The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

addressed the chair and asked unani-
nous consent for Eugene Deuprey to
address the convention. An amend
ment, which was accepted, was offered
to the effect that both candidates for
the nomination be also allowed to ad-
dress the convention.
AS Deuprey took his place on the
platform the lobby cheered again and
again for Barrett and 1t was several
minutes before the speaker could gain
an audience. He said:
'I desire to express my graft Jude for
the compliment that has been extended
to me by allowing me an opportunity
to explain the position in which stand
here tonight. My individual efforts
have always been directed toward the
UNFOLDING of pure government. At no
time have l ever asked anything at the
hands Of my party, and do not ask
1t now. During the past few days l
have gone over my business affairs, and
I find that my business and my obliga-
lions to my clients will not permit me
to devote the time that should be de-
voted to the conduct of personal cam
paign. I must therefore decline the
honor Of asking you for your suffrage
and the suffrage of the good people OF
the city. There are others who may
be found who will serve you as well and
perhaps better than I. / know that the
nomination could be mine for the ask
ing. but I am forced by circumstances
to decline"
When Barrett took his place on the
platform he was cheered in manner
sufficiently hearty to insure him that
the lobby was with him even II his
name was not on the slate. He said:
"Since the first moment that l as
pired to the office Of District Attorney
I never hesitated in the judgment that
by right of fitness and long service the
Office belonged to Mr.. Deuprey"
Mr.. Barrett continued by saying that
he had urged his own candidacy. be-
lieving that Deuprey would not accept
the nomination even were it offered to
him He also defended himself on the
charge of being a young man ana call
ed attention to the comparative youth
of Bryan, Budd and Phelan. Barclay
Henley did not appear before the con-
vention.
During the roll caTl the crowded lobby
kept I'D a constant demonstration in
favor of Barrett, and every member
who voted for him came in for an ova-
tion. Those members who voted for
Henley were hooted and Kissed and for
a time it appeared as though business
would have to be suspended. Charles
w. Fay and Max Pepper came in for
the greatest number of Kisses and
boots. The roll call was finally COM
Melted and the vote as announced
stood: Barrett 81. Henley 55. Henley
was declared the. nominee of the con-
vention.
Jasper Mcdonald nominated James
Denman for superintendent of Schools.
There being no other candidates Mr..
Denman's nomination was made unan-
imouS.
Charles Gallagher (not of the clam
placed r. P. Doolan in nominate, for
Superintendent of Streets. His was the
only name presented and the nominal
ton was made by reclamation.
The committees having in charge the
making of the Supervisorial and Board
of Education states were not ready to
report. AS the programmes have not
yet agreed upon the names to be placed
on the balance of the ticket an adjourn
ment was taken until Wednesday even
ing. On that evening the convention
| will be held in Odd Fellows Hall.