The record-union., 1899-02-15

in the Senate, and uphOld the AQmln1S-
tration during this crisis of expansion.
That we are in crying need of radical
representation at the Capitol is an as
sured fact; a representation that will
demand not 'implore, aid for our
growing industries, and will use every
endeavor to secure it. BY all means
hold a caucus, select such a representa-
tive and stop all this deadlock PROPOSE
ton that is making life a burden % all
thinking Republicans having the III
terests of the party at heart
H. Weinstock, merchant am in IA
vor of electing United States Senator,
but If | was a representative and
thought that entering a caucus meant
an attempt to force my vote for some
one who did not meet with my approval
I should certainly refuse to enter that
caucus
The people of this county demand the
election of a United States Senator. 1t
is most material to the fruit growers
and farmers interests of all the other
industries of the State. A caucus or,
rather, a conference of either majority
or minority is a perfectly legitimate
method of arriving at any solution Of
party differences that may arise from
personal preferences. By all means
quote me as in favor of a caucus in
order that the solution of the United
States Senatorial question may be ar
rived at as speedily as possible.
W. ]. Hall, Coal Merchant certain
ly advocate the election of Repub-
lican United States Senator, and the
holding of caucus, to decide ques-
ton that the States representatives in
the Legislature have been as yet un-
able to solve, Who shall be the MANI"
j. A. Sheehan, Editor Sunday
''News"-Political ingenuity has never
been able to devise any means or pro-
cess other than the caucus to define
party policies or settle differences with
IN the party. / can see no reason for
abandoning the old procedure now. The
people will certainly demand reck
oning from their representatives if they
fail to elect a United States Senator.
If a majority of the Republicans who
have been trusted by the people with
official responsibility in the Legislature
do not represent the sentiments of the
party, I do not know where we may
look for party authority.
George W. Ficks, Manager Clunie
Opera-house-I am in favor of a caucus
to decide as to who shall be selected
to represent US in the Senate of the
United States. l am in favor of that
caucus being held Immediately, and an
able representative selected without
further delay.
o. G. Sage, Manager Baker & Hamil-
ton-The present Legislature being Re-
publican, we of course must have
Republican United States Senator, and
though 1 may be opposed to caucuses
on general principles, still if the pres
ent Republican members Of the Cali
fornia Legislature cannot agree on the
selection of some one able representa-
tive, by all means let them come to-
gether in caucus and settle the ques-
ton The deadlock is very injurious to
the welfare of the Republican party
and the interests of the State at large,
and unless a United States Senator Is
elected and Immediately, it will ma
terially affect not only the interests OF
the State. but will tend to hamper the
Administration at Washington at q
season when so many momentous ques-
tions are arising to affect the welfare
of the United States in general.
c. c. Robertson, City Collector--The
people have cast their votes for Repub-
lican legislators this year.. irrespective
of their personal attributes, for the
real purpose of sending stalwar. Re-
publican to the United States Senate
to represent the interests of our grand
State. 1t has been the custom from
time immemorial that the majority
should select our representatives at
Washington, and as this is conceded
the majority should select. Were ! a
legislator I should heartily favor a. eau
Gus, with a roll call, and would lay
aside all personal preferences and abide
by the verdict of the majority.
Major W. H. Sherburne, School Di-
rector-I favor a caucus or any honor
able method by which United States
Senator can be elected, and elected
quick I am heartily tired of this dilly
dallying.
Thomas Enright. manager Holbrook
Merrill & Stetson-This deadlock must
be broken We want a United States
Senator. and if neither of the leading
aspirants can be elected they should
step down and out, and give way to
some one else. Personally, / should
like both leading aspirants dropped.
F. " Flint, hop dealer-As a Repub-
lican 1 am heartily tired of the actions
of our State representatives. We. the
people, have elected them, irrespective
of their individuality. for the sole pur-
pose (almost) of electing a Representa-
tive Republican, who will go TO Wash
ington to not only uphold the inter
ests of our State, but the actions OF our
grand leader-McKinley I favor a
caucus or any legitimate means that
will give us a good staneh Republi-
can representative, one with backbone
enough to demand, not solicit. / say
elect and stop this tomfoolery.
P. S. Driver attorney believe the
election of a United States SEN
ator can only be accomplished
| by the Republican portion of
the Legislature entering into q
caucus and allowing the decision of
| the majority of said caucus to be bind
| ing on the rest of the body. BY all
means a Senator must be elected. The
| interests of the State and the people
| demand it.
| c. NJ Beckwith, attorney-I am in
favor of caucusing of the Republicans,
| for the reason that fear the political
| results Of further continued deadlock.
The majority always rules. and If the
majority of Republicans in caucus CEN
| ter upon any one man. am for that
man, and will simply abide its dec;-
| sion.
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