Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-18
THREE MEN INDORSED.
After a Heated Discussion, Beinhauer
Carries the Meeting.
GOURLEY NAMED FOR CONTROLLER
Daniel McWilliams Chosen to Succeed
Major DenniSton.
A FORMAL APPEAL TO THE CITIZENS

| The Citizens Industrial Alliance last
night indorsed candidates for all the munich
pal officers to be elected next February.
All the labor unions Of the city
were represented A number of
new delegates were admitted Most
of the wards now have subordinate
unions, and all the workmen in the city are
asked to support the candidates of the Al
| lance.
The meeting was called to order at K. of
L. headquarters by President Arbogast
When the question of choosing candidates
was put the fun began. There had been a
| feeling among the members that they should
| have separate ticket and throw the other
parties overheard, as the Alliance had de-
veloped into an organization, stronger than
| bad been anticipated by the leaders when
the movement was first agitated
| Why the Selection Was Delayed.
Candidates were considered at last Sun
days meeting, but for the conscientious
scruples of certain members their indorse-
ment had been deferred until last night.
For three hours and half various
names wers considered. As f. c.
Beinhauer was the only candidate
sure of being in the field, his
name was the butt of the evenings discus
sion. Some opposition was manifested, as
! it was argued that since neither of the old
parties had taken him up, and he had virtu-
ally forced himself upon the public, he
should not be Endorsed by the Alliance.
His friends as warmly espoused his cause,
and in the heated discussion that followed
the Chair had some difficulty in maintain
ing order.
Those who wanted an Alliance ticket had
their say, and the opposing elements made
it decidedly interesting for those present
When there was little chance for Bein-
hauer being indorsed the other candidates
of the two old parties were considered.
Opposed to McKenna and McCandIess.
It was argued that McKenna was the
logical nominee of the Democrats, but there
was an almost unanimous objection to him.
He was claimed, not to be in harmony
with the reform movement, and any,
thing that smacked of the ring was
dropped as promptly as possible. For the
Republicans McCandless was thought to
have the call, but he did not prove more
acceptable than McKenna and his name
was dismissed.
After briefly considering the other prob
able candidates, Beinhauer was again taken
up and warmly discussed for another hour.
The sentiment OF the delegates was In favor
of making some choice Immediately as the
time was too short to defer the selection to
another meeting.
They were suspicious that the old parties
would trot out dark horse at the last mo-
ment and they would have no chance to
fight for their favorites. A vote was
called for and Beinhauer won by large
majority. The candidates for the other
offices were quickly chosen H. Z Gourlev
was indorsed for Controller without oppo-
sition, while Daniel McWillisms was their
choice for Treasurer.
An Address to the Citizens.
The following resolution was then
adopted:
To the Citizens of the City of Pittsburg:
The Citizens Industrial Alliance in con-
yention assembled nave nominated F. C.
Beinhauer for Mayor, II. l. Gourley Tor Con-
troller and Daniel New illiams Tor Treas
urer, and respectfully submit them as can
did&tes tor your suffrage at the forthcoming
municipal election next February. AS
our Alliance has been created for the in
auguration of q new and glorious era of re-
form in all departments, we present these
candidates the embodiment of all the
best elements OF true patriotism and un-
sullied integrity. We there ore call upon
ali good citizens to assist US in promoting
glorious AM sweeping victory for the entire
ticket.
The conduct of the campaign Was placed
in the hands of The Executive Committee.
Headquarters will be opened within few
days and the campaign pushed with all
vigor. No meeting will be held on next
Sunday, it being Christmas and all
arrangements for meetings. etc., of the
Alliance will be in the hands of the Execu-
tive Committee, which will hold meeting
in the Bedford school house at South Tenth
and Bingham streets next Wednesday even
ing to outline the work of the campaign.