The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-09-17
wHATcoM COUNTY POLITICS.
City Rivalry Oblitefstes Parties-County
Bonds an Issue.

City Rivalry Oblttef&tes Parties-County
Bonds an Issue.
WHArcoN. Seps. ls.-sentment against the
proposition to bond the county for half mil
lion dollars, 10 build roads. strong that the
county commissioner. at their special session.
TO be held September o. will be asked TO rescind
the order for the special bond election. 10 save
expense. special election would cost about
$iOoo, ana there is no probability that the ncces
sarY tnree-flths vote could be obtained for the
bonds. Our people are iii favor of building
roads, but do not ike 20 risk the expenditure OF
so much money BY placing 1t at the disposal Of
commissioners not yet elected. Under the pro-
position the commissioners could spend 1t
where and how they please, without restriction
OF any kind. The bond proposition will, n al
lowed to stand, cut e large figure in politics
this fall, in the selection OF men TO dIsburse the
enormous fund.
The party workers are arranging the states for
delegates, and the political pot Is boiling at .
lively rate. Delegates to the Republican county
convention were chosen today. Then follows
tho Republican convention on the 10th.
The Democratic convention win meet soon
aiterwsrd, and take advantage OF the situstion.
This being an off year IN politics. the county
officers and legislative ticket will be elected on
local issues. The hot rivalry between the Bay
cities. which form one senatorial and reprcsen-
tatsye district, will overwnelm party patriotism.
The farmers convention. which recently met at
refDudIe, huu uenOaHceu the bona propOsitiOn,
resolved TO compel the county conventions to
indorse or repuiia.e the bond proposition.
They will oppose any candidates who favor the
issuance of the bonds. This will be somewhat
embarrassing to the fellows who usually sit
stfaddie of all questions.
Mr. G. F. Keesling. chairman OF the board of
county commissioners, recently removed to the
hospital for the insane at sicilacoom, died
yesterday. He had for years been a
hard worker in this county, and became
wealthy BY the enhancement in real estate
values here during the last Ave years. His pro-
per.y was worth, perhaps, $4,000. Mrs.
Keesling is watching over her husband at the
asylum. They had a pleasant home here. the
fruits OF frugaiity and energy. but, alas. it Is
deserted now.
The following delegates were elected withou
opposition. in Whatcorn precinct. 10 the Repub-
lican conventions: w. II. Hsrris William
Powell, Alexander McCsskiii, George Skinner,
b. 5. Bragg, Fred Lee. H. A. Fairchild, A. B.
EasterbFoake. ii. McGregor, r. r. Anderson, Z.
w. Purdy, Robert Knox, &. T. Likens. Gus
Miller, w. J. simmonds.
The New whatcom delegates were elected
after lively fight, and are follows: Z. J.
Demnattos, T. Dahq quis, D. McTsgzer,, 4. II.
Morrison, Phil Gallaeaer, w. MinturH, r. L
Hugueum A. z. woolard aid ). b. irish.
All the delegates are unpeiged, but whatcom
will cast votes for L. III. Richards for senator
New whafcom has two legislative candidates ON
the delegation, Dcmma.tos for the Senate and
Morrison for the House. Nearly all the dele
gates favor Collier for auditor aud Hixon for
clerk, but are divided on sheriff aud treasurer.
p. B. Cornwall is coming mere on business in Q
few days
FaIRHAvES. Sept 16.-The Republican pri-
mary election was held mere today. There were
3O7 votes polled.