The San Francisco call., 1898-05-31

The convention of the State League ot
 Republican Clubs at Golden Gate Hall
 this afternoon promises to be one of the most successful political gatherings ever
 held in this city. It is expected that il
 will be attended by at leasl 700 delegates
 from all sections of the State. Quite a
 number of the delegates arrived here
 yesterday and were met at the ferry landing by the reception committee ap- pointed by the local clubs. They were
 escorted to the headquarters of the league at the Baldwin Hotel.
 The convention will be called to order ct 1 o'clock this afternoon, but 1t Is not expected that any business other than the appointing of temporary officers and a committee on credentials will be trans acted. It is probable that an adjourn ment will then be taken until Wednesday morning, when the permanent officers of the convention will be elected. After the permanent organization Of the conven- ton the most important work to be trans acted is the election of the new State off, cers and the selection of thirty-eight del- egates to the National convention of Re- publican Clubs to be held July B at Omaha
 It was at one time thought that there would be quite a fight over the president Of the State League, but 1t was generally conceded last night that the p:ace would go to Colonel George Stone of the Union 
 nix Club of this city wanted Gen. eraI A. L. Hart 10 enter the race, but he declined, as he felt that business mat ters would prevent him from giving the required time and attention to the league. A. W. Kinney of Los angeles, who is now president of the State League, was urged by his friends to seek reelection, but he declined. Colonel Stone has In conse- quence an almost clear field, as there Is but one candidate against him. k. NJ Calvin, chairman of the local reception has hir10CA CAi aC candidate for the office, but he has little following outside of personal friends in this city. The majority of the delegates from the interior are in favor of Colonel Stone. and he will be elected on the first ballot unless something unforeseen hap
 There is quite a scramble for the office of secretary. Oscar Tolle, a Deputy County Clerk: Hamilton J. Higgins and 4. de la Torre are willing to serve. Tolle, who Is clerk of Judge Cooks court, has many strong political friends behind him, and, like in the case of Colonel Stone, 1t is almost certain that the first ballot will show him to be the victor
 That the next convention is to be held In Los Angeles Is conceded. Some of the delegates from Sacramento at first in- tended making a fight for the convention, but afterwards concluded that IL was in- advisable. The Southern delegates came here united on the Los Angeles light and the Sacramentans soon discovered that 1t would not be wise to give them battle. The people of Sacramento are looking for ward to securing the next 1epuDHCau State nominating convention. By now all lowing the claims of Los Angeles for the convention of clubs to go undisputed, they expect to receive support from ''south of | Tehachapi" when they go before the State central committee.
 The delegates from Los Angeles want more than the next convention of the State League of Clubs. They will ask to | be given the vfce-president of the State league, and the indications are that they will not be disappointed. The delegation will meet this morning with other repre- 1 sentadves from the southern part of the 1 State to decide upon candidate.
 While Sacramento, Los Angeles and this l city are figuring out just what offices | they want, Alameda County is not be- i hlnd The Alamedans believe that they | are entitled to & State officer and will | concentrate all their efforts in securing | the Treasurer.
 The delegates will meet at the Baldwin | Hotel at I2 80 o'clock to-day and march in a | body to Golden Gate Hall. A band will i be in attendance and the members of the | local Republican clubs will act as an es- Cort guard.
 mass meeting will be held at the hall | this evening, when prominent speakers will discuss the political issues of the day. Tirey L. Ford will act as chairman. The gallery will be reserved until s o'clock for ladies and their escorts.
 The San Joaquin County delegation will caucus at the Baldwin at 10 o'clock this morning, and the Second Congressional District will caucus at Il o'clock.