The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-31
THE UNROPED ARENA.

Five Democrats are now in the race for the
nomination for county prosecuting attorney,
James F. McElroy, W. Fl. Moore, B. F. De Bow,
c. Z. Patterson and Henry C. schaefer.
The contest for the Democratic nomination
for sheriff is now between NJ. McTeigh, Jesse F.
Cochran and ]. N. Quilter. McTeigh's friends
claim that he is now in the lead, but the three
cornered fight is still fairly even.
W. H. White. formerly one of the Democratic
war horses of this state, confirms the report
that he has gone over to the Peoples party.
"The Peoples party platform" said he xsster-
dey, "is the best Democratic platform I have
yet seem.
The statement that the anti Lewis elements
among the Democrats of King county had united
upon Ex-Governor Eugene Ssmple seems to be q
mistake. Percy ". Rochester, of the kid COM
mittee, remarked yesterday that he was still for
DR.. n. G. Blaloek, of Walla Walla, for governor.
Mr. Rochester declared it his belief that DIR.
Blalock would be nominated on the first ballot,
but that Eugene Semple would have the support
OF King county in the state convention.
The deep and pervading harmony Of the DEM
ocratic party is shown by the words OF L d.
Ross, of the kid committee He says: "The
delegates to the Democratic county convention
will undoubtedly have a first consideration
the nominations for the legislature and the
county ticket and the sspirants for the differ
ent positions will not permit solid delegation
to the state convention for semple, Lewis, or
an OF har mar for ha 70 fnf
Lewis shouters that no delegate can come to
the convention unless avowedly a Lewis man
means Lewis slate for all county Offices, and
Democrats will not permit such undemocratic
ring rule.
Virgil A. Pusey is q candidate for renomina-
ton to the Office o; county school superinten-
dent because of the insistence OF his friends in
every corner of King county. At the last cleo
ton he led the Republican ticket in King
county, and two years of faithful ser
vice has greatly increased his popularity
He has served a term under the territorial law
and one under the state constitution. Under
the recent law county officers are allowed to
serve but two terms in succession after the ad-
mission of the state. Mr. Pusey having served
one term under this law can hold the Office but
office In territorial days does not enter into the
matter at all.
The recent utterances OF James Hamilton
Lewis indicate that while he feels able to take
care OF his enemies in the kid committee, he
prays for deliyersnce from his friends, whom
he does not seem to have chosen with the great.
est wisdom Some weeks ago, for instance, A.
D. Warner was supposed 10 be one OF the closest
advisers OF the young aspIrant for the nomlna-
ton for governor. Mr. Warner, who had kindly
assumed charge OF the Lewis boom, and Incl
densaily OF the Democratic party Of King
county, was pnsIring in zeal and lost no oppor
tuaity to proclaim the greatness of Mr.. Lewis
But to Offset the damage thus done him, Mr..
Lewis is now saying: al have told Mr. Warner
that if he continued to use my name in public
should print card declaring his words unau-
thoIized by ne" As il one such experience
were not enough, Mr.. Lewis, upon leaving the
city few DAYS ago, put the management of his
campaign in the care of J. 7. Gleason. Mr..
Gleason projected 10 run it with high hand.
Sending 20 the various ward clubs in the citY,
he told them that their lists OF delegates to the
county convention must be submitted to him
for approval; Tor he would not consent to have
Lewis. The ward clubs rose in wrath, and
wanted 20 know Whist business Mr.. Lewis or
Mr. Gleason had 10 say who should ee delegates
The fiereess sort OF f ght was tmml nent, when
l. C. Gilman telegraphed Mr.. Lewis TO return.
The latter did 50, and sent 20 ths chairman of
the Fourth ward club the following let,er-a
markaele specimen of the circumloeutoTy style:
Upon my return to the city there came 20 nv
knowledge that there has been charged by some
gentleman that have some particular choice
is to certain loca, tickets, and that Mr.. Gleason,
acting secretary, has assumed 10 authorize in
ing up Of certain tickets. While this emoarTass-
msnt might ordinarily arise, and my inclina-
tlon would D. - pay no attention to shess con-
hlcuug matters, leaving the wisdom OF this
whole matter - the ward clubs. who l believe
are not cuiy my friends bat Will do justice as
Democrats 70 the people III their selection; but
being thus publicly announced, a. Is has, am
constrained u take notice of the matter. Ihavs
seen Mr. Gleason. Mr.. Gleason SAYS such
statement nom him, as assuming 70 come IRON
me IN any wise whatsoever, or any assertion
from me that the matter would noE be Leaf with
tbs saFd CLUBS IS wholly without foundation.
moving thai lie nor any msa hiss been dele
gated Win ths authority - act or speak Tor me-
n sayWise, he most cheerfully joins wlta me IN
assuF. ng you hat such declaration be has never
made, such authority he hiss not assumed,
oui ne agrees fully Win ne that the
selection Of these tickets must be Left wholly
~Iih ths people. Mr.. Gleason signs this lstIeS
hat ( rsa ma. .a.asS hat "a