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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-19
DWyer Held Up the Yellow Journal to the SCorn
 Even of Democrats.
Disreputable Trick of Mayor Phelan : to Defeat Judge Conley of Madeira
 # by Falsely Stating the Vote.

yesterday some of the Congressional Dis trict conventions openly rebelled against the proposed combination with the Peo- ples party.
 So onIinous were the signs that Chair man Afford of the State Central Com mittee, the most radical exponent of fu- sion in the convention, predicted that there would likely be much trouble to- day when the fusion agreement came up for recognition. But the anticipated trouble did not eventuate. A diligent ap- plication of the whip over night served to force the malcontents into line and when the fusion agreement was placed before the convention this morning 1t was accepted without a murmur. The spectacle of & Democratic convention indorsing the nomination for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Judge Walter S. Van Dyke, a radical silver Re- publican. who has in times past de- nounced the Democratic party as an or ganization of thieves, robbers and politi- cal outcasts was extremely edifying. So 1t went all along down the line of nom inees, here a Republican and there Pop ulist, the whole of them swallowed at one gulp by the convention.
 Whether or not the Democrats are suffi-
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ciently complaisant to cast their votes for Republicans or Populists at the polls next November remains to be seen. It Is cer- tain, however, that the dose of to-day was very bitter one, and though no words of protest were spoken the wry faces that were made attested the reluct- ance with which the fusion mixture was swallowed.
 This was a bad day for the San Fran cisco Examiner. It put forward Judge Coffey as a candidate and that gentleman, who has the respect and confidence of men of all political parties, and who has been forced into the position lie occupies to-day by the would-be managers of the California Democracy, was relegated to the shelf.
 Early in the day the yellow sheet was held up before the eyes of tho assembled delegates and branded as a purveyor of lies. The man who was the instrument of the papers humiliation and who had also been the victim of its nnalignty was J. J. Dwyer of San Francisco. In order to so influence the minds and the votes of the delegation the paper had announced that Dwyer was tool of Boss Rainey and the originator of a scho-7e to fur ther the private interests of that alleged rnanipuiator of San Francisco politics.
 Dwyer addressed the convention to a point of personal privilege and denounced the statements In the paper as base false hoods and proved his assertion by state ment of facts backed up by evidence that was not to be controverted
 The manner in which this convention has been conducted Is illustrated by an incident that occurred to-day. and which was brought out by the request that the renort of the committee on permanent orqanization and order of business be re- farred back to the committee for amend ment. 1t appears that when the report of the committee was made yesterday and before permanent organization was ef- fected a number of motions were made which were confusing to Chairman Cas- s,n whose knowledge of parliamentary tow ,s somewhat limited. The motions thai were put by him were put in such . manner that the motion of the report of the committee on permanent organi- 1a+ion and order of business was laid on the table. This was not discovered until this morning.
 When the discovery was made, 1t was realized that the convention, had been proceeding with business when. as mat fer of fact. 1t had no chairman, no secre- tarv and no existence. The timely amend ment made this morning remedied this
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Governor, Controller, Superintendent of Public Instruction, member o. the Board of Railroad Commissioners of the Third District; the Democratic part to be con ceded the Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Sur veyor General, Superintendent of State Printing, one Justice of the supreme Court, the members of the Board of Railroad Commissioners for the First and Board of Equalization in the First, Sec ond, Third and Fourth districts.
 AS to Congressional districts said com mittees respectfuly recommend that the for Congress in the First, Sixth and Sev- enth districts, and that the Democratic party be conceded the nominees in the Second. Third, Fourth and -tth districts.
 We further earnestly recommend that a union of said forces be made wherever possible in the various portions of the State on candidates for the Legislature county and local officers.
 The Democratic State Convention is hereby notified that the Silver Repub- lican party and the Peoples party have, entered into, accepted and ratified the foregoing basis of union, and have nom mated candidates for the respective of fees conceded to such parties.
 On receiving notice of the ratification of this agreement the Silver Republican party and the Peoples party, through pose, are prepared to make all final ar engagements for the carrying into full eff feet the foregoing agreement.
 The respective committees to this agreement in view of the combination of all corporate influences inimical to the general welfare under the protecting auspices of the Republican party, and in view of the fact that the Silver and reform forces of the country agree on the paramount and political issues of the day and the success and application of which In the government of the State and nation are dearer to parties than vic- tory under any party name, hereby ap- peal to this convention and to all citi- zens not only to effect said union, but to make 1t successful at the polls, to the ends that In the coming contest in 19OO under the banner of Bryan and Silver. as now under the banner of Mcguire and Reform, we will all be found fighting shoulder to shoulder in a common cause for the uplifting of the masses to their rightful place in government.
 For the Democratic party: William H. Afford. George F. Church, A. Caminetti Joseph F. Walsh. A. D. Lemon, Bart
 For the Peoples party: A. L. Foreman W. P. Netherton. John s. Dore, Bur dette Cornell, A. B. Kinne, Edgar $. Van
 For the Silver Republican party: G. M. Dixon, Sutherland Hutton. Nathan Cole Jr, F. J. Cooper, H. p. Wright.
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had been cast for Coffey and thirty eight for Conley. The chairman was then in- structed to cast the eighty-one votes of the delegation for Coffey.
 After the nomination of Judge Coniey had been made, a somewhat peculiar in- cident occurred. MT. Dockweiler who had cast three votes for Coffey, walked to the rear of the chairman's stand with several friends. A discussion of the re- suit of the vote was entered into and Mir Dockweiler was so affected that he ap- peared to be upon the point of fainting His friends succeeded In restoring him. but for a few moments the tears rolled down his cheeks and he appeared the pie ture of despair.
