The herald., 1898-03-07
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The primary law has one plain provision.
though the law as q whole Is condemned
as unintelligible. Section IL provides that
no person shall be allowed to hold more
than one proxy at any convention author
lied by law to certify nominations for Of
flee on an official ballot for election In this
state. This settles a very troublesome
question and will prevent very pernicious
practice.
Next to the Cuban question comes the
Pasadena political situation. 1t would
seem that the citizens of the Grown OF the
Valley would become disguised with Re-
publican management OF their municlpai
affairs and not only have condemned the
machine but have gone on the warpath Tor
various scalps. This may be strange read
ing to some people who know of Pasadena
only because of its reputation for soda wa
ter, flower shows, noted men and retired
politicians, but 1t Is a fact. This rival OF
Los Angeles has actually revolted against
bad politics. The News man has become
silent. The people are waiting for that ST.
lence to break. In the meantime let 1t pc
hoped that the citizens movement will
break the Republican machine.
1t is hinted that McLachlan is a candi-
date for the Sixth congressional nomna-
tion This district includes the following
counties: Los Angeles. Monterey, San Luis
Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and
Ventura.
In 1892 Cannon, the union nominee OF the
Democrats and Populists, defeated Lind
ley. the Republican nominee, by the fol-
lowing vote:
Lindley ......... ........ ................A,zn
Cannon's majority ................... 6,5O5
In 1894 McLachlan carried every one Of
these counties, defeating Patton, the
Democratic nominee. and Bowman. the
Populist nominee, by the following vote:
McLachlan ........ .......... ,...........ls,ti8
ration ............. ..ll,b5S
bowman .....'.. ....''.. ''..'..'.'....'.. s''oS
McLachlan's plurality ................ 1858
In 1896 McLachlan was again nominated
by the Republicans. Barlow, the incum-
bent, was nominated by both the Demo-
Gratis and Populists. McLachlan carried
four of the six counties of this district. but
was defeated by Barlow by the following
vote:
Barlow .......... ......... .............24 ~
McLachlan ............ ...""..........z.bl2
Barlow's majority ....... ........... 557
The lesson to be gathered from this po-
litical history should be well studied by
the silver forces. The Republican nominee
cannot hope even for election as against a
union silver nominee. The only hope of
McLachlan for election would be that the
silver forces would be so foolish as not to
agree upon a union candidate. If he is fig
uring for his success upon disagreement nf
the silver forces he will miss his mark. An
analysis of the vote will show that 1t would
be suicidal for the silver forces to nominate
two candidates. The total votes Of the last
three elections show that the relative
strength of each party is about as follows:
Republican, 40 per cent of the whole
vote; Democrat and Populist, go per cent Of
the whole vote.
In other words, with three party nomi-
nees in the field the Republicans viii walk
away with the plum. whereas II the Demo-
Gratis, Populists and Silver Republicans
join forces their union nominee will be as
sured of election.
Neither a straight Democratic nor a
straight Populistic nominee could hope for
election. Their relative party strength in
this district is about as follows:
Democrat, 33 per cent Of the whole vote;
Populst, 27 per cent of the whole vote.
Just who will be the lucky man to get
the union congressional nomination In this
district is uncertain. Nathan Cole, presi-
dent of the Silver Republican club Of this
city has been talked Of as one well qualified
for this office. He says, however, that he
is not candidate and does not want any
office; that he Is not in politics for office.
but rather to help make the silver fight.
George Patton has been suggested.
George, however, does not seem to be anx-
ious for the nomination. He says 1t is too
early to talk about nomination and inti-
mates that, while he is not seeking the Of
fee, If the silver forces decide upon him to
make the fight he could not refuse the
nomination. George Is of the. opinion that
time will bring forward the right man to
make and win the fight.
Barlow, 1t is said, Is a candidate for re-
election, and, according to precedent. he
should be the logical nominee. Barlow has
made a good record. His efforts in behalf
of San Pedro have borne fruit. 1t is doubt
full, however, If the Democrats will consent
to his denomination. or the nomination OF
any other Populist, because of the fact that
the Populsts have had all of the union
nominations for congress thus far made.
l.. j. Rose has also been mentioned as q
possible candidate, but from all appear
ances his candidacy is not being pressed.
Two years ago the fight between Rose and
George Patton for the congressional nom-
ination was rather warm and prolonged,
and stirred up considerable interest in con-
gressional politics. 1t Is extremely doubt
full IL either Patton or Rose desires to re-
new this old fight and 1t is certain that the
silver forces cannot afford to have another
deadlock convention.
Mayor Snyder, SO it has been published
several times and talked In political cir
cles as many more, also has fascination
for congressional honors. His friends are
urging his candidacy
On the Republican side, State Senator
Bulla would seem to be in the lead for this
nomination If he determines to make the
run. McLachlan would stand but little
show against Bulla, who, II he has no other
qualifications. certainly has good sense
and mind that does not change with ev.
cry move upon the checkerboard Of poll
tics.
City Attorney Dunn is fishing for some
thing, but nobody seems to be able to de-
termine just what kind of fish he is after.
Someone announced that he was candi-
date for the congressional nomination, but
he has denied any such Intentions. Some.
one else has announced that he has aspira-
tions for the attorney generalship Of the
state. This announcement has not been
denied, and 1t would be fair guess to say
that he really desires to fish in the Sacra-
mento pond. sCRUTATOR.
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