The San Francisco call., 1908-09-24
JUDGE MELVIN IS
UNANIMOUS CHOICE
Nominated by State Republican
Convention for Supreme
Justice
Name of William P. James OF
Los Angeles Is Not Pre-
sented


Superior Judge Henry A. Melvin OF
Oakland was the unanimous and en-
thusiastic choice of the republicans
who met in Oakland yesterday to nomi-
nate candidate for justice OF the su-
preme court.
The call for an extra session or the
state convention brought to Ye Liberty
playhouse, where the convention was
held, more than 400 of the 629 dele
gates. Reports from various parts OF
the state seemed to indicate that there
would be contest for the nomina-
tion, but when Chairman Thomas B.
Doziera called the convention Ito order,
the sentiment for Melvin was over
whelming
The last suggestion of possible
contest was dissipated when the Los
Angeles delegates announced, through
Judge Ling, that the name Of Judge
William p. James would not be pre-
sented to the convention.
DR.. Charles l.. Tisdale of Oakland
placed Judge Melvin in nomination
and seconding speeches were made by
William R. Davis. former mayor of
Oakland. and one of the foremost
Lincoln Roosevelt leaguers in the
state, Thomas B. Dozier and r. A. Ling
of Los Angeles
NAMES JUDGE MELVIN
Mr.. Chairman" said DR.. Tisdale.
politically, socially and financially
there is no Tehachapi. From Siskiyou to
San Diego every field Is dotted with the
golden poppies and over all the fair flag
waves. We are all Californians, proud
Of our golden past, satisfied with our
abundant present, and certain OF our
glorious future. We are here today to
say farewell to one of the greatest
jurists this state has ever known, and
to welcome his successor. To me has
been given the happy privilege OF nam
ing that man. Gentlemen OF the con-
vention, I wish to present to you to-
day for associate justice of the supreme
court of California an ideal man. He
was born in Springfield. ILL.,. the home
of the greatest man whom God has
ever given to this world.
For seven and a half years he has
been a superior judge of the county OF
Alameda, with fewer reversals by the
highest court than have ever been
known in the history of. any county In
California. Do you question. gentle-
men, his legal ability, and his fitness
for the position to which we, his friends,
hope to see him elevated? am here
to place before you the name of a man
who is beloved by every human being,
man. woman and child. in the county of
Alameda 1 present to you for asso-
ciate justice Of the supreme court of
California that able jurist, that loyal
friend. that courteous American gentle
man, Henry A. Melvin Of Alameda"
DAVIS ADDS TRIBUTE
Great applause interrupted and fol-
| lowed this speech by DR.. Tisdale- The
enthusiasm for Judge Melvin was sim
ilarly manifested during the second
| ing speeches. AZ
Ex-Mayor Davis OF Oakland seconded
Judge Melvin with a speech that was
| warmly applauded.
ITO native ability" Davis declared
Judge Melvin adds studiousness and
brightness which will always be char
! acteristic OF him In his chosen po-
sition in life" Continuing Davis said:
Ny Friends: Several years ago I had de-
termined to present my name to the con-
yention for the nomination for mayor Of Oak
| land. There was another candidate, man
whose friends were as loyal as nv own. Thfs
candidate before the nomination was made
came upon the platform and stated that he
majority Of the delegates present were In
favor of myself. That being the case he with
drew his name from the h con,ention and moved
asked all bis own friends to join him In this
action. In memory of the father who has
passed to the beyond and In recognition of the
worth of the character Of the man who could
| do so graceful an act, could accept results In
such spirit of nobleness and recognition OF
| the desire OF the convention, appear today
to pay some part of that old debt OF gratitude
| TO the son of that noble sire. Others have
| as judge All that has been said Of him Al
| judge and all that has been predicted of hil
! valuable services as member of the highe,
| court I indorse. But over and above ths
| Endorsement of the man who is fitted for higt
| service come today to add my tribute As 4
matter Of personal feeling for the candidate
| Judge Melvin returned thanks for hi.
nomination In neatly turned speech
which ELECTED warm applause from th1
convention. Then. while the bant
played Nearer. Ny God.- to Thee" thu
delegates stood In silence out of re-
spect to the memory of the dead juris
whom Melvin has been nominated t.
succeed.
Dr.v.C Thomas, physician. surgeon, West.
bank bldg. $50 Market cor. Ellis. Phone