The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 11, 1896, Page 8

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1896. “CALIFORNIA WILL SURELY GIVE A REPUBLICAN MAJORITY AT To obtair the truest, clearest view one must ascend to a commanding height. On this principle the subjoined expressions from Senators from alil sections of the State upan the political outlook will be read with peculiar interest. Their position as the poiitical centers of their respective sections gives them unsurpassed opportanities of receiving and imparting reliable reports of locai sentiment. At the same time their experience and reputation would forbid any distortion of facts or misunderstanding of existing conditions. As a matter of fact, these opinions of State Senators kindly furnished THE CALL are most valuable, as well as inspiriting, from the standpoint of the grand party of patriotism, protection and prosperity. They indicate that the people have got their second thought and are steadily rejecting the sophistries of a desperate Democracy. They show, too, just in what sections protection is absolutely necessary for the life of particular industries. Fruit, wool, mining, lumber ana other great interests cry alond for McKinley and stable government. In the cities the ‘'solid middle class,” the back- bone of the people, are rejecting Bryanism as a cheap bait calculated to decoy to his ruin the honest voter. From north, south and east come words of wise good cheer. “The people are showing they are wideawake to their own interests. The Repub- lican banner will be undoubtedly crowned with victory. Immense good has been done by the press in cirenlating the truth. McKinley is the workingman's friend. Let the good work go on,” is the encouraging tenor of the reports. Students of comparative statistics will also find much matter of interest in the estimated vote of the respective districts. Altogether, from this—perhaps the most valuable symposium yet offered in the local political campaign—a feeling of confidence in ultimate Republican success is likely to impress every intelligent reader. LASSEN, MODOC, SHASTA, SISKIYOU, Second District. That Sectlon, According to Senator J. M. Gleaves, Demands’ Protection for Lumber and Mines. REDDING, Car., August 27, 1896. Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call: The prospect for Republican success in Shasta % County and in the Second Senatorial Dis-, ”y/"’! trict is good and is daily improving. i 3 The most of our voters are intelligent, honest, thoughtful and patriotic miners, that can be depended upon, in an emer- gency such as now faces the Republican parth, to vote for the best interest of the people of the United States. They feel that the last three years of Democracy is all they ever need, and when asked if they want four years more of it usually answer no. The Populists are discouraged and to a certain extent demoralized on account of & growing belief that their party has been sold out by 1its leaders. The fact that Democracy is the same article, whether labeled “tariff 1eform,” ‘free trade,” or ‘“free silver,”” has a most discouraging effect upon Populists and especially upon those who were formerly identified with the Republicans and many of the latter throughout this section are not going to assist in the election of Mr. Bryan. This portion of the State with its im- mense lumbering interests, iron mines, fruit and wool is especially in need of proiection, and the average voter realizes that protection is the most important prin- ciple involved in this campaign. The development of our sugar-beet industry is ot vast and peculiar importance; and in fact, the whole Republican platform advocates nothing that is not locally demanded and generally recognized as progressive. The contest here is straight aggresive Republicanism vs. negative Democracy. Congressman Barham is making a gallant and winning canvass in this part of the Btate, with many things in his favor. Coming as he does, after being tried and found true to his promises, so well prepared with intelligent information on the silver ques- tion, he is successfully explaining the fallacies of that doctrine. He stands squarely on the Republican platform and firmly believes that the only relief for silver must come by and through the acts of the Republican party. His course has been so straight, his integrity so unquestionable that his reelection is almost assured. The Populists have virtually no criticisms to make, the Republcians are well satisfied with his Congressional record and the Democrats question only his protection policy, which down deep in their hearts, they earnestly hope may win. William McKinley representing the central political idea —protection—being a thorough American; an old and honored comrade of the Grand Army; a safe, able and experienced statesman; and having greater ability to restore the confidence of Americans in America than any man alive to-day, and having for his party’s motto the grandest combination of principles ever advocated, patriotism, prosperity