the Conven-
tion's Work.


SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 6.-John D.
Spreckels was called upon this evening in
his room at the Golden Eagle Hotel and
asked by CALL representative to give his
views on the situation. With considerable
reluctance he consented and spoke as fol-
lows:
81 cannot conceal feeling of pleasure
over the result of the conventions work. l
regard it as triumph all along the line.
My purposes and objects were known to
my friends for months past and in time
became known to the delegates throughout
the State.
The great vote cast for me would seem
to indicate that the people of the State
understand and approve my position. 1
am a Republican, plain Republican
and as I said this afternoon not speech
maker. 1 believe in Republican principles
and hope and shall work for the success of
the Republican party. AS delegate to
the National Convention / shall. do the ut
most in my ability to carry out the wishes
of the Republicans of my State as ex-
pressed in their platform.
"The results of the convention are to me
most gratifying, The convention was
made up of free, independent. thoughtful,
earnest men. California, am sure, will
cast her electoral vote for the Republican
nominee. 1 have only to add that 1 thank
my friends throughout the State for their
support and encouragement"
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
MEETING OF DELEGATES
MAS Repres en- tative on the National
Republican Committee.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May Elm the
Golden Eagle Hotel to-nig ht there was an
important meeting of the delegates, dis
trict and at large, elected to represent
California in the Republican National
Convention at st. Louis.
Organization was effected by the election
of Heryey Lindley of Los Angeles as
chairman of the delegation, A. B. Lem
mon of Santa Rosa as secretary and Frank
d. Ryan of Sacramento as assistant
secretary.
Then S. NJ. Shortridge nominated John
d. Spreckels to be California; IS representa-
tive on the Republican National Com
mittee. to succeed NJ. H. de Young, and
the honor was unanimously conferred on
the gentleman amid great enthusiasm.
The next order of business was the ap-
po;ntment of committee on transporta-
ton. which was made to consist of ]. D.
Spreckels, o. A. Hale and Dan T. Cole.
This committee will take charge of all
arrangements for the trip of the delegation
to st. Louis, having been empowered to
look after every detail, and in connection
with which matter they were given carte
blanche.
1t is understood that the committee will
spToNiue speCldi Train 10 carry the oele-
gates and alternates and their families and
+ friends to st. Louis leaving San Francisco
on the 10th of>June.
A. B. Lennon was elected treasurer,
and VIII receive and dispense all moneys
in connection with the journeyings of the
delegation.
This new distinction gained by Mr..
Spreckels is generally viewed as another
laurel wreath placed on his brow for his
aid in securing so thorough a victory in
behalf OF pure politics against the corrupt
and powerful adverse element that has
been in power so long that it considered
its intrenchments impossible
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WILL GO TO ST. LOUIS
The Kelly -NIahoney "Push" Has De-
clared Its Intention of Keeping Up
the Hopeless Fight.

portion of the disgusted, disgruntled
and altogether disorganized Kelly Ma
honey combination struggled into the
Baldwin last evening and hurried to their
rooms in the once headquarters to escape
the reproachful looks of the horde of stuff
fers who had not been able to raise the
price of the trip to Sacramento.
Kelly and Mahoney were not with the
"push," and it is said that they may not
come home even to-day, but will remain
away until the atmosphere clears little.
The suave and oleagenous Kowalsky
headed the ranks of the routed renegades.
but he had lost the conquering-hero-com com es
look that he carried to Sacramento, and
he turned the "dead eye" on most OF
those who came to utter blasphemous
words of consolation.
Indeed the colonel's answers were
couched in language entirely unfit for pub
llcation, and when he was invited into the
billiard room to tell the awful tale of de-
feat to a select coterie, the air about the
party became absolutely blue.
Expurgated, his story was to the effect
that the KeIly-Mahoney gang does not
intend TO give up without further strug.
gle, and that the fight, if such it can be
called, will be carried to st. Louis and
even on the floor of the National Con-
vention.
Before the "push" separated in Sacra
mento it was partially decided that Kow-
alsky, Spear, Sontagg and E. ]. Baldwin
will go to st. Louis and try there to gel
| recognition for the suffers of the Fourth
District.
Kowalsky's manner indicated that be
thought the struggle hopeless one, and
his hearers were not wildly enthusiastic
though they murmured words intended to
cheer the defeated warrior.
| Among other rumors which have been
received from Sacramento is one to the
effect that several active members of the
push" are stranded and cannot get home
Indeed, it is even limited that Kelly ano
Mahoney have refused to help their fol
lowers out of the distressing situation.
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GRANT FOR MCKINLEY.
The Popular Delegate-at-Large 4,
Now on His Way to the


