The morning call., 1893-02-08
EVERYBODY HAPPY
Alameda Has Only One
Political Party.
1T IS THE NON-PARTISANS.
A City of Homes Which Is Gov.
erned by the People for
the People.

Alameda is preparing for a civic election.
but by all accounts 1t will be very quiet
one, with not more than one ticket in the
field.
few days ago the Improvement Asso-
citation CT Alameda, which is composed of
the most Influential business and profess
sonal men of the city. met and adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved. That the executive committee OF the
ID mocratc and Republican parties of this city
be and they are hereby requested to convene In
joint session within ten DAYS, at a time and place
10 be selected by the respective charmen OF said
committees, 10 nominate fifty representatives
Candidates for the ensuing city election.
Secretary Barber of the Improvement
Association yesterday sent out the notices
TO the members OF the executive commit
tees of the Republican and the Democratic
parties. who at once commenced to act in
accordance with the eouest.
Thomas Stoddard, chairman of the Demo.
cratic Central Committee, said that the
proposition Of the improvement Associa.
ton was a good one. He was heartily in
favor of 1t, and said that 1t was a capital
way 20 secure good officers for the city, who
would be in perfect harmony with the
mnnicipality's advancement.
This city," said Mr.. Stoddard, "has
never had a scandal. Its officers and repre-
sentative men have always been we'll
chosen and no one has ever tilnched when
duty called.
''Jhe city's affairs have been conducted
on the strictest business principles and in
perfect harmony. This is brought about by
selecting men who are fitted for the position
and party politics are left out as much as
possible when the selections are made
Il don't think there will be any point at
Issue to speak of except progress, and that
is only gained by unity.
Two years ago the license question was
pretty well fought out, and the people are
tired OF it. There were only twenty-one
saloons in the city, and they are under very
strict restrictions. Everybody is we'll
pleased with the manner in which the liquor
traffic is controlled by the council, ana 1t is
best TO leave we'll enough alone.
II was on the low license platform at the
last election, but my opinion now is that it
makes very little difference what the license
IS so long as the saloon-keeperS are under
control. Alameda can well be proud of her
municipal government, and 1t is pretty safe
to say that the Democrats of Alameda will
do all In their power 10 continue the present
state of affairs in any honorable way.
A prominent Republican, who did not
want his name used because he would be
seeking reelection for responsible mu-
ncipaI Office which he holds, said he could
not voice the Republican executive com
make many sacrifices and meet the DEM
ccrats half way TO keep up the good record
Of Alameda. Said he:
IL hope never to see politics enter into the
government or this city. Alameda is
place OF homes, and in homes harmony
should reign.
1.-The Republicans" he continued, ''as far
as / have conversed with them, are all in
favor OF the movement OF the improvement
Association.
THE license question is adjusted TO the
evident satisfaction OF all, and the only
question. as far as | can see. that can come
up and be adopted as platform for any
other party is the Sunday closing Of all
saloons and places II amusement.
The feelings Of the TatepayeTs will be
pretty well ascertaned on that matter long
before the election. and II it should be the
desire OF the majority to carry out that idea
the combined pOrtieS, who will most likely
be called the Non Partisans, viii see that Tie
wish Of the people is carried out
The Non-PaTtlsan movement has always
had the right Of way In this city, and If any
persons want 10 see how II works let them
come 10 Alameda and they will see govern
ment where all are satisfied. | don't think
any other city in America of 10, 600 inha Bit
ants can show a better record OF progress
aud substantial and economical improve
nents than the place am proud to call my
home"
DIR. Bronson, stanch prohibitionist aud
n gentleman WHO has for the last ten years
taken ali active part in securing all legiSla-
ton for the suppression of intempeTance
and vice In the city, said that the temper
ance people were all much pleased with the
work of the council for several years past.
lie was proud to say that men chosen have
conducted the affairs of the city in n Just
manner and he could say for the strict tem-
perance element that they were perfectly
willing TO let their interests lie in the hands
of the Non Partisans
THE liquor people," he continued, ''feel
that their business has been elevated to a
higher standard than it would be il unprn-
c. pied men were allow 10 open up shops
merely oy paying the amount of the license.
| don't think there is fair-mnded person
In Alameda, be / Q liquor man or the most
dyed-n-the- wool Prohi bitiOnist. to say
nothing Of the Republicans and Democrats,
who is not in favor of the N0n-Partisan
form of elscting munic pal officers"
Men are put IN public Offices in Alameda
because they are trusted and competent,
and when a city has officers of that kind
there are no objections not even from a
prohibitionist.
II any party should spring up between
now and April 10. election day, and elect
their ticket ii would be impossible to change
the present progressive government. Only
two of the five councillors retire this year
and the three remaining would hold the
balance OF power.
1t is the same way with the school board,
so nothing can be accomplished by any new
party, and Alameda will for the next two
years at least 60 on in its present harmoni-
Gus way and still be the city of homes de-
void OF corruption and vice.
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