The herald., 1894-03-02
EX-MAYOR E. B. POND
HE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS AND
OTHER MATTERS.
He Has Been Inspecting the EIec-
trio Street Railways Some
Gubernat0riaI Cam
didatcs.

1t has been reported that ex-Mayor E.
B. Pond of San Francisco would shortly
engage in an electric railroad enterprise
in Los Angeles. His presence in the
city gives strength to the rumor.
A HERALD reporter called upon the
ex-mayor at the Westminster hotel yes.
terday to ascertain the truth Of the
statement. Besides a statement of his
intentions, and for what purpose he is
here, few political pointers were OBJ
tanned.
The reporter was received by Hon. j.
T. Burke, a school director of San Fran
cisco, who accompanies the ex.mayor
upon his visit to this city. MIR. Pond
was found to be very busy, apparently
working out come enterprise, but not
too busy to talk.
The best executive San Francisco ever
had looked in better health than he has
since the gubernatorisi campaign in
1890, when he and Del Vale attempted
to lead the state Democracy to victory,
and came mighty near doing it.
Mr.. Pond thought that Los Angeles
had grown wonderfully since his last visit
here year ago. Improvements were
noticeable on every hand. He has been in
the city since Tuesday, and will remain
two or three days longer.
When questioned Ns to the truth of
the rumor connecting him with an cleo
trio railway enterprise, the ex-mayor
said that he was here on business and
was looking after hie business interests.
He admitted having thoroughly inspect
ed the lines of the Consolidated Electric
Railway company, which he was shown
by General Sherman. He pronounced
the system one of the finest in the
United States, and took great pleasure
in riding over its many lines. Mr.. Pond
finally, denied that ne intended engaging
in any enterprise.
When questioned on the political out
look OF the state, he said:
"Oh, / haven't anything to say; it is
hard to prophesy, although l have no
fears as to the ultimate success of the
Democracy. AS far as the immediate
future 10 concerned, have nothing to
say.
''For the month of March. preceding
election, never saw politics 30 quiet.
The most of the political news at present
comes from Washington; there's none
at home. Politics in San Francisco are
remarkably quiet. About the only
thing worth mentioning is the candidacy
OF w. s. Barnes for the governorship.
Mr.. Burke gave the information only
yesterday. Young Barnes is the son oil
W. H. l.. Barnes, and has been connect.
ed with the district attorneys Office
nearly four years. He has deliberately
declared himself in the race. He ID
only about 80 years Of age, and prssum.
ably expects to be candidate OF the
young Republicans. As for Msrkham's q
Intentions, know nothing. The name
of Congressman Bowers has been men.
toned for the states chief executive.
"Yes, l have heard Congressman
GeRry's name mentioned in that connec-
tion, on the other side, but wouldn't
like to have you quote me as saying
anything about ii"
'Do you think Georges Chinese poll
icy will have the desired weight 2" asked
the reporter.
II do not desire to express an opin-
ion," replied Mr.. Pond.
The ex-mayor said that he had no po-
litical ambition and could not give q
forecast of the political situation.
lone thing" said Mr.. Pond, II should
like to see five years. trial of the Will
son bill in fact. we ought to have a ak
years trial." and he looked as if to
say, "Then we would have 'em where
the wool is short"