The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-12-13
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
For Whom Honest Citizens Can
COnscientiOusly. Vote.

f,OIllc IepuDlNelipt WANa
than judgment, have asked the qucs-
tion. "Why has not the Astorian re-
piled to the attacks of the personal
organs on Mayor Crosby?" The reply
is simply this: Mr.. Crosby's public life
in this city has been such that no
attacks can hurt him, end 1t would
be simply raising to the dignity OF an
argument the invcctive that has been
indulged in ty his personal enemies.
Even the latter concede that never has
he been guilty Of all act which should
forfeit to him the high esteem Of all
citizens who have the best interests OF
the city at heart. That he left the
republican party when he honestly De-
lieved a wing of that party to be cor
rupt is true, and that he subsequently
returned to the party Of his choice
when he found that the citizens party
was being used for political purpos -
is equally true; but none can show that
he has in any manner stultified him
self. Not till the abuses of which he
complained had been corrected did he
return, and he at least showed his hon
esty of purpose when he declined TO be
the republican candidate If any of
those whom he had denounced were
placed on the ticket. Mr.. Crosby has
enemies, no doubt, but he has the
friendship and respect of all thinking
people, and lovers of good government
in municipal affairs
For the office of auditor and police
Judge the republicans have nominated
John Bryce, man whose sterling
worth and integrity none can question,
There are few people in Astoria who
have not met Mr.. Bryce at some time
during his many years service In
Cases bank, where he was faithful
and trusted employe; and his twenty
years residence in Astoria, the home
of his adoption, has served to win for
him the respect Of all with whom he
has come in contact. His qualifications
for the office to which he asplres are
undoubtcd, for he has thorough
knowledge of accounts, and 1t Is safe
TO assert that his friends will turn out
in force for him at the election today.
Among local republicans there are
none, perhaps, more popular, and de-
servedy so than A. S. Reed, who is
regarded as one Of our most progress
slve business men and public spirited
citizens. He Is so well known that
1t is almost unnecessary to refer to
him. Republicans are confident OF his
election to the office Of city treasurer,
and his opponents are almost ready to
concede 1t.
Mr. j. H. Ealdn, the candidate for
city attorney, Is a young lawyer of
considerable ability, and one who is
destined to become an ornament tc
his profession. After he was grad
uated from the state university at
Eugene, where he took a classical
course, he engaged in the practice of
law with his brother S. Eakin, in
Union, for two years, and subsequently
was graduated from the law school of
Harvard. He is not so well known as
his opponent, but he is an able lawyer,
and one In whose hands the city's legal
affairs can be safely placed
Far city surveyor w, \. Beveridge
is In every way qualified, He has
undoubted ability, Is painstaldng, and
should, If elected, discharge the duties
of the Office with credit to himself
and those who voted for him.
on all sides 1t is conceded that the
fight for street superintendent lies be-
tween the republican and the indie.
pendent candidates. Mr.. Goddard will
carry every vote in uppertown, where
he Is known as an energetic and
straightforward man, He should be
the next superintendent Of streets,
For police commissioner j, O, Han
thorn has the moral support of every
republican in the city, and should lie
ceive as large a majority as any can
dldate on the ticket Mr., Hanthorn's
position as a business man and a gen
tleman needs no reference here, and
the scheme by which his opponents
hoped to injure his prospects will fal
flat
Captain Phil johnson has been On
the river SO long that every one knows
Linn, and believes that the contest ior
larbor master will be one-sided,
There Is considerable interest in the
fight for councilman In the first ward |
and the chances of the republican
nominee seem bright. John II. Hay is |
recognized as young man Of shiewl |
business sense, which, together with
his capacity for making friends, Will
stand him in good stead today. lie Is
progressive and honorable, anu would
look after the interests of the city as
eonscientiously as he conducts his own
affairs.
Charles Larson has had an eXpe-
rlence In business matters which wei
fits him for the office of councilman,
and his friends are confident of his
election,
In the third ward Geo, A, Nelson and
Fen. Young have a warm fight, with
the chances apparently in favor of the
former a thorough business man,
courteous to ALL and conscientious in |