The herald., 1898-03-11

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induced % &coeb< the ponftlqn, 20 eet
what Ne are entitled to the oeven
counties must stand tcgether ond % to
| the state convention uuinstructe1 ~ q
unit. We Of the south must watch that
our hands are not tied by local instric-
lions tnstigated by scheming politicians
OF the north for their interest. We have
splendid opportunity, and must get
our deserts frat and then follow our
| personal preferences for northern can
| didates
"what about fusionY''
There Is nothing to do but to sup
port the fusionist anti-Republican al
lies. The three national organizations
opposed to Republicanism have so de-
creed. and all party men must follow.
| ! always follow my party"
| This is a very concise and common sense
view from Democratic standpoint, and
the statement embraces several PROPOSE
tions that justify elaboration and upon
which large proportion of citizens In this
section can unite.
| In the first place, the suggestion that
Southern California Is entitled to full po-
litical representation Is q contention that
none will deny. That this section has had
its quota in the past Is questionable. But
be that as 1t may, how to obtain our des-
erts In the future Is the question. This can
be done by the united efforts Of the lead
ers Of the different parties of the seven
counties Of Southern California. A con-
certed plan and harmonious action at state
conventions and legislative sessions in be-
half of Just recognition and equitable
| treatment Is the solution. This section Is
entitled politically to one Of the major Of
fees to be filled as the result of the COM
Ing campaign and four representatives on
| the state ticket. and the politicians Of the
| north might just as well take notice of this
demand. We are unquestionably entitled
to either governor or senator. This latter
| is of most importance to us at this time and
therefore most desirable.
1t Is unfortunate that Senator White,
who. 1t is conceded on all sides, has made
| an unparalleled record for first term in
Washington, has declared he is not a cam
didate. Whether he will reconsider this
determination no one Is authorized to say,
but II the legislature is Democratic his
pre-eminent services and fitness should
prompt an earnest tender to him of this
high office and an effort to secure his ac-
ceptance OF another term, and nothing
should be allowed to happen that will estop
such a contamination.
There Is danger, however, as Mr.. Mitch
ell points out, that plans may be laid by
willy and ambitious politicians of the north
to cut us out of both senator and governor.
AS 1t stands, the north has an avowed cam
didate for both positions. The danger is
that by juggling the county and state con-
ventions and securing instructions and in
dorsements for particular candidates the
south may be cut out of both positions.
This is a move that must be guarded
against. Forewarned Is forearmed and
this advice may fit Republicans as well
as Democrats, as in many ways the situa-
ton Is analogous.
If the legislature Is Democratic Senator
White should have the honor of accepting
or refusing another term as senator And
even If Senator White will not permit his
name to be used at all for this position the
matter should still be left open and the
free choice of representatives not be ham,
pered by instructions worked through con-
ventions.
Southern California has just as good men
for these high offices as has Northern CAL
ifornia. Our public men may not have been
so much in the public eye for lack of oppor-
tunity, but capacity and fitness make many
the peer of the public aspirants of the
north So. gentlemen-Democrats of the
north and the south-get together and ar
range your states with reference to the
geography of the situation, which cuts
such an important item in modern Amer
ican politics.
AS to the question of the fusion of the
allied forces in favor of free silver and op-
posed to Republicanism. as Mr.. Mitchell
says, there Is nothing else to do. The su-
preme authorities of the three opposing
parties have decreed it and faithful party
adherents must abide by the edict. This