The record-union., 1895-10-23
A WORD TO REPUBLICANS.

It was pointed out in these columns
few days ago that except for the fact
that two of the incumbent Republicans
In city offices declined to run again, the
entire list of nine Republicans would
have been renominated by the City
Convention. Could any higher tribute
be paid to the officials? Would it
be possible for a political party to more
emphatically approve the conduct of
the men it had placed in positions Of
high trust?
What reason can now be advanced
that addresses the intelligence Of IN
biased men why Republicans should
not support their ticket? The conven-
ton that placed it in the field was a
thoroughly representative one; it was
a harmonious convention, yet that 1t
was not in leading strings was demon
strated by the fact that there were close
contests between aspiring candidates,
and in some instances the vote of the
convention divided very evenly between
chosen sons of the party With these
facts before them, what good reason
can be advanced by any Republican for
deserving his party and going off with
some one of the several side shows in
the field?
After the most diligent inquiry into
all possible excuses that might be made
for detection, we are unable to settle
upon single one that has real bottom
to it. Let Republicans reflect upon these
Facts and consider how important it is
for the common good that the city
government shall be placed in the
hands of men who have been tried
and proved faithful, who have the
endorsement of d party that is re-
sponsible to the people, that has never
faltered in loyalty to the best interests
of this city
Give us a Board Of Trustees with
majority Of Republicans, with a Repube
lican Mayor, and we will not be humil-
dated by such contention and friction
as have checked progress, stayed the
march of Improvement and rendered
economic city government impossible.
Mr.. Wilson is the nominee of the
party; he succeeded on close vote
against other men Of the party who
aspired for the nomination. Having
been chosen, the convention and his
generous rivals fell into line for him
with a heartiness and sincerity that
was highly creditable. Since then not
a single reason has been advanced
by any man why Mr.. Wilson
would not make for this city an
admirable Mayor. He is known
TO all the people. He is involved
In no business that will withdraw
his attention from the duties Of his
office. His business wisdom is conceded,
his prOgressiveness and far-seeing are
matters written into city history His
integrity is unquestioned his capacity
Is not challenged. He is entitled, there
fore, to the full vote of his party with
out desertion by a single member of it.
J. w. Wilson is entitled to the support
OF all citizens. irrespective of party, for
while he is a Republican of many years
standing, q party man loyal and from
sincere conviction, he is no hide bound
partisan, no subservient tool. He is
absolutely unpledged, except by the
platform on which he stands, the
strength and justice of which no man
has dared to question But while I'M
pledged, there is not a sound idea ad-
vanced for the good of Sacramento, a
promise made by aspirants for office
that is wise and just, or proposition
suggested that viii improve local con-
ditions and tighten burdens. that Mr.
Wilson has not been an advocate of
The people know him; they have
trusted him all these years and have
never found him wanting. They viii
again elect him to administer public
trusts.
LYNCHING AND REWARDS.