and protection, will be elected. J. M. GLEAVES, Senator Second District TRINITY ~== BUTTE, TEHAMA—Fourth District. Senator W. A. Shippee Is Fully Convinced of the Strong Necessity for a Republican Presldent and a Protective Policy. Benator W. A. Shippee is one of the most active leaders in his section and has every opportunity of “sizing up” the political situation there. He thinks that the outlook for a Republican victory at the polis in November is more than favor- able. In that part of the State, richin natural resources and enriched by the toil of far-seeing horticulturists, he says it would be strange indeed if the people did not see the cogency of Republican reason- ing. While the idic echoes of Democratic special pleading buve penetrated to his section it has not, he says, carried think- ers off their feet. They are not prepared for the sake of a petty and problematical advantage to throw away the fruitsof a life of labor, when by electing William McKinley President they may secure the benefits of their toil for themselves and children. Fruit men and agricultur- ists of every shade, miners and supporters of kindred industries are showing evi- dence of an awakening. They have heard the words of the great Ohioan and are re- calling the “‘fat years” of previous Repub- lican administrations. Clevelandism has become a by-word for misrule and Bryan- ism with its experimental jugglery with the sensitive currency of the country bids fair to come into even greater disrepute. The conservative counsels of experience are prevailing and the Senator has no hesitation in predicting the ultimate triumph of the Republican party of progress. Even the professed Democrats are trembling in the balance, and before November many of them will have joined the grand old party’s ranks. SUTTER, YOLO, YUBA—Sixth District. “It Is Only the Unthinking,” Says Senator Eugene Aram. *“Who Fool- ishly Cry, ‘Anything for a Change.’” Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call—Bie: The 8ixth District comprises the counties > of Yolo, Yuba and Sutter. My acquaintance in Yuba and Sutter is much more limited than in Yolo, where I reside, and it is probably due to this fact that my standing is so much better in the remote counties in my district than at home. And theorizing along this line per- haps we can account for the waning of the Bryan boom. The people have been getting better acquainted with him of late. On National issues Yolo and Yuba are always con- ceded to go Democratic, while Sutter is slightly Republican, and I think the Bryan vote will run about with the Cleve- land vote of four years ago. Republicans are standing well in line, and leading Democrats who will vote for McKinley are numerous. Truly, the Democrats are losing some of the most staunch men of their party, men of sterling worth and integrity, men who do not believe in running after strange gods, who do not think it wise to launch our old ship of state upon an un- ulist Assembly; did th ut the | to be held on Frida; ]‘Y Populist Judge absolutely and peremptor- | thusiasm prevailed. ily refused to come down. fight between Su To-day a joint committee of four from | District Attorney eri indsay for the nomina- | nominated at Eilensburg last month. ‘This known and untried sea. But among the laboring classes, among the horny-handed sons of toil. who earn their daily bread by the sweat of an honest brow, we find a different feeling, a different sentiment, and uniess a change is brought about between now and the ides of November the Democrats will secure a large portion of this vote. ‘‘Anything for a change” seems to be an argument of great weight. They seem to have forgotten the long era of prosperity under Republican rule and protection; for- gotten that in the name of Democracy a most radical change was brought about when Grover Cleveland was first elected President; forgotten that the surplus in our treasury soon melted away; forgotten that it is during Democratic administrations that our industries have been paralyzed, factories closed down and labor deprived of an opportunity to earn an honest dollar; forgotten the unkept promises of four years ago. Like Patrick, who was told if he would vote for Cleveland he would never work any more, said: *'I voted for Cleveland and have not done a day’s work since.”’ None feel the effects of hard times more keenly than the laboring man. Free silver has a sound of melody for him who knows what it is to go hungry. But in all seriousness I would say to such: If you had been engaged in a Iucrative business and by a change of managers and business policy your enterprise was fast approach- ing bankruptcy what would you do? What would any sane business man do? Itis needless to ask. You would simply go back to the old management to iook for pros- perity again. Our Government is simply a large business enterprise. Clevelandism has been a failure. Bryanism is replete with yague and untried theories, while McKinleyism represents the old management. “Protection to Our Industries” is the party slogan which will lead us back to prosperity. R EUGENE ARAM. SONOMA-Tenth District. “The Follylof Following After Strange Geds,” Says SenatordJ. C. Hollo= way, “Is Becoming Patent Here.” CLOVERDALE, CavL., Sept. 7, 1896. Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call: To forecast the coming political results of So- G noma County is a peculiarly difficult un- dertaking at this time, as our nominations are not yet made, nor is theicanvass fairly begun. We have a large voting popula- tion who heve inherited their Democratic politics from their Missouri fathers during and since the war, and they are not always open to conviction, Up to 1880 and 1884 {his county was sure to go Democratic, but since those years, through the constant and zealous work of such men as Colonel Byington of Santa Rosa, Sam Cassady of Petaluma, John Beliach of Healdsburg, valiantly aided by the Sapta Rosa Republican, the Petaluma Argus and the Healdsburg Tribune, the county was completely redeemed to the cause of Republicanism. At the present time the Argus and some of its weak-kneed friends are camping with our old enemies and are trying to turn the stream of Democracy into a new channel, thinking thereby that the new silver waters will be pure and sweet for the cause of the laboring people. Can they change the spots on the leopard, or can we expect different results from the party that we have been trained to watch for the last thirty years? The candidates for the Assembly in the Beventeenth District appear to be Staley, who wants a renomi- nation, and he made a good member two years ago; also Professor Nielson would like a two months’ visit to SBacramento; also Frank Mather would not object and he is quite popular with the boys and would poll a good vote. In the Sixteenth District Mr. Price would like to be returned, and as he made an active and valuable member at the last session his wishes may be respected. Mr. Meecham of Petaluma will also be a candidate before that convention, and if the choice should fall to him the Republicans of that district would make no mistake, as he is an energetic Republican and one who sticks to his convictions, for he knows that they are generally right. 3 Any of these gentlemen would well represent Sonoma County and will be quite sure of an election unless our opponents make a close combination and find some good men to oppose, and then the chances are doubtful and 'tis anybody's fight. To analyze the result on the National ticket in advance is at this time and under existing circumstances a very difficuit matter except to give a guess conclusion. As far as I can observe nearly all voters of standing who have something to lose and who earnestly desire the welfare of all the people of our country, such men without regard to former political affiliations will sustain the party of protection and prosperity, and 1 find numbers of former Democrats who take that view, but former Populists don’t seem so0 open to conviction; they stick to their new faith with a persistency that would be commendable in a better eaunse. We also have a class of voters who have been caught by the frenzy or furor of the Chicago convention and carried off their feet for a time, but many of these will read McKinley's letter of acceptance and see the folly of following after such strange gods, and will eventually conclude to place their votes and faith with the party that is try- ing to give the laboring man a better chance in the race of life. For Congress Judge Barham will, if he works hard, be a sure winner by a fair ma- jority—say 1200—in his district. He is a good man and has so far made a good record. 1 predict a smail majority for McKinley in Sonoma County. Respectfully yours, J. C. HoLLowAy. SAN FRANCISCO—Twenty-Fourth District. The Solld Middle Class, Says Senator J. H. Mahoney, Are for McKinley to a Man. SAN FRANCISCO, Cav., Aug. 29, 1896. Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Morning Call—S1R: in reply to your letter of the 25th inst., addressed to me, asking for my views concerning the political situation I will state that the present condition of affairs never seemed more favorable for the success of the Republican party in the Etate and especially in the Fourth Con- gressional District. My opinion on the political status in taid district is not only based upon ex- perience gained by long acquaintanceship with the Republican voters of the “Fourth,”” but in addition thereto I have taken pains, both by observation and from conversations had with leading Demo- crats residinug therein, to confirm the opin- ion predominant in my district among all classes, that both the Republican electors and our nominee for Congress will this year gain increased strength by the acces- sion to the Republican ranks of Lundreds of Democrats, which augurs well for the election of McKinley and Hobart. The people who live in the same section of the State wherein 1 reside belong largely to the great middle class, who are, 1 micht truthfully say, close students of political economy—fully capable of