The record-union., 1898-08-24


trict. II so, this leaves f. d. Ryan
of Sacramento without any opposi-
tion.
When the delegates to the Republican
State Convention assembled in the great
Pavilion yesterday afternoon they were
surprised at the beautiful decorations,
the rich array of banners and bunting,
and the many evidences of cool com
fort in the very heart of summer.
Grateful to the eyes of Republicans
was the sight of the pictures of our
real heroes. instead of portraits of the
man whom Dana named the great
stuffed prophet and his followers in
the West Everywhere were beheld the
evidences of patriotism and devotion TO
principle.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman Mclaughlin little before
> o'clock. When his gavel fell there
was silence, after which a quartet of
young women and a band rendered with
considerable spirit, My Country, 'Tis
of Thee" This was followed by the
singing of The Star-Spangled Ban
ner.,' in which everybody Joined. Then
there was hearty cheering for Presi-
dent Mckinley, then for the immortal
Dewey. The San Francisco delegates
also cheered for Sacramento ana the
ladies who had sung Thus the con-
vention opened with general good Will.
In contrast with the delays and
wrangling that characterized the pre-
liminary organization of the late Dem
ocratic Convention, the delegates were
of one mind on the point that they
had come together to proceed without
delay to the business of the hour. Ac-
cordingly Jacob II. Neff and J. c.
Campbell were placed in nomination for
temporary Chairman. The balloting
began without delay, and as soon rs it
had progressed SO far that ii was evil
dent that Neff was elected one of
Campben's supporters moved that
Neff's election be made unanimous,
and this was was done with hearty
good will as soon as the Chairman
could make the motion. Campbell and
ex-Judge Van r. Paterson were ap-
pointedta committee TO escort Mr.. Neff
to the chair, which they did amid great
cheering
After motions had been carried to the
effect that the Chair be authorized 10
appoint committees on Platform and
Resolutions, on Credentials, and on
Permanent Organization and Order of
Business, the first session was over,
and there was no parley about ad-
journing until p. m.
The night session, like that Of the
afternoon. was characterized by busi-
ness-like methods, the interim being
taken up with Congressional and other
fights in the various districts.
The most dramatic event of the first
session was the speech of Chairman
Neff, who repelled with considcra BILE
heat statement, which he said had
crept into the newspapers. to the eff
feet that he was in the convention 10
carry out slate.
II am the tool of no boss or corpora
tion." he said, and / am here as a
private citizen for the purpose of doing
all l can for the success Of the Rerub-
lican party and its grand principles. |
mean Ii in all kindness. but I am
Obliged to say that the scurrilous things
that have appeared about me are
wholly untrue. / wear no collar, and
/ am not here for the purpose Of car
rying out any slate"
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES.
The canyassers of various delegations
have made it apparent that Judges Me-
Farland and Van Fleet will be nomin-
ated to succeed themselves on the Su-
preme Court bench Night before last
and yesterday morning there was talk
of Judge Angelotti of Marin, Judge
Williams of San Bernardino and Judge
Sweeney of Shasta, but last night IL
was conceded that the present incum-
bents would be renominated on the
first ballot. The Marin delegation met
with Judge Angelotti present, and tha;
gentleman announced that he would
withdraw from the contest and it was
then decided that the delegation would
vote for Judges Mcfarland and Van
Fleet. The San Joaquin delegation also
held a caucus and decided to support
those gentlemen. Last evening the San
Diego delegation held meeting and il
was understood that the two gentlemen
named would also receive the support
! OF that delegation. Numerous other
delegations are said to have arrived
at the same conclusion.
BROWNS CHANCES.
ne friends of Secretary of State
Brown We're in high feather yesterday.
ana canned that his strength was de-
veloping in fine style. They were
greatly gratified at the result of the
caucus of the San Diego County dele