anaheim-gazette 1908-09-24

WHAT'S DOING IN POLITICS An interesting phase of the present campaign is the fact that the popular demand for public speakers, all over the country, concentrates itself almost entirely on the "machine smashers," and comes largely from places which have machines to be smashed. The biggest demand is for Governor Mughes. Governor Sheldon of Nebraska and Governor Cummins of Iowa stumped Vermont and Maine. Governor (and senator-elect) Crawford of South Dakota and Senator Borah are among the stars. Senator La Follette of Wisconsin and Attorney-General Hanley of Indiana have more demands on their time than they can possibly meet. Deneen of Illinois, who began as a graft prosecutor and became a reform governor has his enemies at home, but no where else. On the democratic side it is the same way. Hoke Smith of Georgia is in demand everywhere though he was beaten in his own state. Comer of Alabama, Folk of Missouri, Broward of Florida, Johnson of Minnesota—these are precisely the men of chief note in the party. The movement is spreading, and absolutely nothing can stop it. It is the next stage in American history, and is as inevitable as if it were already past. American cities submitted in patience for decades to conditions which none of them would tolerate now. Suddenly there was a revival, which in a few years struck every city in America—San Francisco last, and has given to all of them, if not always good government, at least less shamelessly bad government than was once universal. There is not man who tries to do his toward his neighbor and toward country, he can rest assured that will have in Mr. Taft the most right of representatives and the fearless of champions. "Mr. Taft stands against privilage and he stands pre-eminently for broad principles of American zenship which lie at the founds of our national well being." San Bernardino administered decisive defeat to the proposed sue of $625,000 "good roads boo" at last Thursday's election. Not necessary two-thirds vote was needed, and a number of precincts majorities against the issue. On the causes contributing to the feat of the bonds was the discussion concerning Senate Amendment No. which, if adopted at the polls in November, would have exempted roads and other public service corporations from paying taxes for bonds. Small property owners will no almost to a man. Another contributing to the defeat of bonds was the fact that too many machine politics was permitted to inject itself into the question and sue, and probably the action of "solid three" in the Los Angeles board of supervisors, in disposing $3,500,000 similar bonds in that city at secret sale, had something do with bringing about the result. At periodical moments there arisen a recrudescence of the roads bond fever in Orange county but it is to be hoped the result San Bernardino will put a dam upon the matter, at least for the sent. the next stage in American history, and is as inevitable as if it were already past. American cities submitted in patience for decades to conditions which none of them would tolerate now. Suddenly there was a revival, which in a few years struck every city in America—San Francisco last, and has given to all of them, if not always good government, at least less shamelessly bad government than was once universal. There is not a city now governed by thieves, knows it is governed by thieves, and does not care. Yet that was the normal condition, not over ten years ago. But when the upward movement started, nothing on earth (or in hell) could stop it. And now that it has started in the states, nothing can stop it either. It may have checks and set-backs and success may reach California last, as it did San Francisco, but when the wave of civic righteousness once starts, nothing can stop it until it reaches the further shore. It may take patience, but some patience is easy—all but the patience necessary to treat with tolerable decency the hired liars and subsidized sophists who still defend the machine side. They are liable to exasperate one into "knocking." For with the right course so visible that the whole world has found it out, and the argument so plain that no honest mind can fail to apprehend it, the purchased stupidity of intelligent men who pretend to believe their own fool bluffs, is almost beyond endurance. But it must be borne with some rational calm. The man who, for pay, deliberately unhinges his own reason from its moorings, may be entitled to contempt, but he also merits pity. This list is interesting for the number of names of governors it contains. Most machine smashing is done by governors. Also most machine cinching. But the governor has come to be the big man in a state, under modern conditions. Happy the state that has a governor who will stand up. Upon receiving news of the nomination of Secretary Taft for the presidency, President Roosevelt said: "I feel that the country is indeed $3,500,000 similar bonds in that city at secret sale, had something do with bringing about the result." At periodical moments there arisen a recrudescence of the roads bond fever in Orange county but it is to be hoped the result San Bernardino will put a damn upon the matter, at least for the present. Talk of a new county to embark territory north of the ridge between San Pedro and Redondo to a south of Ventura, and extending far east as Sherman, is being re-ed. Prominent citizens of the district Santa Monica bay are working on a petition which is to be put to circulation at an early date, with a view of securing enough signatures to call an election for decision on the subject. The latest agitation along the lines was started by the action Long Beach in appointing a committee to confer with representatives other cities regarding the desire Los Angeles to take in the surrounding cities and make one large county. Included in this movement is a survey of land on the coast line of Oran County, from Bay City to Huntington Beach. This county will orously combat any dismemberment of its territory. The movement will be presented to the various commercial bodies involved at the earliest possible date. It is claimed by backers of the new county