Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-14
CANDIDATES

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right to mention and discuss the
" names of candidates for office.
They have also an unquestionable right
to hold meetings and conferences at
which to suggest them. In spite of the
efforts of the opposition to good govern
ment to prove this is merely a style of
bossism and a method Of holding NOM
mating conventions, no man who thinks
clearly will be intimidated from his al
legiance to good government principles.
Convention-made candidates, whose ir-
regular nomination violates the spirit
and defies the intention of the primaries
law, cannot reasonably be compared
with citizens whose fitness for office
holding is suggested and discussed by
their fellow citizens. Political machin-
cry and bosslsm are odious, and in spite
OF their expiring resistance are fast be-
ing eliminated from California politi-
cal life. But the right Of free speech,
which gives friends of good govern
ment an opportunity of talking about
the citizens who would make ideal in
cumbents of important offices, has not
been eliminated from California politi-
cal life or any other kind of life.
For this reason supporters of the
cause of good government are frankly
outspoken in behalf of the renomina-
ton and reelection of Mayor George
Alexander.
His record is creditable to the city
and to himself. His sterling honesty
and integrity have been powerful infiu
ences for good in every department of
the city government, and there is no
doubt his efficiency has had a sphere of
influence that has reached beyond the
immediate duties Of his own office. Los
Angeles is fortunate in having in the
public service a gentleman of the in
tegrity, honesty and courage Of Mayor
Alexander. Any man who has held
public office can tell you grit is an in
dispensable quality. 1t takes courage
always to do the right and to insist that
right shall be done. Mayor Alexander's
grit has saved money for the taxpay-
ers, and has given Los Angeles a genu-
inc, economical business administra-
ton. Good citizens are heartily in IA
vor of the denomination and reelection
of Mayor Alexander.
For the Office of city attorney, Leslie
Hewitt is a candidate who is accept
able to all who have at heart the best
interests of Los Angeles.
Harry ]. Lelande for city clerk, Cap
tain Hance for treasurer, Walter NAL
lard for assessor, Clarence NJ. Taggart
for tax collector and John S. Myers for
city auditor are candidates creditable
to the citizenship of Los Angeles. and
well fitted to discharge the duties of
the offices in connection with which
their names are mentioned.
The ability, integrity and admirable
record of Judge John D. Works are
such that the city is to be con-
graduated on the fact that he is willing
to serve it as a councilman. Other
worthy citizens mentioned in connec-
ton with council nominations are w.
]. Washburn, Miles Gregory, ]. j. An
drews, Martin Betkouski, George Will
liams, Richmond Plant.
Acceptable to good citizenship and an
Endorsement of important work we'll
and faithfully done would be the re-
nomination and reelection of the pres
ent members Of the school board-Jo-
seph Scott, Fielding J. Stilson, J. NJ
Quinn, Roger S. Page, H. w. Frank,
Melville Dozier and F. w. Steddom.
The voters of Los Angeles will dem
ries system by choosing candidates for
office who will make officials of the
highest degree of efficiency.