The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-26
WHO THE MEN ARE.
Sketches Of the Lives Of Repub-
lican Nominees.
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THEM.
Exeeifent Character Of the Candidates
Nes who sssad Well sna whose
Past Bears Tnqairy.


Hcans on Saturday has met with the
wsrrnest approval on al sides. Men Of
the most extreme views are unanimous in
. feeling OF confidence that there IL sssur-
ance nov the tide OF extravassnce viii be
sfsmmed. Even she friends of the ussuc-
cessful candidates have fastened 90 give
assurances Of support Hon. J. VI. Frink
speaks IN the most complimentary terms
Of Mr. Phelps. Hon. L. b. Andrews not
only does this. bat expresses faith IN the
snccess OF the ticket The venerable Rev
Daniel b. Bagiey has given atteranee to
sentiments so full of common sense ana
practical wisdom that they cannot isii 70
influences thinking men. Mr.. Clarence y.
Baviey. who IL a notorious critic OF pabiie
men and measures. adds his commenda~
ton. Col. q. g. Lyon. whose osn admin
fstrstion of pubic affairs has always been
characterized by rectitude, aad who has
been q jealous friend of Mr.. Address,
Joins In praise of the nominees. w. III.
White, a lawyer who stands exceedingly
high &C the bar. and who managed Dir.
Frink's campaign. has been elected re-
sponsible member Of the city central com
mittee. and, By accepting. signifies his APP
provsi OF the conventions action.
The tact alone that many of the original
IN members Of the Citizens committee Sc
lected Mr.. Phelps as the most available
and suitable man for mayor. Is fail OF sig
nifcance.
IL would be impossible to publish all the
gratifying Endorsements OF the ticket made
by citizens whose standing in the COM
mnnity IL nnqnesfionabie. bat q fes will
serve 10 show the trend Of public opinion.
The first words spoken by Hon. l.. H.
Andrews after the nominations we're made
were these: We Republicans have put up
. ticket which will command the conf
dence of the people and Is sure to be
elected" So said Mr.. Clarence Il. Bag
ley, who has been for many years the in
innate friend of Mr. Andrews. II arm
sure" be continued, ''that Mr.. Andrews
will be one of the heartiest supporters of
Mr.. Phelps and the entire ticket Speak
ing for myself | have no fault 10 find with
IL. No man will accuse me of being n
hide-bound Republican. willing to vote tor
any candidate merely because he Is Re-
publican. Yet give my most earnest and
conscientious Endorsement. whatever that
may be worth. to the entire ticket. II is
composed OF good. upright men.
who are well known 10 US all
~ honest and capable. and espe-
eiaiiy as having been successful in
their own private affairs. The men
nominated are unquestionabiy business
men. and If the Citizens COMMITTEES are
acting in good faith they will withdraw
their ticket and avoid all fear of the Demo-
Gratis running in bet ween the split votes of
men Who are united as TO the end TO be
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his Office in an unexceptionable manner.
"The ally remarks Of Democrats that he
has failed to refuse TO cash county war
rants are not worth notice. Mr.. Phelps
has no more right or power to question the
validity OF warrant properly executed
than a banker has To refuse to cash Gus
toner's check because he was not satisfied
that tbs customer had acted wisely In
signing il. Mr. Phelps has been In con-
tact with more taxpayers than any
other man in the community and he
cannot fail to be impressed with the ur-
gent need of more economical admins
tratton. Not word can be said against
either Of the other candidates, and they
need have no fear OF being put in contrast
with the men on any other ticket /
might mention that four years ago the
activity in real estate speculation had its
effect upon the choice of officials. then
lawyer and statesman was tried. Now we
are down TO first principles and business
men again."
Col. q. @. Lyon took occasion to express
his satisfaction with the ticket He is too
loyal friend not 90 have folt little dis
appointment that Mr.. Andrews was not
selected, but he admits that no fault can
be found with the man chosen, and, With
oil Of Mr.. Andrews friends, will work for
the success of the movement toward a re-
turn TO business methods in city affairs in
oil departments.
u. Il. Dole says: 81 think that the ticket
10 ffst-elass from the head down. don't
sec how IL would have been possible TO have
made cleaner or more popular nomina.
tion for mayor than the one made Sat
urday"
George y. Meacham, who Joined in the
effort To make an all round good ticket
and made a personal sacrifice in order 20
cd ~. says he Is better pleased than ever
that he Was able i'm modest way TO assis,
I'm making 80 satisfactory selection of
men.
Rev. Daniel p. Bagiey, who has been a
-.
also offers his testimony as TO the excel
isnce of the ticket. II am in symnathv.-
he said. with any movement toward hay.
Ing better CITY government, but | am op-
posed - the methods adopted bv the
Citisens' committee. | cannot conceive
that people can rest submsssiye.y under a
ticket forced upon them by few men.
ever il they are such respectable men a,
~
have confidence in the people, and declare
10 best that they should assume the re-
spansihih,y of selection of their own
Officers.
The Citizens committee say that they
want tho city governed on business min
ciplea Is IL not better then 10 have a
man ike Mr.. Phelps. who is familiar with
the details Of govern ment, than a banker.
who. able as he may be in that business.
has had 10 experience in public affairs
IL Mir. Phelps we're an untrled man who
had never gssea any pruof Of admjaistra.
tive ability it would be different. but be
has shown himself 10 ne not only honest.
hat exceptionally capable. Mr. Willis
Carr. the CttlgeHs' candidate for city clerk.
10 my nephew. but / consider that MIR
Stewart is better qualified los his expa-l.
ence ia business life - tli| the pos lion.
Vet Mr.. Carr is good Christian man.
whom hlghly esteem.
81 do hope that nav good and we'll.
meaning friends in the Citizens movement
and In the Prohibition party will Join rs
In this effort TO give Seattle slfeug.
vigorous and economical admin
issrstiou. seats.s has been mv home so
long aud its interests are 60 dear 20 me
that feel very strongly on this sahiect.
ard should deplaFe the nlstaks OF allow