Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-07-13
DAILY POST.INTEluGENCER.
REFoRE Tug ELECTION.


REFORE TmE ELECTION.
The campaign which was closed last
evening amid the glare OF bcnhres, the
speeches of can lidates and others at
two largely attended pubic meetings,
has been protracted, heated, personal
and determined. Today will in great
measure be devoted TO scanning she
situation and a quiet canvass by the
several candidates and friends. Inc
platforms of the several organizations
which have presented or endorsed can
didates TO be voted for tomorrow, DO
not materially differ. Each declares IN
favor of enforcing law and maintaining
order. All are pledged TO honest. intel
iioent and economical administration
Of municipal affairs. With the plat
forms all good citizens are in accord.
This being admitted. what remains TO
be considered? Obviously the aspirants
for municipal Offices, the candidates
themselves. We have neither space nor
inclination to deal with each and every
candidate by name, to point out MS
failinps, or ealoeizs his good qualities.
Our opinion upon such matters IL OF no
more value than that Of any eleosor
who will cast his vote tomorrow.
II In the duty Of every voter, NAN or
woman. TO bear in mind most I'M
portapt fact in connection With politi-
cal contests, towit that candidates Al
WAYS pledge themselves to carry out the
principles of the platforms upon which
thew stand. This has been done by
sverv candidate now before the people
of this CITY. Another fact, not compli-
nentsry to human nature, but never
theless existent and running contempt
raneous With political action. Is that
many candidates after election neglect
or repudiate their solemn ante election
pledges. The question for each man or
woman to settle in bis or her own mind
before casting vote at the polls To-
morrow Is this: Are the men for whose
election / cast vote honest in their
professions ? Will they keep the
pledges publicly made II honest. are
they capable ?
To decide these questions, the public,
the business records Of candidates are
matters of Just, Of important consider
alton. II candidate seeks reelection.
has be performed his duty faithfully
II he has not before held Office, what ID
his character a. q business man, for
honesty, reliability, competency, truth
fulness2 IL he good citizen, does hs
pay his taxes, or Ii he shrewd, crooked
aud unreliable2 The City Council %
be elected next Monday, will have tc
face questions Of serious moment Il
this people. not alone with respect "a
conserving law and order, restricting
vice and providing for prompt punish
ment of crime, but with respect to its
finances. II will be called upon to do
eide vexed questions affecting the prop
erty rights Of this community. In oui
Judgment this city needs today in hei
Council the very best men among hei
citizens, and such we hope TO see elected
without reference to platforms or the
source whence nominations have is
sued.
Yet this mast be also considered. We
are not prepared TO say that anv or all
the political organizations OF this city
have monopoly of It's virtue or it,
Woes. To do SO would bs 10 insult the
intelligence not only Of their members
bat of that larger number who have not
allied themselves with any political as
ISOLATION In this campaign. We believe
that from the various candidates before
the people Council can be selected
which will "iill the bilI' and give the
city first-olass government. In short,
at the election tomorrow We recommend
judicious scratching and substitution.
There are weak men on both the oppos-
ing tickets. Select the best men regard
less OF any pressure brought to bear by
society, social, business or person al in
fuenoe, Exercise your Judgment, your
knowledge, and don't forget 10 give
your conscience and principles an op-
portunity for free exercise. Vote hon
estly. quietly, promptly good naturally
conoeding TO all the same candor and
integrity Of purpcse claimed by each.
Good will come ont Of this contest.
however IL may result. The admins
tration of municipal affairs will here
after be more closely scanned, aud the
laws and ordinances will be better en-
forced. There Is an overwhelming sen-
timent in this community in favor OF
honest, clean and reputable government.
That public sentiment viii infallibly
o0ntroi Vote with vnur evea onar