Los Angeles herald., 1890-10-06
POND AND COLEMAN.
Two Distinguished Democrats in the
City Talk on Politics.

City Talk on Politics.
Hon. E. B. Pond, the popular mayor
of San Francisco, and next governor of
California, passed through this city last
night en- route from San Bernardino to
Bakersfield. He arrived at the Arcade
depot at $50 O'Clock, departing again
on No. 20, which left at O:4O O'Clock.
He was met upon the platform of the
depot by HERALD reporter to whom he
expressed himself to the following effect
II have just completed hasty tour
OF Southern California, having
visited San Diego, Riverside,
San Bernardino, Santa Ana and
a number of other places. 1 cannot
find terms in which to sufficiently ex-
press my gratitude for the most hatter-
ing reception which was accorded to ne
everywhere. The success of my trip has
exceeded my most sanguine hopes.
While at Riverside, which is renowned
for its Republicanism, | was assured that
large number of Republicans would
vote for me, and believe they will. 1
found the San Diegans tremendously
enthusiastic and was very pleased with
the treatment l received at their hands.
| did not know how many friends had
in that part of the state until recently.
| have also been to Santa Barbara. and
found the Democrats there to be much
stronger than had anticipated. 1 am
confident that they will reduce the ma
jority there very considerably. Iexpect
to arrive at Bakersfield tomorrow and
from there shall proceed northward."
James v. Coleman.
Hon. James V. Coleman, who, with
Hon. Walter G. Graves and Hon. Reel
B. Terry, will address a Democratic
mass meeting at Turuverein hall tonight,
arrived from San Diego yesterday morn
ing and registered at the Nadeau. This
gentleman, so well known on the Pacific
coast as thoroughbred Democrat, is
highly pleased with the political out
look. He had no hesitation in
saying that Democratic victory
was certainty, and that ac-
cessions to the party were reported
every day. Mr.. Coleman stated also
that the Pond and Del Vale mass meet
ing at San Diego on Saturday night was
a triumphant demonstration which
ought to hll with delight the heart of
every Democrat. The reception to Mr.
Coleman tonight will open the eyes of
the G. o. p., and show them that defeat
is before them, beyond the shadow of
doubt.
q While Mayor Pond was in San Diego
he made himself thoroughly acquainted
with its leading men.
: A private despatch from that city says
that on Saturday evening Messrs. Pond
and Coleman addressed the largest poll
tical meeting ever held in San Diego.
The parade which preceded it was par
ticipated in by 500 torchbearers. There
were present also 100 Iroquois braves.
The candidate for governorship spoke on
the subject of state taxation, and his
remarks certainly enlisted for him many
a citizen who has hitherto given his vote
to the crowd which advocates lingo
Blaine and poor little hat crushed
Harrison. Coleman and Byron Waters
followed in very happy addresses.
While the procession was vending it's
way through the fine thoroughfares OF
the sister city wagon loaded with fire
works exploded. Mr.. Coleman in his
speech took occasion to mention this, and
used it as simile on the outburst of
uncomfortable Democratic enthusiasm
which could not await its turn, but Ro-
man candle-like, went off in one
grand, spontaneous and glorioas COM
bustion. In the same way would the
Democratic party on November 4th,
show that spontaneous enthusiasm
which was bound to wreck the Republi-
can party in California for all times
coming.