sACRA MENTo, CAL, Nav 6.-After
John D. Spreckels and George A. knight
addressed the convention there were re-
peated calls for U. S. Grant Jr. Chairman
Arthur announced that Mr.. Grant was
on his way East, but in passing through
Los Angeles last Monday was interviewed
by the Times. To the repres entative OF
the Times Mr.. Grant said:
ut seems to me it is not possible that
Mckinley should be defeated. am not a
politician myself, but everything seems to
point to his nomination on the first ballot.
As fact the Republican party is we'll sup
piled with good men. There is no lack of
good Presidential timber, but Mckinley is
the best of them ALL"
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07
TO UNDO CRooKEDNEss.
Organization OF a Genuine Convention
in the Third Congressional
District,

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 6.-The &C
knowIedgment OF the State Convention
that forty delegates elected by the prima-
ries were the real representatives of Ala
media County changes the whole front of
the situation in the Third Congressional
District.
The election of Eli S. Denison of Oak
land and A. Hockheimer of Willows TO
the National Convention will be set aside
in all probability. Perhaps Mr.. Hook
heimer will be one of the delegates elected
by the genuine convention.
The Alameda delegation constitutes a
majority of the Third District Congress
sional Convention and will not abide by
the move which was done yesterday in the
spurious convention over which Geary of
Contra Costa presided.
The rawest work ever done in California
politics was done in that convention when
Chairman Geary applied the gag law
to George Davis and would not even enter
tain protest against delegates voting on
questions where their own seats were in
volyed.
Immediately after the recess of the State
Convention to-day the new and genuine
Third Congressional District Convention
~|A'
Pardee as chairman and Mr.. Laidlaw as
secretary.
Judge Davis said the question to consider
now was the extent of the power which
the convention should exercise. It's COM
plete authority had been recognized. He
. remarked that if other delegates to the
National Convention that Denison and
Hockheimer were chosen the local fight in
Alameda County would be transferred to
St. Louis.
Delegates Parker, Knickerbocker, Will
liam Schmidt Babcock, Farnham, Bel
shaw, Geary, Klein, Pierce. Freud, Ander-
son and others discussed the question
whether the delegates should organize
themselves into Congressional District
Convention. 1t was asserted that the cleo
tion OF primary delegates was movement
of reform sustained by 1900 Republican
voters of Alameda, and the delegates
would be unworthy of their confidence if
they did not do all the work which they
were elected to perform.
The point was raised that no call had
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IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Samuel NJ. shortridge and W. w
Montague Elected Delegates to
=: the National Convention.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 6.-Chair.
man ]. Nj. Chretien called the Fourth
Congressional District convention to order
in the Senate chamber at 1:45 P. NJ, and
announced that the meeting was for the
purpose of electing two delegates to the
st. Louis convention and two alternates,
and such other business as the convention
might decide to take up.
Thomas D. Riordan in very brief speech
placed in nomination Samuel NJ. Short
ridge, and G. F. Curry performed the same
service for W. W. Montague. Both were
elected by acclamation.
Thomas D. Riordan and D. K. McMur-
ray were then elected alternates by ac-
clamation, and adjournment was taken
subject to the call of the chair.
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Il. a. W. BULLETIN.
Transfers to the Professional Class an
Sanctions Granted.

Transfers to the Professional Class and
Sanctions Granted.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May g. The
following is Chairman Gideon's L. A. w.
bulletin:
Transfers to professional class-H. S. Hale,
Denver, Colo. own request; c. G. Collins Den
yer, Colo, own request; G. l. Himstreet, Den
yer, Colo, own request; Walter F. Foster. San
Francisco, own request; Robert 7. Long, San
Francisco, own request Herbert E. McCrea,
Los Angeles, Cal, under clause A; E. ]. Smith,
Colorado Springs, Colo, own request
Sanctions granted-May 27, Riverside, Cal.
Riverside Wheelmen; May 80, Spokane Anna
teur Athletic Club, Spokane, Wash; July d,
Bakersfield Cycling Club, Bakersfield, Cal
July 4, Eureka Road Club, Eureka, CAL; June
II, Oskaloosa Cycling Club. Oskaloosa Iowa
L. A. W., July 4, Elkhorn Park Cycle Associa-
ton, Elkhorn Nebr.
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Conoressman Clark Renomtnotea.

