anaheim-gazette 1916-04-20

BORDWELL TELLS OF MACHINE'S ACTIONS EXPLAINS HOW JOHNSONIANS ARE ENDEAVORING TO STEAL CHICAGO DELEGATION ADMONISHES VOTERS TO BE CAREFUL IN MARKING THEIR BALLOTS ON ELECTION DAY Judge Walter Bordwell, the leading speaker at the republican rally Monday night, exposed the underhand methods of the Johnson machine in an eloquent but brief address. His speech, in part, was as follows: "Let us now consider the case of those 26 candidates for delegates to the Chicago republican convention whose names will appear first upon the official republican ballot to be voted at the presidential primary election to be held May 2nd, 1916. They were named as such candidates at a conference held in San Francisco in the latter part of February, 1916. This conference was called by Mr. Guy C. Earl and three others, (all of whom, by the way, were selected as candidates) and is generally known as the "Earl Conference." The call was issued to about 70 perons, including several of the candidates themselves. About one-half of those to whom the call was issued attended—some 35 or 40 persons being present. publican party? It is a shrewd maneuver, adroitly put forth by an exceedingly astute politician—the governor. We may admire his satuteness, but must protect the party against the attack. The scheme was calculated to deceive even the candidates themselves... They have even been persuaded to appeal for aid to the governor, who is outside the republican party, and who, while endorsing them, in his response declares: "I shall continue to be a progressive until that party shall cease to exist." Is it not plain that, if elected, these united republicans will go to Chicago to promote the fortunes of the adherents of the progressive party rather than those who have stood, and still stand, loyally for the republican party? In this letter to the governor the 26 candidates whose names are printed first upon the republican party ballot to be voted at the primary election of May 2, 1916, charge that the 26 candidates whose names appear last on the ballot, beginning with the name of Walter Bordwell and ending with that of Charles C. Chapman, have proclaimed hostility to any course which would make possible a reunion of the republicans and progressives. We emphatically deny the charge. We have taken no such position at any time. The charge is utterly without foundation. We claim and solicit fellowship with all voters who have republican hopes and aspirations, whatever may have been their party record heretofore. Our position is that the republican national convention which is to meet in Chicago on the 7th day of next June should declare itself firmly for republican party principles in national affairs, infused ana permeated with all the true progress which changing conditions of the country and the spirit of the age render just and wise, and should select "For the 26 candidates, consider I entertain respect. Some dear personal they are one." "Nor do I think of the laws under the protection nor that of its affairs is much that executive contend against the question of the relations party of the republican criticisms so solely directed ployed which versive to the nationally." conference held in San Francisco in the latter part of February, 1916. This conference was called by Mr. Guy C. Earl and three others, (all of whom, by the way, were selected as candidates) and is generally known as the "Earl Conference." The call was issued to about 70 persons, including several of the candidates themselves. About one-half of those to whom the call was issued attended—some 35 or 40 persons being present. "From the beginning it has been the belief of many that this conference was inspired by Governor Johnson and others who have in recent years, with set purpose, endeavored to destroy the republican party. All possible doubt of this fact is dispelled by the recent correspondence between the 26 candidates whose names are first printed upon the republican ballot and the governor. That correspondence may justly be regarded as a confession that these 26 candidates were selected at the instance of the governor and others who are neither members of the republican party nor its friends. "These 26 candidates whose names will appear first upon the official primary ballot assumed the name of "United Republicans." They had no more right to such designation than they had to call themselves "United Democrats." They were not selected by a conference of those having the interests of the republican party at heart, but rather by those whose expressed desire is to injure it. Under the circumstances of their selection it may well be doubted if there is any justification for calling these 26 can-purpose of the Earl Conference, to-wit:ference at which they were selected unanimously endorsed the administration of the present governor of the state. Of the merit or demerit of that administration there need be no discussion at this time. It is wholly irrelevant to the question now being considered—who shall be elected as delegates to attend the republican convention at Chicago? The fact of the endorsement, however, is proof of the purpose of the Earl Conference, to-wit:to select as candidates for delegates to the Chicago republican convention those who were and are friendly, to and who are and will be under the influence of, the present state administration, which is in no sense republican. And it is no surprise that at this stage of the campaign the so-called united republicans have sent to the governor a cry for help. They "The republican party has a state central committee, also central committees in every county in the state, all selected in 1914, according to law. Early in March, 1916, the chairman of the state central committee issued a call addressed to the memebrs of the state central committee and to every county central committee in the state to meet