The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-31

scientious Democrats OF the state will be
not less surprised than the over-conhdent
Republicans who are prone 10 contemplate
the present political struggle as one of
certain successful issue TO learn that
through the daring manipulations
of the Hugh Wallace faction of the
Democracy il is possible that the next
legislature will bs con trolled by fusion
majority of Democrats and Populists.
From the most authentic information
procuraole, il is manifest at Re-
publican headquarters that nothing
short of an immediate and resoiute resist
ance on the part of all good citizens, re-
gardless of political Affiliations or pre-
conceived notions as to party ad-
herence, will prevent the election
of an assembly whose first design
will be TO send fusion senator TO
Washington City aud whose mission will
be to infict upon the state. by the insanity
of its legislative proposals, the discredit
from which Kansas, Colorado and
Nebraska are now suffering. The
plan of this menstrous alliance
and its execution are directly trace
able TO Hugh Wallace, an exceed
ingly brainy young man, who has. ever
since his appearance in the politics of
this state, played for high stakes.
While it may be regretted that Mr..
Wallace appears to be blind to
the censure and condemnation which
must pursue inevitably either the dis
coyery or success of his purpose. the
boldness of his methods appeals loudly 10
the admiration of many thoughtless
Democrats who follow him blindiy in the
hope of rising, like the average Populist,
on the public ruin.
IL will be remembered that during the
last national campaign Mr.. Wallace, then
unknown outside of Tacoma and compara-
lively a stranger within the city, was de-
legated TO represent the state on the na-
tional Democratic committee. The fer
tiIity OF his genius Tor fusion was
shown at once in the councils at
New York. where he was openly accred-
tied with having devised the plan of COM
bining the Democrats and the Populists
of the Western and Northwestern
states through political trades and
the use of funds. His suggestions
were carried out with certain
dsgree of destructive success, and he Sc
cured for himself by this stroke sort OF
fame and standing that afierwsrd became
seryiceable, eonjoined with other infiu-
ences. in manipulating the Democratic
patronage of the state.
No ons watchful of the political move
ments going on from time to time will
forget the shock of chagrin aud disap-
nointment experienced by the many
sturdy and reputable Democrats
who had grown gray fighting.
II atx -
homeless battle tor the Democracy-when
IL was discovered that they could have no
voice in the appointment of the Federal
officeholders of the state. Some of the
best places at the disposal Of the national
administration were filled by men rela-
tiyely new aud untried. while the ap-
niieants unlnckily turned down were of
long acquaintance, Enwavering party
fidelity and good name In the case
of the major appointments of those made
to the higher places, is is not to be pre-
tended that Mr. Wallace VAS the single
iniuen,isl factor. but he kept himself in
close touch with ali that was going on and
contented himself. for a sufficient reason
that sin appear from what is to follow.
With securing, very largely, control OF the
minor or lesser appointments. particularly
postmasterships-
And here begins the story of the fusion
scheme which threatens to impose upon
the taxpayers Of the state al ineoherent.
irresponsible Iaw-maklng majority. Long
tnonths ago Mr.. Wallace aud bis SCENTS
began to iay their pipes through
the possoffices. and particularly IN
All counties where the Republican
major ties in the last campaign were sien-
der. II Is through the medium OF the
Wallace Democratic possfnasters and mem
her. of the custom house staff that the
deal. have been made. 0nay the other
dav. for example. W. ]. Gillespie. Gus
toms inspector, bobbed np "a the central
figure ia a proposition 20 drop Carrie
from the ticket ia Spohofnish county
In the interest oi the P0pails.
Sinclair. In order TO defeat Eddy. Having
been spurised Of the methods employed
in this conspiracy. the better class os DEM
ocrais in Saohomish county refused 10 os
a party 20 the transaction. aad NJ. 1ii2es-
,,.s a. a fusion agent failed. Al the same
time Mr.. orToole, register os ths
land Office, was attempting q similar
negotiation 10 skagit county, wbiea also
exzlea. L,&ewise in Thurstos county
.ss design OF lussoa in fsE0r Of Gov.
Newell was frustrated by the very rssoluts
stana taken By Mr. Miller. Sho soald
nssther c0uutenancs nor participate IN TIE
kstraysi OF the Democratic party
In the closing hours of tie eaFaPasgn
tie ssoss Desperate sxDeaasass have bssa