The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-06
GOSSIP IN CAMP
Of POLITICIANS
Prospects Of Republican
Success in City
Election.

The friendly contest for the honor OF
presiding over the Republican local con-
vention may not be settled until the del
egates assemble in the convention hall
Tuesday evening. September Is. The in
dications are that neither Henry Ach
nor A. Ruef will be chosen.
1t is common gossip that Thomas w.
Hickey will be elected to WELD the gavel
at the Democratic convention. Gavin Nc
Nab's control of the forces in the Demo-
cratic camp will be almost absolute when
the time arrives for calling the roll of
delegates. Franklin K. Lane is slated as
the nominee of the Democratic convention
for Mayor. He has not publicly an
nounced that he will accept the leadership
of his party in the local campaign, but
his closest supporters affirm that he will
not decline thu honor.
1t transpires that the haste Of the Union
Labor convention in disposing Of the NOM
ination for Mayor was made as stroke
OF political strategy. In the labor parade
Mayor Schmitz will figure in the process
sion as the only nominee.
At the recent primary election the Re-
publican party cast more votes than were
cast by both the Democratic and Union
Labor parties. This actual demonstration
of voting strength is accepted as pretty
sure sign that the Republican ticket Will
come out ahead in the November election.
All that the Republican voters ask for is
a good ticket. The delegates-elect are
free and unpledged. There is no indica-
ton of any scheme to programme delega-
lions tor Mayor. On the contrary, 1t APP
pears that the contest for the high honor
of leading the party in the campaign Will
be fought out openly and squarely on the
floor of the convention.
Henry H. Lynch is an active and in
fr,- ,,1a on
ct as the nominee for Sheriff. He is sup
ported by a legion of friends. 1t is re-
marked in his favor that he has always
been true and energetic in support OF the
party and that the time has arrived for
Just recognition of his services.
A spirited contest for the District At
torneyship is in progress, with General
Edward S. Solomon and former State
Senator Frank MCGOWAN well to the
front in the favor of the convention.
The United Republican League is de-
sirous that every citizen who is entitled
TO vote shall be registered Big registra-
ton is accepted as a harbinger of Re-
publican success. Registration for the
municipal election closes September %.
Cards bearing the following information
have been issued by the league;
II you were not registered for the gubernato-
rial election in November l90Z' or tor the prl-
changed your residence since your last regis
tration. you must re-reg1ster now IN order to
vote at the coming elections.
Citizens who will have resided In this city
one year on November are entitled to regis
ter now.
or before November are entitled to register
now.
II you are registered in any other county IN
this State send for transfer or registration
10 the County Clerk OF the county in which you
formerly resided. and when received take 1t tc
the registration office IN this city.
The registration office at the City Han lMc-
Aliister-street entrance) is open from $50 a
m TO D. m. and from 80 p. m. to $3.50 p. NJ
Go now Don't wait until the last few days
II only takes q few minutes.
The Fortieth Assembly District Demo
cratic delegation organized last night at
lakewood Hall, 1906 Devisadero street, by
the election of William Ross to the office
of chairman. Of the thirteen delegates
ten and a half participated in the organ
ization. The following letter from Mr.,
Ross was presented:
San Francisco, Sept. 4. 1905.
To the Democratic Delegates of the Forfeit
District-Gentlenen: hereby declare that al
newspaper and other rumors are entirely false
/ am not a candidate for any elective office
neither will 1 accept a nomination under any
circumstances whatever at the hands OF tbs
Democratic convention that is to meet aboa'
September IA, 1905. Respectfully yours.
WILLIAM ROSS.
It is presumed that the foregoing will
silence the rumor that Mr.. Ross is seek
ing a nomination for the Office of Super
visor.