The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20


DELEGATION, CHICAGO, June 10
Through the consideration of NJ. A.
Gunst Of San Francisco what threat
ened to be an unpleasant contest in the
California delegation to the Republican
National Convention for the honor OF
representing the Golden Safe on the
committee that will notify President
Roosevelt of his nomination for the Of
fee he now occupies was avoided. At
a late hour tonight Gunst announced
that he would bury his aspirations that
those of Governor Pardee might flour
ish and bear fruit.
When the California delegation left
the Oakland pier on its special train
Gunst was nursing a well-deVeloped
ambition to represent California on the
notification committee. A careful inves-
tigation of the strength of his candi-
dacy failed 10 develop the slightest
trace Of opposition. Those that did not
openly espouse his cause remained Si-
lent. and this Gunst's supporters inter-
preted as meaning consent.
PARDEE WAS NOT JOKING.
Finally, however, it was circulated
that to add the spice of uncertainty to
Gunst's aspirations Governor Pardee
had caused it to be made known that
he sought the honor Gunst believed
was already in his hand.
1t was contended later that ii was
the Governors desire to indulge in his
leaning toward practical jokes that
caused him to express his willingness
TO represent California on the noti-
fication committee. This announce
ment frightened Gunsts political hori-
zon immeasurably, but darkness was
again to come. Whether or not it was
this incident on the train that awaken
ed the Governors desire to become
member of the notification commit
tee probably will never be known, but
the fact remains that to-day Governor
Pardee not only expressed his desire
TO become a member of the committee,
but requested several of the delegates
TO support him if the question came to
a contest
This fact soon reached Gunst's ears.
Immeasurably disappointed, Gunst
sought the Governor for an interview.
When the Governor informed him that
it was true they were both seeking the
same honor, Gunst announced that he
would not permit his name to go be-
fore the delegation as a candidate for
the office.
Later Gunst informed Judge Nc
kinley, chairman Of the California
delegation, that he would step out in
the interests of harmony and Governor
Pardee. Chairman Mckinley informed
the delegates of the situation. The
delegation will respect the Governors
wishes
RUFF AND SHORT CLASH.
Frank H Short Of Fresno will rep
resent California on the committee on
platform and resolutions.
a Ruef of San Francisco was anx-
iOus 10 be numbered among those that
viii supply the timber for the platform,
but Short S supporters seem to be in
the majority. Ruef has not announced
his intention to withdraw in favor of
Short, and il is probable that the ques-
ton viii be forced TO a vote when the
delegation meets tomorrow.
Short it is said by the leaders of the
delegation will win. Ruef makes no
claims. That Ruef will be given an
equally important position, however, is
admitted. His activity has impressed
the delegation and his ambition is ad-
mired
Henry I. Oxnard. whose ambition to
represent California in the United
States Senate is well known, arrived in
Chicago TO-DAY. His visit here has no
significance, so far as his own ambi-
tons are concerned, he said. He has
been an enthusiastic attendant at every
Republican national convention for
twenty years and the probability that
the announcement of his presence here
would cause discussion could not deter
him. he added, from enjoying as a
spectator the deliberations of the body
that makes Presidents. Oxnard was
greeted by Judge w. c. Van Fleet,
George A. Knight and Judge ]. W. Nc
Kinley, and, after toasting their health,
renewed acQuaintances Of departed
years.