The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-22
INTERNATIONAL GOSSIP.

1t is generally conceded that the nom
inees of both political parties will this
year come from the north. Los Angeles
has had sort of monopoly of the ex
ecutive chair for come time past. and
no politician of either party has had the
hardihood to enter claim which would
amount to prescription of the office,
as far as Southern California is con-
cerned. II is true that we would b only
initiating San Francisco and the north
ern counties by ignoring all cons'4 -ra.
tions of delicacy, but we are not built
that way south of the Tehachepi. The
aspirants on the Democratic side OF the
house have not been "a numerous as usual
in gubernatorial years, and of the few
who are spoken of the attentions which
their political fences receive are mainly
from the hands of their friends. 1t is
generally considered that the Hon.
B. d. Murphy OF Santa Clara
county would make an exception
ally strong candidate. Mr.. Murphy
peremptorily declined to allow his
friends to canvass his claims or sdvo-
cate his nomination until the supreme
court had rendered it's decision on the
capital removal question. That issue
having been disposed of. he may now
be considered in the field. No man liz
California has more or warmer friends
than Mr.. MuEphy-"Barney" as he is
affectionately called by his iutimstes.
He has filled high public stations re-
peatedly, and he has invariably ac-
quilted himself to the satisfaction not
only of his party but of the public. He
has never engaged in any factional
fights, and the Democracy would be
unit in his support if ne should receive
the nomination. In truth, there is
scarcely an element of strength that Mr..
Murphy lacks, and he would undoubt-
eddy receive the votes OF several thou
sand Republicans. Hon. John D. Wise :,
formerly the chairman of the De mo-
cratic state central comm ittee, and at
present collector of the port OF San
Francisco, has been spoken of in con-
nection with the nomination, but of late
his friends have not pressed his claims
with any vigor. Senator Ostrom, a dis
tinctively northern county man. and MIR.
A. B. Butler Of Fresno county, the great
raisin grower, have also been discussed
as possible Democratic nominees.
We have not referred to Congressman
Gsary in connection with the governor
ship because that gentleman has recent
ly assured the writer in the most une.
quivocal terms that he would under no
circumstances be candidate. With
Mr.. Geary's record on the Chinese ques-
ton he would have been notably strong
as the Democratic etandsrd-bearer. He
is a man Of great force and ability and
capable OF making memorable can
vass. The people of California are likely
to lose Mr.. Gesry from public life, as he
svows his determination not to permit
himself to be made his own successor.
This will be great loss to the state. as
few of her notable politicians have Mr..
Geary's abilities and force of character.
However, politicians frequently change
their most emphatically expressed in
tsntions, and we may not have heard
the last word from this gifted congress-
man.
The gubernatorial situation ON the Re-
publican side is narrowing down to the
Bay counties. District Attorney Barnes
OF San Francisco ia clamorously sup.
ported by the enthusiastic youth of the
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rival with the young men in Coombs, of
Napa, native son and a man OF con-
siderable ability. Either OF these am
bilious young gentlemen would make
lively canvass, and orstoricsl pYro-
technics would be at a premium.
Strangely enough the uame of Morris
NJ. Estee crops out very frequently
amongst the knowing ones as the posi-
BILE winner of the prize, if prize it should
prove to be. Estee's late has been a
peculiar one. He was beaten by Stone
man by the largest majority ever given
against any man for the Office OF gov
ernor. 1t was a memorable rout, and
yet Estee made noble campaign. He
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his party, his ability to group po-
litical statistics and support them by
cogent argument being undisputed. And
yet. strangely enough, his name seems
to be the synonym for political disaster.
The party could scarcely dare to risk
another campaign under his leadership,
which is all the harder on Fstee, be-
cause he is genial gentleman who
ought to command a large measure OF
popularity.
There are any number OF ds"< horses
whose CHANGER it is hardly necessary to
discuss at this stage of the campaign.
We are inclined to think that the name
of the Democratic nominee may be
picked out of the foregoing list, although
as to the Republican there is undoubt-
eddy wider latitude.
The sentencing of Coxey and Browne
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