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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
TEXT OF THE PLATFORM.
Principles Embodied in Report ol
Resolutions Committee.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 22.-The follow
ing draft of the Democratic platform
was adopted by the committee on plat
form and resolutions tonight and will
be submitted to the convention to-
morrow:
The Democratic party OF the State Of Cali
fornia in convention assembled hereby heart
lily ratihes and afhrnis the platform adopted
| at the National Democratic Convention at
the people of the state Of California that
the Democratic party presents candidate for
President whose election Will guarantee that
the law OF the land is supreme and that il
will be enforced without fear or favor. and
we pledge united efforts to secure the
election OF Alton 3. Parker and Henry G.
Davis as President and Vice President of
the United States.
We pledge nominees for the Legislature
to use every endeavor to give to the people
or this State economical administration OF
we recognize the necessity of capital and
labor operating in accord in the upbuildIng
of the Industries OF our State and to this end
in the bounds of constitutional legislation, to
secure capital the legitimate fruits of in
vestment and to insure to labor full and
just measure of reward.
We favor the exemption from taxation Of
household furniture 10 the amount of $500 for
each head of the family.
We favor the immediate adoption of the
parcels post system.
We pledge liberal support and generous
appropriations for our public and high schools
and State University.
We favor the purchase Of farm for our
state University and the administration In
connection Herewith of a system of educa-
ton in the science and practice of agrlcul-
ture on a scale proportionate to the impor-
tance which that industry bears to our pros
perity and modelled after the system sue
cessfully developed in the leading agricultural
states of the Middle West.
We favor the adoption of the proposal sub
mitted by the Legislature to the people to
issue State bonds to the amount of two mill
lion dollars for the Improvement Of the San
Francisco water front. known as the San
Francisco seawalI act.
Impressed by the magnitude of our present
commerce and the possibility of the growth
in the immediate future. pledge the sup
port of Congressional nominees, If elect
ed to secure sufficient Federal appropriations
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
-DoCkWeiIer Elect
ed Chairman by
ACclamation.
White Gives Way
in Interest of
Peace.
Temporary Burial
:of actional
Hatchet.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 22.-Harmony
reigned for two hours In the Demo
cratic convention to-day. There are
signs that the period Of peace may be
prolonged for two or three days.
Farmer I'd White sacrificed a cher
ished ambition 20 bring about unity in
the party. John ". Mitchell OF Los
Angeles eloquently eulogized the pro-
uoters OF peace. John J. Barrett, Fire
Commissioner Of san Francisco paid
tribute upon tribute to the genius Of
the White family and finally indicated
that honorable peace would be Endorsed
by the Horses and Carts"
All Of the party leaders tonight are
blessing the peacemakers. Gavin Nc
Nab is satisfied. The man slated by
the organization" for chairman OF the
convention was easily enough chosen.
-Four days ago McNab gave out the
word that Isidore 3. Dockweiler Of
Los Angeles would WELD the gavel,
and Dockweiler is on the throne, ably
supported by NcNab, the power behind
the throne.
Seven hundred and thirty delegates
we're elected 10 represent the party in
the State Convention, and owing to
strife. envies, 5ealousies and disap-
pointments nearly 400 duly accredited
representatives Of the party remained
at home, in sheer disgust. There has
been. so far. no rollcal Of the cOnven-
ri0n for the reason that there is no
printed roll A call Of the roll would
demonstrate the lack Of attendance.
The slim attendance at the Con-
gressional district conventions is re-
markable. The unlucky number Of
thirteen delegates was the record in
the sixth. The counties comprising
the Second Congressional District
elected 112 delegates and al least
eighty-fve failed TO attend the Con-
cressional district convention in the
ladies' parIor Of the st. George Hotel
tonight. Only twenty delegates at
tended the Seventh District conven-
ton. and the Fourth had less than
that number present. Nominations
for Congress are made as matter Of
routine 10 preserve party organization.
Ben F. Gels was nominated for As
semblyman to-day TO represent the
district. including Lake. Colusa and
Glenn counties
The convention viii finish to-mor-
row and adjourn sine die Several
senatorial and Assembly district nom
inati0ns probably viii be made before
the delegates leave town
The Napa and SOlanO Senatorial
nominations may go over until early
in September. There is talk that May
or Lynch Of Vallejo viii be put into
the field TO oppose Ben F. Rush, the
Republican nominee.
The platform committee tonight
approved the Appellate Court scheme
and the 100000 bond proposition
TO sxtend the san Francisco seawall.
i is. expected that the Republican
Stste' Convention. 10 assemble here
next Thursday, viii give similar in
dorsement.
Timothy Spellacy. chairman of the
Democratic State Committee. made a
good impression to-day Whether he
will prove a veritable angel is yet
10 be determined
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
: HEARsTs NEW AMBITION.
Editor May Seek Democratic Nomina-
ton for Governor of New York.

