The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-03-01


Collins, fos cbairman. and John y. Terry
serresaTy. Later. vixen IL came 10 csEan-
hing ths campaign commiffss, the lids
uousd hare nothing II do ssth the work
30 Tire candidates pfoceeded to select KID
COMMITTEES No. 2. - follows: John Fair
held. John Coiisns, 5obs 7. Ostrander.
Edgar Lehman. Asdrsv Blakissone.
Daniel KeIIeher. and labor unSon man
10 Be chosen ~ William H. Nsddlston.
sxArYIE, FEB. g. 1884.
To TEE Eprroa: Will ycu permit
wascnfal citizen TO express his sdmiration
FOR the good. sound indignant Of the Wit
nesses against the Democratic psrsyf.
The Democrats said sxo pears ago shat
III vs wou.d give them control Of the city
government that they would eive u
good, old-fashioned Democratic sdminis-
trssion. Nov let 10 zee how nobsy they
have KEEP. their woYd.
The Warm-heaFsed old Democratic war
horse. w. H. White. says: "They have
been incapable, dishonest and disgrace
to the Democratic party.
The present mayor says: They have
been dishonest set 81 rasca,s." and has
Sired hail dozen Of them out Of Office "
and accuses them Of putting men on the
streets pulling grass for no other purpose
than TO vote them ~ the bond election.
and the meaaess Of all. 20 discharge them
the next day after election.
The little giant Democrat Judge Burxs.
10 % thoroughly dngusted with them that
he has gone 10 work and organized the
wise s<yen,s 90 that he could hare .
place 10 cast an honest vote.
And now comes Judge LIchseuberg. and
says that the Democratic party has kept
every promise that was made to the ciri-
gems Of Seattle at the city election.
concur with the evidence that 1t has
been an 'old-fashionsd Democratic admin
issration'' Let the evidence go TO the
jury and the verdict be rendered II the
ballot box Very truly,
/. +. CoxrroH.
Capt George e, Pingree. Of Moline Ill,
who 10 ., the Rainier on his first visit TO
Seattle, vas much gratiEed to learn that
his old friend Byron Phelps had been
nominated for mayor. and spoke in high
praise Of SIR. Phelps record in Moline.
Sad he:
III have known Mr.. Phelps for fourteen
years and for four wears was quite init
mate with him. Al that time he was man
ager Of large manufacturing establish
msnt ~ Moline. where he Was known as q
man Of industry and probity, whose word
Was as good as his bond. Mr.. Phssps Is .
very practical, shrowd business man, and
TO his ability 10 largely due the success
and present standing Of the institution he
managed in Moline. lie was considered
very able executive officer, and, in fact,
tsa A. ...fh s.. ssfSh ha tnf
held the position he did. The owner
would have no man not qualified TO iii
the position. Mr.. Phelps had many friends
in Moline, and never heard any one say
anything against him. He possesses .
good deal OF quiet tact and makes himself
agreeable 10 all he meets. He has plenty
OF aggressIveness, but it In not Of that sort
which repeIs Mr.. Phelps has no enemies
in Moline snd ali who knew him speak
well Of him."
Said . prominent Democrat yesterday:
"Thc hypocrisy Of these politicians who
are running the Democratic party in this
city il to me disgusting. Now. / am no
particular friend Of Mayor Ronald. but
everyone knows that whatever good the
present administration has accomplished
was done by Ronald and Andrew Jackson.
who we're fou.iy revilsd by the convention
on Tuesday. and yet the orators who
helped 10 degrade these men claimed for
tho party the merit Of their good work.
Tho lack Of political sense and discretion
Ascending, and while rcuudiating Ronald
among the managers Of tho party here
10 amazing. They .disciaim party re-
sponsibiiity for Krug's and Jackson.
claim credit for all they did. IL Is
well known to all In the community
that whatever good Ronald and Jackson
were able to accomplish was in spite of the
men who now dominate the party and die
tate its nominations"
The Republican club Of the First pre-
cinct OF the First ward had largely al
tended meeting at $40 Yesler avenue last
night Tho organization was completed
with the following officers: Robert Mer-
rift. president; William Mehan, vice Pros
iicnt; Edward Pratt. treasurer; William
O'Brien. w. l.. Stetson and +. J. Flynn,
executive committee. The meeting was
very enthusiastic. and the speakers, Hon.
w. r. Scott. John Wiley. ]. r. Scott, X.
f. Stewart. John l.. Humphries. 7. c.
Marum, Ellis De Bruicr aud William II.
Jackson. we're received with fiartering at
tention aud applause.
The Eighth ward Republicans held a
rousing rally last evening ~ their club
rooms in penny's hall. corner of Kentucky
aud Harrison streets. The hall was
crowded with enthusiastic Republicans
and patriotic speeches were made by
Byron Phelps. Andrew r. Burieigh, II. +.
Stewart. James Teddy, w. r. Scott and
Melvin q. Winstoek. The audience
greeted Mes-rs. Phelps. Stewart and Scott
with the widest applause. and there can
be no doubt but that the candidates have
captured the big end of the vote in the
Eighth ward.
A big rally will be held at the Armory
on Saturday night 10 which voters. ire
spcctive Of politics. are invited. The Re-
publican candidates and several of the
best speakers will be present 10 discuss
local issues. and the First regiment band
will fnrn ish the music. The meeting vii.
doubtless he the largest and most enthu-
sisstic ever held in this city A list of
speakers and vice presidents will be pub
lished later.
4 meeting of Italian citizens has been
called Ia meet tomorrow evening at 80
O'Clock NJ the bail OF the Western Central
Labor Union for the purpose of organizing
union club for united action in the cam
pagn. The cal! is signed by Henry
seroni. q. RspeEzl. L. c. Chioio. r. sale
and J, orsolsni
The Filth Ward Republican Club will
hoid grand rsllv at Rsnke's hail this
evening q. o'clocs- Among the speakers
will Ne John Corson. N. q. Winsiock.
George Lafayette. Andrew r Bas!elga, :
II. flies. Byron Phelps. ", r. Scott. r r.