Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-21
WANTS COURTS
NON-PARTISAN
ATTORNEY CARY APPEALS TO
PASADENANS
CALIFORNIA; STANDARD ON THE
BENCH Low
Democratic Nominee for Assembly
Gets Ovation at Big Wigwam
Meeting by Exposing Flint
McLachlan FalIacies

George p. Cary Democratic nominee
for assemblyman from the Sixty-sev-
enth district. made his first extended
speech before his fellow-citizens at the
wigwam in Pasadena last night.
He was given a noteworthy ovation
at the close of his remarks, the origin
ality and force of which created an
extremely favorable impression.
In opening his speech Mr.. Cary, who
presided, referred to "A meeting or local
Republicans held here some time ago,
when several members of the Los An
geles bar were present and spoke.
"I was astounded," said Mr. Cary.
who is himself a lawyer, ITO hear those
Judges chuckling over the fact that
the bench of this state was partisan,
and to hear them publicly declaring
that they would keep it So"
He then pointed out lucidly the dan
gers which result from such a state of
affairs, and demonstrated that, for that
very reason, the standards of the
bench in California were lower than
in other states.
Chicago Sets Example
"For the last ten years the bench
Of Chicago with which I am somewhat
familiar has been absolutely nom
partisan" he observed. "At one time,
during a period when one of the par
ties was supreme, an attempt was
made by the ward politicians TO de-
grade the bench and reduce 1t to the
position of party asset.
1.-The attempt was Squelched by the
concerted action of every reputable
lawyer in Chicago. Since that time
there has never been the slightest at
tempt to let party feeling enter the
matter, and tacit understanding to
this effect, which has practically the
force of law, prevails there"
Mr.. Cary then described an immense
mass meeting he had once attended at
Cooper Union, New York city, when
one or two Democratic politicians there
attempted to dictate some appoint
ments Of Judges. His declaration,
"That mass meeting was held by
Democratic lawyers" was greeted with
a burst of applause.
The speaker made felicitous refer
ence to the subject of guaranteed bank
deposits, which made hit with the
crowd.
Quotes Lyman Gage
"That is purely a technical subject"
he said. "And as such 1 woAld rather
take the opinion of a reputable banker
like Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the
treasury under Mckinley, than of
stump speaker like Senator Flint or
Jim McLachlan."
11G LilCli iCS-O a opCCSh VI 4hA" 0o6S
before the house committee on cur
rency and banking, in which the secre-
tary. declared that "if there was one
reason for life or fire insurance there
were 1000 reasons for insurance of bank
deposits"
He then turne to speech of Gen.
Sampson of -Iew Mexico at a recent
Republican meeting here, and demon
strated that statements made in it
were absolutely false. Sampson had
denounced Cleveland for floating a
bond issue; Mr.. Cary proved that the
bond issue had been .rdered by Presi-
dent Harrison, to cover a deficit of
SO, 900 600 incurred during his admins
tration, Notwithstanding the fact that
Cleveland during his first term had
left for Harrison a surplus of $S4000,-
600. This case was proved by official
documents and greatly pleased the
audience
Nathan Newby of Los Angeles was
then introduced and made a short
speech, which was frequently inter-
rupted by applause
Mr. Newly discussed national issues
in general, devoting especial attention
to the platforms of the Democratic and
Republican parties.
The Bryan and Kern club Is planning
a whirlwind finish to the campaign in
Pasadena next week, and has arranged
for some excellent meetings and spe-
ciaI features which will be announced
later.