Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-07
THE ISSUE IN NEW YORK


The most momentous issue in the history Of New
York local politics will be decided today It is whether
that city of 100000 inhabitants shall turn over
its government to element that recognizes the red
flag Of anarchy and whose slogan divide everything
At the head Of that element is conscienceess egost
imbued with nordnate ambition to pose as popular
leader, and willing to spend patrimony of millions in
the effort to crafty his vanity.
That is the real issue in the New York contest To
the casual observer 1t would that such situation
could form the basis of leading political issue in
great city. To such observer appears prepos
ferrous that the American metropolis should be in the
slightest danger of capture by such motley horde as
is led by Hearst does 1t probable to him that
such a man can command any considerable vote. But
there are underlying causes, which perceived
at casual glance, that lend gravity to the situation
Hearsts steering committee is composed Of sharp
wted fellows who get their financial nourishment from
the Hearst barrel They do the thinking their EN-
ployer the actor They prepare the political
stuff that appears in the yellow ostensbly writ
ten by Hearst and they also the stuff that their
utters from the platform But for these well paid
steersmen Hearst would be merely political cipher.
AS puppe in the hands of silful strng.pullers how
ever, he looms up into prominence the leader of
nondescript party
In the disclosures of colossal graft in the big life
insurance companies the Hearst steering committee
their opportunity 1t their completely
out of the Democratic party and set him up as leader
Of a new party under the banner of municipal
ship and the motto divide everything" 1t is not
strange that indications this morning point to large
vote for Hearst The big city comprises element
OF the class easily led by picturesque figure like
Hearst skilfully steered by unconscionable
he, but endowed with intelligence and tact.
Hence Hearst will command today the votes of the
vast army of ignorant New Workers. who are duped by
the tricks of Hearsts willy managers There tens
of thousands of such voters who have swallowed, a
chicken gobbles the promises that the Hearst
combination have thrown out These creatures have
mayoraty really would mean a cut in labor hours
higher wages lower rents, cheaper fares and all
commodities reduced in price so that dollar would
have the purchasing power of two dollars now.
Hand in hand with that element is the foreign an
archst element, commanding thousands of votes in
New York's East Side hive of European rinraff where
the English language is rarely heard and where the
constitution of the United States is supposed be
something akin to the extinct dinosaurus.
And along with these elements are the vicious and
criminal classes of New York, to whom the Hearst
newspapers in all cities infested by them especially
cater.
But there is another and very formidable element
to consider in the support of Hearst. is we'll known
heretofore stated in The Herald, that there is a
deal between Hearst's managers and the Republican
machine whereby to get Republican votes in
exchange for support of Republican candidates the
legislature. Upon the extent to which this bargain will
be consummaed depends in great measure the magni-
tude of the Hearst vote.
Taking all the elements together that could possibly
be attracted to the support of Hearst, aside from the
Republican contingent it is not possible for the Hearst
vote to reach dangerous proportions. If the Repub
lican deal be closely adhered to- however the vote for
Hearst may reach figure well calculated to alarm the
sensible and sane people Of every American city.