The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-10
Disappointed Clarke County fus-
ionists Are Apathetio.
REPUBLICANS IN HARMONY
CoaAdence of Success Brings O0t
Many Aspirants for Public Place
Populists Working Against Gov.
ROEers-W. w. McCredie the RE-
publican Candidate for Com
gress-Wfn Have sturdy support.
E. NJ. Rands, acting chairman OF the

E. NJ. Rands, acting chairman OF the
Republican state central committee. who
recently paid visit 10 Clarke
county. his home. and who saw
a number OF Republican leaders in the
southwest, is confident that the RepubIi-
cans have made great gains in that sec
ton of the state. He shows. in the SUBJ
Joined interview, how the Republicans are
working hasmoniously together. while the
tusionxts are divided by factionai and
personal differences. Said Mr.. RaEds yes
ter6ay:
The feeling among Republicans Of
Clarke county Is that the party Will be
successful this fall. and as a result there
are many candidates for the several local
Offices there being In some instances not
less than half dozen sspirants. whose
friends are vigorously presenting the
claims of their favorites. This contest
seems TO be open and fair. ard judging
from present Indications no one has a oinch
on the plums. and it viii require the con-
vention vote to decide who shall make the
race. There is. underlying this pressure to
secure the nomination OF favorites. a de-
termination to secure the selection Of the
strongest possible ticket. and it is be-
lieved generally that q good. clean ticket
Will be presented
TT is now two weeks since the fusion
convention nominated county ticket in
Clarke county. and outside OF the eandi-
d.dates and few particular friends. there
is very apparent apathy. which u in
marked contrast to the condition two years
ago, when the rank and file of the triune
forces were enthusiastic supporters Of any
thing bearing the badge of Populism. and
latored in season and out Of season for the
success Of their ticket.
"A goodly number OF these workers
sought appointment to office at the hands
OF the state administration. and have been
grievously disappointed in that only one
ct their number has secured place at the
pie counter. and be it known that they
were ali very hungry.
This feeling OF apathy is attributable to
many causes. The improvement in times
and prices, the patriotic sentiment engen-
dered by the war and general satisfaction
with and approval of the administration in
It's conduct of the war, have all had a
salutary influence. Coupled with these Is
the cold fact that many OF those who went
into the campaign of 1896 enthusiastic sup
porters Of fusion, because they honestly
felt that there should be change for the
better. and expected, on account of the
profuse promises OF the leaders. that there
would be a radical change and an immense
saving in the administration OF local at
fairs are now feeling that they were mis-
taken. They now see that Populist prom
ises and Populist performance are two
different things altogether and many of
them feel that they were deliberately sold
out TO secure positions for a few place
hunters. who cared nothing for reform
other than to secure a salary paying place
for themselves. In most cases those who
get all they could, but have shown neither
disposition nor ability TO administer econ
omicaliy wisely
Dating from the last session of the
legislature is a feud between the chief ex-
ecutive of the state and Lieutenant Cover
nor Daniels. which was all but an open
rupture. 1t is now believed by many that
the county is being worked for Gov. Rog
ers. not because he Is considered fit for
United States senator. but to secure the
governors chair for Clarke county. The
general dislike for the governor by the dis
appointed ones does not make this pro-
gramme a sugar-coated pill ;or the genu-
ire refo,mer 70 swallow. He looks upon
the machine politics as seen in the late
county fusion convention and is at a loss 70
see where he has gained by switching. It
seems 10 be case where the politicians
and place hunters have fused, but fusion
at the polls Is another thing.
Clarke county viii send a solid working
delegation 10 the Republican state con-
v.ntion 10 work for It's candidate fer con-
gress W. w MCC,redie who is recognized
as being exceptionally well fitted for the
place. Since Mr.. McCredle came from
Iowa. some ten years ago. he has been
industrioDS.y giving most of his attention
TO his law practice rather than 10 politics
but he is more the less well qualified to
represent the people OF this state AT Wash
ington He has "A fine education. good le
gal ability. 4 pleasant address and is al
ways in demand as a campaigner. Yes.
Clarke county il going after the peysim-
mons. intending 10 secure the nomination
without fail.
While I was away ! saw a good many
prominent men and party workers from
the southwestern part OF The state, and
without exception they are feeling highly
Sratit1ed al the outlook IN their several To-
cah'ies. They generally say with conf
dence that the Republicans Of their iocail-
ties are united and working together har-
moni0usly for the success of the party
ard they feel thar in their part OF the state
Il is not a question Of success but OF ma
jorities. ! tank that there Will not be
county IN that part OF the state ana prob
ably rot In the entire state where after
the conventions are n~sr the utmost good
feeling does rot prevail, coupled with
determination to work unltedly Cor SUCCESS
a: he polls
Among tha candidates for the Republic
an nomination for prosecuting attorney Is
p y. Davis. city attorney Of Ballard and
ona or me bsst-kuown Il publican work
ers In me county. NJ. Davis has never
before aspired 20 either a county or
state offlce. His friends say that ne Is
welt qualified Ter the T+is Ion OF account
Of h.s experience az the bar ana MS stand
srg among lawyer. The claim Is made
by Mr.. Davis supporters that he viii
bring In the Ballard delegation solid for
him. III s secretary o. tne Republican
county committee, and has taken al ac-
t;v@ par; in Republican politics in King
county for s nuul.~r II years.