studying the political problems submitted for their decision and of arriving at a just and sensible conclusion. They have as a class more to fear than the very wealthy (judging by their Jast four years’ experience), the threatened repetition of National misrule and the advent of hare-brained political schemers, who seek the control of the Government with a determined purpose and an acknowledged avowal of uprooting everything which is calculated to promote peace and restore prosperity to our country. It is, perhaps, needless for me to remark that the middle classes comprise the great majority upon whom rests the burden of taxation. That they are a thrifty and & common-sense class the numerous savings deposits and real-estate holdings (as exemplified by the savings banks’ report and the Assessor’s books) amply testify, In their solid ranks, therefore, there cannot be found yoters so lacking in discre- tion as to be led astray by the sophistry, wild, impassioned harangues and false promises of those would-be political leaders, who, ignoring the needs of the Nation, and either lacking a knowledge of finance or cunningly concealing historical tuu: seek to rend asunder the fraternal bonds which link together the people of the North, the East, the Soutn and the West. They therefore refuse to be blinded by the clouds of oratorical dust raised by the declaimers of ialse issues, and realizing keenly the present depression in commerce they rightfully attribute it to the source whence it sprung, viz.: the present administration. There is throughout the entire Fourth District a steadily growing feeling that the credit of the Nation must be maintained, and consequently the unanimous sentiment favors sound money. Earnest and effective work is being done therein and I feel very confident in stating that when the polls have closed on November 3 next the Fourth Congressional District will have redeemed itself and will stand prominently forward in the ranks ot the Republican districts of this State. I remain respectfully yours, J. H. MAHONEY, nd the utmost en- MARIPOSA, MERCED, STANISLAUS, TUOLUMNE—Twelfth District. All Indlcations for a Republican Victory Look Very Favorabls in That Sectlon, According to Senator J. H. Shine. SONORA, CAL., Sept. 9, 1896 Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call — Stz: The conditions prevailing at present in Tuolumne County are altogether different to those prevailing two years ago. The issues to be decided at the Novem- ber elections are free silver on the one side and protection and the continuance of our present mounetary systemn on the other, and from all indications a Republican victory looks extremely favorable. The great register this year shows a flattering increase over that of two years ago and the increase is, without doubt, in our favor. Altogether, I regard a Republican vic- tery in this section this year, as stated above, extremely favorable and the time is not far distant when Tuolumne County will take her place 1n the Republican col- umn. Every election of late vears has re- sulted in a decreased Democratic majority, while the Republican vote has almost cor- respondingly increased. There is no doubt in my mind that the people need only to understand to reject the misleading proffers of a discredited Democracy. Cleveland’s administration was not so productive of prosperity that the promises of his party should be trusted to-day. On the contrary people are likely to be more distrustful this year because the promises are, on their face, impossibie of fulfillment and only made to be broken. ‘Withan active campaign carried on here by able Republican statesmen during the next two months I believe many converts can be made to the Republican causs and in exact ratio to this missionary work being done thoroughly or the reverse will be the success or failure of our party in this county. J. H. SHINE. FRESNO, MADERA—Sixteenth District. The Stock and Frult Men of That Section Are Strong for McKinley. Says Senator A. J. Pedlar. FRESNO, Car., Aug. 28, 1896. Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call—Str: Theinterest thus far manifested in this cam- paign exceeds that shown here in any similar contest since Fresno had an ex- istence. ‘While many will vote actuated by preju- dice and revenge, the masses, irrespective of party,are closely studying the issues with a view to knowing theirdnty. Patri- otism with many will be placed above party, and side by side, voting the same ticket, will be seen ccnscientious men who all their lives have been political oppo- nents. The past two weeks have strengthened the cause of protection aud honest money, and another thirty days will tind the Ra- publican column in Fresno almost, if net entirely, solid and united. Tnere is good reason for the statemens that many patriotic citizens hereziuns will on election day cast their votes T McKinley and Hobart, though they mewar cast such a vote before in their lryem They are too patriotically Democratic swallow the Chicago platform and candi- dates. Protection