anaheim-gazette 1908-02-06

WHAT'S DOING IN POLITICS George Frost's Second Try at the Senatorship—His Ambuscade in 1900—State Republicans Lining Up for Taft Republicans of Orange county will read with satisfaction the announcement which comes from Riverside to the effect that Estudillo is to be pocketed as a prospective candidate for state senator, and that George Frost may become a candidate for the office. Mr. Frost is one of the men who have made Riverside famous, and he has not always reaped the reward that was his due, at least politically. His candidacy for the office in the summer of 1900, when the Thirty-ninth district contained San Bernardino beside the two counties which now compose it, recalls as shameful a bit of political trickery as was ever enacted in a Southern California convention. Mr. Frost was Riverside's choice, and in those days the turn-about plan of naming the state senator had not fallen into the state of innocuous desuetude which now characterizes it. San Bernardino, then, as now, at dagger's points with its neighboring county, set about to ambush Frost. Orange county held the balance of power, and had its delegation been loyal to the Riversider, he would have been nominated despite the formal primary. Not until May will it be known how California usually lines up. It is, therefore, surd for the Taft managers to the California votes in court their candidate's strength." That briefly is the cry which forces opposed to Secretary Taft ready are industriously spread over the country. That it will a chilling effect upon the secret boom cannot be denied. That it is unjustified will not reel matters. California today is unusual for Taft and should be erated in the Taft column, but does not—and until May 2d will—stand in the list of states that declared, through their state committee, for Taft. The advantage that should have been given to candidacy has been lost. Harriman knew that he could prevent a delegation being sent to California pledged to vote for a known to be in sympathy withident Roosevelt's policies. He can however prevent an early endment of such candidate, and thanks to Herrin's state committee, he has succeeded ing. Mr. Taft must now make fight without the official assurance of California's twenty votes. Great is Harriman! Great is Herrin! Great is Herrin's state committee! National politics is only ward politics after all. The tricks underlain each are the same. The "game" in ward politics those days the turn-about plan of naming the state senator had not fallen into the state of innocuous desuetude which now characterizes it. San Bernardino, then, as now, at dagger's points with its neighboring county, set about to ambush Frost. Orange county held the balance of power, and had its delegation been loyal to the Riversider, he would have been nominated despite the opposition of San Bernardino. But Orange county could not be rallied to Frost's support, it being divided for and against him. The latter wing of the local delegation operated with the Berdoo push, and were at dagger's points with the Orange-county man. The nomination was offered this county. San Bernardino promising its support to a local man if the Orange county delegates would rally to his support. The offer was declined with thanks. The evening before the assembling of the convention Caldwell was trotted out for the place. Although a Riversider, he was brought out by San Bernardino. Seeing that a majority of the convention was opposed to him, Frost withdrew, and Caldwell's nomination was made by acclamation the following day. Caldwell was a young fellow without much force of character and immediately upon his election to the upper house of the legislature needed a hat several sizes larger than the one he wore before the fray. He served during the two following sessions of the legislature, bolted the republican legislative caucus when Perkins was endorsed for senator, and stood in the limelight when praise was being passed around for the defeat of the Works bill. The arguments against the bill were adduced by others; Caldwell used them, and took the credit. At the senatorial convention of 1904, Riverside forgot the loyalty of Orange county to her in the conven- bolted the republican legislative caucus when Perkins was endorsed for senator, and stood in the lime-light when praise was being passed around for the defeat of the Works bill. The arguments against the bill were adduced by others; Caldwell used them, and took the credit. At the senatorial convention of 1904, Riverside forgot the loyalty of Orange county to her in the convention four years before, and attempted to secure Caldwell's renomination If Frost can get a united delegation from his home county, the nomination is practically his. San Bernardino is long since out of the district, and he has nothing to fear of further warfare against him from that quarter. His friends here in Orange county will probably control the coming county convention, and a delegation favorable to him will in that event be named. He is a man of broad-minded ideas, scrupulous honor and integrity and ought to grace the ticket which will be headed by the war secretary now sweeping the eastern states. "Taft's managers have been counting unhatched eggs. Their claim that the twenty votes from California would be cast for the secretary of war proves to have been premature. So uncertain is the sentiment in California on the presidential issue that the state central committee of the republican party has just determined to try a test vote