Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-09
COUNTY POLITICS.
How the Rural Republicans Be
came Dfsgrumtled.

As near as an impartial canvass of the
southern portion of our county will deter
mine. the Republican ticket. even though a
few OF their "bosses declare that here and
there a weak candidate is presented by the
Democrats, is doomed to overwhelming de
feat. Along with the enthusiasm" " which
the Plumed knight was expected to lend the
grand old party's nominations on the Pacific
Coast, the smaller fry OF the Republican pol
iticians hoped to be rolled resistlessly fnto
office, whether merit should prove to be a
cardinal point or not. The younger element
determined efforts for recognition on behalf
of the Young Men and their favorites. How
signally they succeeded and how Hospitality
they fnd themselves sat down up n, a visit
through the south portion Of our g unity will
readily explain. Older Republicans with
whom the writer has conversed dolorousiy
shake their heads and frankly rdmit that
at the. present election-when, they declare
their party had abundant reason to expect
majority Of the otiices-the fatal mistake
was made OF according the young men -
too much prominence, and they In their ar
dor had presented a ticket which due
deliberation and wise counsel would
not have countenanced. Our incoming
cans declare. which has been steadily
pouring in upon us for the past -four
years, Is to a man Republican in politics.
strong ticket would have challenged their
undivided support and no fear need then be
had OF crippling defections. Now, however
things have shaped themselves into pro
vokingly ugly position, and as to their being
able to secure even a meager mess of the
loaves and fishes considerable alarm is ex
pressed. Perhaps II is wrothy OF remark
that instances cited at this early date OF the
campaign reflect but little light upon the
ultimate result, but someDare given as com
| ing from large body OF Of dissatisfied couN
| try Republicans, without whose aid ticke
| Is doomed In advance TO disastrous defeat.
SorEs OF REPUBLICAN PROTEST.
Many Republicans think that Currie
should have been renominated, that Hubbe
should have been given the preference ovel
Holton, and that the veteran DR.. Geleich
ner's offioe years ago. when the county wa
overwhelmingly Democratic. would hay,
added incidentally to the strength of thu
ticket
Potts, even the most sanguine Republican
everywhere admit that no possible chanc
OF election can be claimed for their unfortu
nate opponents. Their old time majoritie
will this year be repeated. Dick Barham
pronounced "solid"i in the southern end o
the county, he having resided in Anahein
for many years and achieved a reputation
for honesty and integrity very hattering &
himself. Not the least doubt Is expresse,
about his overwhelming election: Univers
ally known he is universally liked. Tn
Democratic ticket generally has no defec
tions and acquisitions from the other sid
are Of daily occurrence.
Anaheim, usually Democratic, will thi
year be sstonishingly SO, and Santa Ans
usually Republican, will fall into line wit
ersl other towns in the southern end Of tn
lcounty much is to be expected Truly
feeling OF disgust Is prevalent among tn
Country Republicans.