The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 29, 1898, Page 1

\ Ky f\i lq O graT®E — Linm s’ The to be take the Libsrary.++++ n from T VOLUME LXXXIV.—NO. 12l. SAN .FRANCISCO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 189s. PRICE FIVE CENTS. Great Progress Made in the Selectinn"of the Candidates for the Municipal Offices. The Party Leader Declares for a Platform That Will Pledge Nominees to Needed Re- forms and the New Charter, 0 30 308 30 30¢ 308 0% 30K 30% 308 30% X0F 30 3O 0E 300 For Mayor, CHARLES L. PATTON. For City and County Att'y, WILLIAM F. FITZGERALD. For Auditor, ASA R. WELLS. For. Assessor, JOEN D. SIEBE. For Treasurer, I. J. TRUMAN. For Surveyor, CHARLLS TILTON Reg el b= ped [aRReReReReRaRaReRaRagaya] L0 T 08 308 X0 08 08 00 K is to be the local Re- recedent to on. He de- at would pledge the es to the .correc- in the aaministra- i government, werving al- s of right and for other offices were se- d wit! ut ex- ception th are citizens. who have the co the community and the respec le. At- torney General zgerald | was named as.the party candidate for and Cour The other Charles Til- Surveyor. The Truman ton for City and ention appla of the cc s by t ctators who thronged es and the rear of the conven- candidates and timely. As soon caled to order by ( were appropriate C irman Allen, J. Daly announced that the committee orf perma tion and order of | business W - to report. Tk re- handed to the secretary and | port was was read as f Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Conven- Your committee on permanent organization and order of business respectfully report as fol- Report lutions. delegate plaging nty Attorney surer, Treasu City 'and Count Sheriff, perint. District of ‘Street ys and Squares, torney, Tax llector, Recorder, Public. Ad- | ministr C members of the Board of | Buper election of & county committee. v the report was On motion of Judge Dal g-opted without amendment. The newly elected officers were then conduéted to the -platform, and Mr. Allen, as perma- | nent chair: nounced that he had no gpeech to make, because the time had ar- rived for the tral ction of more import- ant business. John M. Chretien, chalrman of the com- mittee on platform and resolutions, an- nounced that his committee desired more time in which to formulate its report.. On motion of A. Ruef the committee was granted until this evening in which ..to complete its labors. Mr. Ruef also moved that the business of making niminations tions be proceeded with, all nominations being subject to the indorsement of the platform for the purpose of placing It was so ordered and Chairman Allen announced that nominations for Mayor were in order. Meyer Jacobs took the plattform for the purpose of placing Charles L. Patton in nomination. He spoke as follows: £ “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention: This is a representative body; it is the representative of the Républi- can party of San Francisco. It represents Republican principles. I propose to nom- inate for the suffrage of the people to head a representative ticket a representa- tive citizen. The gentleman I place In nomination for the most important office in the gift of the people of this municipal- ac J. | me of each can- | y evening the proceedings | n were marked by the | and harmony, and | t did not fit per- t of the occasion. The were brief and to d the acknowledgments of as the convention had been | ity is the Hon. Charles L. Patton. (Cheers and great enthusiasm.) | am willing, gentlemen, to.compare | this convention—the Republican conven- | tion of San Francisco—and the Revubli- | can party of San Francisco to the Demo- | eratic convention and party of San Francisco. In a great speech Metropolitan Temple a week ago Sat- night General Barnes.compared Republican princivles to those of the v. What'i{s the Democracy of municipality but part and portion of party known as the fusion.party of Sacramento? Can-any good ‘belong to a the Democratic party having afiiliated in the unh iion now existing between the Demo- cratic and Populist parties of the State? It is sald -that parties should hominate good men. True, but we must look like- wise to principles. It is as unsafe to nom- fnate good ‘men, pledged to support bad principles, as it ts to nominate dishonest men to abuse good principles. The -gen- tleman whose name I have offeréd for your consideration and whom. you will, I believe, ‘accept as leader of our party in this municipall 4s a man among men. He is a man who represents Republican principles. He'is a_man loyal to the principles of the Republican party. .He is loyal to the grand old party, the savior of | Mayor. | sole intent of catching the | tion, | municipality to bulld acity of 1000 inhab- with party or faction-un-Republican or advocating doctrines inconsistent with its time-honored principles. I now offer for your consideration the name of the next Mayor of