The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-23

the Burns camp comes news that Ma
5or Mclaughlin is depOsed from the DO
sition of political manager Of this Sen
atorial and Hervey Lindley, formerly
;atorial campaign and Hervey Lindley,
formerly of Los Angeles, elevated to
the Candelaria throne.
For days and days there has been
whispered gossip to the effect that
Herrin was Disguised beyond measure
. with McLaughlin's management of af-
fairs, and that Dan himself was not de-
lighted. Lindley's reputation as a boss
was established in Los Angeles and the
people of the Southland to-day talk OF
: his smooth operations. although his ca
reer closed in that region of the State
some years ago. He transferred him
self and his talents from the South to
Siskiyou and Shasta some time ago.
and was falling into obscurity when
Burns called him to Sacramento to look
after Laird, Beecher and other repre-
sentatives from that end of the State.
Differences Of opinion exists as to the
wisdom of the Colonel in swapping
horses in the middle of the stream. For
several days the onIooKers around the
Golden Eagle Hotel have noticed that
Lindley was at the front. He is some
what holder than the Major in carry
ing his operations to the floor of the
Senate and Assembly, but ii is not GER
tain that his audacity in this regard
will win votes for the Colonel.
Observers note that Martin Kelly and
Phil Crimmins are not enjoying the
same degree of confidence that was ex-
tended to them early in the campaign.
:. 1t is possible that Lindley Will direct
his attention to combinations south OF
Tehachapi.
The touts tonight are claiming that
Assemblyman Muenter of San Joaquin
: will desert General Barnes cause to-
=. morrow and cast his fortunes with
those of Dan Burns. On the strength
Of the report followers of the colonel
are lining up at the bars and drinking
10 the health of the ASSemblyman. The
game that caught poor old Senator
Simpson was tried on Mr.. Muenter, but
it completely failed, and despite the
boastings of the tOutS Muenter has not
been corralled, and there are no signs
that he will be coerced or cOaXed into
the corral He has the assurance that
a vast majority of the Republican
voters of San Joaquin County commend
his course in resisting the under
handed and smooth work of a faction
of Republicans now engaged in promot-
ing Burns scheme for a secret caucus.
Thomas r. Bard of Ventura paid d
l.
L. Barnes this afternoon. These old
time CalifOrnians discussed the affairs
=. of state and exchanged views on terri
torial expansion and the bearing of
recent events upon the development of
the Pacific region of the country. Mr..
Bard is a gentleman of fine presence,
agreeable manners and clear intellect.
In qualities fitting a man for the Sena-
torship Mr.. Bard is we'll equipped.
Mr.. Bard has not yet determined to
>. open Senatorial headquarters and ac-
:; lively engage in the struggle now going
- On. He is here to study the situation
for himself. and after consulting with
: his friends will decide what course he
:. shall pursue. He is not selfish or am
bilious, but seems to be animated with
: desire to promote harmony in Re
=. publican councils. He Will not engage
IN the contest if his judgment leads to
the conclusion that such engagement
Q will add another complication to the
= struggle.
= The touts of Colonel Burns did not
= derive any particular satisfaction from
the ballot in the joint Assembly to-day.
No gains for the colonel were regis
tered. The gain made for Resented
:: yesterday was lost to-day, as Assem-
blyman Brooke cast his vote for J. K.
Burnett. There are many circum-
stances that warrant the conclusion
that Burns is endeavoring to secure a
them, through the agency of Sam
Rainey, to Resented. Early in the
campaign Burns declared that he would
win with Republican votes or not win
at ALL Recent events or incidents Gre
ate a suspicion that he has changed his
mind. If he cannot get his desired vim
dication from Republicans he may seek
1T in the Democratic party.
The ultimatum given to the Legis-
lature by the touts-"Burns or no Sena-
49, 10 1-@- Il -.
wart Republicans. The answer is: mo
Senator rather than Burns" Members
who were first inclined to- doubt
e whether the Republicans could win the
: next Legislature should the present
body fail to elect Senator believe now
= that notice served on the railroad that
the party cannot be dominated by or
ders from the. yellow building would
give to the party in the next election
the greatest Republican victory ever
achieved in California. There is a pro-
found and growing belief that the cleo
ton Of Dan Burns would disrupt the
party. He has no support other than
that derived from Herrin, the local
!. bosses of San Francisco and the Elk
ecutive Committee Of the Republican
State Central Committee.
The County Committee resolutions
asking that the deadlock be broken by
a caucus were concocted in Sacramento
The whole scheme is Burns pro-
. gramn1e. The game is so we'll under
stood that the publication of such reso-
buttons in the railroad organs excites a
smile of derision.
The fact is well known to all the
: members Of the Legislature that Burns
alone is responsible for the deadlock
Every other candidate has agreed tic
:: stand aside and permit the election OF
:. United States Senator in joint con-
''vention If Burns would consent. He
tells his supporters that he cannot agree
to withdraw under any conditions. He
refers to the assaults by the press and
: holds that he must be indicated. He
is not willing to seek his vindication in
the courts Of the land or go before the
=; people for an Endorsement of his public
= record. He demands that the Repub-
..lican party shall vindicate him in eau
CHS He tells the Republican party Of