The morning call., 1894-09-24
THEY OBJECT TO THE SLATE.
Supervisoria1 Nominations Will
Be the Test.
NON-PARTIsANs ARE IN FAVOR.
The Respectable Element in Both
Parties Will Probably Combine
on the Issue.

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one, as far as local politics is concerned.
| In fact the proceedings in both the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties have been of
character that was dissgreeably interest
| ing TO the voters and earnest workers in
those parties.
They we're presented with the spectacle
of a Democratic convention, which had
met to select candidates for official NUM-
| cipal honors. being converted into
political marlonette show, in which GER
tain lay figures are being dragged forth
and dangled atthe ends of wires which are
manipulated by the owners of the show
for the edifcation of all Who enjoy such a
performance.
1t is needless to say that those who en-
Joy the play are those who have personal
reasons for working up an enthusiastic
interest The majority of the members
of the Democracy are more than Disguised
with the marionette show and openly state
that thew are tired of such exhibitions.
Then again, the party workers in the
Republican ranks we're eutertaned-if it
can be called an observation-disclosures the
spectacle of dozen or more clubs. which
had been organized TO perform yeOman
service in the campaign, revolving against
the dictatorial rulings of a man who. from
bis Baldwin Hotel headquarters, has un-
blushingly proclaimed himself as the die
tator of party policy.
They have seen the old political tradi-
tons Of reward for faithful service tram
pied under foot, and the self-proclaimed
car Of the party extending the good right
hand Of fellowship to those who have
done practically nothing in behalf of the
party, while the real workers in he vari-
Gus districts have been given the cold
shoulder
So between the Democratic marionette
show, with puppets worked by wires,
and the Republican circus, with a whip
swapping ringmaster. the respectable vot-
ing element OF the city has been more than
edited during the past week. The edifca-
ton. though, is not of a character to cause
any cheerful feelings in the bosom of any
one who has party interests at heart.
For a SUNDAY Yesterday was lively day
among politicians of both parties. That
nucleus of the intriguers and inside
workers-the Baldwin Hotel lobby-was
the scene of many little caGcuses in which
matters political were discussed, and from
the tenor of the talk dissatisfaction exists
in the very heart of the delegations that
are supposed to carry out the behests of
the political masters of the stu a ton up to
| date.
There is a large faction in the Demo
| cratic ranks that stands ready to lump
the traces" and leave the party coach
stranded on the road to get along as best
it can. Many of those who are in this
faction are friends of John j. McDade,
and they are eager to resent the manner in
which that gen tie an was turned down."
as they say, on Saturday night Ia the fight
for Sheriff.
There's an uDderhand influence at
work in that convention" said a promi-
nent Democrat yesterday, land the really
honest men in it are beginning to realiz9
it. Ever since Wednesday night the crooked
work has been manipulated so that the
walls of Union Hall are inclined to put on
shame-faced expression. The work is
more than evident. We hear during the dav
that so-and-so is going 20 be the nominee
for such and such an Office. Those in the
convention who are really honest go there
with the intention of defeating any one
who is suspected of being on the slate.
They vote, but what is the result? The
person who was indicated as being the
slate man and favorits Of the stable oirec-
tor of Bush street carries the prize off |
tell you the respectable element in the con-
vention is getting tired of such a way of
doing business and the methods generally
of those who are supposed to be running
things"
"Do you think there will be a bolt?"
was asked.
1T would not surprise me bit II there
was. The matter has been seriously talked
of among some of the delegates, who feel
that they. as free and unpledged men,
should have something to say. The pro-
ceedings of the convention on Monday and
Tuesday nights will be test, and 1t would
not be surprise to me if there was a
walkout by some delegates, and bolt In
favor of the. Non-Partisan ticket. The
latter is, think, going 10 cut big figure
in this campaign yet. Not only is there a
favorable inclination toward the Non
Partisan movement from the Democrats,
but the Republicans, who are suffering
from the stings which Gar Burns admin
istered last week, are working up a hearty
enthusiasm over the project"
Such seemed to be the tenor Of opinion
around headquarters. The Democracy, as
far as the mass of the party is concerned,
is hugely disgusted and claims that there is
power whom they can trust.
The bolt in the Republican ranks from
Car Burns is even more serious. None
of the disappointed workers who expected
some recognition from the Candelaria mine
boss are in a forgiving mood. The pri-
mares held on Saturday were not inter-
.fered with by the disaffected ones. They
allowed Burns to carry everything, which
with the assistance of the police be did
bat they maintain that the end Is not yet
and that Burns may repent having treated
them in such manner.
Unless there is change in the present
aspect OF affairs in the Republican ranks
the prospects for lively time in the con-
vention when 1t meet, on Tuesday are
good. In at least six districts Boss Burns
has been sealed down." The workers,
who feel aggrieyed by his actions In re-
fusing them recognition, are busily en-
, gagged In sharpening long Knives, and they
say they will do anything to beat the
colonel, who has the idea that he can rule
according to his own dictates.
In the Tbirty-eighth District the origin
of the trouble on Saturday between Secre-
tary Morris and Aleck Truman will never
be any more understood than the real
reason why person, whose identity is
unknown. after the lapse of quarter OF a