S8an Francisco, if it 1s your will that he should head our ticket, the Hon. Charles L. Patton.” At the clos of Mr. Jacobs' address three cheers were proposed for Patton. They were given with a roar and for several minutes the applause and cheer- ing was almost deafening. The nomina- tion of Mr. Patton was seconded by A. P. Van Duzer. He said: “I desire to second the nomination of the gentleman who will be your next I regard it as an honor to sec- ond the nomination of such a man as Charles L. Patton: “During the past two years we have seen the Mayor of this great city of San Francisco playing with the affairs of his office like an actor on the stage—with the applause of the gallery. We have seen him using the office to further his own personal ambi- tion; we have seen him_standing with folded hands and closed mouth while he watched the Board of Education, the members of which are of his own selec- steal sufficlent lumber: from the ftants. This Mayor of ours has watched these officials steal almnst everything ex- cept the schoolmarms, and it is not & cer- tainty that they did not steal some of th n. harles L. Patton has shown himself to be a born leader. If -elected to the of- fice he will perform his-duty without fear or favor. If nominated by this convention vou will have a c¢hance to vote for a clean man, -a gentleman and -not a poli- ticlan. ‘The present Mayor is‘' now -en- gaged In the task of nominating a ticket | HOLLAND KEPT 'STRICT.. ATTENTION - [ | FITLGERALD 1S THE MAN WE WANT. SAID our country. He is loyal to our party, which has preserved our institutions, the institutions upon which our’ Government was founded;.loyal to the man who has guided the ship of state though the break- ers of strife and war. He is known throughout the land for his' many noble characteristics. He holds the respect of this convention, of the business cominu- nity, and is honored for his executive abil- ity, his courage, his independence, his in- tegTity. “Mr. Patton i{s'a man who would not seek office unless he could do so inde- pencently and know that none of hon- esty's principles would have to be sacri- ficad. Under no circumstances would be attach himself to any element or faction whose principles were inconsistent with the principles of his party. He is 1 Re- putiican, has been a Republican and will be a Republican.”. He will not affiliate AND : HIO | oo JACK | [ HomEsT YCHRETIEN OF) Twas HOT HAPPY e & i TIES ¥ - ;\ % i {0 y ) CHARLES L. PAT e o ‘\\ \ I \ \ ) 4 TON, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE| FOR MAYOR. of his own. Charles L. Patton will eman- cipate the city from boss rule, and we will have for our Mayor one of nature’s noble- men.” (Applause.) There being no furthér nominations the chairman declared the nominations clos- ed, and on motion the secretary was in- structed to cast the vote of the conve tion for Mr. Patton. On motion of Harry Gray a committee of three, consisting of Harry Gra: Meyer Jacobs and A. P. Van Duzer was appointed to find Mr. Pat- ton, inform him of his nomination and escort him to the convention hall. ‘When Mr. Patton appeared under escort of the committee the delegates rose to their feet and cheered their new-made leader to the echo. He addressed the con- | vention.as follows. “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention: This is a proud moment for me, as ‘it would be a proud moment for any citizen of this State to be nominated | for the highest office in the city and coun- ty of Sau Fiancisco. 1 thank you fro the bottom of my heart. : “I am sorry that your platform has not yet been adopted, for until it has been formulated I cannot finally acept the nomination which has been given me. The Republican party of this city must stand before the people .committed to princi- ples that are necessary to good govern- ment. We must pledge our legislative nominees to ratify the new charter, for it s necessary that the ‘wishes of the people as expressed at the charter elec- tion shall recetve legislative confirma- .PAID H15, TEN AND THEN NOMINATED#WELLS o ' SOME OF THE MEN OF THE tion.” The new charter.must not be set aside. We must declare for a ‘dollar limit of ‘taxation on.an equitable valua- tion of the property of this cf we. { public utijities. If these. things are in the platform which you adopt I will ac-~ cept the nomination which has been given as I can to be elected Mayor' of this great city. Gentlemen, 1 thank you.” Mr. Patton was given three cheers, and for several minutes the delegates on the floor’ indulged in a general uproar ex- pressive of their delight. In response to the sentiments expressed by Mr. Patton, A.. Ruef’ moved that the instructed to insert planks in the plat- form In accordance with the views ex- pressed by the candidates for Mayor. It was 80 ordered. < Chairman Allen announced that nomi- were in order, and Judge J. C. Daly as- ‘cerided the platform for the purpose of placing before the convention the name of Attorney General Fitzgerald. He said: “Mr.