KEOKUK, Iowa, May 6.-Congressman
S. NJ. Clark was renominated by unani-
nous vote in the First District Republi-
can Convention held here to-day. Reso-
lutions indorsing the Minneapolis plat
form and declaring for sound money and
protective tariff were adopted.
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Reddin1 Wheelmen Oraanise.

REDDING, CAL, May 6.-The bicyclists
of this city organized local club of wheel
men tonight, with large mem bership.
A track will he secured and periodical
races held. In few weeks the club will
affiliate with the League of American
Wheelmen. The new club will consist of
ahout 100 members
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Senator Gorna,,s Indifference.

BALTIMORE. MD. May 6.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee to-day de-
cided to hold the State Convention in Bal
timore on June 10 to select delegates to
the National Convention at Chicago. Sem
ator German says he will not go to Chi
cago either as delegate or in any other
canacitY.
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Treasurn GoId Reserve.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 6.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of busi-
ness to-day stood at S119, ,229,17 The
DAYS Withdrawals were 81, ,410, 500, of which
81 200, 900 was for exp ort.
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neglected to pass the usual vote OF thanks
to the chairman and secretary.
An instant rush was made for the depot,
as it was nearly 5 o'clock when the con-
vention adjourned and the fast train for
San Francisco was scheduled to 60 at 5: 10.
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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

Don't blow down the mouth of a loaded
cannon.
Don't try to suppress small boys; it is
their day.
Don't fire pistol loaded with powder
and ball.
Don't put your nose to rocket after
lighting it.
Don't ''wish you hadn't gone" after
coming back.
Don't forget that the Fourth lasts only
one day.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

Don't set off firecrackers in the haymow
Don't carry loose powder in your pocket.
Don't laugh at the drum major-pity
him.
Don't forget you were boy once your
self.
Don't begin celebrating the Fourth OH
the Sd.
Don't throw frecrackers at passing BIZ
cyclists.
Don't take any chances with cracked
cannon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
AN OLD-TIME FOURTH
HOW OUR FOREFATHERS CELE.
DRAFTED THE DAY.

There Was Less Noise than Now, but
More Feasting and Dancing-Two
Typical Celebrations In the Early
Part of the Century.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

They had nine children. and the worst
Went out to celebrate;
And when they heard the cannon burst
They knew they had but eight.
-Judne
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

Don't overload your stomach.
Don't celebrate with whisky.
Don't drive nervous horse.
Don't miss the last train home.
Don't think the gun isn't loaded.
Don't go on a crowded excursion.
Don't be ashamed to be patriotic.
Don't let your dog out Of the house.
Don't guy the 'old-fashioned Fourth"
Don't shoot off your mouth too much.
Don't imagine that sit has gone out"
Don't put a double charge in a cannon
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
H. Webeler. Regular services the last Sunday
in each month.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev. w. ii. Mawhorter. Pastor. Services every
Sunday at 7:c0 p. m. and alternate Sundays at
1880 a. m. Sunday-school at 2p.m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02
"Don'ts" for the Fourth.

DOu Us TOT TIC FOurCn.
Don't talk politics.
Don't run to every fire.
Don't despise toy pistol.
Don't complain If it rains.
Don't set fire to the house.
Don't drink pink lemonade.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

the artillery in the town fred thirteen
rounds, and the infantry scattered into
thirteen divisions, poured forth thirteen
volleys-all corresponding to the number
Of States which formed the Union.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Rev.A.H.Mo A. II. Mosser
Pastor. Services every Sunday morning and
evening at the usual hour. Sunday-school fol-
lowing morning sservice Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH : Rev.
A. Henritzy, Pastor. Services every Sunday at
1880 a. m. and p. m, and every Thursday at
7:3o p. m. Sunday School at p. m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-07-02

>N~~~~NNN~N~~~~~~~~Nc~ ~Nc~~~-~S~-~~~NN~~~~~
N. Z. CHURCH-Rev. r. L. Cope. Pastor.
Services at 10 80 o'clock am. and 7l1 PA Sum
day school at II m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at 71a o'clock. All are cor
daily invited to attend.