The San Francisco call., 1908-03-22

preference expressed by several of the county
committees that the date be changed; it is
therefore
Resolved that the unofficial or direct primary
official primary for the election of delegates TO
the state convention, TO wit, May 5. 1908, and
that the hours for holding said primary shall
be between a. N. and y. m of that date
Ii is further
Resolved. that wherever any county committee
fails or refuses take action for holding the
unofficial primary to determine the choice of the
republican voters for president in accordance
with these and the former resolutions passed on
tho Sth dar Of Jsp,,arv last the chairman and
secretary OF the republican state central com-
mittee are hereby authorized to take charge of
such primary in such counties and to appoint
any subcommittees and persons may be in
their judgment necessary 10 conduct the said un-
official primary and secure returns OF the vote
cast thereat
Resolved further. that the instructions in the
original resolution for the conduct OF such pr-
mary. except TO date and hours for voting.
are to be adhered TO. and the republican county
committees are requested 10 cause the locstion
of the polling places TO be provided in as close
proximity 10 the regular voting places for the
election of delegates 70 the state convention as
possible Al republicans are urged to aid in
is that q free expression of the choice of the
legally qualified Spubiicsn voters of California
msy be had.
TRIBUTE TO WOOD
Chairman Stone announced that the
unofficial primaries could be held I'M
mediately outside the doors of the
regular polling places in those COM
munities affected by the primary cleo
ton law. and in all other communities
a separate ballot box could be provided
at the regular polling place. He also
asked and received authority TO ar
range for calling and conducting the
unofficial primaries in any counties
where the committees might fail to
issue calls for them.
The committee adopted the following
resolution in respect to the memory OF
the late vice chairman, William s.
Wood:
vice chairman Of this body. and for a number
of years useful and active member thereof.
William s. Wood. has been called to his rest.
Mr. Woods services TO the republican party
cannot be overestimated- He was always ready
and willing 10 give bis time. ability and talents
and could be relied upon IS q safe and wise
counselor.
For series of years he occupied prominent
position in the affairs Of the party in the for
imitation Of party policies. passing upon legal
questions and otherwise. On all matters sub
mitted 10 him he was frank, fearless and strong
in the advocacy Of his opinions, which were not
hastily rendered.
In his domestic relations Mr. Wood was ex-
ceptionslly fortunate and happy. He was also
fortunate in his friendships and his genial ns-
ture and we'll stored mind made him ideal
conapspion and friend.
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions be
engrossed aud sent 10 the widow OF our de-
ceased member.
NEW MEMBERS APPEAR
DIR. f. G. Caglieri of San Francisco,
who succeeded to Abe Ruef's place on
the committee, and Mayor .. o. Druffe
of Santa Clara. appointed vice O. A.
Hale. deceased. We're introduced TO the
committeeman. The other members of
the committee present We're Chairman
George Stone, J. X Wilson of San
Francisco, Thomas B. Dozier of Red
ding. George W. Reed of Oakland, A.
Hochheimer of Glenn county, P. S
Teller OF Alameda, A II. Ashley OF
Stockton and Charles II. Spear of
Berkeley.
Walter Parker issued his orders
earlier in the afternoon and did not
find it necessary TO attend the formal
meeting
The fourth district republican con-
gressional committee has issued its
call for a district convention, to be