The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-02-25

Of experiences. that ia order % secure the
best rssrits ID snunicipsl administration
there should Re no disided responsibility
for The conduct Of city affairs; and De Is
9uYfhr-
'.R<s5Sred Thst sc favor simple scherne
os government for she Ctr Of seattle. hav-
ing the whole responsibility OF tire exeesl-
tive department. vested Ia mayor 80 %
elected each two years BY the peoDse, and
the legislative department. vested in rep
gesengatlFs common coznets, the term OF
Office OF ons-shtrd 0f whorn shall expire
each year. thus aEogding the people an
opportunity - pass g1dgFnen NJ upon the
conduct Of city affairs each year, and 81
the same tine securing stasilitF therein
'+Eesolred, That we are ia favor Of the
Affairs OF this city being condsrssa upon
strictly business principles ami demand
that the stsictest ecoaomy he practieed IA
every department. and that taxes be re-
dueed 20 the lowest point possible TO pay
tss necessary expenses Of al econofnicai
administration, and ws demand that ri
unnecessary expenses be cat OF snf tnas
the list u the city government ossscisis %
Yeduesa 10 the lowest possible number con-
sisssns With efficient economical govern
menL
"Resolsed, That the funds avsilable for
pgbIic improvements should Dc irnn1e-
diateiy expended. With due regard TO the
economy Of the city. that employment
may be given 10 labor in the city 10 meas
uraofy relieve the present depressed con-
dision: that the question OF Subsistence -
not positirai one. and political quAiin-
cation should not be required OF lahor.
''Resofs~d, That are are Ira favor OF reduc-
Ing the city water rates 20 the minimum
consistent with the proper support and
EXPENSE Of the water department
'.KesoIred, Tha. We are IN favor OF free
public employment ofsaee for the purpose
of receiving application for labor and
those desiring employment. practically rs
proposed in the charter amendment,
No. l3
Fer the practical putting into effect of
the foregoing resolutions and the honest
service Of the city generally. We faithfully
pledge ourselves individually and as a
party. and invite al good citizens TO join
with Us"
When the cheering had subsidized the
roll OF the wards was called and the fol-
lowing chosen members Of the Repub-
liean city central committee.
AZ large-W. III. White.
First ward-~Dg. @. q. Guy.
second ward--CharIes N. Evana
Third ward-Judge A. W. HASTE.
Fifth ward-Grant C. De Groot
Sixth ward-Alexander Allen.
Seventh ward--W III. Gorham.
Eighth ward-Angus w. Young.
Ninth ward-Jacoe Fuson.
This leaves one Committeeman at large
10 be selected by the other members of the
committee.
By this time the interest had become In
tensiied, and there was general move
ment when the chair announced that
nominations for mayor were in order.
The wards were called, but each
"passed" until the Seventh was reached !,
when Andrew F. BurIeigh announced
that he had candidate to propose. He
wasreceived with great cheering and was
called TO the platform. Mr.. Burlsfgh
said
"Genflemen ofthe Convention: 1t Is rare
in the history of this country that city
has been blessed with the good fortune in
growth of population, in the acquisition
OF wealth. which has been the lot of this
fair city that we call our home. Although
this progress has been unexampled,
although We feel just pride in il. yet We
are confronted by the sickening spectacle
of an inexcusable blot resting upon It's fair
name. We are confronted by a condition
that is terribly real. and In no sense q
theory. The great task before us 10, IL
possible, to convert this condition into a
mere theory. That 10 the problem We are
10 solve today. To take this condition by
the throat, straneie IL. and give to the
community an efficient, honest govern
ment; one that will reflect credit upon
Seattle and not disgrace.
AT this moment every interest OF the
community. the rich. the poor, the prop
erty interest. the commercial interest. the
laboring interest. oil look to the Repub-
lican party FOR their salvation.
Ii, upon this solemn occasion. the Re-
publican party fails in its duty. then to
whom shall Seattle turn for that relief
which she must hazel
above all personal interests, above all
selfish feelings, let US rise To the demands
OF this hour; let as put away every I'M
worthy motive and address ourselves to
our duty. with a firm determination to
make none but the best nominations, and
through the fundamentally of the Repub-
lican party afford the relief which this
city and her every interest demands. We
cannot put hack into the treasury the dol.
lars of public money that have been squan-
dered; We cannot repudiate the debt that
has been extravagantiy incurred; we can
not wipe out the memory of the disgrace
ful transactions that have furnished the
fair name and splendid fame of Seattle
we cannot say 10 those who desire TO come
here TO invest their wealth or make their
homes that they shall pay less than 3
per cent. on the dollar of taxes.
but by our action here today we
can say 10 those people and "a
the people OF Seattle and TO al the
world. In this platform You have our
principles and our plighted faith, and in
these candidates you have the solemn
guaranty of honor, integrity and ability
= - . tt. IL,
that there shall be good government;
henceforth in this city
TO the stranger We can say. Come
make your home With us. Come and in.
vest your capital here. The Republican
party promises that in this city YOU sh all
| have oil the security that an honest, faith.
| fui administration OF public affairs can
| give
Now. desire, with your indulgence
| TO name 10 you q candidate for mayor
| man OF ripe years aud Judgment
| "a manl who has been tried in public place
| ard not found wanting: man who has
/ trod the path where the tempter dwelis
| and Yet has never yielded Co temptation,
lGAeeFs. a inan WIN. ia his youth, " her
/ al before him vas bright and fair. when
! ambition and hope offered all that the II,
/ ture could give 10 his youthful mind. m
order that tne glorious heritage Of repub-
| ilcan government might descend unifn.
J paired 20 Us, iefs Bis home with q musket
| ON his shoulder. and went where men died
/ the death of glory in defense of the fas
| and all that it so molly represents; Loud
| cheers. man, the mention OF
whose name for this place, la.
| called forth = spontaneous and hearty
| response from all classes % this commits
! nity a man tor whom l vouch here TODAY
! and Who II yon shall nominate him Wi
| merit the perfect confidence and Will re-
! cesye the best support Of the hes: people
! 81 Seattle.