in San Francisco on March 4th for the purpose of conference and the selection of the 26 persons whose names should be presented to the republican voters of the state at the presidential primary election as candidates for delegates to the national republican convention. Pursuant to this call there convened at San Francisco on March 4th more than 500 representative republicans who have ever stood by the party, not only in times of prosperity, but in the day of its adversity as well. At this conference the 26 candidates whose names appear at the bottom of the official ballot, beginning with Walter Bordwell and ending with Charles C. Chapman, were selected. It is charged by Governor Johnson that these candidates are reactionaries, by which I suppose he means that our political inclination is to go backward. To this bold charge we plead not guilty. And we leave it to the republican party voters to decide which of these two sets of candidates will the more faithfully represent our party. "If these self styled united republicans wish to align themselves against the republican party and join its enemies, that, we admit, is their privilege. But we cannot concede that they are at liberty to do this under township with all voters who have republican hopes and aspirations, whatever may have been their party record heretofore. Our position is that the republican national convention which is to meet in Chicago on the 7th day of next June should declare itself firmly for republican party principles in national affairs, infused ana permeated with all the true progress which changing conditions of the country and the spirit of the age render just and wise, and should select a president whose loyalty to the principles of the republican party, so revised, is not and never has been in doubt. "Let us now consider the manner of the selection of the other 26 whose names appear upon the official ballot to be voted at the presidential election May 2nd, 1916." Representative counties of this district meet afternoon december district to m afternoon of date of true oppose the d August prim State Senate lands and Co avowed candidate nomination w to bind them this conference Delegates several counties lows: Mono, Riverside, 40 nardino, 60; apportionment bined Freder last state ele The method gates was le committees f only one com county, exce tendance, th by represent The fact of the endorsement, however, is proof of the purpose of the Earl Conference, to-wit: to select as candidates for delegates to the Chicago republican convention those who were and are friendly, to and who are and will be under the influence of, the present state administration, which is in no sense republican. And it is no surprise that at this stage of the campaign the so-called united republicans have sent to the governor a cry for help. They ask his advice and seek his counsel. The public may be sure they have always had it. In his response to that appeal for aid the governor informs them of the things they profess and what their purposes are if elected, to-wit: that they will be progressive according to the definition of term furnished by the governor, a member and adherent of another party. Moreover, they are very pointedly told that unless the Chicago republican convention selects a candidate who is an adherent to progressive principles as defined by the governor, then the republican party is to be assassinated, if he and those who stand with him can accomplish it. It is to be remembered that he, to whom the 26 candidates have sent out this united call for help, and who makes this threat, was a candidate for vice president of the nation in the campaign of 1912, having been nominated by the progressive party. He it was also, who, with vehemence and invective that few can equal and none surpass, denounced the republican party and declared it unfit to live. "It is not apparent that the whole scheme of the selection of the candidates at the Earl Conference and the present campaign for their election was conceived and is fostered by the governor of the state of California and those who act at his behest, none of whom bear any love for the re- I suppose we mean that our political inclination is to go backward. To this bold charge we plead not guilty. And we leave it to the republican party voters to decide which of these two sets of candidates will the more faithfully represent our party. "If these self styled united republicans wish to align themselves against the republican party and join its enemies, that, we admit, is their privilege. But we cannot concede that they are at liberty to do this under the name of republicans. To do so seems to conflict with the ordinary principles of ethics, and would have the unfortunate appearance of deception and subterfuge. "The rank and file of those who have attached themselves to the progressive party have done so in the honest belief that it was in the public interest. We honor and respect their sincerity. They are, in the main, normally republicans. It is our hope that the affairs of the republican party will be so wisely administered that their return to the party fold will be made easy. The republican party bears ill-will toward none. The 26 delegates selected at the conference of March 4 will cordially support the candidates for president and vice president named at the Chicago convention, and it will matter not if they have heretofore trained with the progressive party. Will the 26 candidates selected at the Earl Conference say they will support the nominees of the Chicago convention if they should not be classified as progressive? I know and you know they will not. And this is true of their chief adviser—the man to whom they cry for help—Govemor Johnson. He is pledged to oppose whatever is republican "until the progressive party shall cease to exist," or until the republican and progressive party act together on