 While the third ballot was being taken Mayor Phelan invited the San Francisco delegation to caucus on the matter of Judge Coffey's nomination. They left the convention hall with him and met in the left wing of the building.
 Mayor Phelan. speaking at considerable length as to the strength Judge Cofrey would add to the ticket said that he thought 1t would only be paying him a deserved compliment If he was given the entire vote of the delegation.
 Gavin McNab strenuously objected to any such course. While I respect Judge Coffey as highly as any other delegate here" said he, '1t IS not fair or just to the other candidates from the interior to cast a solid block of 154 votes against them. You must remember, gentlemen, that the country helped us out in our fight. and if it was not for the support received from the country delegates we would not be sitting in this convention to- day"
 Walter Gallagher. Mayor Phelan and w. r. Stafford argued against the stand taken by McNab and said that Judge Cof- fey would materially aid Judge Mcguire In his candidacy. They said they were unable to see any reason why the coun- try delegates should in any way feel of tended If the city delegates saw fit to throw all their strength to him.
 .'I for one," said l.. Reavy, desire to say right here that I am opposed to a solid vote being cast. We have not any unit rule, and the entire vote of the dsl- egation cannot be cast for any candidate unless every delegate is satisfied"
 You will make a serious mistake" said McNab, If you throw the whole vote to Judge Coffey on this ballot"
 The majority would not listen to Mo Nab, and when the vote was cast they were not long in discovering that McNab
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HUGHES OF SAN DIEGO.
After Much Eric ton He Was
 Nominated for Justice of the
Supreme Court.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1S.-The Los An geles county delegation during the morn ing hour held another of its memorable caucuses to decide how the delegation should vote for Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.
 A vote was had without much difficulty or souabbling and 1t resulted as follows:
 Judge Hughes of San Diego, 59; Judge McKissick, Il; Judge Farnsworth, 2.
 Just as the vote was announced, James L. Gallagher of San Francisco appeared on the scene and had a brief consultation with Me. Dockweiler and MT. Patton. MT Dockweiler immediately appeared and asked the caucus to delay action until after lunch His reasons he did not give, but 1t was apparent that the Mcguire managers did not want Judge Hughes to have the eighty-one votes of Los An geles County for the reason that they the northern part of the State. Judge Van Dyke, the Silver Republican nominee
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defect and by great good luck the busi- ness transacted prior to the discovery of the error was not of sufficient importance to render the invalidity of the proceed ings of any great moment.
 The details of the manner in which the Examiner McNab Phelan contingent sought to force the nomination of Judge Coffey are interesting, as they make plain the reasons why the delegates from the interior arrayed themselves successfully against the delegations from the larger cities. After the first ballot had been ta- ken, great pressure was brought to bear upon the delegates from Alameda. Los Angeles and San Francisco. to force them into line for Coffey.
 Los Angeles had on the first ballot vot- ed solid for Judge Hughes of San Diego, and Alameda and San Francisco had been split up between the various candi- dates.
 The San Francisco delegation had been pledged by the Examiner-McNab crowd to almost every one of the candidates in return for support In seating the san Francisco delegation. After the second ballot had been taken the Los Angeles delegation held caucus. George s. Pat ton, chairman of the delegation, stated that he was not In favor of changing the vote from Judge Hughes to some other candidate.
 Senator White said that while he was opposed to the unit rule 1t had been plac- ed on the delegation and 1t would have to stand. A vote was taken and 1t was decided to stand by Judge Hughes for one more ballot. Before this ballot was announced Judge Hughes released the delegation and another caucus was held. Senator White announced that he was in favor of having the vote of the dele gation taken by roll call. He created sensation by stating that he had noticed that within the past fifteen minutes every railroad heeler he could see and whom he had known for fifteen years was on the floor fighting against Judge Coney. This statement had a decided effect and when A vote was taken 1t was apparent that the pressure brought to bear by the Ex- aminer- -McNab forces was having its ef- feet.
 When the name of Isidore B. Dock weller was reached that gentleman an- nounced that he desired to explain his vote. John T. Gaffey made an objection, but Dockweiler said: Whether MT. Gaf- fey desires 1t or not, l am going to ex- plain my vote. Three weeks before l was elected a delegate to the convention l pledged my support to Judge Conley. Now Senator White comes forward with a statement, or at least the intimatton, that the railroad company Is interesting itself in Conley's behalf. l have heard enough of 1t. This railroad business Is making me very tired. 1 will cast my vote and the two proxies which hold for Coffey."
 When the result of the vote was an- nounced 1t was found that forty-two votes
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RECEPTION FOR MAGUIRE.
Silver Republicans Will Entertain the Little Giant in San Fran
 cisco Saturday.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, SACRA- MENTO, Aug. 1S.-Among the active men who are to a greater or less extent mold ing the action of this Democratic con- ventjon is Nathan Cole Jr. of Los Ange- les. the Silver Republican National Com mitteeman from this State. MT. Cole has not appeared at the convention hall. He has his headquarters at the State House Hotel, and from that point exerts his influence.
 MT. Cole announces this evening that Saturday night the administration com mittee of the Silver Republican party will tender reception to Judge Mcguire at the California Hotel, in San Francisco. Ali who desire to come will be invited, but 1t is expected that the ths,a silver Re-
 On August 27 the Silver Republicans viii hold their State e9nvehti3n tbaf sn n dae Los ga tes will he in attendance. The duties of that convention, will be merely per. functory They will simply indorse what the Democratic and the Populist conven- tions have already done.
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REPORT ON THE FUSION Democrats Get the Offices Of Most
 Patronage. Only One Plank Recommended, That of Sixteen to
 One.
The following is the report of the fusior

