The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25

kins and Representatives Loud. Barham and HiI6orn for supporting the annexa- tion of Hawaii was given by the audience.
 The censure of Senator White and Rep resentative Mcguire was applauded.
 The paragraph condemning Mcguire for accusing the Americans of piracy in seiz- ing Spanish ships was heartily cheered.
 The denunciatiOn of single tax schemes advocated by Maguire elicited hearty ap- plause The plank urging the early con- struction of the Nicaraguan canal was hailed with cheers. Many other salient points in the platform commanded the attention of the assembled delegates.
 The report of the committee was on motion of MT. Lloyd adopted.
 The way was now clear for the trans action of the real business of the con- vention and the announcement of Chair were in order was received with delight. It was ruled that the roll of counties should be called and each county having candidate should present his name
 Alameda, first on the roll, responded by sending to the platform Timothy Guy Phelps of San Mateo. who delivered a speech of character and force in which he presented the merits of George c. Par dee. The Alameda delegation responded to the eulogy of the doctor in brave
 When Los Angeles was called Frank F. Davis went to the platform and made a clear-cut address, setting forth the traits and accomplishments of Henry T. Gage MT. Davis is an apostle of the modern school of oratory He does not seek to play on the emotions. but addresses his remarks to the judgment of his listeners.
 The nomination of Gage was seconded by C. R. Stuart of San Diego, C. W. Seamans of Los Angeles, Judge Short of Fresno, Frank H. Powers of San Fran cisco and A. E. Lennon of Sonoma Tributes to the worth of pr. Pardee were spoken by Frank J. Soinsky of Gala veras and P. M. Fisher Great enthusi- places and cheering when George c. Par dee arose and walked toward the plat form.
 HIS commanding figure and sunerb bearing excited the admiration of all be holders. The audience was eager to hear what he had to say. anticipating that he would declare his purpose to with draw. There was not a trace of bitter ness or regret in the utterances of the doctor. He withdrew from the contest in the most graceful style and gained the Cheers, prolonged and repeated. hailed the loyal declarations of the retiring can didate
 G. B. Daniels, on behalf of the Alameda delegation, then gained the recognition of the chairman and moved that Henry T. Gage be nominated by exclamation Then another scene of cheering followed The applause was tumultuous. When or der was restored E. F. Preston of San Mateo suggested to the chairman that the law required the ballot of the con directed to perform this function. but the further point was raised that the secre- tary was not member of the conven- ton. To keep the record clear and the proceedings in due form MT. Preston was directed to cast the vote.
 He made the simple announcement: 'I cast 7SS votes for Henry T. Gage of Los Angeles.
 Chairman Neff then declared Henry T. Gage to be the nominee of the conven- ton for Governor.
 George C. Pardee, E. F. Preston and l.. H. Brown were assigned to the duty Of eSpOrtinp the nominee to the lafforr1, The remaining proceedings were here di- versifed by the advent of the Alameda rooters headed by their leader, William Friend. They bore the banner of Ala