. NEW YORK. Aug. 22.@The Sun
hsss the following from Esopus: The
latest gossip heard among politicians
al Esopus is that Hearst is to try to
win the nomination for Governor.
This. however. in the event that there
should be a disagreement between the
Tammany forces. which are now ad-
vocating the nomination of Goodyear,
and the Stanchfeld element, managed
by David B. Hill.
No one here semes to know exactly
where Hearst stands-whether he IS
Tor the ticket or whether he is subtly
working for Tom Watson. His news
papers have been a source OF worri-
ment 70 Judge Parker and Sheehan.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
DecIInes a Nomination.

f: BLACKFOOT. Idaho. Aug. 22.-W. H.
Stuhiebaum, Democratic nominee for
State Au6tOr. to-day addressed a let
ter 70 Chairman jackson declining the
nomination. The nominees for Con-
gress and Attorney General have here
t0fore Withdrawn.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
CARLISLE AT ROsEMOUNT.
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Visits Judge Parker's Home.

oESOPUS, Aug 22.-FOrmer Secre-
tary of the Treasury John g. Carlisle
is passing the night at Rosemount
Juase Parker met him at the station.
The Judge said tonight that Carlisle
hEd come AT his request TO talk over
various things pertaining 10 the cam
T&ign. Carlisle said he did not know
whether he would take an active part
in the campaign. but was at the dis
pOsal Of Judge Parker.
% With former Representative r. W.
Taylor Of Ohio, who was in charge of
the prosecution Of Brigham H Rob-
erts Of Utah. Carlisle is associated in
a similar prosecution Of Senator Reed
Smoot and 1t is supposed that the Nor
mon question was under discussion to-
night.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23

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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23

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twenty-eight years. or almost half of
the hfty-eight which make up the al
iOtted span OF life.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
WHITE wITHDRAWs NAME.

Wnen Barrett again took his seat
among the delegates an expectant si-
lence fell upon the convention, to be
followed by applause and then three
cheers when Edward White arose and
started for the platform to withdraw
his name
Il consider it a distinguished honor
to introduce to you the brother of Ste
phen M. White" said Chairman Spell
lacy in presenting Edward White to
the convention. White then said:
Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen and
Fellow Democrats - am overwhelmed with
the hstterinR encomums | have listened TO
here snd ] can hardly find words with which
to express my appreciation However. deem
4 proper st this time that / should say a few
words aosfninE my position. As much as /
want to preside over this convention-what
Democrat would not want TO preside over so
distinguish ed a body2-I here to fulfill my
duty l find it. and there ale other matters
] concider more important than my personal
that Tay be here. You have heard the
chairman of the State Central Committee and
harmony, and Il is my desire TO define my po-
sition in this regard.
The Democratic narty in the past has been
too much torn by strife. II we exhibited the
same zeal fighting the common enemy that
VIC dc in the battles in our own ranks we
would have no trouble I'm winning out in Cali
The success OF the Democratic electoral
ticket at the coming election is the question
Parker electors East. that he may be placed in
the Presidential chair.
Regarding the question Of a contest for
the Craftsmanship OF this convention. all can
say is that II makes no difference who pre-
sides II this question is permitted TO come
to a contest Mr. Dockwster might be elected.
makes difference. We but a small frac-
tion OF the party. both Of US put together.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23