- Chairman and gentlemen of the convention—When I have performed the pleasant duty of addressing you I pro- pose to nominate for the office of City and_ ¢ ounty Attorney of ‘San Frarcisco a gentleman who has never shirked duty, a man who has never -turned his back on friend or foe. When L heard our next Mayor, Charles L. Patton,.take an hon- prable, independent stand I saw how fit a companion he .is for the man: I propose to offer for nomination.” It has always been my. desire to select men whom I know are fit and capable of performing the. dutles they must . assume, keeping well in view their intégrity, their-courage and executive ability. These characteris- tics have made the leaders of our party the admired of the people of this. Gov- ernment. The man I will present is no stranger in this community, and his rep- utation will carry: him to .victory and Conttniied on Second Page. must declare for municipal ‘ownership of | f me here to-night: -I will not only accept | the nomination, but I will fight as hard | committee on platform and resolutions be- nations for City and County Attorney | HON. CHARLES L. PATTON NOMINATED FOR MAYOR B THE REPUBLICANS llotied Completes the Homination of Justices of the Peace Schools---Senato blym fififififibfifififidfifitfifigf For Judges of Superior Court, | DAVIS LOUDERBACK, | JOHN CARSON, - JAMES M. TROUTT, HENRY N. CLEMENT. For Police Judges, 'H. L. JOACHIMSEN, A. B. TREADWELL CHARLES A. LOW, THOMAS GRAHAM. For Justi¢es of the Peace, THOMAS F. DUNNE, JOSEPH E. BARRY, F. H. KERRIGAN, C. C. GROEZINGER, - G. W. E..CQOK. For Supt. of Schools, R. H. WEBSTER, For Senators, 20th—F. H. BURNETT. 22d—SIG. M. BETTMAN. 24th—LEON . DENNERY. For Assemblymen, 29th—CHAS. KENEALLY. 31st—THOMAS BROPHY. 84th—E. I. ROBINSON. 85th—W. H. COBB. 86th—H. H. MERRILL. 38th—W. H. RICKARDS. 40th—HENRY W. MILLER. 41st—H. C. DIBBLE, 42d—1L. A. HENRY. 43d—FRED LUNDQUIST. 45th—EUGENE SULLIVAN. o 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 6 0 0 0 K UH 06 00K 00K 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 £ O 4 G367 50 307 16 306 X6 108 X0 106 0K 308 08 K06 308 O 106506 K06 O X0 XOF 308 0¥ O O 0 0 K =3 The legislative, judicial and educa- tional convention of the Republicans was continued last night in the banquet hall Native Sons’ bullding. The delegates los little time in getting to work. Before the close of the session they had nomil- nated the four Judges of.'the Superior Court, fotir Judges of the-Police Court, five Justices of -the Peace and Superin- tendent of Schools. These, with the nomi- nation of-Senators for three districts and Assemblymen for the majority of the districts, comprised the most important work of the night. In addition a’'list of names was sub- mitted for the offices of Schoot Directors. It was decided that these: names would be- passed upon by a committee. of five and then voted upon to-night by the dele- STCHARLIETPATTON WAS NOMINATED; &Y JACOBS®Eo 067 | THAT 3 NOMI NAYCH gates to the convention. b The convention ‘will be called to order at 7 o’clock, and it is expected that the remaining nominations will take but a short time. ; Owing to the time consumed by the delegates ' of the various diStricts in ¢electing their * chairman, the conven- tion . was not called’ to order until 8:45 by Chairman’ E. I- Wolfe. H. S. Millzner, chalrman of thecommittee on permanent organization and order of business, read the report .of that com- mittee recommending that:the temporary officers be made permanent; that J. 'W. Burdette be elected vice-chairman, and that three assistant secretaries be ap- pointed. The report was adepted with the exception that it was agreed that thé customary fee ‘of §10 was not to be ex- acted from candidates for the office of School Directors. The detegates were not of one mind on this proposition, some.fa- voring the charge on the ground that it was exacted only ds an evidence of good, faith. The amendment fihally prevailed, and the report of the committee was adopted. g Chairman Faulkner of the committée on platform reported that his associates were not ready to render théir report'and CONVENTION. asked for “further time. He announced that the committee would meet at the headquarters of the County Committee this afternoon at 4 o’clock for the further consideration of the platform. The re- auest for additional time was granted. . £ |c | had a long 1 Legislative, Judicial and Educational Gonvention Proceeds With Its Work, Superior and Police Judges, and Superintendent of rs and Assem- BN, Nominations for Superior Judges wers ed in order. It was decided to s to five minutes. Mr. Wolfe called Mr: Burdette to the chair and pro- ded-to place J. M. Troutt in nomina~ He said: “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the conivention: We have now arrived at the most important part of the work that will s