to American industry finds a warm indorsement amdng our stockmen and fruit farmers. It is no deaa issue here, as will be demonstrated at the polls. The parleying, dickering and face-making attending the efforts at fusion between the Popocrats and Silvercrats have disgusted acd estranged not a few of those who once intended voting for Bryan. A cordial batred exists between the leaders who want to fuse on Bryan, but do not know how it can be comfortably done. Shouid the Populists name the fusion canaidate for Congress in this district many Democrats will either vote for Bowers or not vote at all for that position. While the opposition is *‘chewing the rag’ the Republicans are organizing, and are already actively at work. Our local headquarters are open, our banner spans the street and our convention to nominate Assemblymen and Supervisors has been called for September 21. Our new committee will then push the good work, already well begun by the presgnt organization. To retain Fresno in the Republican column will be our aim, and our work will be active. A.J. PEDLAR. ALPINE, AMADOR, CALAVERAS, MONO—-Fourteenth District. The General Sentiment Is for Bimetalllsm on an International Agree= ment, Says Senator E. C. Voorhels. SUTTER CREEK, CAL., Sept. 3, 1896. Charles M. Shortridge, Editor Call—S1m: In reply to your letter of the 25th ult., of inquiry about the political forecast of tnis - section at the coming election, will say R that as far as my observation goes the gen- eral sentiment is for free coinage of silver or rather for bimetallism through an in- ternational agreement. The Republicans, as a rnle, are not doing much Ioud talking on the street corners, and when one hears loud talk on the street in favor of free gilver, and nothing else, you can most every time guess it is a kind of Democrat who always supports the platform and the nominees of his party, but the better class of Democrats are doing a lot of thinking, I might say *“sawing wood,” and what way they will vote on election day no one knows save themselves. For the Republi- cans I think a large number are for free coinage of silver, in fact I know a large majority are for bimetallism, but they want it to come in the right way, and in a way that it will not distress the Nation or cause a panic, and they believe that it can only come through the Republican party, the same as all beneficial measures for the people have come in the past. I might relate here a little incident that happened near the city of Stockton a short time ago, which was just told me, and shows the consistency of the loud-mouthed Democrat in talking about free silver, and it being the money of the poor people, and of the farmer, and the laboring man, and sll other delusive terms he counld think of. And the man who was doing all of this loud talking was a poor Democratic farmer who had just sold a small band of cattle to a Stockton butcher, and the amount he was to receive for his cattle was the large sum of $153, and the cashier was counting out his money for him, which was $150 in gold and $3 in silver. But the farmer was 50 busy talking about free silver and the money of the people, that it was good enongh for him or anybody else, and as he did not at the time notice the cashier getting his money ready for him, for he was too busy talking for the poor people, and the cashier waited awhile for him to receive his money, but he being so busy with his argument for the time forgot what he was there for. So the cashier thought he would give him a practical trial. So he took back the gold coin he had counted out for him and put it back in the drawer and wrote acheck on a bank to pay the bearer 153 silver dollars. The farmer took the check, not scrutinizing it close enough to notice the silver part of it, He went to the bank to zet his money on the check, and the paying-teller counted out for him 153 silver doilars, and he looked at him in astonishment and said, *“Why, I did not bring a wagon to get this small amount of money. I don’t want silver, I want gold.” “But,” said the paying-teller of the bank, “‘your check is payable in silyer dollars.”” Aud while he was looking at the check he had accepted in payment for his cattle the cashier who gave it to him gently tapped him on the shoulder and said, *“It silver i3 good enough for me it surely is good enough for you.” He took his silver dollars and walked awsy, but not happy. It the Democrats did not have silver to talk about I don’t know what they could say, for certainly they can't refer to their President Cleveland with quite as much prideas the Republicans can to their last President, Harrison. That is enough to say, and the people will surely express their wish in this section while they think the free “coinage of silver will be best for the country, but they want it to come in the right +way, and to stay, and that way will be through the Republican party. Yours truly, VOORHEIS, They unhesitatingly declare their object 5 ill be a strong | to be t i i liberations was shown by the packed | Adams ana expelled him from the riox Juge Logan and | Bryan (iecer and tiee sokon B Hety WAHM C"HUS PUU"ES Nallynal sendaracboarer of the perty nron | WaTily indorsed — Bentator " perkine; National standard-bearer of the party proy | Warmly indorsed Sentator recommended Democrats and Populists Unable to Come to an Under- standing. New County Conventions to Be Called and a Split in the Ranks Probable. BAKERSFIELD, CaAL, Sept. 10.