Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-24


S. Patton received the following posi-
tive declaration from Mr.. Shorb by
wire:
HOTEL CORONADO,
SAN DIEGo, via San Gabriel,
August 23, 1892.
George 8. Patton:
You are authorized definitely to state
that am not in the congressional race.
DR.. Worthington's protest as endanger-
ing my health, has brought me to this
decision. 1t is a disappointment to me,
as | think could have been elected,
and that could, in that position, have
done much for my district. It will be
interesting to know If the Southern Pa
cific company can elect man pledged
to prevent building breakwater, for
this is their scheme. Whosoever will
receive the denomination, you can pledge
me to take the stump in his behalf.
j. DEBARTH SHORE.
This announcement is complete, sur
prise to Mr.. Shorb's friends. He would
have unquestionably been nominated
tomorrow If he had but said sbe word,
Now that ne nss positively declined I'd
permit his name to be used as candi.
date, his friends do not know who to
unite on.
DEL vALLE DOESN'T WANT TT.
Senator Del Valie, who has been ad.
vanced by some delegates, stated to the
HERALD correspondent this evening,
that under no circumstances would he
accept the nomination. He asserts that
he is poor man and could not make the
race with justice to himself and to his
family. The senator is confident,
though, that If the convention makes
no mistakes, Mr.. Lindley will be de-
feated at the polls in November.
PATTON URGED TO TAKE 1T.
/ Some delegates are urging George s.
Patton to take the nomination. Mr..
Patton stated to a HERALD representa-
tive this evening that he could not pos
sibly accept, and declined absolutely to
permit his name to be used in connec-
ton with the nomination. Neverthe-
less, Mr.. Patton's friends are bringing
strong pressure to bear upon him, and
claim that he will accept after the nom
ination is made.
THE SITUATION COMPLICATED.
The absolute declination OF Mr.. Shorb
rather confuses matters. The Cannon
men regard it as favorable to the NOM
ination of the Ventura statesman, al
though the result is not by any means
assured as yet.
STRAIGHT CANDIDATE.
But few delegates outside of those
from Los Angeles county are yet on the
ground. The sentiment of those on
hand, though, unquestionably points to
the nomination of straight Democratic
candidate. Stephen M. White. Major
W. r. Burke and John T. Gaffey favor
the endorsement of Cannon, but as yet
they have made but little headway in
their fight. The Los Angeles delegates
are holding out strong to secure the
nomination of a Los Angeles man.
IT MAY BE MATTHEW'S.
General Mathews lie here, but he
stated positively tonight that he would
not accept. There is tendency, how
ever, to nominate him despite this. II
is believed that if unanimous nomina.
tion be rendered him he will accept, and
that he will be elected.
FEELING FOR PATTON.
In the event that General Mathews
positively refuses to allow his name te
be used, there is a strong feeling in fa'
vor OF George S. Patton. Mr.. Patton il
in favor of endorsing Cannon, individu
ally, but 1t the convention should name
him, 1t is understood he would not de
cline. Mr.. Patton stated today that he
would not accept the honor. but sucf
strong pressure has been brought t.
bear upon him that it ia believed ht
will reconsider his initial determine
tion.
All the delegates here are hopeful OF {
successful outcome in the congressional
fight II straight Democrat from LoI
Angeles county is nominated.
Mr.. Shorb's absolute declination il
accepted. He is out of the contest.
A LETTER FROM CANNON.
| A delegate from Monterey county
who 10 here, has letter from Cannon II
the effect that Cannon will accept th,
Democratic nomination on his record al
ready made as Democrat, but that b,
will not endorse the Democratic plat
form, as he has already endorsed th'
principles Of the Peoples party. Thi