The herald., 1896-02-28
ALL WANT THE CONVENTION
Sentiment All One Way as to
the Meeting Place
IT SHOULD BE LOS ANGELES
Every Facility for Taking Care OF Dele.
gates and Visitors
Prominent Local Democrats Give Their Views.
They VIII Work to Secure
the Prize

The sentiment that Los Angeles should
have the next state Democratic convention
Is growing every day. When the idea was
first suggested by The HERALD it s'caught
on" at once, and since that time not sin-
gle dissenting voice has been heard. The
movement is heartily indorsed by citizens
In all walks of life and of all shades of po-
litical belief, and public opinion is practi-
cally unanimous that by proper concerted
effort the prize can be secured.
The last Democratic state convention
held in Los Angeles was in 1883. Hazards
pavilion being used for that purpose. The
building is still in good repair, and is one
of the largest halls in the state, and the
best for convention purposes. At COM
paratively trifiing expense for decorations,
ETC., it could be transformed into an ideal
auditorium. Besides the main hall, there
are ample accommodations for committee
rooms, reception parlors, etc., with COM
modious galleries for the accommodation
of the general public. The people of Sac
ramento gave the hall free of expense for
the last Republican convention in that
city, and this offer could be made to the
state OK eCut1Vo cOInmlttees
Anoth er reason why Los Angeles should
have this convention is the fact that the
telegraphic facilities are the best in the
state. Both the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies lave well.equipped
offices and facilities for handling any
amount of matter that may be presented.
This is an important factor, from news
paper standpoint, and should not be over
looked by the committee in considering the
claims of the various cities.
As to hotel accommodations, Los Angeles
is second to no city of a quarter of q mill
ion Inhabitants IN the United States, and a
national convention could easily be taken
care of, to say nothing of the state conven-
ton. In fact, tits doubtful il even San
Francisco can furnish better hotel facili-
ties. Then, too, the street railway system
of Los Angeles is the best in the state,
rapid and easy communication being had
with every section of the city, which is a
material factor in handling large crowds
Of people.
In tho matter of railroad facilities, Los
Angeles easily stands first of any city in
the state, and there is no doubt but what
satisfactory rates can be secured. Many
Democrats from the northern part of the
state have not been south of the Tehachepi
since the last convention held in Los An
geles. Since that time new city has
practically grown up here, modern in ev-
cry respect, and well worth trip of hun
dreds OF niles to see.
But aside from all these advantages,
from Democratic standpoint, it would be
good politics to have the convention in Los
Angeles. San Francisco can hardly ask to
have the convention again, and Fresno has
also been favored since the represents
atves Of the state Democracy convened in
los Angeles. 1t may be urged by some
that Los Angeles county is Republican by
large majority, but this is no reason why
hal hoId
The Democracy of Los Angeles county and
city is a very active and lively oreaniza-
ton, and with a little encouragement can
do good work for the party of the state. The
holding of the convention in this city would
undoubtedly have q beneficial effect on the
local elections this fall, and this is mat
ter that should not be overlooked.
United States Attorney Denis said yes
terday that he heartily indorsed the move
ment to secure the convention for Los
Angeles. "There is no city in the state in
better condition to take care of the con-
vention than Los Angeles" said Mr.. Denis.
I'VE have the hall. we have the hotels, we
have the railroads, and should the conven-
ton come to us the people will see that the
delegates enjoy themselves. They will be
given a Southern California welcome, and
we will send them home with the best
wishes for Los Angeles"
Il believe that we should have the con-
vention by all means," said Supervisor
Hanley. "And what is more, l believe
that we have only to have our claims prop
erly presented to the committee to secure
it. We have all the facilities for taking
care OF the delegates, with one of the best
halls in the state for holding the sessions
of the convention; we are the second city
in the state, and as it has been eight years
since we have had q state convention here,
think that it is about our time again.
will certainly do all in my powor to aecure
nd
has any influence with the state committee
should lose no time in advocating the
claims Of Los Angeles"
Gen. John r. Matthews is also heartily
in favor of having the convention meet in
Los Angeles. The Democracy of the Sec
ond county in the state are entitled to con.
sideration, and as they have all the facili-
ties for holding the convention, it the
matter is properly presented to the COM
nittee there is every reason to believe that
we can secure it.
1--WE should have the convention this
have q proper hall in which to hold the
sessions, and ample facilities for the &C.
commodation of the delegates and vis-
tors" was the remark OF delegate to the
last convention. with all due respect to
San Francisco, 1 think that we are better
able to care for the convention than they
are. We can furnish them a fine hall,
where all the sessions can be held, and
this is more than they did. We were
changed around from the Baldwin hotel
to one place and another, until it became a
tauding joke to inquire where we would
meet from one session to another. Let's
have the convention this year, and we will
show the people of the state what we can
do.''
The local members of the state executive
committee are keeping up the good work,
and SO far have met with much encourage
ment.
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