at an in- It is not improbable that Harriman figures that California can "worked" by this trick. The fact that Herrin's state central committee refused to indorse Taft, instead an unofficial primary May 2 to "ascertain popular sentiment," indicates that the crafty road magnate has not yet given hope of taking California out of Taft column. Will California republicans fooled by this ruse? We think that Taft is the choice of our people first, last and all the time. Hughes as governor of New York, has warmest admiration, but that admiration will not be strengthened he allows himself to be used by Harriman interests to divide his friends of President Roosevelt's policies. The people of our state were none of "Boss" Harriman. With the somewhat superheated rhetoric of adulation Congressman Fowler, chairman of the house committee on banking and currency, a speech in the house, the other referred to a certain great point which shapes the destiny of the nation as: "A giant of giants, a Hercules of finance, a banker-statesman, a banker-patriot, who had staked like a Gibraltar protecting the $000,000,000 of reserves of our banks protecting the occupation of 25,000 of men and women, protecting the national welfare against curse of a more destructive, terrific and appalling cataclysm." Not until May 2d known how California act. It is, therefore, abTaft managers to claim India votes in counting state's strength." It is the cry which the need to Secretary Taft alindustriously spreading country. That it will have direct upon the secretary's not be denied. The fact justified will not remedy California today is unanit and should be enumthe Taft column, but it did until May 2d will not list of states that have enough their state comTaft. The advantage have been given to his has ever swept over the commerce of any country." It is not God but J. Pierpont Morgan that Mr. Fowler is describing. "Upon what meat has this our Caesar fed that he is grown so great?" From the Riverside Enterprise we learn that developments in the Senatorial fight in that county have been fast and furious. A number of representative and influential Republicans signed a petition to George Frost, asking him to allow the use of his name for the senatorial nomination and pledging their support to him, both before and after the convention. Mr. Frost, however, has put a quietus on this move by announcing with all emphasis that under no circumstances would he accept the nomination. Following this, there have been meetings of the local Republicans who are opposed to the promotion of Assemblyman Estudillo for the purpose of finding some candidate with whom to oppose Mr. Estudillo's ambitions. The meetings have been held at Wm. Collier's office, but so far are not reported to have been fruitful in the results sought. A number of names have been suggested, but at the last accounts no man has been found upon whom all could agree. It has been known for some time that E. P. Clarke has been ambitious to become a sure-enough editor politician of the Mellick and Pillsbury class, and would have been glad to have started his political career with the senatorship from this district; but the suggestion of his name was given such a chilly reception that Mr. Clarke is reported to have abandoned his candidacy without exposing it to the political frosts and snows which he saw so clearly forecasted in the party al- 1,000 PAGE One Thousand Pages The World Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Number 1908 Almanac Encyclopedia 25th Anniversary Numbers 1908 World Almanac Will be the most unusualition of a Reference since the printing press invented by Benj. Franklin. In addition to its reLibrary of Universal Ledge, embracing 10,000 and figures indispensable man or woman, old or young student, school boy or farmer or merchant educator, or profession, it will also contain a 25th resume of all important events, historical or the official assurance is twenty votes. Harriman! Great is Herrin's Herrin's state central politics is only ward polThe tricks underlying game. in ward politics is to trends of good governas many candidates as the consolidating the vote for a desired canay or may not be the action of the special in-rule the game wins. It is being played today with the presidential No trick is overlooked to divide the friends Goosevelt's administraurgement is given to date who may draw Mr. Taft's candidacy. oes of the anti-admins bulk largest is in both the Hughes boom, of New York's chief counted upon to so it supporters as to pernary of the Knox or be to win out. announced, says the Los ss, that Harriman is Governor Hughes, and of campaign money is by the plutocratic franherance of his candi-spects are, therefore, shortnight we shall be great deal of how the cement" is carrying ore it. probable that Harriman California can be this trick. The fact state central commitindorse Taft, urging no official primary for certain popular senties that the crafty rail-has not yet given up California out of the time that E. P. Clarke has been ambitious to become a sure-enough editor politician of the Mellick and Pillsbury class, and would have been glad to have started his political career with the senatorship from this district; but the suggestion of his name was given such a chilly reception that Mr. Clarke is reported to have abandoned his candidacy without exposing it to the political frosts and snows which he saw so clearly forecasted in the party almanac. William Collier has also been mentioned as a candidate for senator, but