The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
General w. H. L. Barnes Patriotic Speech
 Aroused the Entire Convention.

taken to allow the committee to finish its report.
 At the expiration of that time. the con- vention was called to order, and the sec retary read the report of the committee on credentials.
 MT. Preston of San Rafael-Mr. Chair man: move to dispense with the reading of the roll call. Seconded and carried
 MT. Sonntag-I move the adoption Of the report as read. Seconded and carried
 The chair-The next business in order is the report of the committee on perma- nent organization and order of business. Grove L. Johnson, chairman of the com- mittee, read the report and moved Its adoption. Seconded and carried
 The chair-The next business in order is the report of the committee on platform and resolutions. I am informed that, it fore that committee will be ready to re- port I want to say to you that upon the platform are some Of the greatest and best speakers of the State, and during the interim while we are waiting, think a speech from General W. Fl. l.. Barnes would be very acceptable. (Applause and cheers.)
 Gentlemen, 1t is not necessary for me to introduce to you General Barnes. He is known to every one or you. propose three cheers for General Barnes. Give them with a will.
 The convention responded in an earnest manner.
  dress which is published in full in another column.
 calls were made for George A. Knight, but that gentleman could not be found.
 The chair-When suggested that a speech from General Barnes is always pleasant, I notified MT. Knight that his turn would come next, but 1t came too soon and he has slipped out, Now I am sorry that MT. Knight Is not here.
 A delegate-What's the matter with Joe Campbell.
 The chair-Bring Joe Campbell here and we will hear him. MT Campbell. I mittee on platform, and that committee will not be able to report until o'clock not responsible, and I suggest to you that unless some other matters shall be pre- sented that we had better take an ad- journment until that hour. On motion of Judge Hart the convention took a recess until this afternoon at l o'clock
 The convention was called to order at
 The report of the committee on platform and resolutions not being ready, and the present, Colonel Eddy was called upon to address the convention during the interim, and responded as follows:
 Colonel Eddy-Mr. Chairman and gentle men of the convention, I desire to ac- knowledge my grateful thanks for your kindness in calling upon me on this occa- sion. 1 realize the fact that you are all impatient-as am I-for the appearance of MT. Lloyd with the platform of the prin- c1pleS which we expect to adopt here to- day, so that we may proceed with the business before the convention. In the interim perhaps I may say few words regarding my ideas of the campaign that is now opening before us, and if I may be permitted to say anything that will have tendency to increase the enthusiasm of those who are before me and compose this convention shall be glad indeed If there is anything extraneous to the grand principles of the Republican party which would have tendency to kindle profound enthusiasm in the hearts and breasts of