—For several days past politicians in both the Democratic and Populist parties have been hard at work trying to fuse on candidates for Superior Judge and the Assembly. ‘I'he Democratic candidates for those offices handed in their resignations and the Pop- each party met to discuss the situation, | tion for the Superior Judgeship. The Mc- the meeting being attended by Thomas V. Qator, who gave advice on the subject. After a lengthy discussion a resolution was adopted recommending that the county conventions of both parties be re- convened on Saturday, September 19, for the purpose of taking action in the prem- ises. There are strong factions in both ’urfies which are entirely opposed to 'usion, and it is probable that both organ- 1zations will be split on the question. Cator addressed a large open-air meet- ing here this evening. KEnight at Santa Crus, 1 SANTA CRUZ, CaL, BSept. 10.—A rousing meeting under the auspices of the McKinley and Hobart Club held this evening, and was a fitting prelude to the Santa Cruz County counvention, which is to ve held next Monday. Delegates were selected for the primaries Kinley and Hobart Club is preparing to welcome George A. Knight, who will speak Saturday next and open the cam- paign here. g Active National Democrats. TACOMA, Wasn., Sept. 10.—The Siate Executive Committee of the National Democratic party to-day issued a call for a State convention of 330 delegates, to as- semble here September 26, to nominate Presidential electors and also a full State ti_ck;fi if the convention deems that ad- visable, Members of the State Committee say that the National Democrats are prepar- ing to organize all over the State where they are not now organized. Four years ago the Democrats cast over 14,000 votes in this State. N Democratic lead- ers express the belief that they will poll 5000 10 7000 votes this fall, action of the National Democrats causes Republican leaders to conclude that there is now adsolutely no doubt that Washing- ton will give the R li eonaf T eionyforthe Ropubiian dsla New Club at Calistoga. NAPA, Cav, Sept. 10.—A McKinley and Hobart club was last Monday night organized at Calistoga, with a member- ship of 150, It is the first Republican club ever formed in that precinet, and new names are daily added to its roll. The officers ;\:ozml’;esldent. F. G. Huskey; secretary, ight; treasurer, M. H president, C. J. B, Moore; Y vice- ongressman Barham was handsomely received by the people of Calistoga last evening, and addressed 2 large meeting in Badlam’s Opera-house. John H. Robe an attorney of San Francisco, also spoke, A A Sergeant-at-Arms Assaults a Minister on a Conven- tion Floor. Row in the Los Angeles County Re- publican Gathering Over Cre- dentials.- LOS ANGELES, CaL., Sept. 10.—One of the largest Republican delegate conven- tions ever held in Los Angeles County met at Music Hall har‘;. to-day for the nomina- tion of four candidates for Superior J ), six candiaates for the Assem I;’ry:ioum Senator and three Supervisors. The interest of people in the de duced tremendous applause from every' part of the large room. Captain Gilbert E. Overton ,was selected as temporary chairman of the convenjion and selected the various committees. The committee on credentials had a large contract on its hands and the entire afternoon was consumed in its delibera- tions. When near 5p.a. it did report the fight which it had listened to was re- sumed upon the floor. Rev. C. C. McLean of the M. E. Church claimed before the committee that he had been denied his rights by Thompson K. Adams, the sergeas arms of the con- vention. After the recess and before the delegates had quit the hall, Adams as- saulted Rev. Mr. McLean and a tremen- dous uproar followed. On reassembling this evening on mo- tion of and after a spirited epeech by E. A. Meserve the convention seated Dr. McLean, took the official badge ifrom course in Congress, extensive improvementsiof pubiic roads, indorsed in strong terms the National platform and the two candidates, recom- mended that a high liquor license be maintained throughout the county and reiterated the statement of the platform in favor of woman'’s suffrage. i e FUSIONITE FIGHT FOR SPOILS. Populists Said to Want to Securs Too . Many Nominations. SANTA ROSA, CaL., Sept. 10.—Both the Democrats and Populists held primaries here to-day for the purpose of selecting delegates to the County Convention to be held at Healdsburg Monday, September 14, There were some contests in the Demo- cratic ranks, but the regular ticket pre- vailed in all instances, and “the push” are correspondingly happy. The main fight at Healdsburg will be