The herald., 1896-09-24
HIGHLANDS
The Populist Club Unanimously En-
dorses Fusion Candidates

HIGHLAND, Sept. 23.-At a regular
meeting Of the Highland Populist club,
held at Populist hall. Highland, Septem-
Der 21st, William Penn Rogers was ap-
pointed to draft the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Conference committees
were appointed by the Populists and the
Democrats Of San Bernardino county,
through their county central commit
tees, for the purpose of devising plan
of fusion by which the two parties
might act as a unit, in this county in
the present campaign for Bryan. free
silver and an equitable allotment Of
county offices; and
Whereas. These conference commit
tees, after due elaboration and a full
discussion Of the respective claims of
both parties, arrived at perfectly har-
monious and mutual agreement that
the Democrats should name candidates
for superior judge and three supervis-
ors, and the Populsts should name can
didates for joint senator and assembly,
man; and
Whereas, The Populists and the Demo-
Gratis of San Bernardino county, at their
respective county conventions, held
September 10th, did unanimously en-
dorse the joint action Of their confer
ence committees and nominated candi-
dates in accordance with the plan rec
ommeded by said committees; be 1t
therefore
Resolved, That the Highland Populist
club hereby endorses the action of the
conference committees and the action
of the Populist and the Democratic con-
ventions in the nominations made on
the 18th inst;
Resolved, That in selecting that
learned and able lawyer, that distin-
guished Democrat and genial gentle
man, Colonel A. B. Paris, as candidate
for the office Of superior Judge, the two
conventions have shown q keen discern
ment not only of the eminent fitness Of
the candidate for that exalted station,
but also Of the acknowledged avail
ability of the most popular lawyer IN
San Bernardino county.
Resolved, That in the nomination OF
]. w. Blair, popularity known as Hon
est Jack Blair" for the important office
of assemblyman, the two conventions
selected a genuine man of the people
a farmer, a miner and representative
workingman. Mr.. Blair Is an active, In
telligent and courageous Populist OF un-
doubted sincerity and unimpeachable
integrity.
Resolved, That the two conventions
are TO De congratulated OA IuSA AoPPy
selection Of candidates for supervisors
in the First. Third and Fifth districts.
While the Populists Of Highland heart
lily endorse j. w. West and ]. B. Glover
for their respective districts, we would
especially emphasize our approval OF
the selection in our own district. Of that
sterling business man and honored citi-
zen, George M. Cooley, so well and so
favorably known to every voter In the
Fifth district. We confidently predict
that he will not only receive the unani-
nous vote of the Populists and the
Democrats in this district, hit also the
votes of many Republicans and others
who believe in electing the best man for
a purely local office. regardless Of party.
His triumphant election Is assured be-
yond the shadow Of doubt, and while
we believe that he will guard the inter-
ests of this district with Jealous care,
we also believe that he will fairly and
ably serve the people Of the entire
county without any political prejudice.
VIM. PENN ROGERS,
President.
GEORGE HOLIDAY,
Secretary pro tenn.