The following is the report of the fusion committee:
 MT. President: Your committee ap- pointed to confer with committees rep resenting the Peoples and the Silver Re publican parties on the question of the union of parties, on the question or the union of forces in this campaign, respect fully report that at conference of such committees the agreement herewith sub- mitted was considered and adopted.
 We find the representatives of the Peoples and Silver Republican parties in earnest in this fight, and from authori- tative reports received by them from the various parts of the State, find that plan of union contained in said agreement, II ratified by the Democratic State Con- vention, will be Loyalty supported by the members of their respective parties. We earnestly hope that in view Of the great issues at stake, and in view Of the fact that the three parties to tnlS agreement are In harmony on the essen.laa Pli.o 1hc success of our institutions depend, dlf1er- ing only in non-essentials, this convention will ratify this agreement and thus lay the foundation for future success or the principles held in common by the respec- tive parties to this agreement. Respect fully submitted,
 William H: Afford George F. Gnurcn' A. Caminett Bart Burke, A. U. LemoH' Joseph F. Walsh.
 To the Democratic State Convention: At joint meeting of the conference com, mittee of the Democratic, Peoples and Silver Republican parties, appointed by the State conventions of their respective parties with view of affecting union of Silver and other reform forces in the coming campaign 1t was agreed as fol- lows: z
 First-That there shoui-- be union of such parties and united ef1ort made to secure economical government, the re- sumption of the free and unlimited coin age of silver and gold at lne present legal ratio of 16 to l, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation, and the administration of public affairs on the basis of honesty and Equal rights to all, special privileges to none"
 Second-That we recommend such union to be founded on mutual concessions as follows:
 The Silver Republican party to be con- ceded the nomination for one Justice Of the Supreme Court and the Clerk of the Supreme Court; the Peoples party to be conceded the nominations for Lieutenant
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was right and that they had slaughtered Judge Coffey.
 Jere Coffey, nephew of Judge Coffey, was displeased at the action of the dele gation "I do not see why the managing editor of the Examiner should put Judge Coffey In this false light said he, TOT if Judge Coffey wanted the nomination he would have had his name placed in nom- ination in regular form. l am not certain that he would accept the nomination if 1t was given to him.
 All of the efforts of the would-be bosses, however proved fruitless, for soon as 1t became apparent to the country delegates that the city delegates were combining to force the nomination of Judge Coffey they themselves entered into combination, the result of which brought the nomina- tion of Judge Conley by handsome ma tority, much to the discontinue of the Examiners political bureau.
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BELIEF. THAT AMERICA
 WILL HOLD PHILIPPINES
Development of the New Eastern Question Watched With Keen
 Interest in Vienna.

