The San Francisco call., 1903-09-25
Two Contests En-
liven the Con-
ventiOn.
Districts Select a
New Govern
ing Body.

MCGOWAN by the friends Of that candi-
date. who were anxious to break the
slate. Colonel John c. Currier sprang 10
the platform and took Schell s place
and in an earnest speech nominated MS
friend. He spoke as follows:
1t was my pleasure TO know distinguished
old soldier who fought through the var LOT
his country. and I am proud to bear the ban
ner OF his tolls here tonight; gentleman VINO
has been eloquent in the halls OF lestslatlon'
one who has distinguished himself IN all tne
walks OF life. 1 was not intending to place
him in nomination before this convention nut
therefore 1 have assumed the honor. as i pc
heve 1t to be, TO nominate for your CONSIDER
alton tonight for the office OF District At
torney, General Edward ). SalOmon- Genera
Solomon has distinguished war record he
served through the war; enlisting in 1861:
He served four years and three months, and
during that time he fought in more than two
dozen battles. General SalOmon's name IS
not only known here, but he has national
reputation He has been many times in Off
cial positions and in every position has dis
tinguished himself and discharged its duties
with great honor and credit to himself and
his country. I ask you to cast your vote for
that distinguished soldier and that gallant
gentleman General Edward s Salomon- (Ap-
plause)
SECONDED BY WALDHEIMER.
M l. Waldheimer Of the Thirty-seventh
Assembly District seconded the nomina-
ton of General Salomon. A roll call soon
developed that MCGOWAN was not IN IL.
Near the close Of the roll call Savage moved
that General SalomOn's nomination be
made by acclamation and the secretary
cast the vote for the candidate. General
SaIomOn was invited to the platform and
when the applause had subsided spoke as
follows:
This episode in this convention reminds me
OF my younger days. There was time when
tests were or a different kind but still L en-
joyed this one. And when 1 say l enjoyed II
Gowan may take exception TO. He is worthy
young gentleman, whom ! honor and respect,
and while am very much pleased ana thank
you with all my heart Tor the commence N
me that you have shown this evening. IL
could not have had the majority Of your votes
could not have selected better man than
Frank MCGOWAN to get IT, (AppIause)
Under the circumstances, and this being the
first contest there has been In this convention.
you will pardon me II / say a few more words
than you desire to hear. / am an old Repub-
lican. heartily approve OF your platform and
| you last night. but that Is not a difficult
| thing for to do. 1 have tndOrsed. advo-
Gated, applauded and upheld the principles of
the Republican party from the days of Abra-
| ham Lincoln until now. ADplause)
The gentleman who received your nomination
for City Attorney. a worthy. good. strong young
man. mentioned here representative
be representative of the old men in the party
| one Of those who was present at the birth OF
/ this great and glorious national party that has
carried our country to unprecedented victory
/ prosperity and success. And TO show you that
/ i am worthy OF the confidence that YOU have
/ placed In me, i will pledge myself to work
/ from this minute until the sun goes down on
/ November with all the energy that is IN me-
/ with all the power i possess and with what
Il little ability Is mine for he success OF the
\ whole Republican ticket that you place IN the
i field; and tell you that I have no doubt un-
/ der the present circumstances. with the great.
| harmonious. united party that repre-
sent. that our ticket next November will be
| successful To my friends here who have said
such kind words Of me 1 am grateful, and to
/ you gentlemen for the preference you have
| shown / extend my hearty thanks. / cannot
| acknowledge your confidence and your kindness
| any better than by endeavOring to have myself
/ with all my associates on this ticket, elected.
i and when elected endeavOring to discharge the
| duties OF this important office in such
! ner that you Will never regret your action in
/ selecting me.