Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-28

do no. understand that be is innocent, aud
all the explanations we could make for him
would not clear him 10 the minds of the pso-
pie. As the case stands it is Mr.. Bsrkey's
duty to immediately settle up his accounts
with the State and withdraw from the ticket.
Mr.. Hancock said: have always been 9
warm friend and supporter of Dir. Berkey,
and believe am one Of his bondsmen. The
remarks made by Mr.. johnson, go far as
they went, expressed my views in the
matter. have taken some pains to ascertain
the feelings of the people in the country, and
unless Mr.. Berkey can make an explanation
that will be satisfactory to the press OF this
city. he will be injured by the country vote.
/ visited the Controllers Office and ascertained
the facts in regard to the matter, and found
them as stated by the Chairman of the
County Central Committee. I never, for q
moment, thought Mr.. Bsrkey intended TO
wrong the county, State, or his bondsmen.
1. would have been better for all concerned
had this matter bsen settled prior to the hold.
ing Of the Convention. We have no easy
fight. and if our party receives an injury it
will jeopardizs the county and State tickets.
In my opinion it will be ksf
GREAT INJURY TO THE TICKET
For Mr.. Bsrkey to remain thereon. 1t is the
general opinion of the public that his remain
ing upon the ticket will cause its defeat.
r. 5. Lockett-I believe. from the rumors
l hear throughout the county. that MIR. Ber-
key should withdraw from the ticket in order
to secure It's election. l think this action or
his part would be for the best interests of the
Republican party. In my opinion, this is a
matter of which the County Central Commit
tee should have entire charge.
j. L. Griffi tts-The first two or three gen.
tlemen who addressed this meeting have ex.
pressed my views 10 regard to the matter
under discussion. think, from what / can
learn of public opinion, that it would be to
the interest of the entire ticket and the Re-
publican party. for Mr.. Berkey to get off the
ticket honorably. Soma men say-but they
are mostly Dsmocrats-that MIR. Berkey is
the strongest man on the ticket.
s. Scion Holl-I have always in the past
done all ia my power to elect Mr.. Berkey to
the off ;es he has filled in this county. 1
have always been his friend and one of his
strongest supporters in the Republican party.
| am extremely sorry that the facts are as
they seem to be 10 this clse Last Satur-
day-a week ago to.day-I first heard of this
matter. / sought for but could not find Mr..
Berkey. / then went to the State Capitol
and interviewed the Acknowledgement and
Mr.. Davies, Deputy Controller Of State, who
revealed to me a statement of facts similar
to those read before the meeting here to-day.
When 1 was leaving the Capitol building |
was recalled to the Controllers Office. Mr..
Kenfield, on my return to his Office, showed
me Just how the matter stood, and exhibited
the receipts of deiiI q1ent taxes. acconps-
MED by receipts signed by. Thomas III.
Berkey, Clerk. l then went through and ex-
amined all the papers, and found, with one
exception, receipts signed on the day and for
the amounts as set forth in the paper read
here to-day. Mr.. Ken6eld informed me
that most of this money had been received by
Mr.. Berkey during the time Mr.. Brown was
Controller. and showed me a
MEMORANDA LEFT BY MR. BROWN
For s., Ol0, saying that the amount was due
from Berkey at the close of Browns admin
istration. Mr.. Kenfield also said that Mr..
Berkey was present when Mr.. Brown turned
over the memorandum to me, and admitted
that it was correct ; and stated that he had
the money op special deposit in San Fran
cisco, and that he would make it good within
five days. Days, weeks and months elapsed
and Mr.. Berkey did not make the promised
settlement, although frequently importuned
so to dc. MIR. KenEeld also showed me in
his press book the fac simile of letter writ.
ten by him on the 11th of November, 1881,
requesting Mr.. Berkey to settle at once, urg.
ing as reason that property in certain coun.
ties had tax liens upon them, and the titles ID
the same would remain in this clouded con.
dition until this money held by him was dis
| tributed to the counties to which it belonged
He also said there was no positive evidence in
his office Of Mr.. Bsrkeys having as yet paid
he said that Mr.. Bsrkey has made
payment of 1920, aud two other small
payments are reported from San Francisco.
