New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-11
POLITICS IN CALIFORNIA.
THE GOVERNORSHIP-R ESTATE SPECU-
LATION-MILLS SEMINARY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TkIBUSE.1

San Francisco, May 10.-There is much activity
In both political parties now, as candidates ior
Governor are coming forward and seeking to make
a test of their strength. On the Republican SIDE
the strongest man appears TO be eX-Congressnan
Markham The Democrats have been much wrought
I'D over the visit of delegation of leading states
mon of San Francisco TO Stephen NJ. White of
Los Angeles. This delegation had the efrontery
10 offer White the nomination for Governor, whlch
he declined. The other candidates are greatly
incenscd at this admission that the party Is run
by n haf-dozen men. AS White has authorized
tho statement that he is in the field for the United
States Senate to succeed Mr. Stanford the other as
nirants for the Governorship will have better
show. Among the most prominent are Mayor
Pond of san Francisco, who has no professional
workers but expects TO capture the honor by
force of merit James V. Coleman, nephew of the
dead millionaire O'Bren, and leader of the Young
Democracy: John Boggs a rich ranch owner. who
bas o stroro taste for politics, and State Senator
I,es of BUTTE County. OF these Pond stands
tho host chance ms he is really an able man, and
his record as Mayor of San Francisco will win
him Republican votes.
Rain came again this week in heavy showers,
the fall being from quarter to half inch, from
the northern part of the Sacramento Valley down
through the San Joaquin and Santa Clara val
lows. Grain and fruit will he greatly benefited,
especially in the San Joaquin Valley, where the
ground was extremely dry. In the levec district,
near Stockton, the water is high, but no damage
has vet been done. III the mountains the streams
are rising rapidly and the loss of bridges is
feared.
Speculation in outside property surrounding
Golden Gate Park is rapidly reaching the boom
boV LODI
year. and various methods. requiring only one
fifth one-siXth cash payment, have been
adopted. Conservative dealers declare that re-
action is to take place, as the city's growth
does not justify such high prices for lands that
must be held for years To return amy pront on
tie investment. The chief residence movement
now is on Pacific Heights, where many cosby
houses are building.
Within two months work will begin on new
ferry line between this city and Oakland. Three
fast boats will be put on the line, L. connect at
Sixteenth-st. with the cable system that extends
10 many parts OF Oakland novelty Of the Ell,
terprsc will be the running OF the cable ROAD
for mile on the pier out into the bay odk,,
land is growing rapidly, and in few days VIII
have cable cars running out 10 Piedmont It's
cable system within year has grown more rap
idly than that of San Francisco.
Yam Phon Lee is we'll known here, but few
San FrancscanS were aware that his vile ever
lived here. The secret of her desire for divorce
is thought TO be the fact that She found the caste
feeling so strong here against all Chinese that she
was tabooed socially Lee hid a good place in
tie bank of DIR. Mcdonald, the temperance mil.
ionairc hut the work did not suit him, 50 he
returned TO New-lOrk TO start Sunday-schop
paper Young Mcdonald, who was classmate
Of Lee at Yale, says the after always behaved
we'll here.
Tie Rev DR.. Stratton has been forced out Of
the presidency of Mills Female Seminary, across
The Bay lust as Professor Homer b. Sprague was
forced out several years ago When Mr. Mills
died the trustees of the seminary decided that
il was necessary TO have male president. ms
was against Mrs. Mis's Judgment, as she wished
10 have sole charge. Mr. Sprague soon found things
so agreea BILE that he resigned. Ut StIatton was
then elected but this week he resigned, because
of charges Of taking liberties with certain female
teachers. The students and trustees were divided
into two camps. and 10 save the institution from
going 70 pieces, DR.. Stratton withdrew. with MN
Vent thret teachers and many directors.
The remaining directors promptly elected Mrs.
Mills president and everything is now settled.
Practical cooperation among workngmcn Is on
trial in Los Angeles Fifty aborers have formed
n company. and have taken large sewer contract
from fhe city. The men work for ID cents per
hour for eight hours day. After all expenses
are paid the profits OF the contract will be equally
divided
West Compton, near Los Angeles is great
strawberry district. All the growers this season
have united to employ white children, instead OF
Cinnamon as pickcrs. They employ about $780, and
nav tho same wages 10 coolics-Sl a day. Inc
result is said 10 DE more satisfactory, as The
children DO better work.