so far merely "mentioned." A new man was brought forth as the real "Richmond" for the senatorial situation. This was Francis Cuttle, in whose behalf it was urged that he would be a candidate with a mission—having already achieved something of a reputation in the work which he has done in behalf of the reforestation of the San Bernardino mountains, which are the water source for the two counties which constitute the thirty-ninth senatorial district. It could not be learned, however, that Mr. Cuttle had ever given consent to use his name in this connection. And so at this time, although there is a determined effort to bring out a new candidate, Assembly-man Estudillo has all the best of the field, as well as the consistent support of a large share of the voters, and the indications at this time are that he will be an easy winner. The Riverside Press quotes our reference to the situation in the Thirty-ninth district, and continues: The suggestion about Riverside getting together is timely and the Press has taken occasion to urge the same consideration on the republicans of this county. If Grange county has no candidate at present, it will be easy to bring out one there, if we fail to unite on a man from this county. We believe that an earnest effort will be made within the next few weeks to harmonize things here and unite the county in support of a strong man. There is general regret that Gen. Frost will not allow his name to be used. There is no man in Riverside county today who would command a more united and hearty support than Mr. Frost. He is splendidly equipped for the position and has the confidence of our people to a degree that is a rare tribute to his ability and integrity. But he feels that he cannot undertake Library of Universal Lodge, embracing 10,000 and figures indispensable man or woman, old or young student, school boy or farmer or merchant educator, or profession; it will also contain a 25 resume of all important events, historical or wise. 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"Judging from a paragraph number of 'As You Find It,' is day, some of the politicians, politicians, or would-be politiche county are allowing them be perturbed over the report probable that Harrison at California can be this trick. The fact state central committees indorse Taft, urging unofficial primary for certain popular sentiments that the crafty railroad has not yet given up California out of the opinion republicans be thrust? We think not. Voice of our people—all the time. Hughes, of New York, has ouriration, but that adroit be strengthened if itself to be used by the interests to divide the resident Roosevelt's people of our state want Harriman. Somewhat superheated regulation Congressman man of the house coming and currency in the house, the other day certain great power the destiny of the nation of giants, a Herbert, a banker-statesman,iot, who had stood for protecting the $19,-reserves of our banks, occupation of 25,000,-and women, protecting welfare against the destructive, terrific, calling cataclysm than we believe that an earnest effort will be made within the next few weeks to harmonize things here and unite the county in support of a strong man. There is general regret that Gen. Frost will not allow his name to be used. There is no man in River-side county today who would command a more united and hearty support than Mr. Frost. He is splendidly equipped for the position and has the confidence of our people to a degree that is a rare tribute to his ability and integrity. But he feels that he cannot undertake the heavy work that the office would entail and we must accept his decision as final. While republicans of this county generally who attend conventions are persuaded, so far as we have been able to ascertain, that the county is absolved, by Riverside's attempt four years ago to renominate Caldwell, from further adherence to the turn-about compact, nevertheless if Riverside shall be delegated authority to name the candidate this year, they will insist upon the rule that such candidate must be acceptable to them; and lacking such essential qualification, they may take the matter in their own hands and name the senator. While the factional political quarrels which have existed and still exist in the sister county have no interest to them, they are agreed, at this early date, if we may judge from expressions of opinion heard in this county, that the candidate presented by Riverside must possess these essentials. It is right and proper that this sentiment should exist in the county having the larger numerical strength; for, good or bad, Orange county will be held responsible for such nomination. We must nominate a man whom we can elect, and no partisan of a faction in politics should be nominated to weaken the ticket in this presidential year. Mr. Frost appears to fill this bill. The Enterprise is advised connection to read again the four statement which appeared in the on December 7. "Judging from a paragraph number of 'As You Find It,' is day, some of the politicians, politicians, or would-be politicians the county are allowing themselves be perturbed over the report editor of the Press is to be a candidate for the state senate or some office in the coming campaign may as well have their minds rest on that point as last. Mr. Clarke not a candidate for the senate other office, legislative or other does not intend to be and do want to be. This is definite and there has been no change in attitude of Mr. Clarke on this issue though it is a fact