The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-08-22
MEN WHO ARE NAMED.
McGraw's Opinion of Wilson's
Prospects.
CONTEST FOR THE MAYoRALTY.
Both Parties Preparing for Vigorous
Campaign-The Harrison Legion
Republican Ward Clubs.

The indications are that the political
campaign in the city this fall will be I'M
usually interesting. apart from the new
questions raised BY the charter. The
movement toward an independent or nom
partisan ticket does not meet with favor.
The Republicans express the opinion that
partisanship in local politics was forced
upon the city by the Democrats at the last
election; that in consequence they were
forced into active organization, and do not
now feel disposed to forego the advantages
they gained. The Democrats consider
that they have not been fairly recognized
in the apporuonment of Offices at previous
love-feasts. and they would rather have
the fun OF fighting than be put off with the
attorneyship.
Among others who speak positively on
the subject is Mr. E. f. Blaine. Democratic
candidate at the last election for city attor-
ney, and whose friends now propose to
nominate him for corporation counsel. He
says that 'most men in Seattle prefer the
interests of the city to the interests OF
PARTY, and il an emergency arose 1t is most
probable that combination would be Ell
fected, but no such emergency exists just
now and both parties are likely to put
strong ticket in the field.
1t is worthy of note that the Republican
state convention has named September 20
as the day for holding the state convention
at Tacoma. and that comes perilously near
the date when the ten days notice follow
ing the thirty days. publication of the
charter win expire. The charter election
need not be held at precisely ten days
thereafter. In fact, there is no limit, but
the probability is that the council will
name Monday, September g. as the day OF
election.
The state convention is not likely to be
In session long. It's only duty is to nomi-
nate successor TO Congressman John l..
Wilson and elect state committee. Sher-
III McGraw was asked yesterday what his
opinion was as to the selection to be made,
as he had an opportunity of meeting many
politicians at the recent meeting OF the
committee.
AZ have not the slightest doubt" said he;
tiny opinion is that Wilson will be nomi-
mated by reclamation
The opinion of the committee seemed to
be generally that Wilson had worked indie
fatigably for the state, and one member
quoted General Clarkson as saying that
Wilson was the hardest working congress
man IN the country.
The county offices are likely to undergo
change Mr.. McGraw will not be cam
didate for sheriff. So far the only out
suoken candidates are Deputy Sheriff James
W. Woolery and ex-Chief of Police Thorn
ton. 1t is understood that Councilman
Frank Twichel will be put in nomination
for the Office of county auditor, and the
present incumbent, w. r. Forrest, will
probably be named as one of the senators
from this county. The present senators
are o. D. Guilfoil, ]. HI. Jones, John r.
Kinnear, w. V. Rinehart and W. d. Wood.
AS King county is one of the odd-numbered
districts, all five senators must be elected
this fall. A man named Rutherford, who
lives at Snoqualmie, is soliciting support
for one of the vacancies.
Harry White is thus far without a COM
oetitor for the mayoralty in his party,
although an effort is being made by John
Leary's friends to construct an independent
ticket. Party lines are being strictly
Drawn, however, and a most thorough can
rass is being made by both Republicans
and Democrats. 1t will be exceedingly dit
icult to induce prominent men on either
hide to "bolt" the convention nominations.
Democrats are talking of both John Col
,ins and John T. Ronald as their candi-
late for mayor; but ID. H. Gilman and J.
z. Mcdonald are being urged by one Sec
ion of the Democrats The services rem
tered by Mr.. Gilman to the city in connec-
ion especially with the Seattle, Lake
Shore & Eastern railroad are referred to;
out the other wing of the Democrats fears
hat the Republicans will make campaign
Use of the fact that Mr.. Gilman is president
If railroad company, Judge Burke was
counsel for the railroad company which
eceived and Mr.. Durie was a member of
he council which granted the valuable
franchise on Railroad avenue which has
,een such burning question ever since.
If the convention were held Immediately
he selection of Collins or Ronald would
se almost certain; but the party leaders
ire exceedingly anxious to carry this COM
ng election, and will sacrifice all personal
considerations to the selection of a man
whose candidacy will give even a chance of
success.
One of the most important Offices created
~ the charter is that of the city comptrol-
err 1t is an appointment made by the
mayor. and although responsible involves
nerous and even disagreeable duties. 1t
= considered essential that man thor
ughly versed in the details of city affairs
lhould be chosen. The opinion is general
hat C. w. Ferris, the present city clerk, is
iminently qualified for the position. There
little patronage in the office: it is one en-
irely of routine and detail, and if any Re-
publican is put in office hv combined infiu-
nee the prospect is that Ferris will be that
me.
There is no concentration upon anybody
or the office of city CLERK by Republicans
ct, but some Democrats are urging Doug
as Young to take the nomination.
The four commissioners of police are not
aked of yet, as they are appointive offices.
For the hoard of public works the only
lame suggested BY the Republicans is that
Colonel c. NJ. Sheafe. one of the charter
commissioners, who has had considerable
experience in construction and is man of
ONE leisure.
For the two houses of the council there
re many nebulous candidates; but the Sc
sction of these depends upon so many in
.dental conditions that nothing even ap-
roximately reliable can be determined for
week or two vet. There is considerable
riucism in party ranks against Phillips
nd Wallirs-fnr1 hur the 6fvsSion NJ tha