LONDON. Aug. 19.-The Vienna cor respondent of the Times says: The de- velopment of the Philippine question will be watched here with keen inter- est. Circumstances appear to point to the retention of the islands by Amer lea. The fact that Senator Davis, who is public advocate of annexation, and Secretary of State Day, supporter of the Hawaiian policy, are appointed commissioners is regarded as indicat- ing that President Mckinley favors their retention.
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Scott of Livermore.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. Sacramento. Aug. 1S.-The Second Equalization Dis- trict Convention met immediately after adjournment tonight, with M. F. Tarpey as chairman, and Seth Mann secretary; H. Dusterberry of Alameda nominated Thomas Scott of Livermore for member of the Board of Equalization from that district, and he was unanimously elected.
 The purity of election committee was appointed and the convention adjourned
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Idaho Republican State Ticket.

BOISE, Aug. 18.-The Republican State convention to-day nominated A. B. Moss of Canyon County for Gov ernor; Judge D. W. Standrod of Ban mock, Supreme Judge; w. B. Heyburn of Shoshone, Congressman; J. F. Hunt Of Bannock, Lieutenant Governor; H; g. Rragaw of Kootenai, Secretary of State. !. H. Van Camp of Custer, Au- ditor; Frank T. Wyman of Ada, Attor- ney General; Miss Lucy Dean of Sho- shone, Superintendent of Schools; J. W. Stoddard of Owyhee, Mine Inspector.
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WALES A CRIPPLE FOR LIFE
Eminent French Surgeon Expresses
 His Opinion.

Special Cable to The Call and the New York
 Herald. Copyrighted, 1898, by James Cor
 don Bennett.
 PARIS, Aug. 1S.-Le Matin has inter- viewed Dr. Lucas Championniere as to whether or not the Prince of Wales, in his opinion, will remain lame. Dr. Cham pionniere admits that he has only the British Medical Journal to go by, but he fears this phrase in 1t, ''The Prince may be able to walk without assistance, though the member may remain some what weak" really means that his Royal Highness will be lame all his life. The doctor thinks the Prince ought to have been operated upon unless there was organic reasons against it.
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from Los Angeles, and Hughes of San Diego as the second nominee, the ticket as to the Supreme Bench would be geo. graphically uneven. This MT. Gallagher did not want to see, but despite his in- tervention through MT. Dockweiler, Judge Hughes was declared the choice of the caucus, and Judge McKissick the sec- Oyd
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FOURTH EQUALIZATION.

CALL HEADQUARTERS, Sacramento, Aug 1S.-The Fourth Equalization Dis trict convention met and elected w. H. named as secretary. On the call of the roll of counties five were found to be without representation as follows: Fres- no Inyo. Madera, San Mateo and Mono. An adjournment was then taken until to- morrow.
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Santa Cruz Unpledged.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. B-There was un- usual interest in the Republican primaries to-day. 1e4 votes being cast. Delegates to tDe State convention elected from this county, all of whom gre E In9ss1 Jn9ledgedM M ags; H a,h.,tb ", C: ho'fh1FR G Fl stanley. H. F. kron, D. H Trout. W. H. Aiken, J. J. Mercy. D. F. Maher and w R. Porter.
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Democrats Name Dryden.

CALL HEADQUARTERS. Sacramento, Aug 18-The Third Railroad Commission District convention met after adjourn ment and nominated J. l.. Dryden of San Diego Dryden was originally nom mated by the Populists, and when that nartv fused with the Democrats 1t was bart of the programme that the Demo- crats also nominate him.
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Montereu,s Choice.

SALINAS. Aug. 18-Reliable authority s+ates that Monterey County's delegation to the Republican State convention at sacramento will support Thomas Flint Jr. for Governor and R. l.. Waters of Los Angeles for Congressman from the Sixth District.
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San Renito For Flint.

HoLLIsTER, Aug. 1S.-At a caucus of Inc Ren,Iblican party to-day the follow ing delegates to the State convention were selected: N. c. Briggs, Lem orr; ". They were pledged for Thomas Flint Jr. for Governor.
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