The San Francisco call., 1899-08-29

slider important topics. There has been
so much comment recently in Republican
circles in regard to the nominee for Mayor
and the name of A. B. Spreckels has been
mentioned so often in the discussion Of
probable candidates that he feels justified
in making the definite announcement that
he is not an aspirant for the nomination
and will not consent to the use of his
name in the convention. When spoken to
yesterday on this topic, Mr. Spreckels
said: . -.
coming from me that l am not a Candl-
date for Mayor and would not accept the
nomination if it were rendered TO me. |
am too busy now to engage in politics and
do not want my name placed before the
convention as a candidate for any office.
l make this statement in the sincere nope
that it Will end the discussion so far as 1t
relates TO the proposed candidacy Of my
self"
Since the return of the California volun-
teers. Colonel Victor d. DubOce has been
sounded regarding his inclinations toward
the Mayoralty of San Francisco. Colonel
Duboce is a stanch Republican and many
of his friends believe that he could win
out If placed at the head of the Repubh-
can ticket The impression exists that ne
would accept the nomination should tne
Republican convention display undm-
nous desire for his leadership IN the ap-
preaching political campaign. When the
subject was brought to his attention yes .So
terday he requested that discussion OF the
topic be deferred until the finish OF MS
military service.
There is trouble in store for Jasper
Mcdonald, chairman of the Democratic
local nominating convention. The dele
gates placed upon him the responsibility
of naming a committee of seven to select
candidates for the Board of Supervisors.
1t would be an easy thing for Mr.. MclIon-
aid to get list OF seven from GAVIN NC
Nab and Mayor Phelan, but the dele
gates TO the convention are expressing
with considerable earnestness desire to
be consulted in the selection of the COM
mittee Yesterday Mr.. Mcdonald reached
the decision that consultation with the
various delegations might result in the
submission of good material. This is Ger
tainly wise decision. Many names Will
be submitted and from the long list GAVIN
McNab will surely find seven that Will
stand for his slate.
County Committee which the chairman
is authorized to appoint delegations will
doubtless be consulted, but no names will
go on the chosen list of forty without the
consent of Gavin McNab. These forty
added to the out-and-out slate supporters
already chosen by the district delegations
will give Mr.. McNab the power TO direct
party affairs.
The district County Committeeman or
dinarily has no higher aim in politics than
City Hall so that Flaherty's horse and
cart may be engaged for street work. but
the committeeman a large strikes higher.
The forty to be chosen by the chairman
Will shake the political tree for the rich
pIums. They will direct affairs of the
party and reap the reward of rich patron
age in the event OF Democratic success.
The district delegates will have a chance
to make sugg gestions regarding the forty
at large but the ''at largers Will be ap-
pointed by Gavin McNab- the power pc
hind the throne is greater than the throne
itself -