The herald., 1898-10-12
MH. BARLOW OUTLINES ISSUES
OF THE CAMPAIGN
PHILLIPS IN THE SADDLE
1idss Roughshod Over Henry Gage.
The First Ward Mcguire Club
Organised Last Night

Congressman Barlow was present. ana
spoke at length during the evening, being
followed by Judge J. N. Phillips. whose
witty remarks were greeted with uproar-
ious laughter and applause.
r. J. Adcock called the meeting to order
and D. K. Trask was elected chairman,
with J. T. Saunders as secretary. Mr..
Adoock stated the object Of the meeting to
be to organise a union club Of Democrats,
Silver Republicans and Populists. and 1t
was the sense Of those present that this
more formal part Of tho program should be
taken up before the commencement OF the
speeches.. 8. A. w. Carver was elected
president Of the club BY acclamatfon. and
]. T. Saunders secretary. 1t was voted to
elect one vice president from the ranks OF
each party represented in tho club, and
Messrs. r. J. Collier, w. L. Moore and
Nathan CoNe were designated to serve.
The president, three vice presidents and
secretary were elected as an executive
committee and clothed With power to ap-
point sub-committee. c. L. Hayden was
elected treasurer. 1t was voted that
weekly meetings be held, the selection Of a
place of meeting and the evening to be set
apart for 1t being left to the executive COM
mittee.
Barlow's Address
After a brief address by the chairman,
Congressman Barlow was introduced as
interests during the last two years had
earned his denomination and insured his
triumphant election. Tho audience re-
sponded warmly to the words OF approval
showered upon the representative OF the
Sixth district, and gave him hearty well
come as he mounted the stand.
Before commencing the discussion Of the
prominent issues of the campaign, Mr.;
Barlow read an extract from the editorial
columns Of the Los Angeles Ex-
press, in which exception was taken
to the proposed Joint debate be-
tween the rival candidates for con-
gressional honors, Mr.. Waters and
himself. Mr. Barlow expressed a desire
to participate in joint debate with his op-
ponent. and his preferences tha. their mu-
tual business opportunities" be made
prominent feature Of the disputation,
sta ting that he would gladly cancel any Of
his own campaign engagements for the
purpose Of accommodating Mr.. Waters.
whose dates" seemed to trouble HIM In ar
ranging for Joint meeting.
Taking up the regular course OF ms
speech, Mr.. Barlow said he regarded this
tho most important campaign ever oc-
curing in the Sixth congressional district.
Tho San Pedro harbor question was one
Of those yet potent in Los Angeles. He
knew where he stood, and pledged himself
to stand out to the end for the expenditure
at San Pedro Of every dollar Of the money
that can be obtained for harbor improve
ment. Regarding Mr.. Waters disposition
relative thereto, he was unable to speak
advisedly. Mr.. Waters had not made his
sentiments known on that subject.
incidentally to the harbor proposition, the
refundinR Of the Pacific railroads debt was
touched upon with much force. Mr.. Bar
low placed himself squarely in line with
public sentiment on this coast being un-
alterably opposed to any compromise
whereby the railroad monopoly could gain
sideration of railroad influence in the
nomination Of Republican candidate for
office, the case of Justices Van Fleet and
Mcfarland were referred to with some sar-
casm.
"As regards Mcfarland" said Mr.. Bar
low, "he enjoys the unique reputation of
never having rendered decision against a
corporation" daughter and applause.)
But Van Fleet is entitled to equal DIS
tinction on account of his idea Of the rela-
tive value Of human life, as manifested in a
decision, written by him, in an Oakland
case I refer to the suit Of Loren Fox,
whose child was killed by the Oakland Con-
solfdated Railroad company, and who Sc
cured a verdict for $1,000 damages in the
lower court. This. Van Fleet thought,
was too heavy compensation, inasmuch as
Fox was laboring man, earning only $1.50
day. He assumed that the child would
In all probability follow in the footsteps of
his father, and that 5000 would be ample
compensation for the loss of his probable
services. Who knows what that child
might have earned? I myself was earning
only $50 a day in a warehouse when I was
elected to congress- and now am earning
$1,000 a year. Fox's child had a chance Of
rising above the plane of his lowly BIRTH
II 1t were not so, and Loren Fox had been
q pauper, the court ought to have given the
railroad company bonus in order to avert
the possibility Of the child's becoming a
public charge" daughter and applause.)
The high moral character OF Judge Van
Dyke was contrasted with such principles
as those manifested and expressed by his
opponents for judiciary honors at the
hands of the voters Of California
George Arnold, too, was held up as q
sample Of railroad timber In the Republican
ticket, which bore the earmarks of corpor-
ate influence from top to bottom. Continu-
ing, Mr.. Barlow dwelt with special force
upon that provision of the Gage plan for
rejuvenating the finances of the country
and pointed out as its most Objectionable
feature the retirement of bonds now pay
able in coin-silver or gold, at the option of
the government-and issuing therefor
bonds payable, interest and principal. in
gold coin.
Ownership of public utilities and the
building of the Nicaragua canal were both
adverted to with telling effect and. Mr. Bar
low made way, amid a storm of applause
for Judge Phillips. union candidate for
state senator.
Judge Phillips Talks
Judge Philips referred to the prophesies
of prosperity which Republicans were
making two years ago and to the doubts
then expressed by their opponents OF such
an outcome if the country should ratify
their views. Truth was not In them" said
Judge Phillips. "a Cleveland panic and
McKinley's flood tide of prosperity are
much alike. If anything McKinleys pros
perity Is the worse infection on the coun-
try"
The elasticity of Henry Cages mon etary
principles was illustrated by the speaker,
who said that the genial Henry on the
train to the city one day from his ranch.
said: "Silver is the right end Of this dis
pute. Don't say anything about 1t, but i
ject' daughter)
II haven't said anything till now" said
Judge Phillips, "but circumstances have
changed and Henry rs now in public life.
He Is now running for governor Of the state
and his belief in the gold standard is un-
questioned. Naughter.) But his friends say
he must 30 to the Tehachapi with 5000 ma
jority to pull through. Where Is he going
to get 1t, I ask? The voters of Southern
California and the state at large are think
ing for themselves. They will speak in no
uncertain tones at the polls. (Applause.)
"Gage is late conner In the lists. Six
months ago doubt II he had more idea of
being governor OF California than I in fact,