There is something I esteem higher. how
ever than the privilege OF leading a convsn-
tion-the success OF the ticket. If a contest
for TIE craftsmanship Of this convention re-
suited in the loss OF one vote for the Demo-
cratic ticket In November l would greatly re-
gret the fact. and that this shall not occur l.
in the spirit of harmony, desire at this time
TO withdraw my name candidate for
chairman Of this convention We must be
united and we must have the entire Demo-
cratic press of the State behind We
must all labor for the common cause, that
when election day is over victory Will rest
with our party. [ wish to return to all Of my
friends my sincerest thanks for the loyal man
ner in which they have stood by me.
This is not the first time a OF my name
and my blood has stood upon the platform OF
Democratic convention and sacrificed his
personal desires for the high interests Of the
party Therefore. l move for the unanimous
election OF Isidore Dockwser of Los Angeles
for chairman OF this convention.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
Brother of Lamented Senator Re-
stores Unity in the Party.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 22-Timothy
SpelIacy, chairman Of the State Central
Committee. called the Democratic con-
vention to order at 2:3O o'clock this aft
ernoon. MAJOR D. c. Clark OF Santa
Cruz was introduced and delivered an
address OF welcome. Mayor Clark. after
extending the hospitality Of the city to
the guests within her gates. talked a
little politics. His words gave a line
on what was TO follow-harmony He
aid pickering should cease and on the
-djournment Of the convention the del
egates should return TO their homes
conscious that the Democracy was
united and that success in November
was in sight.
Clark's remarks were applauded, and
he gave way to Chairman Spellacy,
who also had some strenuous remarks
TO make regarding harmony. Getting a
good range on Gavin McNab's eye and
now and then glsncing at James
O'Brien Of the Horses and Carts"
Spellacy braced himself up and said:
Ladies and Gentleneu Of the Convention
fhere he glanced az the summer girls in the
gallery: 1 trust you will not consJrue the
marks / am about 10 mak- constituting
speech Il my vznersteu ancestor. Brian I5s4u.
heard ! was about &c make a speech he would
his grave. put cotton in his
ears and say Don't do IL. Tim. Tor you We
children your own
However 4 deem II an honor TO call this
convention 10 order for the Democracy Of the
state never so we'll united before with
the possible exception or San Francisco. And
10 you, gentlemen Of san Francisco n the
Democracy you reDreeent IS pure you will get
into line and cult your boltlng
/ have political to grind. I have no
political ASPIRATIONS. 1 high up on
the political ladder want TO go and 4
appreciate the act that the position OF chair
man of the Democratic state Central Com
mittee is a high one and from this posit ton
/ will advise San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
REBUKEs SAN FRANCISCO.

one would think from the row that has
been going on in san Francisco for the last
month that McNab and the Horses and Carts
were the nominees OF. the st. Louis convention.
I. il a shame this pickering and broll. There
should be less talk in san Francisco Of the
McNabites and the Horses and Carts and
more Of Parker and DAVIS. II l held the
power 1 would hnd out whence comes this
strife and ! would read out OF the party every
that is responsible for the trouble If it
Is not soon settled
But from tins one can turn TO a contem-
plation Of the campaign before US. con-
graduate you upon the bright prospects OF
victory for our party, both State and national,
in November st. Louis has given US a ticket
that inspires cur hope NO democrat with
such leaders can now find excuse 10 falter at
Of our party is man that would rather be
right than President. and now 1 ask that
every Democrat Of California lay aside every
thought OF personal reward. appoint himself
committee Of one and see that every Demo
cratic vote is cast for Parker and Davis. II
You. have any quarrel in your neighborhood
end II and hand your hammer to your Re
publican neighbor. with my compliments.
firmly believe in Democratic principles and
his personal desires to 5eopardize the interests
OF the national party. When victory Is ours
next November l shall ask no reward for
anything l have done OF may do that has
helped or viii help 10 win the victory. l
will return 70 my home and with the rest Of
we are once more IN power.
This Is government Of the people, for the
action that viii quickly end the career OF
those that believe IL should be a government
OF the grafters. for the grafters and by the
grafters- The gigantic trusts also are among
the enemies Of the government we must con-
sioer- The same power that destroyed Greece
and Rome and found further expression OF it's
vii influence in the French revolution is
sptrating to undermine the foundations OF
his Government There Is no greater enemy
Of civil government than brilliant minds allied
with dishonesty. Brilliant minds now are
allied with dishonesty in the Government and
II Is up TO Us 70 see that the order of things
Is reversed. Therefore I ask all Of you to
stand firmly by the right and throw your
strength to Alton B. Parker and the Demo
cratic ticket will be carried 10 victory
PRESENTS DOCKWEILER'S NAME
Spellacy then called for nominations
for temporary chairman. For half a
minute no one moved. McNab looked
uneasy and so DID O'Brien. but the sit
uation was relieved when John w.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23