movement that this is the only alternative offered, if the territory concerns does not desire eventually to become a part of the city of Los Angeles. Mr. Taft's comment on the results of the Vermont election has a warning note that should not be ignored. He declared that "it" would perhaps have been better, from the start point of the party managers, if majority had been less, in order that the danger of overconfidence might be lessened among the republicans." This bit of caution comes in good time. It was needed. The great danger to the republican tide... Upon receiving news of the nomination of Secretary Taft for the presidency, President Roosevelt said: "I feel that the country is indeed to be congratulated upon the nomination of Mr. Taft. I have known him intimately for many years, and I have a peculiar feeling for him, because throughout that time he worked for the same object with the same purposes and ideals. "I do not believe there could be found in all the country a man so well fitted to be president. "He is not only absolutely fearless, absolutely disinterested and upright, but he has the widest acquaintance with the nation's needs, without and within, and the broadest sympathies with all our citizens. "He would be as emphatically a president of the plain people as Lincoln, yet not Lincoln himself would be freer from the least taint of demagogy, the least tendency to arouse or appeal to class hatred of any kind. "He has a peculiar and intimate knowledge of and sympathy with the needs of all our people—of the farmer, of the wage worker, of the business man, of the property owner. "No matter what a man's occupation or social position, no matter what his creed, his color, or the section of the country from which he comes, if he is an honest, hard work- of the Vermont election has a warning note that should not be ignored. He declared that "it would perhaps have been better, from the state point of the party managers, if the majority had been less, in order that the danger of overconfidence might be lessened among the republicans." This bit of caution comes in good time. It was needed. The great danger to the republican thereto today is overconfidence among members of the party. It is true that it is only natural for the average republican to sanguine of success at the polls in November. That an intelligent electorate will choose Mr. Bryan president, is hardly conceivable. Elect him, would be simply to declare that in this country the people have short memories and flasco means perferment. In brief, in view of the past, the election of Mr. Bryan would stultify the American people before the world. And while mistakes have been made by the electorate in the past, no such colossal blunder as the election of Mr. Bryan would be, he ever been committed, and few people can bring themselves to believe that it ever will be. But while taking this view—it is difficult to take any other—it better not to assume that Mr. Bryan will necessarily be defeated because he ought to be. It is more to the purpose to face the hard facts of the situation. In the first place, it should be realized that there is a strong wave of radicalism through the United States, and that Bryan is riding on its crest. And the power and extent of such a wave cannot always It tries to do his duty neighbor and toward his own rest assured that he Mr. Taft the most up-ventatives and the most champions. Bands against privileges pre-eminently for the ties of American citi- lie at the foundation well being." Dino administered a试 to the proposed is-0 "good roads bonds" day's election. Not the thirds vote was pollber of precincts polled insist the issue. One of contributing to the deeds was the discussion State Amendment No. 1, used at the polls in No- have exempted railer public service cor-paying taxes for the property owners voted a man. Another cause to the defeat of the fact that too much taxes was permitted to into the question at is-ibly the action of the in the Los Angeles advisors, in disposing of dear bonds in that coun-ale, had something to bring about the result. Moments there has descence of the good-ver in Orange county, he hoped the result in will put a damper or, at least for the pre-estimated. Then, too, it should be borne in mind that both Bryan and his followers are making a supreme effort and have staked all upon the result. For Bryan defeat means political death; for his party, it means disintegration. Another factor that should be taken into account, in the opinion of the San Diego Union, is the personal one. It is not too much to say that during the past twelve years Mr. Bryan has become better acquainted with the American people, and personally knows more of them, than has any other man in the nation's history, with the possible exception of James G. Blaine. Many a voter will cast his ballot for Bryan next November simply because he knows the democratic candidate personally. Of course these voters should not be influenced by such a matter; it is a minor affair in comparison with the issues before the nation. Nevertheless, it is what such voters will do, and not what they ought to do, that must be taken into consideration. There are other factors that will aid the democratic candidate, but there is no reason to enumerate them—most persons are familiar with them. And so, without giving heed to the wild claims which democrats are making, it will be the safer course to regard Mr. Bryan as a formidable opponent. This suggestion must not be taken to imply that the republican ticket is in danger. It is certain to be elected, provided the rank and file of the party do their full duty. But it can be defeated if the republican masses through overconfidence fail to work and vote as they would if they feared for the success of their ticket. And there is little doubt that the democratic managers who are Ruef and Schmitz. He also has the anti-racetrack bill and otherasures in the interest of them generally. "I feel certain that Imperial will be found almost solidly in the return of Johnson to their bly and that I will be able to votes with him in San Diego city" said Mr. Shepherd. "I has misrepresented the district and the