The herald., 1896-11-08

Eighth ward-E. H. Hutchinson. Popu-
list.
Ninth ward-E L. Blanchard, Repub-
lican.
On the general city ticket seven Re
publicans have been nominated and one
Democrat.
In the matter Of councilmen Ave Re
publicans have been Endorsed, three
Democrats and one Populist.
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.
Chairman Willard called the league
convention to order in Turnverein hall
at 2:15. The attendance of delegates
The chairman made an explanation
that the nominee for mayor, John r.
Francis, had declined the nomination
prior to the appointment of the cam
paign committee. This being the case,
it was decided best to reconvene the
convention and have this question set
tied by the delegates.
Secretary Walton then read the call
under which the convention was recon-
vened. The roll call disclosed the pres
ence Of only a fair proportion Of the
delegates.
Francis as the candidate for mayor was
read.
1t was, on motion, accepted, with the
expressed regrets Of the convention.
w: ]. Hunsacker offered the following
resolution:
Whereas. John F. Francis, duly nomi-
mated for mayor by this league in con-
vention assembled, has to our great re-
greet, declined the said nominate and
Whereas, The exigencies Of the situa-
ton, In order to comply with legal re-
quirements demand such Immediate
action that many worthy citizens full
filling all the high qualifications of the
q Af7 l.
possible to 80 arrange their affairs that
they could acceptfsaid nomination, and
whereas, The League for Better City
Government, by its efforts, can now as
sure the citizens Of Los Angeles Of the
election Of an honest and efficient ma
Jcrity OF the members Of the. next city
council, the real governing body Of this
city government; be 1t
Resolved, In view of all the circum-
stances that this convention do not en-
dorse any candidate for the office Of
mayor nominated by any other conven-
ton, and further that this convention
make no nomination.for mayor itself.
Fred L.Alles movedIto amend by strik-
Ing out the last clause Of Mr.. Hunsack-
er's resolution which, declared against
any nomination being made.
r. w. Drumgold seconded the motion
made by Mr.. ALLIES.
Jay r. Hunter was opposed to the
nomination OF any canOloate ana en-
dorsed emphatically the resolution as
presented by Mr.. Hunsacker.
W. d. Woolwine also favored the res
olution of Mr.. Hunsacker without any
change.
Henry O'Melveny was in favor Of maxi
ing no nomination for mayor. He
thought that Mr.. Hunsacker's resolu-
tion should be adopted.
Charles Udell was in favor Of making
no nomination at this time and unless a
name could be presented Immediately
r. w. Drumgold explained that he had
seconded the amendment to Mr.. Allies
motion for the purpose Of bringing the
matter before the convention for dis,
cussion. He thought that the original
resolution offered by Mr.. Hunsacker had
been adopted.
J. r. Newberry explained that the
league had tried for thirty days to get
candidate for mayor who would stand
for the office and had failed. He was
in favor of the original resolution.
The vote was then taken on the amend
ment and it was declared lost.
The original resolution as offered by
Mr.. Hunsacker was then put to a. vote
and carried, Captain Cross alone oppos-
ing 1t.
The delegates from the Seventh ward
then resolved themselves into ward
convention to nominate candidate for
councilman to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of VIII E. Keller,
who is not qualified to stand for the
office.
While the Seventh ward delegates
were comforting those from the other
wards came forward and signed the Pc
tition which will secure the nominees a
place on the ballot. ~
The Seventh ward reported the nomi-
nation of j. X. Urmston for councilman
and the nomination was confirmed.
The convention then adjourned with
out date ~
. The campaign committee Of tie leag,te
will be announced without unnecessary
delay by Chairman Willard. An off,
cial bulletin to members will be issued
in a few days. A copy of the league plat
form and an address to voters will be
sent to every registered voter in the city
and an aggressive campaign for the
election of the Better City Government
candidates will be begun Immediately
and prosecuted vigorously till the close
of the polls, December 18th.