Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-23
SOMETHING ABOUT THE MAYoRALTY
CONTEST.

mayor simply because he is lately from
the east is pitiful thing at best. The
man who could vote for candidate for
q responsible position simply because he
settled late or early in place is scarcely
worthy of enjoying the privilege OF vot-
ing. The only way in which the ques-
tion of duration of residence can be
legitimately imported into such mat
ter is W here long career in place has
been attended by an honorable and con-
spicuous record of merit. which is pre-
eminently the case with Mr.. Thomas T..
Rowan, the Democratic candidate for
mayor. That gentleman has shown by
his efficient administration OF a number
of public trusts, that he is the man Tor
the place, and that the public confidence
in him is rightfully directed and is
founded upon rock.
So great is the personal popularity OF
Mr.. Rowan that it is already apparent
that his opponents do not intend to
fight him fairly. The impression is
sought to be created that he is the can
didate of the water company. Nothing
could be more at variance with the
truth than this charge. Weare reliably
informed that two of the leading
stockholders in the water company
are opposed to Mr.. Rowan's candidacy.
Another equally foolish charge is
the attempt to create the impression
that Nj. Rowan was opposed to voting
the bonds at the recent election. Not
only is this not the case. but he spoke
in warm advocacy of, and voted for, their
issuance. We are informed, on what we
deem good authority. that, almost up to
the day OF the election, his opponent,
Mr.. Tufts, was opposed to their being
voted. With the judcious, candi-
dates attitude for or against the bonds
ought to count for very little in the
may orally contest. The people decided
that they should be issued, and that set
ties the matter. The new mayor will
have nothing to do with the bonds, one
way or the other. Still, it is right that
the Democratic candidate should have his
position iairly stated Oh this question.
The misrepresentation OF which he has
been the subject is calculated to ipjure
him, or his political opponents wonld
not be found circulating the lie.
Thomas Z. Rowan is broad gauge
man who, if elected, will be guided in
his public actions by progressive and
liberal ideas. There is no danger that
he will go off half-cocked. He is enter
prising, and believer in the destiny of
the Angelic City. An attempt has also
been made to identity him with the
opening of saloons on Sunday and with
low license. There is absolutely no
foundation for such allegations. He
will enforce the laws, if elected, and no
one need have the slightest doubt but
that his attitude on issues that may
arise during his administration will
commend itself to the acceptance of all
conservative citizens.
While we have no desire to dispute
the personal worth Of Mr.. Tufts, his &C
tions as member of the council have
by no means been characterized by
high public spirit. He has been narrow
and hide. bound, not to say capricious.
in the positions he has assumed on
many matters under discussion in that
body. We shall devote some attention
to thase subjects from day to day. 81 .,
The decision as to who shall be the
next mayor Of Loe Angeles should turn
on other matters than sheer calumnies.
Ii the fact that mere pleasant &C.
1uaintance with certain members of the
water company implies that a man is
COMMITTEE d to their plans, then citizens
of Los Angeles will have to be very cir
cumspect hereafter ae to with whom they
exchange the time of day.
Rowan is the peoples friend and the
masses know it. -a.