Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-01
offices, thus effecting substantial saw
ing to the people without the loss Of

offices, thus effecting substantial saw
ing to the people without the loss OF
efficiency.
Since Orange county was created and
a considerable portion of our legal busi
ness taken away, there has been no
necessity for six superior court judges.
l am convinced, from investigating the
matter, that four judges can we'll per-
form all of the business done in this
county. There are only twelve in San
Francisco. The reduction of the num-
ber will operate substantial saving to
the taxpayer.
am credibly informed that the JUS
tice court fees are excessively high; so
high, in fact, that parties prefer to sac
rifice small sums rather than engage in
litigation. l am in favor of an adequate
reduction in this direction, because the
small litigant should be protected as
we'll as the party who is involved in a
more extended controversy.
Proper education is the best safe.
guard of our nation, and our normal
schools afford means of obtaining not
only first-class general education, but
also confer that technical knowledge
which is necessary in the good instruct
institution with pride.
The normal school situated within
this city is insufficient to meet the de-
mands made upon it, and will do my
utmost to secure an appropriation suffi-
cient for the construction of adequate
additional facilities.
1t will be seen at a glance that to
abolish the mortgage tax, redistrict the
ofrIn n1uI q ~
California adequate representation, that
cure the consolidation OF county and city
offices, the enactment of a statute regu-
lating justice fees, providing for good
roads, and the obtaining of sufficient
appropriations for normal school pur-
poses, are matters of vital interest to
each citizen of this city, and l Twill devote
myself earnestly to carving out the sug-
gestions l have made with reference to
each of these subjects.
desire to cali your attention to
subject which, though somewhat politi-
cal in its nature, is also, as far as this
community is concerned, strictly mat
ter of business. Should l be elected to
the state senate, and should the Demo-
cratic party have a majority on joint
ballot, desire to inform you as to my
course. Judging from past experiences
we are authorized to conclude that
the Republican party as now con-
trolled will not concede to Southern
California member of the United
States senate. 1t therefore be-
comes the duty of every fair-minded cit
izen to cast aside his party prejudices
and obtain recognition from congress by
sending Eerson who is in all respects
in accord with us, whose interest is ours,
and whose ability and fitness will bring
us the just recognition which has been
go long sought and as long denied.
am pleased to support man from Los
Angeles county for this position
Stephen M. White-and l am convinced
that his election to the senatorship will
result not only in the advantage of this
best interests of the entire state.
In conclusion permit me to say that |
served you in the last legislature to the
best of my ability. l made no promises
then; I make none now as to the relief
which l may be able to bring you. But
it chosen 1 trust / may return and re-
ceive your commendation; and with the
knowledge upon the part of Southern
OdliIOTlld tlldb nave uOuc uO dCL w llCl
will reflect upon the fair name of our
city. 1t will be a pleasure to me at all
times to serve by constituents, irrespect-
i've of party. will feel that l am their
servant, and not their master. l shall
endeavor to see that justice is done, as
far as am called upon to act or exert
my influence, to capital and labor, and
that fair and honorable treatment are
accorded both interests. My attitude in
the past in this regard will not be
changed.
Hon. M. P. Snyder, the candidate for
the assembly in tn Seventy-ffth dis
trict. indorsed the remarks of General
Mathews, and made few additional
concerning the interests of
labor.
Frank G. Finlayson, the nominee for
the assembly in the Seventy-third dis
trict, in the closing speech of the even
Dg, made very fine argument, showing
why the laboring men should stand with
;be Democracy in this campaign.
The meeting adjourned with three
cheers for the Democratic ticket.