The San Francisco call., 1906-09-13
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Man Is Named for Governor.
By Frederic w. Bist1op.


you. you may feel that it has remained
unsullied while II was in my keeping
I do not look upon this contest so
much Z struggle between Democrats
and Republicans as it Is a contest be-
tween justice and Injustice; contest
between good government and corrupt
and machine government. a contest be-
tween right and wrong believe
sition where we may go before the
whole people OF the State. asking for
their srffrages because we present d
contrast TO those things that have been
recently performed and exhibited
PEOPLE TO TAKE HAND.
We have witnessed in this State
within the last ten days a successful
but shameless and conscience
as small nall group Of men TO foist
upon the people Of California men Of
their own choice and liking. without
participate properly In their choice, and
these men, relying upon the popularity
rallying cry 10 the Republican banner
actually believe at this time that
they viii be able TO carry out their
Infamous scheme. Let US concede that
Republicanism is z name te conjure
with. but never let us concede until
the last vote is cast and counted that
along with the control of the Repub-'
iican machine OF this State goes the
ownership Of the rank and file OF the
Republican party Of California
Bell concluded with the denuncia-
ton Of Herrin and Hearst published
elsewhere.
Marshall Diggs was then called to
the platform. In part. he said:
I have never seen q time since /
have 5een in California that I believed
the Democracy had better chance for
victory than we have today. Ten days
ago 1 thought wanted to he the nom
delegates began TO arrive in Sacra-
mento / found that they wanted an
this convention today and congratu-
late the democracy of the great State
OF California on the nomination of my
old friend. the Hon Theo- A Bell.
Diggs' words Of loyalty to the cause
OF the party were greeted with three
cheers, and then the convention got
down to business in earnest Isadore
Dockweiler placed Thomas o. Toland
in nomination for Lieutenant Governor
and the nomination was seconded by
Timothy Spellacy Of Kern. There be-.
ing 10 further nominations the secre-
tary was instructed 10 cast the ballot.
A r. Jones OF Butte named Arthur
Nichols for Secretary of State He
later was seconded by Edward White
Of Santa Cruz and unanimously nom
mated
Isadore Dockweiler unioosed some
more e4OG1enCe IN placing the name OF
John Markley before the convention for
State Controller. and in his case also
the secretary was instructed to cast
the ballot.
s S Bayley Of San Francisco was
placed in nomination for Treasurer by
Lewis T. Byington and seconded by
Ed E. Leake. Again the services OF
the. secretary were called to cast the
ballot
The first indication of a contest came
when nominations for Attorney Cen
eral were called ". G. Gill of Tehama
and ". o. Morton of Los Angeles were
a vote. Morton. however. was an easy
victor
". H Johnson named J. E. Rainey
for Clerk of the Supreme Court Rainey
was nominated without opposition.
J. E Pemberton of Mendocino placed
the name Of John c. Lane before the
convention for Surveyor General and
the secretary cast the ballot
Then came the interesting contest of
the day. in which wpnan. Anna VII
iiams Of Modoc, emerged with the
nomination for Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction, through gallant-y of
the Bourbons. Against Miss Williams
were pitted A A Aacurda, deputy su-
perintendent Of schools of San Fran
and D c. Clark from the mountain
top, but one by one the men withdrew
IN favor Of the lady
contest for the Office of State
Printer was forced TO a vote E l.
Woodman, named by District Attorney
Arthur Seymour; John E. Vaughn.
championed by Emmet Hayden of San
Francisco; Donald Bruce. jokingly Sc
1ected by Sidney Van Wyck OF San
Francisco. and A. E Cronenwett of
McnroTia, placed in nomination by
Frank @. Tyreli, were put in the fight
Wcodman was nominated by a good
majority The close Of the convention
was most undramatic. After the main
convention had completed its business
the chairman requested that the va
rious district conventions report their
nominations at the desk This sup
Piled a desired opportunity. and one
by one and in small groups. the dele
gates made their escape from the hall.
There was no final cheer for the ticket.
no shouts OF enthusiasm. What was
left of the convention adjourned at s
o'clock