people down there re-stand for his renomination in Southern Pacific machine. We pose to stir things up in the eth district this fall and test bosses a lesson." The most interesting event national politics during the week Hearst's exposure of Senator B connections with Standard oil exposure is in the form of letters from John D. Archbold president of Standard oil, Sir Foraker in February and March They were addressed to Form Washington, and some of them as "My Dear Senator." them mention inclosures of and $15,000, "in accordance with understanding." Another ask "Dear Senator" to help kill an ionable bill. Another asks to help kill off a candidate for torney generalship of Ohio ww legally fought Standard oil... These are strong indictment maker's explanation makes them stronger. He tells the press that letters are doubtless genuine he was "then engaged" as for Standard oil in connection its Ohio affairs; that this element ended before his first time expired; that it had ing to do with anything peno new county to embrace of the ridge between Redondo to a pointura, and extending aserman, is being reviv-citizens of the district tonica bay are working which is to be put in at an early date, with during enough signers action for decision on negotiation along these sented by the action of appointing a commit-ith representatives of guarding the desire of take in the surround-make one large city. movement is a strip coast line of Orange Bay City to Hunt-This county will vig-any dismembermentnt will be presented commercial bodies of solved at the earliest It is claimed by the new county movement be only alternative ofterritory concerned eventually to become city of Los Angeles. comment on the result election has a warn-hould not be ignored. that "it would perhaps ever, from the stand-arity managers, if the seen less, in order of overconfidence led among the repub-lit of caution comes it was needed. The republican tick- This suggestion must not be taken to imply that the republican ticket is in danger. It is certain to be elected, provided the rank and file of the party do their full duty. But it can be defeated if the republican masses through overconfidence fail to work and vote as they would if they feared for the success of their ticket. And there is little doubt that the democratic managers who are claiming so much, base their claims largely upon the overconfidence that of late has become all too visible in the republican ranks. The Vermont returns, it may be feared, besides encouraging the republican party, as they should, have added to its excessive confidence. It may be that it would be a positive benefit to the party should the election in Maine next week have a result which on its face would appear less encouraging than the outcome in Vermont. And this is likely to happen. Local issues in the Pine Tree state are so framed this year that reduced republican pluralities will not be a surprise. Should such be the result, while it may really have little or no bearing on the national election, it may be accepted by many as conveying a sharp reminder of the fact that this campaign is not to be a walkover for either Mr. Taft or Mr. Bryan. Just now some such reminder seems to be needed by too many republicans. And this remark has local as well as general application. In order to nominate a candidate for supreme court justice, to fill the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by the death of Justice Thomas B. McFarland a call has been issued for the republican state convention to meet in Oakland Sept. 23. With the decision of Governor Gillett not to fill the vacancy by appointment but to let the people elect a successor to the late justice, the republican state central committee immediately decided to reconvene the state convention, which adjourned suit to the call of the chair, for the purpose of selecting a candidate. Although the democratic conven-torney generalship of Ohio wi-legally fought Standard oil... These are strong indictmentaaker's explanation makes them stronger. He tells the press that letters are doubtless genuine he was "then engaged" as for Standard oil in connection its Ohio affairs; that this element ended before his first trial the senate expired; that it had ing to do with anything pend congress or in which the federal government was interested; that it in any way represented Stand since it was "attacked by the government." But the senator does not o—perhaps he has forgotten—whi it was that seemed to Stands so "objectionable," "outrageou-ridiculous" that there would difficulty in killing it. So An wrote to Senator Foraker in Washington. There are other matters of record in Foraker's senate that require explanation, and seemed that for some time he ripe for elimination from pHis fight against the Roosevelt cies has been cited as an exam his courage, but it may be ad ed for in other ways less creed Foraker has always been a m politician of the most hidebound and it is evident that he is pr ally out of touch with the best mentions of his party. Apparen is on his way to join the mel band of senate "undesirables," whom this summer has seen a demic of fatalities. Long in K Hansbrough in North Dakota tredge in South Dakota, Anke Washington, Fulton in Oregon been put off the political ma- may be Foraker next. To what extent are members the United States senate oblig stand together by that hoary known as "senatorial courtesy." it go so far as to impel th bear false witness that one of number may benefit thereby? These inquiries are promptthe fact that at the recent primary election in the state ofington our two representati election has a warnshould not be ignored. that "it would perhaps other, from the standerty managers, if the seen less, in order of overconfidence among the repubbit of caution comes it was needed. The the republican tickconfidence among the party. But it is only natural republican to feel access at the polls in an intelligent elecse Mr. Bryan preply conceivable. To be simply to declare entry the people have and flasco means preief, in view of the of Mr. Bryan would American people before while mistakes have the electorate in the rossal blunder as the Bryan