Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-25
NON-PARTISANS
TALK TO CROWD
ENTHUSIASTIC PEOPLE FILL
BIG HALL
Presence Of Members Of Committee OF
one Hundred Disproves Malicious
Misstatements of Repub-
llcan Leaders

with a meeting exceeding in number
of spectators and in enthusiasm any
political gathering which has been heid
in Los Angeles since the opening OF the
non-nartisan campaign in simpson
auditorium two weeks ago, the nom
Dartisans last night concluded the sec
ond weeks Journey on the ROAD 10
good government. ,, .,-.4 -,
claims of the non-partisans that they
arc gaining in strength as the cam
naion draws nearer to a close seemed to
he snbstantiated last night in the mag
nificent size of the audience and In the
amount of genuine enthusiasm which
was displayed.
blanchard hall, in which the meeting
was held, probably never contained
greater audience than that which as
sembed there last night to listen to the
various nominees on the non-partisan
ticket.
Every seat in the hall was occupied,
even the band gallery was filled, while
in the rear of the hall standing room
was at q premium Many women were
present, and they appeared to be as
enthusiastic and as intensely interested
as were the men.
Give Gates an Ovation
Every sentiment expressed in favor
of partisanship in civic affairs, the
names OF every CdnulQdCe ana the call
didates themselves were cheered, but
when Mr.. Gates arose to speak he was
given a veritable ovation. Men cheered
and cheered again, while the women
clapped their hands or waved their
handkerchiefs.
Seated on the stage were the nomi-
nees on the non-partisan ticket and
many members of the non-partisan
committee of one hundred. Among the
latter were practically every member
of the non-partisan executive commit
tee whose presence was made more
noticeable by reason of the statements
by managers of the Republican cam
paign that large portion of this COM
mittee had deserted the non-partsan
movement and had come out in favor
of DR.. Lindley
Ben Wards popularity also was dem
onstrated. Mr.. Ward was late in ar
riving. and while one of the speakers
was delivering his opening remarks the
county assessor attempted to reach the
stage without attracting attention, but
his well known face and form were
recognized and the speaker was COM
PEELED to cease talking until Mr. Ward
had gained his seat.
To Defeat Forces of Corruption
Lamar Harris, the brilliant young at
torney, aroused much enthusiasm by
his remarks as chairman of the evening
and in his introduction of the various
speakers.
He said the non-partisans were fight
ing for the principles of Root, Folk and
Roosevelt, and against the forces of
corruption in civic affairs
1--WE are trying to find out" he said,
whether we can establish ordinary de-
cency in municipal affairs We are
certain of winning in the coming cleo
ton, but we want more than mere vic
tory. We want to rebuke the gang and
make the struggling remnants of that
gang not worth gathering up."
Mr. Harris then paid tribute to the
personality of Niles Pease, and intro
duced him as the next councilman from
the Fourth ward.
AS the dean of the business world of
Los Angeles stepped to the front of the
platform he was greeted by prolonged
applause.
AS to the Board of Public Works
After few Introductory remarks Mr..
Pease referred to the time of the dead
lock between the mayor and the coun-
Gil over the appointment of members
of the then new board of public works.
He said that a meeting was held by
seventy-five or a hundred representa-
tive citizens, at which the subject was
discussed. The meeting appointed a
committee, of which Mr.. Pease was a
member. to call upon the mayor and
the council, and it was agreed that any
three men whom the committee would
select would be appointed.
You know the result" continued Mr..
Fease. "Three of as good men as can
be found in Los Angeles constitute this
Eoard. Now. this non-partisan commit
tee selected a ticket in much the same
manner Isn't that much better than