The San Francisco call., 1904-06-19
CALF F0RNIA DELEGATES REACH
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION CITY
HEAR BIG NEWS ON THEIR ARRIVAL
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larry. In OdelPs activity he processes
to see scheme to place Jim" Sher-
man Of New York in the Speakers
chair. Cannon wants to stay where he
Is, he says. and says 1t savagely. 1t Is
the general opinion that he will.
Congressman Hit of Illinois and
Cyrus p. Walbridge of Missouri, ex-
Mayor of st. Louis, are also in the run
ming for Vice President, but SO far they
have not sought California's support.
DELEGATION ON PARADE.
Chicagos welcome to the California
delegation and it's guests, the delega-
tions from Nevada, Hawaii and the
PHILIPPINES, was most cordial, but the
austerity of the occasion was in
measure Jared by irreverent trades
men. When the special train drew into
the depot long line OF carriages was
IN waiting to convey the delegates and
their families to their various quar-
ters. Preceded by the Indiana band,
this imposing line of drags started for
the Auditorium. Not many blocks had
been covered, however, before the pa
rade was literally interspersed with
coal carts, butcher carts, mule rigs and
hansoms. Though this. interference
added somewhat to the picturesqueness
or the pageant, 1t hardly contributed to
It's dignity. However, the additions to
the parade were lost before Michigan
avenue was reached, and to the stirring
strains of '"ThereH Be a Hot Time"
the delegation alighted and was es-
corted to headquarters.
Inc last days run Of the California
delegations special was delightful.
Cool breezes invigorated the travellers,
and congratulations have been show
cred upon the weather. All were SO
pleased with the management OF the
train that a resolution of thanks to
A. H. Abbott, San Francisco passen-
ger agent of the Chicago and North
western Railroad, who brought the
train through. was adopted and signed
by all of the travellers.
The amenities of the Journey con-
cluded with the presentation to Chair
man Mckinley by John NJ. Switzer.
chairman Of the Philippine delegation.
Of a splendid set of views of the islands
bound in morocco. This, said Switzer,
was small token of his appreciation
OF the courtesies that had been extend
ed him by the California delegation
The California delegation, replied
Mckinley, was delighted that It had
been given opportunity to extend the
courtesies SO tactfully acknowledged.
CALIFORNIA; HEADQUARTERS.
The California headquarters are To-
Gated on the second floor Of the Audi
torium, between those of Ohio and
Missouri. Though the room is small,
it is handsomely decorated and will
serve its purpose well. Flags panel the
walls and French drapery Of white and
gold shimlners against the ceiling. A
large table, draped in the national col
ors, and chairs for the delegates COM
plete the furnishing.
For this the delegation Is paying $50
a day. 1t is not the quality but the
quantity OF this room that is exciting
the delegates. They are of the opinion
that they are being plundered. One of
them remarked he had finally solved
the problem as to why Black Bart made
his living robbing stages in the West
he was too honest to run hotel in Chi
cago.
This has been the howl all over the
city. Rooms that a week ago wept
for an occupant at 81 a week now smile
with an income of that much q day.
Third-class houses that were are now
aristocratic hostelries.
In this California's delegation sees a
chance to secure for San Francisco,
with her superb facilities for housing
her guests, the next national conven-
ton.