Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-19
WILL IT EXIST ON ELECTION DAY?
That County Republican Major
ity Is Questionable.
Democrats in all Places Becoming
Thoroughly Organized.
Taxpayers are Dissatisfie ed-Pico Heights
Democrats-POlitics at the Sea-
side = Notes and
Gossip.

The Republicans feel very much dis
couraged over the outlook for the cleo
tion OF their county ticket, and the fact
cannot be disguised. The belief has be-
come general that the Republican ma
jority on which the members of the &.
o. p.have been go long trading in Los
Angeles county is thing of the past.
The Republicans have placed too much
reliance on that majority and paid too
little attention to the candidates they
have put up in the past, and in the
present as we'll. They have abused the
the power which has been given to
them. They have saddled on to Los
Angeles an expensive government, city
and county, and the people revolt
against it. The money of the taxpayers
has heen dispensed among favorites and
the Union league with prodigality and a
reckless disregard of what was received
in return. Scandal after scandal has
come up affecting the administration of
Republican officials ever since 1885,.
When some one has ventured to remon-
strate and say that such things would
elect honest men to Office. the only re-
ply has been, "Ohl pshaw. we have
1000 majority In this county,"
There has also been grand scramble
for Office and emolumenta among the
Republicans. The result of this has
been many defeats, and consequent
division in the party. Thus il is today.
The Republican organization is split
into innumerable factions, and ia de-
moralized all around.
The Republican committee has taken
cognizance of this fact, and is endeavor-
ing to heal up the wounds, and to bring
the factions together. The task is i'm
possible, and, If accomplished, it would
not bring with it victory for the county
ticket. The great mass OF the taxpay-
ers are up in arms regardless of party.
They will have no more of Republican
misrule.
PICo HEIGHTS DEMOCRATS.
The meeting of the Democracy on
Pico Heights Friday evening will long
be remembered. The building was
packed. Among the speakers, R. J.
A Adcock was the chief orator; He spoke
for one hour and half, and interested
handled the Mckinley tariff without
klotOcs 1lib MhctCliy IOrl0W vi buO
political parties entirely captured the
crowd. He was applauded repeatedly.
Many of the most prominent citizens
were present. Mr.. Gilbert, Mr.. Penn
berton, Mr.. Scott and W. F. McCann
took an active part in entertaining the
large gathering. Pico Heights will chow
itself on the 9Th of November with a
rousing Democratic majority.
POLITICS AT THE SEASIDE.
The Democrats OF Santa Monica are
enthusiastic in this campaign. The de-
feat Of that veteran and resident of
Santa Monica, 7. A. Lewis, in the Re-
publican county convention, has
brought many wavering ones into the
Democratic column. The people are
tired of the $12 per minute government
on Court House hill, and want change.
A Democratic club has been organized
at this charming seaside resort, with A.
Mooser as president, F. A. Roth as
treasurer, and H. NJ. Boehme as secre-
tary. After raising $75 for current ex-
penses the club adjourned with three
rousing cheers for the ticket, as far as
nominated, and the confident hope of
being able to help in defeating the one
sided ticket of the Republicans.
The Populists still continue confident
of polling at least 80 votes. If they get
half they will do well.
PoLITICL NOTES.
Henry Bartning would like the Demo
cratic nomination for councilman in the
Sixth ward. Heis good citizen, a good
Democrat, and would make good coun-
Gilman.
J.B. Dunlap is candidate for the
Democratic nomination for city Justice,
as will be seen by his card, printed else.
where.
D. A. Watson, q popular employe of
the Los Angeles cable railway, is can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
street superintendent. Mr.. Watson has
for many years been a resident of this
community, and is we'll and favorably
known. He would make a good street
superintendent, and he will agree to
pay his own campaign expenses, with
out accepting purse from his deputies
to help him out.
The friends of W. G. Scarborough are
strongly urging him to accept the nomi-
nation for public administrator. Mr..
Scarborough has an excellent reputa-
tion in this community as a business
man, and he will be elected If he is nom
mated.
Captain F. B. Colver has thus far q
lone field for the Democratic nomination
for county auditor.
The name of John Moriarity was yes
terday mentioned in connection with
the Democratic nomination for county
tax collector. Mr.. Moriarity served in
the city council. for along time with
credit, and he is man Of sterling integ-
rity.
The Democrats Of the Orange county
assembly district yesterday endorsed E..
E. Benson for the assembly. Mr.. Ben
son is also the nominee Of the Peoples
party. n