The herald., 1894-12-03
THE DUTY OF DEMOCRATS.


As Democrats they stand by the prin-
ciples of their party when those prin-
ciples are honestly interpreted in the
platforms of their conventions and the
uttersncee OF the men their representa-
tives have chosen to embody the tenets
of the old fsith-the only gospel ever
preached for the political regeneration Of
mankind.
The Democra. who is not true to his
party is untrue to himself and unworthy
of the manhood that is the basic prin-
ciple Of Democracy.
On the other hand no partisan is so
quick to resent betrayal, dishonesty and
the selfish purpose sometimes imposed
by so-called Democratic leaders "a is
the Democrat. Oi this mettie ia the
party in this city. In no other COM
muuity, perhaps, are the principles OF
Democracy bsttor understood or more
faithfully adhered 90 by those who pro-
fess allegiance to the Jefferaonian idea.
1t ia this confidence in the fidelity OF
, Democrats to their principles and their
fealty to the party nominations when
honestly made. that give assurance OF
Democratic victory at the polls today.
There is absolutely Eno valid reason
why the Democrats OF Los Angeles
should not vote solidly for their ticket
and there lie every reason why they
should deposit their ballots as q unit
for every nominee of the party.
Mr.. William A. Ryan, candidate for
mayor. is a Democrat; q citizen whose
integrity has never been impunged; .
man of ability, enterprise and intelligent
activity. Mr.. Ryan's attitude through
out the campaign has commended him
to every citizen of Los Angeles; it has
been honest, fair and manly. He has
told the people plainly what may be ac>
complished on their behalf and he has
pledged himself to use his best efforts in
the accomplishment. He has resorted
to no trickery; he has practiced no CHI
oanery; he has avoided buncombe and
demagogism; he has stirred no passion
ilegitimate to political method he has
antsgonized no class. creed or private
prejudice. In all his Roings and COM
ings; his speeches and conversations /;
his associations and his iriendships, he
has never, for single instant. forgotten
that he is first a gentleman honestly en-
deAvoring to win the support OF gentle
men.
Mr.. Ryar's practically commends
him to the business community: his
integrity. impeached by partisan op'
position, gives him credence and sup
port BY citizens who have the welfare
of the city at heart. The Democracy of
Los Angeles have no reason to be
ashamed OF their candidate for mayor,
and they will all vote for him Is Demo-
crats today.
Not one word has been urged against
any of the candidates on the Democratic
municipal ticket. The record of each
nominee has been open to the criticism
! of every citizen, and in not one instance
has single word of dissatisiaction been
uttered. These men are above reproaoh !;
their characters are beyond cavil. They
will receive the solid vote OF the Dem
ocracy and aufficiency of the independ.
ent vote to emphasize the party vote by
insuring success at the polls.
The list is short-there will be not the
slightest difficulty in marking the ballot.
For city clerk the Democrats will sup
port Richard L. Mcknight. He is q
young man we'll equipped for the posi-
tion to which he aspires and worthy OF
the confidence of citizens who desire
that the affairs OF this important Office
shall be administered faithfully, hon.
estly and with credit to the municipality.
For city attorney the Democrats will
support LIE Compte Davis whose record
as assistant district attorney is cuff
basis for that support and a guarantee
that he will make an efficient and hon
eat advocate for the people.
For city treasurer the Democrats will
support Daniel Neuhart, a citizen whom
the business community will endorse
without question, knowing Dy personal
experience the integrity of the man.
For city auditor the Democrats will
support Ernest G. Taylor. q young man
competent to scrutinize the financial
affairs of the city and with the honesty,
courage and intelligence to oppose any
effort to cheat or defraud the people.
For city tax and license collector the
Democrats will support Frank A. Mau-
rcio. There ia probably no resident oi
Los Angeles more popular than Mr..
Mauricio, who is personally known to
the majority of our citizens and will re-
ceive one OF the heaviest votea OF the
polls today.
For city engineer the Democrats will
support George J. Kuhrts. Mr.. Kuhrts
i, competent and trustworthy and will
prove al effsciual barrier against
aggressive and conscienceless corpora.
tions seeking to monopo!izs the rights
of the people. Il is important that
such a man as Mr.. Kuhr.s should bs
placed in this Office OF the present time.
During the next two years the riparian
rights OF Los Angeles will be viciously
asaailed and there 10 need of city en-
gineer who can protect those rights and
expose the echemee OF the public
enemy. During the next two years an
effort will be made to blanket Los
Angeles with franchises the effect of
which, if not checked, will lay the city
under odious and tyrannous tribute to