The San Francisco call., 1903-09-15

ChynSkl attempted 10 get " OOnnei IeC-
ognition by raising his military voice in
command, but failed.
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the
convention, said Kelly. ION the thresh-
old"
He could go no further. His next SEN
tence was lost in the clamor against his
speaking. Kelly went through pantomime,
but the more he gesticulated the more the
crowd hooted
HICKEY RESTORES ORDER.
Hickey then strode forth from the
wings and picked up the heavy hammer
and commenced to batter on the iron
plate, yelling for order at the same time.
Three cheers were given for Hickey and
the opposition came back with three
hearty cheers for O'DonneH. Order was
at last obtained. Hickey called O'Don-
nell to the platform, and when Joseph E.
was at his side Hickey spoke as follows
This is a Democratic convention.
(Cries of You bet" "It is.') And 1 ask
you to listen a moment to the gentleman
who l presume will be my honorable
opponent"
O'DonneH motioned to Hickey to con-
tinue, and Hickey further said:
thank the honorable gentleman for the con-
fdence that he has placed in my sincerity in
assuring you that l shall not seek any adVan-
tage in opening this convention AS secretary
convention, 1 have a right to open the eonven-
tion II is indeed a most delicate position, but
myself the best know how and as far as l can
under the circumstances. Nominations Tor
temporary chairman are in order
Kelly was recognized and with few in
terruptions spoke as follows:
At the threshold of deliberations we are
confronted with the task OF selecting a worthy
ficer over the deliberations of this convention
we shall entrust the gavel of parliamentary
command. We are about to confer a high
trust, to elevate one Of our number upon the
floor To govern diversified a body requires
a man of clear head, good intellect. powerful
moral resources, high equity and strong will
who unite with harmonious de-
cision and undscriminating gentleness and
courtesy all these elements upon this floor, upon
whose deliberations he may be called upon Of
ficially to rule. Capability and sternness will
be criterion. 1 have come upon this ros-
of a who unites in himself these quail
ficatons. I have reference TO the gentleman
who now creditably fills the chairman's chair
1t requires no other than the syllabling of th
name of Thomas w Hickey to excite this as
sembly. to inspire in all its component parts a
pre-eminentIy possessed of the attributes neces-
sary to govern our deliberations. In addition
ne has fairly won the right to this recognition
by previous services. l need not tell you of
his campaigning year after year in this mu-
niciDality. for that is already known to you
time and business interests when called upon
to accompany California's grandest and
State and the heroic service he renderedein that
campaign. l am delighted to give you the
name OF the able, sterling Democrat from the
Thirtieth Assembly District for chairman of
this convention, Thomas w. Hickey (Creat
applause)
Are there any other nominations ~
asked Hickey.
We'll, should say yes" replied a dele
gate in the rear of the hall and a loud
shout of merriment arose Matthew Brady
of the Fortieth District was recognized.
and amid cries of "Hoot mont" he sec
onded the nomination of Thomas w.
Hickey. Brady spoke in part as follows:
1t is with exceeding pleasure that I arise
for the purpose of seconding the nomination
of an esteemed and beloved friend: a young
Democrat. Jealous in the cause of Democracy.
This is not entirely a matter of persona
friendship with me- 1 have a knowledge that
the candidate whose name l am seconding
possesses all the qualifications necessary for
an ideal chairman. and 1t is with great pleas
ure that 1 second the name of my esteemed
and genial friend Thomas w Hickey for the
position of temporary chairman of this conyen-