terms to be dictated by the progressives." ANAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, APRIL 20 "For the 26 candidates whose names make up the group of united republicans, considered as individual citizens, I entertain the utmost good will and respect. Some of them are my very dear personal friends. But politically they are one and all in bad company. Nor do I take issue with the wisdom of the laws which have been enacted under the present state administration nor the executive management of its affairs. It is claimed that there is much that is good in those laws and that executive management. I do not contend against that sentiment. But the question at issue is one affecting the relations between the republican party of the state of California and the republican party of the nation. My criticisms and animadversions are solely directed to methods being employed which apear to me to be subversive to the interests of the party nationally." WHY BATTERIES DON'T LAST FOREVER After repeated inquiries as to what the life of a storage battery should be, the subject has been covered in brief by Mr. Bevillard, local representative of the Willard Storage Battery company of Cleveland. They contend first of all that its life depends upon its construction, its care and the service it receives. Taken all together, a storage battery well cared for costs less to maintain than any other accessory as vital. If kept charged at proper rate and filled with pure water, the life of a first class battery averages from 1 to 1½ years up. At the same time, a battery, however well made and well cared for, will wear out and must be renewed. It is an electro chemical apparatus constantly changing its condition to sup- TWIN BRIDGES CONDEMNED AT MEETING Continued from Page 1 privileged to attend. He referred to the bridge and road bonds, condemning the action of the supervisors in the Richfield bridge matter and spoke at some length of the county treasurer's action in ordering the withdrawal of the public moneys from the county banks. Chairman Bishop announced that the bridge bond matter was first up for discussion. A general debate ensued upon the matter, being participated in by S. C. Hartranft, Judge J. S. Howard, W. T. Brown, J. W. Duckworth, Gus Stern, F. C. Krause, Supervisor Schumacher, H. H. Hale, Herman Stern, R. J. McFadden and many others. The sentiment of the meeting seemed to be unanimous against the proposed Richfield bridge, and on motion of Mr. Hartranft the meeting voted without dissent against the proposed structure, adding that unless the bridge was abandoned these present would use their best effort for the defeat of the proposed bond issue. H. H. Hale, asked whether, in event of the defeat of the bond issue, the board of supervisors could legally, levy a direct tax, and include in that tax money for constructing the Richfield bridge. He was in some doubt whether this course could be followed, but asked whether a bond issue would not be preferable, even with the Richfield bridge included, to a direct tax which might also include that structure. Supervisor Schumacher said that it required a four-fifths vote of the board of supervisors to appropriate public money for the construction of any bridge. He said that three members of the board could vote to locate a bank out with a wad of the people's money. R. J. McFadden called attention to the fact that the placing of county moneys in various banks by the treasurer was a felony. Col. Jones said in reply that while Mr. McFadden's statement was correct, the banks got REPUBLICANS WILL SELECT HIGH TARIFF CANDIDATE To Hold Meeting at San Diego and Agree upon a Man for Congress Representatives of six of the seven counties of the Eleventh congressional district meeting at Riverside Saturday afternoon decided to call a conference of representative republicans of the district to meet in San Diego on the afternoon of July 1 to select a candidate of true high tariff principles to oppose the democratic nominee in the August primaries. State Senator Lyman King of Redlands and Col H. R. Fay, two of the avowed candidates for the republican nomination who were present, agreed to bind themselves to the choice of this conference. Delegates were apportioned to the several counties of the district as follows: Mono, 2; Inyo, 5; Imperial, 15; Riverside, 40; Orange, 40; San Bernardino, 60; and San Diego, 95. The apportionment was based on the combined Frederick-Johnson vote in the last state election. The method of selecting these delegates was left to the county central committees in each county. Although only one committeeman from each county, except Mono, was in attendance, the meeting was attended by representative republicans from it receives. Taken all together, a storage battery well cared for costs less to maintain than any other accessory as vital. If kept charged at proper rate and filled with pure water, the life of a first class battery averages from 1 to 1½ years up. At the same time, a battery, however well made and well cared for, will wear out and must be renewed. It is an electro chemical apparatus constantly changing its condition to supply current for lamps and starter. The better the materials, care and factory service, the longer its life. Some motorists believe a battery should last indefinitely like a spring or an axle, but this belief is being overcome by the educational measures of progressive manufacturers who want their customers to know why certain facts are facts. The Willard company has done much along these lines and the result is evident in the better care batteries are receiving everywhere. Supervisor Schumacher said that it required a four-fifths vote of the board of supervisors to appropriate public money for the construction of any bridge. He said that three members of the board could vote to locate a bridge, but that it required the votes of