San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-09
REPUBLICAN OPINIONS.
Freshly Gathered for the Information Of
the Readers of the Light"

The following named ger tlcmcn known to he
republicans, were interviewed yesterday con
corning the political situation. No particular
pains was taken to seek out special rcpuhli-
cans. The enquiries were very largely made
as the parties were met upon the street and
around the court house precincts. The state
ment made by each is given IN the precise Ian
guagc used, and as such was endorsed by
them.
Was decidedly in favor q strH ght rcpubli-
can nomination, but now propose to vote at
the coming county election rs pcasc.-Judge
Wesley Ogden.
republican on state and national politics,
but pick my men in local politics without car
ing Tor party. Wanted the best men.-LOuis
HUH, JT.
In favor of "A straight out ticket of course,
in county matters as well rs state and ma
nominations now but TO the democratic
party sam VI. johnson.
lntavOr Of fusion in county elections }. d.
GmilcmCttc.
am not in politics Mic Tcngg
Prefer II straight republican ticket but will
do the next best thing to down the court
house rng.-E. l.. WHrburtOn.
Would prefer straight ticket, but am UNI
der no obligation to the party now, and will
vote "A straight democratic ticket if | want to.
d. j. kcarnCy.
Ia favor Of fusion tins year Ia beat certain
ring candidates; but in no case do intend to
favor fusion hcrcaltcr.-Dr n. Lindncr.
! favor fusion in city and county politics all
the time lido RhOdtus.
| will split my vote in county matters but go
straight In stat, pOtlCs.-FCrd HCrH.
Straight rrpub lean. Intend voting straight
ticket AMI won't ask its pcdigrce.-L. W. Mad
arasL.
am independent in county politics Max
llTiCh.
think il was mistake not to nominate
straight ticket; but there being no straight
ticket, will do all | can for the labUring mems
candidates G.. IL. Clifford.
| favor straight republican ticket. That
has been defeated. | am now in favor of JO-
scph Shelley for sheriff Charles n. Ogden.
Always was straight republican, but have
turned iuslonists owing to the impossibihty
of getting the party out of the hands of Ger
tain interested men who seem to control
everything -H n. 5. DignOwity.
Was IN favor of straight republican nOHlina-
tiOns In the convention; being defeated there
am under no obligation to party and will take
such course ne my individual judgment deems
best | will 90 with the fusionists II they act
Il Sindcpcndent citizens and put out Il ticket
worthy OF support. Il. H. Terrell.
| favored straight republican nominations;
there being none ! owe no allegiance TO any
bogus republican mOvcmCnts.-R. -. Hayes.
/ was in favor of fusion, but ON account of
the feeling in the party will take no part in
county politics this year. | propose to vote
for at least one man on the democratic ticket.
Major &. {. CrcssOn.
Was in favor of strict party nomination,
but will use my own Judgment now in voting
for the candidates presented, ana shall not be
particular from what party select my candi-
dates. Am decidedly in favor of 10. She ey
for sheriff rs the best man for that Office be.
and county being such As to Justify this
OpniOn.-.amCs '. DignOwIty.
have not changed my views. Would pre-
fer straight republican ticket to anything
else, but all hopes of such ticket being over
for this election, | intend to let those who
killed II manage the thing to their own liking,
in the hope that the result will satisfy them
that our interests and duty lie in the direction
OF straight republican nOminatiOn.-w. II.
Huston.
Repubcanism is either right or wrong and
so, likewise, is democracy | happen to be-
lieve in rrpublicanIsm and wish to apply the
doctrine to national, state and county pOlit
cal moves. The republicans of BeXar county
committed the mistake Of their life in not
nominating Il straight local ticket. | will vote
| for republicans running for local Office If they
| are the better men. | will be- forced, / am
afraid, to help defeat at the polls men entitled
! to be called republicans, because Of their
want OF faith IN republican principles and
their disposition TO associate with DEMOCRATS
| to secure Office | believe Joe Shelly to be the
very best manSH BcNar county for the Office
of sheriff, and shall vote for him and work
| with my friends for his election. | fully en-
dOIse the leading editorial in Fridays LIGHT
Hon. a. J. Evans.