The morning call., 1892-08-14
WeIl-KnOWn Leaders Who Direct Affairs
Of State.
CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL FAIORS.
Faithful Officials Who Deserve Hell Of Their
G. 'fatnts- Aspirants for Position
HhO Weuld Honor Their Party.

The political history of California has
been remarkable In one particular at least
Since 1860, when the lamented Lincoln first
secured the electoral votes of the State by
the scant plurality Of I'll. California has
been a reliably safe Republican State in all
succeeding Presidential elections. with the
one exception of the Hancock Garfield cam
paigB, when her electoral vote was divided
five Democratic electors being chosen by the
small average majority of 81, and one Re-
4 fts+ 7Eueetor :. ,.c chosen, owing to the
defeat Of the late David b, Terry, on the
Democratic ticket
California's first participation in a Presi-
Dental election was in 1852 when the elect
ors for Franklin Pierce. Democrat. had a
majority OF 4719. In 1856 james Buchanan,
Democrat, carried the State by Il. 800. In
1860 braham Lincoln. Republican, by I'll
In 1864 Abraham Lincoln by S,293. Ia
1868 U. S. Grant, Republican. by 506 In
1872 .. ). Grant by 2.234 In 1876 r. B.
Hayes. Republican. by 2755. In 1850 W. S.
Hancock, Democrat, by 81. one elector for
James A Garfield. Republican being chosen
In 1884 James G. Blaine, Republican, by
1855 In 1855 Benjamin Harrison, Republi-
can. by III.
While California, as will be seen by the
foregoing epitOme has been uniformly Re-
publican In Presidential elections, with a
single exception, since 1860, she has exer-
cised great independence In her guberna-
torial elections as the following list of her
Governors will prove. Since her admis-
zion into the Union her elective Governors
have been, in order, as follows: Peter H
Burnett, Democrat; John Biglow, Demo
crat two terms); J. Neely johnson, Know
f,hs, II Ill
ton S. Latham. Democrat; Leland Stan
ford. Republican; F. T. Low, Union; a. H.
Haight. Democrat; Newton Booth, Inde-
pendent Republican; William Irwin, Demo-
erat; George c. Perkins, Republican;
George St0neman. Democrat; Washington
Bartlett. Democrat; H II. Markham. Re
publican.
Aside from the foregoing list of Govern
ors. all of whom were elected, there have
been several other occupants Of the guber-
material chair owing to death or resigna-
tion.
The record is one for California to be
rather proud Of as portTaying a commend
able spirit Of independence in matters per-
taining to lf-goyernment. her citizens be-
ing actuated by considerations of the best
policy for the State rather than being con-
trOlled by strict party ties. which course has
had salutary effect upon both political
parties.
republican form Of government, whereof
very citizen is factor, naturally exercises
stimulating influence upon the political
imbitions of those governed. add evolves
eaders Of local, State and national promi-
ence.
In studying the science Of government and
Ideavoring to adapt il so as to secure the
.reatest good TO the greatest number men
IeceSsarily arrive at different conclusions
and form conflicting opinions, which lead
70 divisions. Political organizations, or
parties as popularly termed, are the result
each founded upon certain doctrines and
policies, often radically disagreeing, but all
looking to the worthy end Of accOmpli shing
the greatest public good All conflicts
among men necessarily produce leaders of
men,
Political leaders. in the proper accepta.
tion. are citizens OF high character, imbued
with patriotic desire TO foster such policies
CT government as will be most beneficial to
the masses governed.
Political "bosses" (as selfish and uuscrup-
ulous politicians Of the practical" stamp
are designated). are a distinct class, not in
cluded within the purVisw Of these reflec-
tions.
In every community there are citizens
engaged In various professional and busi-
ness Vocations whose interest In the welfare
Of good government and the success of
those principles that form the basis of the
respective political organizations to which
they give allegiance. induces them to sacri-
fee personal interests in behalf of public
affairs. and who naturally become recog-
niZed exp0nents and leaders of the partieu-
lar party in which they are enlisted. They
follow natural bent being actuated by
worthy motives only, rather than by auv
selfish considerations. Their zeal, however.
secures for them a degree of prominence
that often forces upon them positions of
public trust the rewards being usually
greater by virtue Of the personal recogni-
ton and confidence expressed than for any
pecuniary advantages conferred.
Citizens OF the class here referred TO are
deserving of all the commentators they
receive, and the general public feel and
take that interest in those entrusted with
the CONDUCT of public affairs that occasional
newspaper references accorded them are
always agreeably accepted.
The CALL to-day presents the portraits
Of gentlemen of political prominence In
California, all enjoying great local popu-
larity and many Statewide popularity.
Additional to the portraits. artistcally exc
cuted and appropriately grouped, there are
included brief sketches of the subjects.
This special feature for THE CALL to-day
will, we trust, be relished for the accuracy
that ckaraeterizes the artists deIlneations
OF the many familiar faces. as we'll as for
the accuracy Of the statements contained in
the brief biographical sketches.