Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-03-04
POLITICAL.
GARD From JABBZ qU2lR R,
Announcing Himself as an Independent
Candidate for Firs. trustee.

To the Voters of the city of Sacramento:
After mature deliJeratior and at the earnest solic
tation OF many citizens Of all political parties, 1
have determined to solicit your aurages for re-eec-
ton to the office Of First Trustee independent
candidate have earnestly endeagored TO discharge
the duties OF First Trustee honestly and intelli-
gently, and, having entered into political comb
nations, and being free from all pledges or obliga-
lions to eaucuses or conventions | am merely
exercising right which belongs to every citizen in
announcing myself rs a candidate. In caiiniLe e
your sufrages for high, honorable and responsible
position, it is incumbent u on me 10 present fully
and fairly the views Of public policy by which l
shall be guided III the event of my election. To
this duty address myself in the most direct Ian
guage st my command.
There is standing against this city heavy debt,
Inherited from On administrations OF the city
government and growing out of conditions which
are certainly beyond present control. This debt has
lately been the subject OF public attention and dis
CUSTOM and think its cOnditioTS and the pccessi-
ties arising out OF its existence are better and more
generally understood now than ever before. 1t has
been and will continue to be my object TO so deal
with the city creditors as TO avoid litigation and
keep within the requirements OF the Jaw, thus plac-
ing the city in n safe attitude OF detense-tO yield
to no improper demand on the part of such credit
ors and to make no concession not founded in exact
equity TO both the city and creditors.
Believing that the Funded Debt Commission has
performed a great service for the CITY, / shall en-
deayor il elected, to promote its Efficiency and 10
aid it in the Accomplishment of the highest public
good am in favor of that policy toward the pub
lie creditors which is consistent only with the best
interests of the city and the lowest possible rates of
taxation, at the same time maintaining tie honor,
reputation and credit Of city, and opposing all
dishonorable propositions of Reputation
[ look with serious apprehension upon the threat
enin danger 10 the future Of this city from the
tiuuance of hydraulic mining. The dangers with
which we meDaced from this source should be
met with effective and speedy remedies. It win be
my duty and pleasure to operate with citizens
in any plan which reflection may suggest or dslib
crate unsels may devise for the est of this evil
am uncompromisngly opposed to the continuance
OF hydraulic mining ON any other terms than the
positive and absolute certainty hat injury what
ever shall result therefrom 10 property in the val
leys and no impairment Of the naviGahility Of our
rivers believe that in natural justice all cost of
remedial or preventive measures in this connection
should be borne solely by the miners.
| am in favor of a speedy reduct on in the water
rates charged to the water-takers Of the city and
pledge myself 70 such reduction in good faith at the
earliest practicable moment.
am infavor OF the immediate and vigorous prosecu-
ton of plans to strengthen and improve the evee
defenses of this city to place their perfect security
from break overflow beyond all question Of
doubt. regard the questions of levees and drain
ageof paramount importance. have long realized
the too apparent fact that the growth and pros
perity of city is held in check by that feeling OF
insecurity from disaster by flood which will remain
bar to progress until our levee defenses Of
such character to afford all reasonable assur-
of perfect immunity from danger. believe it
tcbe the highest wisdom and economy to make our
homes and property from disaster if the
site of our city far above the highest possible
water.
am an uncompromising friend of popular e.iuca-
ton and of the free schools of America and in any
official station will seek to advance their interests to
the utmost Of my ability
am in favor of a more effective system of sewer
age and drainage. / opposed to :he eonstruc-
ton of levees and favored the construction OF
levee system by tie line Of the river at the cost Of
the property reclaimed by such evee, but with the
supervisory right of construction and repair in the
hands OF the city authorities.
am in favor of such a system of sewerage the
sanitary welfare OF the city demands. | believe il
to b. feasible and economical to carry :" Burns
slough along the line of Thirty first street, thus
dscharging its drainage below the city limits. II
am elected shall make the accomplishment of all
these reforms in system Of levees, sewerage and
drainage the constant object Of my administration.
i have not sought and am not now seeking public
station because of any desire for political prefement
or mere political ambition. The Office hold was
conferred upon by the suffrages OF my fellow
mechanics and fellow laboring men, 1t found me
at the bench Of mechanic, engaged in honest Ia
Dor. During my term Of Office have devoted all
the time could spare from official duty to industri-
application to my trade. can return wholly to
my trade cheerfuy, proud of the Independence
which industry, health and skill confers.
In earnestly striving to administer the affairs OF
the city creditaby l was not unco scious Of the
obligation resting upon me to so acqut myself as to
vndicate the ability and capacity of workingmen to
fill any public station equally with the professional
classes to whom such st tons usually accorded
if by prescriptive right.
In presenting my name to the public and claiming
the SURFACES OF my fellow citizens, only ask that
which shall freely accord to my opponents, who
ever they may be, 10 wit fair, manly and candid
consideration of my claims. And believing that i
may rely upon that fairness and canGor at the hands
Of my feow-eitizens, remain, most respectfully,
mrl-St JABEZ TURNER.