convention. The people the city will scrutinize the men whom you put forth a vour candidates for the Judges of the Superior Court, I desire to name-a man whom we all love and re- spect. .He James M. Troutt. He has nd an honorable political life and his elections heretofore on different occasions have the been decisive ones. On bench he has proved to be an honor- man and his decisions have been just , that have be rarely reversed. He n affable and genial gentleman, and is ured of eleetion if nominated.” Gunzendorfer seconded the He was followcd by George S. Rosenheim, who spoke in rain. Judge Troutt was nom- tion. nd Smith the same inated by acclamation, and then to make t legal the cast -the ballot. Delegate ldwell of the Thirty-ninth District nominated Davis Louderback. He said: “I do not desire to take up your time by a length; peech as the man I name needs no encomium at my hands. He is fitted by nature for the honorable position of Judge.. He is manly and courageous and has proved himseif the possessor of these qualities in times that have tried men’s souls. He has had wide experience and brings to the posi- tion thé reputation of his past work on the bench. The people owe him a debt of gratitude for his work on their behalf. He is_honest and decent and is a man who dares to do right at all times. I say to you nominate Davis Louderback and S0 sure as the sunbeams kiss the sky to-morrow all over our beautiful land ust so sure will he be elected in Novem- er."” The nomination was-seconded by George MeComb. I Tausky of the Fortieth District nom- inated John-D. Carson. He spoke as fol- lows: “I wish to place before you for your consideration the name of a gentleman who has never held. office, but who 18 well known here. He was born in Ire- and, coming here when young and resid- ing here nearly all his life. He was edu- cated here, finishing his legal studies at Harvard Law College. He has a host of friends in both the Democratié and the - Republican’ parties and will poll a large ‘'vote.” Thomas Fitzgerald seconded the nomin- ation, Edgar D. Peixotto nominated Henry N..Clement. He said: *“I nominate for Judge of the Superior Court for the long and the short term H. N. Clement. In doing 0 it is not necessary for me to say much in his behalf. He is a scholarly man of marked legai attainments. He helped frame the new charter for this city, and his work is apparent through- out that instrument. In the election for Freeholder he led almost all the other candidates. If he.is elected he will add lustér and pride -to the party. He has all the requirements needed of a man holding a judicial -position. I say that to sit. in judgment on your fellow-man is as near the solemnity of the after world as anything can be.” The nomination of Mr. Clement was sec- onded by A. J. Morgenstern. He dwelt upon Mr. Clement's work for the new charter. The secretary was upon motion in- structed to cast the vote of the conven- tion for Mr. Louderback, Mr. Carson and Mr. Clement. Judge Troutt was previ- ously nominated by acclamation. Mr. Clement*was also nominated for the un- expired term. Chairman: Wolfe then announced that nominations . for the four Judges of the Police Court were in order. Delegate Tausky was recognized and nominated H. L: Joachimsen, He said: “Mr. Chairman and gentlemen: I wish to place before you a candidate for a judicfal ‘office. In a great city like this the -office of Police Judge is one of great importance. He is called upon to pass upon the preliminary hearings of many important cases. - The Judge is given great power and the men holding such secretary was instructed to positions must not only be firm and all that -goes. with.it, but must be_ capable men. I wish t0 nominate H. L. Joachim- tion for ten years, with increasing popu- larity. : The people.have confidence. in him and. will return him to the office he has filled with.so much credit.” - W. Guilfoyle nominated A. B. Tread- well. At the end of his speech the lobby gavthh]m an nvntiodn, ?‘l‘\'ing three cheers or the nominee and calling repeatedly for him. . Mr. Guilfoyle said: B 7 “In selecting candidates for the office of .Police Judge one must bear in mind three facts: First, is the candidate capable of filling the office; second, is he capable of acting as a barrier between the criminal element and the public at large, and third, is He honest and upright? The gentleman I name .has all these qualifi- ‘catians. He has been. admitted to prac- tice in all the courts,-and he will be up=~ held in aH his decisions. The reception you have given lis name- indicates that no_eillogy of mine. is required.”” Edgar xotto nominated Charles A. Low, saying: . “I’do not need-to say much in intro- ducing Mr. Low. He is not only but he is O. R. I can point wit to the record he has made d time he has been on the ‘bench.” The nonilnation was seconded by J. W. -B?Dr:l;';ate' Caldwell placed before the h pride uring the