The Meeker herald., 1890-09-13

the ticket was rather a.1yO the average,
and many wondered tha, men OF 50
much respeetability would consent to
accept nominations at the hands OF Il
body OF men universally recognized AS
gangstefs,
However, before twenty y-four hours
had elapsed the two nominees for state
Senators. Phelps and Williams; the
four nominees FOR representatives,
Dickinson, Lgmsden, shrTHin and
Miehaels, aud the nominee for Justice
Of the peace n, J. Cast, had illsd their
deciinaiion with the central committee,
some ol them going into the plperS
with canis, giving the reas0ns for their
action. OF the lgli ticket nominated.
therefore, an that remain are the
nominees for commis iunrT mi road
oyeTsser. Both Ol these are out oi ihc
city. and a. OHe ot llrm declared ia ghe
convention that ho would not ba can
dIiat., and tho other was named with
otl e0usullailOu. II Is more Than
probable that thelr dsrllHal.ons Will
soon follow.
Mr. Brishano go, resolution through
the convention authorizing the county
committee Ia all all vacancies on the
ticket, and this empower, small
eol.Ti. Of men, all under the HTrcnr,
brisbane influence, 10 make an entire
tieke, II they choose. Tie fact has
greatly inccnsel the rank aud llic 0f tie
party, aud II now seems probable that
a mass convention will bu held before
ihp Gloss II tho week 10 nominate -
ticket composed Of Iho best men In lhc
community, nui strong effort made
to save the party frum defeat. In c,sc
this movement mateIial.lcs Il cuutcslins
delegation will h- sent down i1 the
state convention.
Commenting on the work IL the
convention the Herald Democrat says 2
lit would scarcely b. reasonable Ia
-Spcc, tina, the Republicans nf Lake
county VIII submit ,p the making oi an
-HiiTc new legislative ticket by the
county central committee. even were Il
possible "a secure the consent ~ good
men 10 enter the canvass under such
circumstances. Il, therefore. w0uli
appear 10 he tile plain duty Of that
committee 10 Immediately call another
convention in nominate . ticket that
will slick. Another dose Of the rucs,
day affair w0uli, of course, ilil To Hil
tic bill. and convention composed ul
altogether different material can alone
place the party In n condition 10 enter
Into u contest with the Democracy.
I'VE believe that II tie committee will
SO at the matter right. with good la,
l-ulions. aud ut once. something can H.
douu 10 save the party from tie over.
whrlminE defeat that now staTrs II Ia
the face. II they will arrange for
precinct meetings and appoint judges
uf primaries Ia whom ,hc people have
confidence, We h,ilcy- Republicans will
turn out aud participate la them.
There Is yet time 10 do this. There Is
set time to nominate good men. aud ia
such way that COED men viii consent
Ia run. There Is vet time Ia select -
delegation tn the stat. convention that
will reflect the intelligence aud honesty
Of the Republican party Of Lake county (;
u drlcg that will reflect credit upon
the party and the section: delegation
of thoughtful aud prudent men who
viii 81 down 10 Denver with some
dcliciic purpose of what IS csSeutia! 10
the welfare ard the success OF tile
Republican party In the State, aud tia;
will no, permit itself to be hculed like .
pack Of sheep and voted ~ q unit by the
leader OF the state treasury Gang for alI
the rAscally mon aud schemes on the
Doodle programme
The situation. rs will bo seen from
this sound OF alarm from the Herald. IS
ominouS and poEtcnds Democratic
victory in Lake county In November
unless some vigorous action Is taken at
once. Republicans greatly dcplure the
situation brought by Gang domination,
fearing that the loss ~ two senators
and four representatives To She IIcpubii.
can party mHy make the legislature so
close rs TO emdangcr rcller'a reelection.