four members to legally appropriate money therefore. He said that Supervisor Lock and he had voted against the proposed Richfield bridge, and that they would steadfastly oppose its construction in the future. He was satisfied that the Richfield bridge would not be built, even if the bond issue carried. This statement called out a round of applause, and the previous question being called for, Mr. Hartranft's motion was carried without opposition. On motion of J. W. Duckworth a committee of five was named to appear before the supervisors on Tuesday, the 18th, and ask that the Richfield bridge be abandoned. J. W. Duckworth, Gus Stern, H. H. Hale, W. L. York and George Bird were appointed on the committee. The committee was authorized to make the statement to the board of supervisors that unless the Richfield bridge were cast out, the proposed bond issue would be vigorously opposed throughout the northern part of the county. Col. Jones of Fullerton, opened the discussion upon the plan of County Treasurer Joplin to withdraw public money from the county banks. He said that his Fullerton bank held $14,000 of county funds, and that he was more than glad to return this sum to the county treasury. In order to procure $20,000 of county funds for his bank, it was necessary for him to purchase $22,000 of city bonds, which usually bear 4 per cent, never more than 4½%, to be deposited with the county treasurer as security for the money. When in addition to this procedure, it was necessary, according to the demand of the Taxpayers' League made upon Joplin, that the banks pay 2 per cent for use of county money, it would be clearly seen that the transaction would not be one of profit to his bank. He preferred to return the $14,000 on deposit in his bank to Mr. Joplin. Of course the withdrawal of county funds out with a wad of the people's money. R. J. McFadden called attention to the fact that the placing of county moneys in various banks by the treasurer was a felony. Col. Jones said in reply that while Mr. McFadden's statement was correct, the banks got around this felony charge by issuing cashier's checks which were honored by the county treasurer. This was a convenience to the public, for if such checks were not honored by the county treasurer, people would have to pay their taxes and do other county business on a strictly cash basis. Instead of mailing a check to the county treasurer they would be required to go to the county seat and make settlements in cash. The subject was discussed at some length by Gus Stern, W. T. Brown, Charles Eygabroad, Col. Jones, F. C. Krause, and a number of others, all of whom went on record as against Mr. Joplin's proposed action. W. J. Wickersheim brought out a laugh when he stated that, looking over the list of members of the Taxpayers' League, he failed to discover the name of a single person who, in his opinion, was capable of borrowing any sum of money from the banks of the county. Gus Stern brought up for discussion the excellent record of Supervisor Schumacher during the three years and more in which he has held the office of supervisor of the third district. He commended Mr. Schumacher on his record, saying that he was a man of sound judgment, with a strong backbone, and could not be swerved from his efforts to protect the interests of people. On motion of R. J. McFadden it was voted that it be the sense of the meeting that Mr.Schumacher's record be approved, and that he be endorsed for re-election to the office. The motion received a number of seconds, and many present spoke in terms of praise of Mr. Schumacher's record as supervisor. A rising vote was taken on Mr. McFadden's motion, and the more than one hundred people present rose to their feet and amid great applause voted unanimously to sustain the course of that gentleman and to en- Second Installment County Taxes Delinquent Monday, April 24 To avoid error and delay remittances should be accompanied by tax bill or full description of property. Remittances by mail should be made at once. Be sure you have this year's tax bill, (1915-16) and that your remittance is for correct amount. Those who pay at the office will find it to their advantage to have check written or exact change ready before reaching this office, it being much easier to write a check in the quiet of one's home than in a crowded public office. Respectfully, J. C. LAMB, County Tax Collector. CLOSING of the Leon A. Porter Stock of The Hoover-Dunfee Hardware putting it on sale at invoice price in need of Plows, Harrows, Hay Rakes, Garden Tools or this stock is closed out. Take need and come in and see how evenings. HOOVER-D PHONE HOME 1291; SUNSE Better Little Homes Folks sometimes plan to build a small home and get that it can be made attractive and yet economical. We are just as anxious and ready to those who are thinking of building smaller homes as the larger ones. Let us cooperate with you. Phone Pacific 201. GIBBS LUMBER Broadway & Vine St., Anaheim. BUY YOUR Lawn Seed HERE We Handle a Guaranteed Line of Lawn Mowers Rubber Hose Garden Tools, etc. DICKEL'S the board of supervisors on Tuesday and protested against construction of the Richfield bridge, referring to the mass meeting held at Fullerton at which a resolution was passed condemning the bridge, urging defeat of the proposed bond issue unless the bridge were cut out. The supervisors took the matter up in executive session and later announced that they would stand by their orig. THEY LIKE THE TOWN During the progress of the dinner prepared for the distinguished republican visitors at the Hotel Valencia Monday night the Anaheim city band played several selections in front of the hotel. After listening to the music awhile Judge Bordwell enquired if that was an Anaheim band playing. On being answered in the affirmative he said: RECLOSING OUT SALE On A. 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