The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-01

Los ANGELES, May 3I.-Hon. stephen NJ.
White to-day formerly announces bis candidacy
for United States Senator on the Democratic
ticket in the following letter:
Los ANGELES lCal.), May %, 1890.
TO EtgtHs German, Chairman u me DtR2crdtic
Ezsrutiyt Committee Of Los angeles Cou'tg-DEAR
SIR: Some time ago the Democratic Executive
Committee Of Los Angeles County was kind enough
to pass a resolution requesting me 10 announce my
self rs a candidate Tor the United States SEN
ate The committee also attracted my attention
TO the growing sentiment faHoring the selection OF
United states by direct vote OF the people
owing numerous interruptions, the nature Oh
which It is not necessary to explain, my answer has
been delayed.
After fully considering the matter have deter
mined to act in accordance with the suggestion
which YOU have made and to authorize my name to
be used in that connection. fully agree with you
that il is essential that change should be made IN the
present method Of selecting members Of the higher
branch OF Congress. The voters Of the country are
as well qualified TO pas upon the merits OF can
didate Tor the they to choose the mem
bers OF the House OF Representatives or State Sena
tors The present system is relic OF the feudal idea.
It was = concession to those who had no faith
ia the masses 1t is uHdeniable that much OF the
corruption III modern politics is due to the circum-
stance that the Senatorial Office is filled by leglS
iatIve vote Electors of the country
vitality Interested the membership OF
the United States Senate They most GER
tauly are entitled to be consulted. Yet
there is more than one case on record where they
have been treated to "A surprise by the sudden APP
pearauce OF Senator who could never have re-
ceived popular Endorsement and who was unknown
as q Ctadidate and whose qualifications had been
successfully concealed.
INC people are as Trustworthy as any Legislature
They can he relied upon TO designate some
one who will st least reflect their wishes.
during the last legislative session at sac
rameuto, a resolution introduced by Mr..
II1',i,r electien OF United States Senators and
.rsatf.t he mas GQra of
ance with my present expression. DO not consider
that tas is opportune time to fully discuss ssues
OF tho approaching campaign.
viii, however, say that, in my judgment. one OF
the cleareSt propositions presented VIII be whether
The electors of California prepared to Tatiiy
the purchase OF seat in the United States
Senate This issue Will be rendered ire
speet!ye OF my candidacy. No aspiration that
I may have wIl in the least affect
It. The election OF Republican Legislature win
honest Republicans, the rank and file OF the party,
have never, approved. II am chosen
all my energies toward the acr 0mplishment
Of good 10 every part Of the country.
ties OF my state far as they may be intrusted to
me- without the slightest Partially for any Section
and as faithful guardian OF The integrity OF the
tire commonwealth certainly have interests
which conflict with my duties a Senator.
During the coming campaign l VIII endeaTor 20
visii the different portions OF State has been
my habit. and publ ely discuss questions involved,
In Tie interest OF the entire ticket There are
many other Democrats who are in all respects fully
Nlucttlt anu ~ Var
irornia in the Senate who may seek this place
event, their efforts 5 well niue Will be expended
ia an endeaYor 10 elect the nominees OF
the Democracy, and II majority
Of the legislators returned in
political views, Wit submit claims
Tor their determination. While l would certainly
appreciate the honor involved in my election to the
United States Senate will nevertheless be salts
fed If my exertions contribute in any way to
the elimination OF money as detrimental factor
in Senatorial contests. Ihope the day is not far
distant when 1t viii be universally conceded that
no man can be elected TO the United States Senate
from the state of California by other than honest
and fair means. Yours, etc,
STEPHEN u. WHITE