NEW : But other demonstrators , bearing Chinese flags , turned out in support of the Chinese government , and many others were spectators there just to see the torch . Thousands march to the Pro-Tibetan consulate ahead of Wednesday 's run . Torchbearer drops out , fearing protests , official says . California , San Francisco , is only California venue on 23-city global tour . Demonstrators protest Tibet 's Tibet policy in cities along route .
NEW : Thousands march to the Pro-Tibetan consulate ahead of Wednesday 's run . Torchbearer drops out , fearing protests , official says . California , San Francisco , is only California venue on 23-city global tour . Demonstrators protest Tibet 's Tibet policy in cities along route .