The San Francisco call., 1896-05-07

Gus parts of the house and that gentleman
promptly responded and addressed the
convention. He created laugh by de-
claring in his very first few words that he
knew it would be ali right. and then as an
apology for some indiscreet words he had
used on the day preceding, he said:
Republicans sometimes do little bit
of talking, but they don't mean everything
they say on an occasion of this kind. 1t
affords me great deal of pleasure that
the Republican sentiment is not a myth.
1t will do me more good to say to the peo-
pie of the East that California has not
forgotten those who MADE the Republican
party what it is to-day and lied that the
Republican party might live"
This reference to the compliment paid
U. S. Grant in choosing him to represent
the State at st. Louis evoked applause, for
which pause had been conveniently
made by the orator. Then continuing he
said:
I'VE may well feel proud that we have
honored the name of q. S. Grant. Those
of US who are elected may speak for our
selves, but if there is anything in Repub-
licanism, if there is anything in the Re-
publican party of this Nation, it ought to
be accredited to this great State of Cali
fornia. 1t has shown itself not unmindful
of what it owes to the great man who is
now dead. The Republicans never before
were in better fighting trim than now;
never before have we gone before the peo-
pie with such united front and one that
is to bring peace and prosperity to Ameri-
can homes. l say to you that when go
to St. Louis together with the others who
have been honored with this great distinc-
ton we will act for unity, for the best in
terests of the Republican party; and say
that it will be for the best interests of the
people of this great commonwealth"
Then referring to the campaign, he said:
"And when the fight is over there will be
no six hundred and sixty-six million in
jury done to the livestock interests of the
country, nor will there be ten millions
pocketed by the Morgan syndicate at the
expense of the poor. Protection will be
our warcry and we will be united and
happy people under the banner of the
free
Calls for Mr.. Spreckels were manv and
strong and that gentleman came modestly
and gracefully forward. AS he assembled
the platform cheers, hand-clapping and
stamping rent the air, hats were waved
and the greatest enthusiasm that had yet
been exhibited in the convention blazed
forth. His words were few, but to the
point. He said:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention: Doubtless you are well aware
that am not speech-maker. am Re-
publican and will work for the best inter-
ests of that party. know what your in
structions have been, and it will be my
aim to carry out the wishes of the people
of California" [Applause long con-
tinued.l
When order was restored Chairman
Arthur read from an interview with q. s.
Grant, published in the Los Angeles
Times of May 5, just before his departure
for the East. In this the San Diego dele
gate to st. Louis expressed his admiration
for and intention of supporting Mckinley
and protection. Applause followed the
reading.
The election of alternates was then de-
ciared In order. A motion was made to
elect the defeated candidates for delegates
at large by reclamation as alternates. But
before the motion could be put Cyrus
Jones of San Jose and George Stone of San
francisco, president of the Union League,
were placed in nomination. This was,
however, declared out of order and the
motion was about to be put when Judge
Dibble announced that Mr.. Scott had de-
clared his willingness TO withdraw in favor
OF Mr.. Stone. The original motion was
amended to cover this change and was
then adopted as amended.
Nominations for Presidential Electors
were declared in order.
Cutter of Yuba took the platform and
spoke as follows:
II have had the pleasure of presenting
the name of one gentleman for an honor
within the gift of this convention whom
the majority saw fit not to indorse. am
now going to present the name OF man
for whom every man will gladly vote. He
is native son of this State and an honor
to the order of that name. He is gentle
man born in this city"
At this point the assemblage showed a