that he has earnestly urged by many leading publicans to become a candidate. When there is a state of Southern California, with Riverside as cap might want to go to the state but that possibility is somewhat mote. At present we are not a date for congress, state senator master or minister to Dahomey." STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY, Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he for partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney doing business in the city of Toledo and state aforesaid, and that said pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLL each and every case of Catarrh that cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Curse. Sworn to before me and subscribed presence this 6th day of December, A. W. GLEA NOTARY Hall's Catarrh Curse is taken intern acts directly on the blood and much faces of the system. Send for test free.-F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo Sold by all druggists, 75c Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation as a prospective candidate continues: The Enterprise is advised connection to read again the four statement which appeared in the on December 7. "Judging from a paragraph number of 'As You Find It,' is day, some of the politicians, politicians, or would-be politicians the county are allowing them be perturbed over the report editor of the Press is to be a candidate for the state senate or some office in the coming campaign may as well have their minds rest on that point as last. Mr. Clarke not a candidate for the senate other office, legislative or other does not intend to be and do want to be. This is definite and there has been no change in attitude of Mr. Clarke on this issue though it is a fact that he has earnestly urged by many lead publicans to become a candidate. 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A large acreage of land located conveniently to the cannery will be leased by the company, which proposes to grow the kinds of vegetables and fruits desired for canning, and thus be sure of securing a sufficient supply to keep the factory running during the season. Four special cars loaded with excursionists came in Thursday morning on the Pacific electric railway, and after a stop here to inspect the town and enjoy the view from our wharf, returned to Los Angeles. Fifteen hundred acres of mesa belonging to the Huntington Beach company and adjoining the town has been sown to barley. The woman's club just organized has engaged quarters on Ocean avenue where weekly meetings will be held. It is proposed to devote the first meeting in each month to civic improvement, the second to literary prospective candidate, and surprise is advised in this to read again the following which appeared in the Press from a paragraph in the As You Find It,’ issued to the politicians, alleged or would-be politicians, of are allowing themselves to roll over the report that the Press is to be a candidate for senate or some other coming campaign. They have their minds relieved at last. Mr. Clarke is late for the senate or any legislative or otherwise, and to be and does not This is definite and final.” been no change in the atClarke on this question, a fact that he has been aged by many leading rebecome a candidate. is a state of Southern CaliRiverside as capital, we to go to the state senate, possibility is somewhat represent we are not a candigress, state senator, postminister to Dahomey. D. CITY OF TOLEDO, COUNTY, honey makes oath that he is senthe firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., in the city of Toledo, county esaid, and that said firm will ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for case of Catarrh that cannot be use of Hall’s Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. more me and subscribed in my with day of December, A. D., 1885. A. W. GLEASON, NOTARY PUBLIC. Burch Cure is taken internally and on the blood and mucous sursystem. Send for testimonials CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. ruggists, 75c. Family Pills for constipation. Fifteen hundred acres of mesa bellonging to the Huntington Beach company and adjoining the town has been sown to barley. The woman’s club just organized has engaged quarters on Ocean avenue where weekly meetings will be held. It is proposed to devote the first meeting in each month to civic improvement, the second to literary work, the third to household economics and the fourth to sociability. Ernest R. Lewis recently arrived in this country from Manchester, Eng., has decided to locate here and will engage in business with Capt. H. F. Shorting. State Poll Tax Raised Commencing on Tuesday last County Tax Collector J. C. Lamb collects $4 as poll tax instead of $3 as has been done in the past. The state law was changed, making the raise from $3 to $4, but the Orange county tax collector did not read it to mean that the raise was intended to take effect until the first installment of taxes became delinquent. The Los Angeles tax collector read it that the raise was to take effect on January 1 of this year, and since that time the Los Angeles office has been collected $4 poll tax. The tax collector says that he thinks the first installment was paid up fully as well as last year. He had about 1500 more assessments on his books than were on the tax rolls last year. Seed bed orange trees for sale, 8 in. to 2 feet high, $20 per thousand. See me at once if you want trees. 30 per cent with order.—F. G. STOCKING, Brookhurst, 2 miles west of Anaheim