The San Francisco call., 1905-08-31


or spirited gathering. Apart from the
presence of the delegates themselves.
the attendance was light. Spectators
in the gallery were not numerous or
demonstrative. The stage decorations,
consisting OF three American flags,
were quite acceptable. In the CEN
ter OF the platform there was fairly
good picture of Mayor Schmitz, not
fully life size, but larger than he may
seem after November z.
On more than one occasion Orators
p. II. Mccarthy Of the thirty fourth and
James Bowlan of the thirtieth obtained.
the recognition of the chairman, c. j.
Williams. The incident signified to the
convention that they were prepared to
talk overtime on any topic that might
be introduced later on.
Thomas Z. Eagan, chairman of the
Union Labor County Committee, opened
the proceedings in a quiet, simple
fashion, giving the delegates TO under
stand that his pent-up eloquence would
be released tonight at Native Sons
Hall The programme provides that
Commissioner Eag gan shall have the
special privilege of placing Eugene 4.
Schmitz in nomination for Mayor.
Senator George B. Keane. the Mayors
secretary, was among the spectators
at the convention hall Lincoln saw
age likewise ''graced the occasion"
with his presence. A Ruef, the real
master Of ceremonies. was not visible,
but his skill in the arrang cement OF a
programme was ever obvious.
The Citizens Alliance was mentioned
but once, but Chairman Williams
swatted the late Grand Jury and p H
Mccarthy made ironical allusion 10
Herbert George. The absence of music
was noted and the fact was observed
that nothing was said in commentator
Of President Roosevelt for settling the
strike in Asia
EAGAN MAKES SPEECH.
Chairman Eagan called the conven-
tion to order at $50 o'clock. He raised
but ripple of enthusiasm by his re-
marks, part of which were as follows:
AS chairman Of the United Labor Party
County Committee, 1 have the honor to can
this convention 70 order. 1 will have but little
70 say regarding the issues OF the campaign
before US but / must. in view OF my duty,
assembled TO accomplish
This being the fifth convention OF the Union
Labor party, the dignity of time has been
added 10 our organization, but must say tnat
this convention is called under conditions un-
like any that ever confronted any other party
in the history Of the city. We all know the
purposes for which we have assembled mere
and also know what we must oppose.
beileVe all imbued with the desire 70
bring about the best results possible We
Know what we must meet and on the character
az the battle that confronts depends the
action OF this convention.
f,1,-irs- our deIiberations here let this battle
that confronts us be carried on In our mind
eye that we may be guided thereby. We may
have frictions here, but no matter how zeal
ously you may strive to attain your personal
desires remember that we are all here 70
strive for the success OF the ticket that will
be the result Of our deliberations
WILLIAMS CHAIRMAN.
After the calling of the roll. to which
all but a few delegates responded,
Eagan called for nominations for tenn
porary chairman. H NJ. Alexander of
the Thirty-eighth District, after an
nouncing that he would name a man
who would appeal to the confidence Of
every delegate on the floor, placed
Charles J. williams Of the Thirty-third
District in nomination. Alexander
strongly commended williams to the
considerable of the convention, but
the ready assent of the convention
demonstrated that Mr.. Williams selec-
tion had been prearranged. J. j. Furey
of the Forth-fourth and P. H McCar-
thy, president of the Building Trades
Council who halls from the Thirty
fourth, seconded the nomination. Frank
Carney of the Twenty-eighth moved
that nominations close and 1t was SO
ordered. Upon motion of Secretary
George J. Berger of the Forty-third.
Williams was elected by reclamation.
The cheering that marked his ascent TO
the chair was not as spontaneous as
that usually given IN honor of man
that wins a hard-fought contest But,
like all programmes, this one killed
the enthusiasm. Immediately upon his
selection TO the chair, Williams
mounted the platform and addressed
the convention. In part he said:
Mr.. Chairman, ladies' gentlemen and fellow
dele9ates: / thank you for the honor you
have conferred upon me by making me tenn
L. Me- ~ ror1f
Labor party comes before the people and VIII
expect your support Our honored standard
der his administration have had govern
rnent OF equal rights 70 all et
REFERS TO GRAND JURY.
Two grand jurfes have tried in vain TO be-
sinirch this Native Son. The recent Grand
jury aided by army of detectives and a
willing press was forced after months OF
desvor 10 admit that IL was unable 70 md one
wrong that had been committed by our hon
ored leader. That Grand Jurys report of as
900 words Is Of the grandest vindications
a man ever enjoyed. 1t reported that abso-
adnlinistration. We have trusted servant as
our leader and predict VIII sweep the city
By 1900 votes.
The Union Labor party was started
protest 10 class government. They are now
trying to make out that our party Is class
party. but our honored Mayor has removed
his view from the public mind. The Union
labor party was never well organized as at
present It is a unit Its leaders know the
necessity OF keeping out of class politics and.
knowing this, victory must walt upon our ef-
forts Thanking you again for the honor you
have conferred upon me, we viii now proceed
70 the business Of the convention.
Nominations for secretary We're called
for. AS three candidates were named 1t
looked for a minute as If a contest like
some that have characterized Union La
Dor conventions was at hand, but such
was not the fact. The nomination OF
three men was for the purpose alone of
ehowering the honors of Office farther
than the usual rules of organization
would permit. and it worked nicely.
SECRETARIES CHOSEN.
P. H. Mccarthy named George ]. Ber-
ger for secretary. saying that his known
competency would insure a close watch
of the moves that may be made by Her
bert George of the Citizens Alliance j.
H. Hubachek seconded Berger's nomina-
fion, and William r. Stansburg was
placed in nomination by Frank Carney
of the Twenty-eighth, the same being
seconded by Vincent Bello. Dan O'Con-
nell Of the Thirtieth nominated ]. De