would be, has netted, and few people selves to believe that liking this view—and take any other—it is some that Mr. Bryan be defeated because It is more to the purhe hard facts of the first place, it should there is a strong m through the Unithat Bryan is riding the power and exive cannot always be With the decision of Governor Gillett not to fill the vacancy by appointment but to let the people elect a successor to the late justice, the republican state central committee immediately decided to reconvene the state convention, which adjourned subject to the call of the chair, for the purpose of selecting a candidate. Although the democratic convention at Stockton, Sept. 4, adjourned sine die, and there is some question as to the legality of it meeting again, no objections will be raised by the republicans to the democratic convention reconvening for the purpose of nominating a candidate for justice. R. P. Shepherd, a well known ranchman in the Imperial valley, and a staunch republican, has announced himself as an independent candidate for the assembly from the eightietn assembly district, which comprises Imperial county and all of San Diego county outside the city of San Diego. It was represented at the last session of the legislature by Percy H. Johnson of Fallbrook, and who has obtained the republican nomination to succeed himself. Mr. Shepherd, who lives at El Centro, has been induced to enter the race for the assembly by voters who are dissatisfied with Johnson's record. They say the latter is backed by the machine element, and that his entire course in the legislature has been marred by the subserviency to Southern Pacific machine interests. He voted for the iniquitous "change of venue" bill, framed to liberate To what extent are members of the United States senate obliged stand together by that hoary known as "senatorial courtesy." It go so far as to impel the bear false witness that one of number may benefit thereby? These inquiries are prompt the fact that at the recent primary election in the state ofington our two representatives the Millionaires club were doing utmost to secure the renominate a brother member, though that ber was known to be in utter repute with the voters of his state. This member was Senator Leveny. He was opposed on the charge of incompetency, druness and political corruption, and record was an open book to those of the state. And that thers were convinced of the truth the charges was evidenced by overwhelming majority that was against him. Yet, on the morning of the tion, the Seattle Times (for the port of which, the Los Angeles press charges, Ankeny is said have paid $25,000) printed this gy: "Levi Ankeny is faithful, indous and ably performs his public ties. His standing is of the highest in the senate, and his r is exceptionally good." This remarkable testimonial paper asserted, had been signed twelve of Senator Ankeny's colleague and among these immoral men Senators Peterson and Flint of formia. RAVAGES OF FRUIT PEST EXPERTS FROM WASHINGTON TO WAGE WARFARE Chief Entomologist Investigating the Problem—Will Tell Farmers How To Protect Orchards From Pests Dr. L. O. Howard, chief entomologist of the department of agriculture at Washington, is in the northern part of the state, and is expected south shortly to look into tree pests and to advise farmers what to do to rid their orchards of them. Dr. Howard attended a meeting of the state board of trade in San Francisco a few days ago and gave his ideas as to methods of ridding the state of the nuisance. He visited the experiment stations in Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties. He states that he realized the seriousness of the pest in the state, but was not aware how serious it was until his visit to the experiment bureau at San Jose. At the present time Dr. Howard said that he and his staff would be able to do only a small amount of work on account of a limited appropriation. "This pest," said he, "is known only in California. When it was first discovered, we traced it to the southern part of France, but the thrip in that country is much different from that in California. We are looking forward to the perfection of a fertilizer, which if accomplished will destroy the pest." In answer to a question as to whether the department of entomology would help rid the state of Senator does not explain he has forgotten—what bill seemed to Standard oil enable," "outrageous" and that there would be no killing it. So Archbold Senator Foraker in Washother matters of public Foraker's senate career explanation, and it has for some time he was elimination from politics. Against the Roosevelt polication cited as an example of but it may be account-her ways less creditabe. It always been a machine the most hidebound sort incident that he is person-couch with the best elecsion party. Apparently he try to join the melancholy date "undesirables," among summer has seen an epicalities. Long in Kansas, in North Dakota, Kitouth Dakota, Ankeny in Fulton in Oregon, have of the political map. Itaker next. extent are members of States senate obliged to serve by that hoary fraud senatorial courtesy." Does as to impel them to fitness that one of their benefit thereby? quiries are prompted by at the recent direct ion in the state of Wash two representatives of This pest," said he, "is known only in California. When it was first discovered, we traced it to the southern part of France, but the thrip in that country is much different from that in California. We are looking forward to the perfection of a fertilizer, which if accomplished will destroy the pest." In answer to a question as to whether the department of entomology would help rid the state of the pest, he said that the department would inform the farmers how to get rid of it, but that he could not personally, on account of small appropriation, attend to the fight. Acting upon the suggestion of Dr. Howard, the board of trade will use its influence at the next session of congress in an attempt to secure a larger appropriation. The board decided to send two delegates to the national irrigation congress at Albuquerque. 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