| Those were the facts, as | gathered them. I
did not know when I frat heard Of it how
Mr.. Berkey could Re delinquent to the State,
and did not understand it until l made the
investigation which l have Just described
! 1t is a very bad state of facts. l want him to
| tell us where the money is, or show receipts
| for its deposit. He will not be injured if ne
can show that this amount has slways been
kept sacred to pay it over at any time when
an adjustment OF his accounts were made,
and that it always was ready to be paid over
| at any moment. 1t has been running for
three years, and he certainly should explain
why settlement has not been made Re.
publicans, both IN the city and county, de-
clare that it will defeat the entire Republican
| ticket. believe these are the facts, and do
hope sincerely, Mr.. Berkey can prove to this
| Committee, and the public, that he has been
ready and willing at any time to pay over the
money to the State. II these facts are true,
as charged. Mr.. Berkey is guilty of embezzle-
ment, according to the laws of our State.
With US to go through the canvas with such a
candidate on our ticket would be suicidal.
| Mr.. Coglan. a deputy in Mr.. Berkey's
Office, was excused from giving his opinion.
| MIR. Bishop said the remarks of the
speakers who had preceded him reflected his
opinions. He hoped Mr.. Berkey would re.
| sign.
Mr.. Beals said he would like to gee Mr..
Berkey clear the matter up to the satisfaction
| of the candidates. If he could not do SO he
hoped he would withdraw from tie ticket.
| Mr.. Tubbs said he agreed with what had
been said by those who had addressed the
meeting, and he hoped that Mr.. Berkey
would Withdraw from the ticket. He felt
sure, from the present sentiment OF the pub
lie, that Mr.. Berkey could not be elected.
Mr.. Clark said he had spoken to Mr..
Berkey regarding this matter before coming
to the meeting. If he would consult his own
interest and the interest of the Republican
party, he would Immediately withdraw. He
hoped upon due reflection he would do SO.
Mr.. Blair said his relations with MIR.
Berkey for the past FIVE years had been init
mate and friendly, and expressed deep regret
for what had transpired. He said Mr.. John
son had fully expressed his views in regard to
the charges.
| Mr. Beckley-I, like Mr.. Blair, have been
associated in the Board of Supervisors with
Mr.. Berkey for the past five years. We
have always been on the best of terms. As
far as l can hear, the sentiment of the general
public is that Mr.. Berkey cannot be elected,
and his retention on the ticket will be the
cause of its defeat. Think this matter that
should be settled by the Central Committee.
Mr.. McMullen said he thought if Mr.. BEL
key Withdrew from the ticket it would be
strengthened. If he insisted on remaining a
can lidats, and the Committee name another,
they will both be defeated.
While waiting for VIM. E. Gerber a col
lection was taken up by X. j. Merkeley for
the Howards, realizing s.
MIR. Gerber-1 am placed in an awkward
POSITION. My relations with Mr.. Berkey for
FIVE years have been pleasant and friendly.
! He il warm personal friend Of mine, end |
can assure you that his accounts with the
county are all straight. fud there is wide
difference Of opinion in the public mind in
regard to these charges. They want more
explain alton. 1t. is bound TO hurt Mr.. Ber-
key, and il the two papers keep fighting him
| he cannot be elected.
Mr.. Berkey-Do you think my remaining
on ths ticket would defeat your election?
Mr.. GERBER think weak man would
hurt the ticket. M Repu olieaus would
objectionab C ndsd t..
Mr.. Rider-1hs candidates have all ex.
pressed themselves, aad if Mr.. Bsrksy has
anything further to say we would be glad to
hear from him.
NIB BERKEY SPEAKS AGAIN.
Mr.. Bsrkey-In the first place, would
say, of all the mean political cowardics
have ever witnessed Ia my life, this is it:
superior. | have been on the Republican
ticket of Sacramento county three times, anG
have been compelled to run with, and hslI
pull through, candidates so unpopular, and
against whom such grave charges were pre-
ferred, that delegates to the Convention, ano
many of my Republican friends, sympathizst
with me at the adjournment of the Conven
ton and expressed their deep regrets that
should have to run upon the same ticket with
such nominees. They were charged witt
that which was much more serious than THU
apparent crime Of mine. When the Cohvep