The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-29
CHAS. |. PATTON !.
FOR MAYOR
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hush every breath of suspicion his oppo-
nents may endeavor to cast within his
path. He has lived twenty years in this
State, and for a decade has been resi-
dent of this city. His record Is known
in every county, in every city and every
hamlet of this State. He has been
member of the Supreme Court, and his
presence honored the bench. -Four years
ago in the State Republican convention
he was nominated Attorney General of
the State, and the people accepted him.
No right suffered at his hands and no
wrong was permitted to Guido the right.
/ present the name Of William f. Fitz-
gerald. [Cheers.l
II do not intend to make a speech. ]
see by your enthusiasm that you know
the gentleman. He will bring tower OF
strength to this ticket If nominated, and
by your demonstration l have no fear
that my wishes will pass unheeded.'
The nomination of Judge Fitzgerald was
seconded by A. Ruef He said that when
such men as Judge Fitzgerald consented
to accept the nomination for City and
County Attorney at the hands of the
Republican party there was no need to
fear that the affairs of municipal gov
eminent would be in incompetent hands.
No other names being presented. the
nomination of Fitzgerald was made by ac-
clamation. 1t was announced that he
would appear and address the convention
this evening.
Nominations for Auditor We're called
for and A. Ruef presented the name Of
Asa r. Wells.
There is no more important office in
the city and county of San Francisco"
he said, than that of Auditor. / name
for this office pioneer resident, who is
known and respected by all classes of
people. l place before you the name of
Asa R. Wells. If you see fit to NOM
mate him for that office you will find
that his name Will add strength to the
ticket
7. c. Maher seconded the nomination.
AS no other names were placed before
the convention the secretary was in
strueted to cast the ballot of the con-
vention for Mr.. Wells. He will appear
before the convention this evening.
A. Ruef was called to the chair and
Chairman Allen placed John D. Siebe in
nomination for Assessor. He said:
Il desire to place in nomination my
friend and eyerybody's friend, honest old
John Siebe (Cheers.) If he is nominated
by this convention his election is as GER
tain as the rising Of to-morrow's sun. His
name stands for all that is best in private
life and all that is honorable in public
you viii strengthen it from top to bot
TOM -r
Mr.. Sebe's nomination was seconded
by Charles III. Ward. No other candi-
dates appeared and the nomination was
made by reclamation. Mr.. Siebe was
escorted to the platform and made a
brief address, In which he thanked the
members of the convention for the honor
that. had been bestowed upon him. He
said that he was proud to be placed on
the ticket headed by such man as
Charles l.. Patton. and that he intended
to work as he had never worked before
for the success of the whole ticket.
When nominations for Treasurer were
called for William H. Herrin presented
the name Of Isaac j. Truman. The nom
ination was seconded by Dorsan Nichols.
No other candidate was presented and the
secretary was instructed to cast the bal
lot of the convention for Mr.. Truman.
He was escorted to the platform, where
he bowed his acknowledgment of the ap-
plause with which his appearance was
greeted. He said:
1T is a proud n lent Of my life to be
able to stand before a representative body
of citizens and Republicans who have
named me as a representative Of the
party. / assure you that If l am elected
Treasurer no deed of mine Al ever make
you regret that you have cast your votes
for me here tonight"
Nominations for the Office of City and
County Surveyor being next in order,
William Cuff presented to the conven-
ton the name of Charles Triton. This
was the only name presented. The score
tary was instructed to C. the ballot for
Mr.. Tilton. The nominee thanked the
convention for the honor and said that he
would appear this evening and subscribe
to the platform the party.
The convention adjourned to meet at the
same place this evening at s o'clock.
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