The San Francisco call., 1901-11-26
FAIR OUTLOOK
FOR GOOD MEN
Herrin Machine Wrecked
Beyond Hope Of
Repair.
The Labor Leaders Decline
Fusion With Democratic
II Politicians.

Since the recent municipal election in
San Francisco, Herrin, Burns, Gage and
Lynch have not made a move. They have
been wandering around in a dazed sort
of manner, casting curious glances at the
hopelessly wrecked political machine. and
y wondering how the smash happened 1t
y is doubtful if they can muster up cour-
age TO assail the primary election law,
although they comprehend that the ma
chine cannot be reconstructed if the pri-
mary law stands.
At this time the signs promise a State
convention Of representative Republicans
70 nominate justices of the Supreme
Court, Governor and other State Of
Ulcers. 1t is possible that a sentiment in
favor of first nominating candidates for
the judiciary may be awakened, so that
eminent lawyers who are ready TO serve
as justices OF the Supreme Court may not
be compelled to make or cOuntenance
political combinations. Moreover, can
didates for judicial honors will not be eX-
pected TO kOWtow to Herrin of the South
ern Pacific law department, and young
attorneys will not be obliged to get the
consent OF allied corporations to attend
the convention. If the primary election
law is maintained, creditable delegations
from San Francisco, Alameda and Los
Angeles viii exert powerful influence in
the convention for the cause of clean
politics.
Little Talk of Combine.
Since the municipal election in this city
there has been very little talk in political
circles concerning the combine to nomi-
nate Judge Sweeny of Shasta, a San
Francisco lawyer and Los Angeles
Judge for the Supreme Court The
original programme provided that the
machine would carry the Supreme Court
candidates in the Gage band wagon, but
since the wreck nothing has been said
about the judiciary. The race seems TO
re open TO the best lawyers of the State
4 friends Of Chief Justice Beatty and the
4 supporters Of Judges Buckles, Ellison,
a 11r--s T0c-- or7H OF
their claims to the convention. 1t is
noted that Judge Angellotu is well sus-
tained by lawyers in this region of the
State. Judge Day OF Los Angeles Stanus
in high favor in the south.
Leaders of the Union Labor party are
apprised Of the fact that Democratic as
pirants for Office are adjusting wires with
the view Of bringing about fusion OF
the two parties. The eager Democrats
hope TO gain a share Of the official spoils
by such fusion. The Union LABOR leao-
ers. however, say NO" and say it with
an emphasis that signifies negative
Politics in San Jose.
At the spring election in San Jose the
Labor party will put forth a ticket and
perhaps try conclusions with Johnny Nc
Kenzie or Jim Rea- In Alameda County
the Labor party may enter the HELD Inc
members Of the San Francisco executive
committee are in correspondence with
leaders in Alameda and Santa Clara coun-
ties. Plans fer a general organiza Ipn
but have not received close attention. 1t
seems to be settled however, that propo-
sitions to fuse with the Democrats will
not be entertained. The fact is considered
that several of the Democratic lawyers
who are anxious for amalgamation on the
basis Of general work for the extension
of the exclusion act have a record for eX-
traordinary zeal in bringing Chinese
ashore through the agency Of the Collec-
tors Office and the Federal courts; 1t is
unfortunate for these statesmen that
yellow newspaper assailed the record of
Samuel NJ. Shortridge on the Chinese
question. because the assault has directed
public notice to the insincerity of leading
Democratic advocates of exclusion.
Hon. Eugene T. Loud, member of Con-
gress. representing the Fifth California
District. left the city for the national capi-
tai yesterday. Mr.. Loud is serving his
sixth term in the House of Representa-
tives and holds a high position in that
body. He is chairman of the important
Committee on Postoffices and Post Roads
and is recognized throughout the country
as an authority on postal subjects.