Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-02

great genius, possessed of vast legislative
ability, some people might be disposed
to accept him in spite of his peculiar
methods, though they would not, OF
course, be justified in SO doing. But we
know that he is not a genius. Any one
who has seen him since his return from
Europe must be struck by the over
whelming proof of his incapacity. What
has he done for California in the senate
of the United States? Mr.. Estee, after
examining his record closely, was able
to find but one evidence of his public
service, but one record of his labor, i. e..
that he paired on the Mckinley bill
Notwithstanding Mr.. Estee's state
ment, am unable to see proof of states
manship, or great mentality, in the fact
that Senator Stanford pared. 1t must
be remembered that our senior senator
was not unknown when he was elected.
Possessed of great wealth, having been
familiar with legislative proceedings for
many years, he ought to have entered
upon his duties fully equipped. but he
has accomplished precisely nothing.
During the greater part of the last ex-
citing session, he was absent from his
seat, enjoying himself at Carlsbad, st.
Petersburg, Paris and London, and he
has only returned to the United States
for the purpose of showing that Mr.. De
Young was wrong in his assertion that
Senator Stanford is mental and phys
ical wreck" With all this admitted,
and it cannot be denied, how can our
Republican fellow citizens justify their
action in supporting him? Do we owe
him anything? If we are in debt to
him, let us levy an assessment and paw
him what is due and get rid of him. We
will make money by doing 80, and public
morality will be much improved, and
the public service will be rendered more
efficient.
am aware that the argument is made
that we should elect Stanford to the
senate because he has founded uni
versity. Now, in my humble opinion,
that university will not be of the least
value while this distinguished gentle.
man has anything to do with it. | be-
lieve that the State University is ample
for the present needs of California, and
that it should be properly sustained and
supported, and that Mr.. Stanford's
project, if it ever does eventuate in any
thing, will not materialize during the
present century, or the firstquarter of the
next. There is clause in his trust deed
as recorded in the county of Santa
Clara, which gives him the right at any
time, to alter the nature and character
of the use to which the university shall
be devoted. He retains all of the rents
and profits during life, and the property
becomes useful to the public only after
the death OF the grantors. know that
most people think that great seat of
learning will be established in this man
ner. do not know whether it is de-
sired to employ Mr.. Pixley as pro-
lessor OF morals, or whether there will
be a scholarship devoted to the ascer-
tainment of the most effective method
OF beating the public and of purchasing
senatorships. But assuming that the
university will be all that is claimed for
it, is this enough to justify the people in
retaining Mr.. stanford in place where
he has not only rendered no efficient
service, but for which he is morally, as
well as intellectually absolutely un-
fitted?
One OF the important questions to
come before congress is the settlement of
the 100000 Indebtedness which will
soon become due from the railroad COM
pany to the government. This is an |
immense sum; larger than the entire
assessed valuation of Los Angeles
county. Do the people wish to select
Senator Stanford to pass upon this ques
ton? Will he be an impartial arbi-
traitor. Is there any sense in choosing
such man for such place? know |
that some Republicans say that they do |
not wish to send Democrat to the
United States senate, but these gentle
men should remember that the senate is
so largely Republican that the addition
of one Democratic vote cannot alter the
political situation. The present situation
must he humiliating to Republican.
The leading men of the party admit in
private conversation that Mr.. Stanford
should not be elected, but they say that
they cannot discern any means to get
rid of him. This is mistake. The
election of Democratic legislature will
do the work. 1t is the only feasible
plan, and 1 wish at this place to make
an important suggestion to the electors
of this county. What has Stanford
he done for this locality, or / might say
for any locality? What good, my Re,
publican neighbors, do you anticipate
can possibly result from his selection?
Will it not be better to substitute some
one else? Would you not rather have
a man that will work, whose only ambi-
tion will be to do that which the people
Of his state properly desire to be done
Do you expect your senator to advance
your interests? If we elect Republican
members of the legislature, we will
demonstrate that we have little inde-
pendence and less sense. We will by 30
doing assist in the promotion of man
who has been the leading boss of Cali
fornia. Who has paid and salaried the
corrupt men of both parties, and whose
triumph in this contest means the deg
radiation of the state.
In the language of our first chief
justice, "Let us also be mindful that the
''cause of freedom greatly depends on
"the use we make of the singular oppor
"tunities we enjoy of governing our
"selves wisely"
STEPHEN M. WHITE.
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