While the plotter schemes the plodder
gets there.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
JARRETT NOlfINATEs WHITE.

to carry out the wild scheme of protest
framed by the Horses and Carts" fol-
lowed Mitchell to the platform and
placed Edward White of Santa Cruz in
nomination. Barrett said in part:
f The Democracy has been l.kened unto raft
that has been threatened by the rocks and has
drifted hither and thither. Gentlemen. / can
not explain these political dissensions. No
matter what the issue may be intend to
stand by our leader. Judge Alton 3. Parker
Of New York. San Francisco viii not falter
in her duty. She may be henc efOrth referred
10 in the light OF the unbroken ranks OF the
Democracy or san Francisco A the St Louis
convention had opportunity to show our
Republican brothers that can adhere to
party principles.
Any who might fear the passions OF
the hour dread the ouJcomc-I have a name
for him. And / know the name OF another
man.. who. when he thought the Advancement
OF hs political interests might injure the DEM
ocratic cause stepped down and sacrificed him
self TO party interests.
i want TO present you to-day the brother
OF that man. Edward White. Gentlemen YOU
need no credentials from Edward White. YOU
Of him and his work. You, gentlemen from
Santa Clara. have been identified with him in
his life work You gentlemen from Santa
here He has held public Offices which he has
filled without loss Of Iusfer know nof
what his plans are at this hour, but / know
that l bring you qhis name in confidence
that you Will honor IT for the sake who
once sacrificed himself for the Democracy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.

When the convention reconvened
at $50 o'clock Chairman Dockweiler
announced the appointment of COM
mittees as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-23

Mitchell arose to nominate Isidore B.
Dockweiler Of Los Angeles. In part
Mitchell said.
Only a short three months ago the Demo-
cratic party vas torn by dissenson and much
bitter feeling existed among those who should
have given their best endeavors to bring the
organization to the front One could not find
among the most optimistic party prophets one
who was willing TO forecast promising future
Then there occurred that which brought to
attention that there had developed a feeling
Tor unity After the California delegation had
registered the Will Of the people Of this State
the delegates TO the National Democratic Con-
Venticn brought before the party the name
of Alton 2. Parker. What has been the result ?
Tne spirit Of harmony has reunited every con-
tending faction ard there is not a spot in
all the length and breadth Of this country
where there is lack Of party understanding.
/ would be delighted To honor the brother Of
Stephen NJ. White. and whatever may be the
result ! must support the party in the name
Of harmony
In presenting to you the choice of Los An
geles. Isidore Dockweiler. let US stand first
tor a united Democracy in California and all
the time for Alton 4 Parker
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-05-13
REPORT OF STATE CHARITIES.

Through courtesy Mr. Timothy Nicholson, the Palladium
Fourteenth
Board of State Charities This voumonus embracing
for her
Charities They include
Soldiers Home Lafayette, Soldiers Sailors
blind
feeble minded YOUTH reformatory, reform school for
school for girls indianapolis. The
supervision the board limited the above nitu
orphans homes,
institutions has balance left its asuryhat is the expend-
less than the (2) In from 1890
the institutions
of 63 During these
only IA There
that will
NIT the mention of here
Indiana the
the Her thirteen
of love protection for the criminal
inigie feebemnded They reflect credit
commonwealth.
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JAPANESE Lose
FIRST WARSHIP
IN THE WAR WHILE REMOVING
MINES FROM DALNY- A
TORPEDO BOAT
RUSSIANS FEEL THATC
Gear Should Give the Country a
Constitution Russian Fleet
Bottled Up.
RUSSIANS FEEL THATC
(By Associated Press.)

