The morning call., 1894-10-21
BY THE OBSERTER.

As the guberDa:Orial problem ap-
proeches solution the increasing strength
of Mr.. Estee. the Republican candidate, is
a subject of comment among the pollti-
clans around town. The enthusiastic 3D.
miration of his friends is so contagious
that even his political opponents yield to
him an ungrudging testimonial OF possess
sing in a marked degree wisdom as a
statesman, learning as lawyer, ability as
a debater, practicability as boTtcultuT-
ist, integrity, manlness and personal
worth as a citizen. What James q. Blaine
was TO the nation, Morris NJ. Estee is to
California. Indeed, ] perceive strong
resent blance between the two statesmen
both brilliant, bold vigorous and sapient
Blaine great in his tomb, Estee great in
his daily life. Said a prominent member
of the Non-P artisan campaign committee
Yesterday in my hearing: "Estee is the
one great exponent of the doctrine of pro-
lection in California. He Is he RspuDli-
can prophet of the Pacific Coast. During
the campaign two years ago who olse
could successfully combat Senator White
on a public platform? White was every
where driven into holes from which he
could not escape-cornered at every point
by the oracle of Hedgeside."
Mr. Estee's speeches during the last and
present battles have been lucid arguments,
perfect encyclopedias of information,
direct to the issues, logical and convincing.
"All old residents of the State" remarked
a downtown merchant the other day, link
the name Of Mr.. Estee inseparably with
that of Newton Booth, CALIFORNIA; greatest
Governor. as member OF the cel-brar led
Republican Legislature of 1874 A.
though then quite young man Estee was
Booths candidate for Speaker of the
Assembly. He was elected and subsr-
Quently had much TO 40 with Booths 5
election as United States Senator, having
previously stumped the State for the
Governor The Two men gave evidence of
remarkable brilliancy, although in differ
ent way. Estee has greater national repu-
tation than Booth. who was local product
and a wonderful orator. EStee is quite as
ready in debate, better paTliameutarian
and legislator, and will, beyond question,
from an executive standpoint prove 10 De
the best Governor in the history of Cali
fOrnia-not even excepting Booth" In
the face of such magnificent record is il
possible that his election is doubtful?
think not"
In conversation with Democratic la ".
yer friend OF mine yesterday afternoon
who is a prominent member of the San
Francisco bar, he told me that, Democrat
though he is, he takes pleasure in expires
sing the high estimation in which MI
Estee is held by bis brother attorneys
Said he: "California owes much tO Estee
for his scholarly contribution 10 our work.
ing libraries. His Work on "Pleadings'
is a recognized textbook. and is the bes
authority in any of the States west of tbs
Rocky Mountains. No one has forgotten
the services the distinguished gentleman
rendered at the Constitutional convention
In 1878 the Legislature ad nDIsd an act fol
the revision of the constitution of CRlifnr-
MIA. At that ,iIe the Workingmen's party
split from the Democratic, and was prac-
tlcally in control of the Democratic vote
of San Francisco. The new constitution
was a Non-Partsan project. A Non-Par-
tisan State ticket with all the promiuen
Repu blicans and Democrats of California
was elected for membership in the Con-
stitutional convention, Estee being chosen
from the First Congressional District. He
was appointed chairman of the committee
on corporations, and drafted article XII
of the constitution on corporations. L. Is
a good piece of work, embracing rules fol
the government and RESTRICT N of corpor-
at oDs, and also containing the provisions
under which the present Railroad Com.
mission acts. 1t is generally recognized
as one OF the best Qualifications of consli.
law III vogue IN any
State Of the Union. Be il said OF Mr.. rs.
tee he remained at work during the entire
session OF the convention. when many
other prominent members deserted tC
attend their own private interests"
A political campaign seems TO be the
seedtime aud harvest for the inherent
meanness of mems natures. License run.
riot and unrebuked, and malevolence has
day for exhibition that at no other time i:
afforded. An apt instance is noted in the
candidacy of Judge Z. A. Belcher of the
Superior Court. No one has ever beer
heard to question his probity or fairnes:
either on or off the bench. yet in one Of
the weekly papers there have been pub
iished slurring innuendOes attacking both
! de is charged with bigotry and narrow
views as TO the religious faith of certain
of his fellow-cliiZ ms. No charge could bt
! more unjust. All who know aim know
| that he is man of the Droadest and mos
| liberal views upon all questions either q
| public or private concern. | have u nt onlI
heard him say. and it is on record that d
| said that no reasonable man would e,ye
! quarrel with his neighbOr upon his Tl. +.
Of salvation; that that faith must upoues
tiona0iy be considered best for oRe III a
afforded him the most comfort. + Such
declaration is al embracing and .eSminentl
satisfactory 10 all fair minds II know ,ha
Judge Be!cher will act as az boomerau
against his adversaries. UYharpily eny
and malice and uncharitaB Bleness are NJ
offenses under our laws.
Republicans to Speak.
Hon. II. " MorehogGe and Hon. J. {
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