Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-21
ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES MARK
OPENING OF CONVENTION

From the very beginning of the con-
ventlon a spirit of enthusiasm pervaded
the hall.
Almost at the opening of his speech
calling the assemblage to order Chair
man Milton X. Yourfg spoke the names
OF Theodore A. Bell and William Jen-
nings Bryan, and in each instance this
was tile signal for tumultuous applause.
1--WE are assembled under conditions
which would fill the heart of every
Democrat with enthusiasm" said Chair
man Young. "The Democratic state
convention at Sacramento nominated a
ticket, with Theodore A. Bell at the
head, and from top to bottom the ticket
will be elected in November.
"'rhe Democracy of the country is on
the crest of tidal wave that will two
years hence sweep into the presidential
chair William Jennings Bryan.
1T has been said of the Democrats
that they can be depended upon to do
the wrong thing at the right time.
Don't let that saying prove true in this
geles coun; take the proper course
there will be elected in this county at
the coming elc- lion more Democrats
than ever before"
The temper of the convention plainly
was indicated at this juncture, as the
cheers were long continued.
"The Judgment of the leaders Of the
Democratic party of California, in
cluding Mr.. Bell" resumed Mr.. Young,
''is that the Democrats c Los Angeles
county must not put a straight ticket
in the field this fall, but rather unite
with the Independent movement. The
real battle in the state campaign will
be fought in Los Angeles county, and
by the endorsement of the independent
nominees the Democrats will insure the
election of their state ticket"
Mr.. Young thanked the Democrats
for having honored him with the elec-
tion as chairman for two terms, and he
declared that he would retire from the
office with the most cordial feeling foi
each and every member of the party
in the county.
Cole for Chairman
Three ringing cheers were given for
Mr.. Young, who then announced t.4:.t
the first order of business wou, be the
election of temporary chairman. He
recognized A. d, Warner, who further
aroused enthusiasm by his allusion to
.tnf n IDntN Fnf.ufi In
leaders and a plea for independent
action in local politics.
"A little over year ago." said Mr..
Warner, "a man left the United States
for a tour of foreign lands. He was a
representative of the common people,
but when he came back a few weeks
ago he was met by his former enemies
as well as by his tried and true friends
and welcomed as the greatest citizen
of the United States.
"In comparison with that outburst OF
popular favor was the welcome accorded
the plutocrat Rockefeller, who was
greeted by a few of his fellow officials
of the STANDARD Oil trust
Bryan was our matchless leader
through two campaigns and he is the
representative citizen among SOOO0 OOC
people. This is the era of citizenship
against the massing of great fortunes
which are used to crush the people.
This year we are going to elect that
brilliant young man as the governor OF
our great state, and you will today dis
play the best of citizenship and work
in the interest of the state ticket by
dominating the t"ket that will be pre-
sented for your Endorsement.
For temporary chairman / want tc