Toxic, May 13.-The japanese tor
pedo boat, No. 4S, was destroyed
while removing mines from the vi
entity Of Port Dalny yesterday.
Seven men were killed and seven
wounded. This is the first war ship
the japanese have lost in the war.
Rome, May ia secret dispatch
from ST. Petersburg indicates that
losses in the far east are attributed
to the present faulty organization of
the country and it is the strong feel
ing that the Gar should grant the
country constitution. This it is
said would make it possible to
arouse enthusiasm and create an ar
my sufficient to bring an early VIC
tory.
Seoul, May 13.-The Russian soul
adron at Vladivostok was practically
bottled up by by the japanese fleet.
japanese scouting vessels are watch
ing the harbor.
Shanghai, May 13.-The United
States cruiser New Orleans has left
here for Chefoo.
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(By Edmund Clarence Stedman)
O thou, whose glorious orbs on high
Engird the earth with splendor
round.
From out Thy secret place draw nigh
The courts and temples Of this
ground!
Eternal Light,
Fill with Thy might
These domes that in Thy purpose
grew,
And life a nations heart anew!
Illumine Thou each pathway here,
To show the marvels God hath
wrought
Since first Thy peoples chief and
seer
Looked up with that prophetic
thought.
Babe Time unroll
The fateful scroll.
And empire unto freedom gave
From cloudland height to tropic
wave.
Poured through the gateways Of = e
North
Thy mighty rivers join their tide,
And on the wings of morn sent forth
Their mists the faroff peaks divide
BY Thee unsealed,
The mountains yield
Ores that the wealth of Ophir
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shame,
And gems enwrought of seven kued
fame.
Lo, through what years the soil hath
lain
At Thine own time to give increase
The greater and the lesser grain.
The ripening boil, the myriad
fleece
Thy creatures Craze
Appointed ways;
League after league across TIE land
The ceasc,cs nerds oIey lily nand.
Thou, whose high archways shine
most cioN'
Above the plentco'ls western plain.
Thine ancient tribes rom ruurG The
sphere
To breathe = quickcning air are
fain,
And smiles The sun
20 soc r.adc one
Their brood throughout Earth s
oTeenast space
Land Of the new and iordlicr race !,
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-26
WRECKED RESIDENCE.
Boy Who Lived Therein Came Near
Being Decapitated.
1T WAS IN KENTUCKY
Mob Attempted to Break Into House
of Wallace, LOtter's Wife Fatally
Shot One and Was Her.
self Twice Wounded.

Huntington, w. Va, Nov. 23.-The
community across the Big Sandy river
from Yorkville was the scene of a
fatal feud between the family of John
Wallace and the Curry brothers The
latter demanded liquor at Wallace's
saloon, but were refused. When the
Curry brothers began shooting Wallace
closed his saloon. Later the Curry
lace's home. demanding that Wallace
come out. When Mrs. Wallace stated
that her husband was not at home
the crowd broke down the doors. Mrs.
Wallace then fired into the crowd. ia
tally wounding Thomas Curry. The
crowd Immediately began tearing down
Wallace's home and seized the brother
of Mrs. Wallace. They bound him
hand and foot and laid his head on a
log. 1t is said one of the Curry broth
ers was about to decapitate the boy
when Wallace fired into the cro-yd and
prevented the decapitation. The crowd
later resumed the destruction of Wal
laces home, throwing the debris into
the Big Sandy river. Mrs. Wallace was
shot twice, once in the limb and the
other time in the shoulder. She rode
to Louisa, KY, where she gave the
alarm. and the sheriff and deputies left
for the scene of the trouble. Wallace
escaped to Yorkville. All of his live
stock was killed by the mob. 1t is es-
timated that 1900 shots were exchanged
and that ten members of the mob were
badly injured.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1904-11-26
MINOR MATTERS.

Bolton. Tex, will soon have a gas
plant.
Hot starch scalded to death the boy
of Sherman Masters of Watonga, Okla
General G. NJ. Terrell one of Sar
Antonio's most distinguished citizens
is dead.
Congressman Field has appointed w
r. Boyd. Jr.. of Fairfield his private
secretary,
Albert Senino, an Apache Indian
was badly injured at Lawton by wag.
on running over him.
New oil mill at Weletka one OF
the largest in the Indian Territory. be.
gins business Jan. l.
Willard IIessey, an Austin boy died
from lockjaw caused by being struck or
the head by rock a week before.
Managers Michael and Bishop OF
two Houston theaters, were fined soc
each for giving Sunday performances
Father Vincent. "a Roman Catholic
clergyman, died suddenly at Oklahoms
City. He had just eaten some oys-
ters.
Vince Maness. boy, vas dragged
900 feet by a runaway horse in La
mar county, Texas, and his skull fraO-
tured.