The morning call., 1890-09-05
THEY DON'T WANT II.
Republicans Not Anxious to Sue
coed Morrow.
George Z. Knight and S. N. shortridge De-
clue the ACCOMPLISHMENTS Byrnes to
Oppose Clunie-Club Meetings.

The Republicans Of the Fourth Di strict
are still discussing the question OF choosing
a candidate to succeed MIR. Morrow, and
still no decision has been reached. Several
gentlemen have been named, but no one has
been agreed upon.
George A. Knight refuses to allow his
name to so before the convention, urging as
the reason that his law practice has arrived
at a stage where he cannot afford to neglect
it. and that it Is, moreover, an honor TO
which he does not now aspire.
The rumor went abroad yesterday after
noon that Samuel NJ. Shortridge had con-
sented to be placed in nomination. but when
seen in reference to the matter he denied
that such was the fact.
81 have not been, am not now and Will
not be candidate for the nomination, ne
said "That covers the entire ground, past
present and future, and l wish it under
stood that i am in earnest when say 1t.
What are my reasons? Well, have more
than one, and they are Of personal nature
entirely. l do not care TO plead poverty,
and | will only say that | cannot afford TO
neglect my business at this time to 60 into
politics. The question Of being elected ID
the event of receiving the nomination does
not enter into the matter, as | am convinced
that any Republican possessing the conh-
dence of his party sufficiently 10 secure the
Endorsement of the convention could De
elected. ! am not willing to admit that the
district is Democratic. but, on the contrary,
believe it is Republican by small MAORI
ty. 1t may have been Democratic SIX or
eight years ago, but men change their views.
and the population is constantly shifting
The fact that the Republicans have carried
the district three consecutive times is an
evidence that the Democratic claims are not
founded altogether on fact, and should be
sufficient argument to stop this cry that is
being raised, accusing the Republicans Of
fear Of defeat
"There is one question which, if properly
placed before the people of the district
would be sufficient in itself TO elect a Re
publican. 1t is the Hale Shipping Subsidy
Bill now pending in Congress. To the city
of San Francisco it is of vital Importance.
and the Republicans are committed to its
passage, while the Democrats are unalter-
ably opposed to it. Well, now, the people
of San Francisco are certainly not blind to
their own interests, and recognizing that
this above all else Is seaport city, the pe0-
pic VIII most aSsnredly give their support TO
the men who will vote for their welfare.
We must extend our commerce, and that we
cannot do without ships. We need steam
ship lines 10 China and Japan, to Australia
and the Islands and to Central and South
America. These can be procured by liberal
subsidies only, and the Republican party,
carrying out the plan suggested by Mr..
Blaine, is favorable to the granting of
them. This, insist, should be presented to
the people, and, II done, viii certainly elect
Republican in the Fourth District
There are plenty of good men who would
accept, and l can name two, either of whom
would be entirely satisfactory. \. g. Booth
sentative men, AMI either could be elected"