Blaine Sentiment In California

Sacramento, Cal, May 2. - The Republican state convention was called to order at 3 o'clock yesterday afteruoon. It is probable thet an unpledged delegation will be sent to Chicago, but Delégate Knight made a speech for Blaine, and said the sentiment was such that it should not be smothered in coraraittee. [Applause.] Delégate Wisner said he believed Blaine would be next president, but in view of hls letter it would be bad taste to force him immediately upon the convention.