San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-02
VIVA FRENCH"
THE REFORM. INDEPENDENT,
COLORED, AND SAN PEDRO
CLUBS MEET.
And 1t is Evident that the ex-Mayor
Is the Most Popular Mayor


politics for the "Reformers," the col
ored men and the Mexicans each had
meeting and were each working
hard for the object that it desired to
attain.
THE COLoRED INDEPENDENT CLUB
met at Muench's hall and that indeed
was the centre of attraction for it was
expected that the Reform candidates
would address the meeting and live
ly time was expected. When the
meeting opened and the candidates
appeared, the meeting evoke the
echoes" with its enthusiasm, and if
it only works with the same hearth
ness, good results may be expected.
Nelson Williams, president, was in
| the chair, and made a few appropriate
| remarks, when the Hon J. III. French
| was called upon and made an effective
| speech, in which he scored the admin
istration and gave some excellent adj
vice. Alderman Gallagher followed
| in the same strain, but he was more
caustic, and did not seem so particu-
lar about his epithets, characterizing
| the present mayor as "a man with a
good heart but no head" Then came
Ed. Dwyer who vigorously went for
the equal rights dodge. Capt. w. r.
Story followed, and then EX- Alder
man John III. Bolton c1me with a tor
rent of denunciatory facts and figures.
Messrs. Robinson, Wallace and
Ryan also spoke, the Reform club
resolutions were read and enthusiastic
cally adopted, and the meeting ca me
to pleasant close.
There was also good meeting at
THE REFORM CLUB,
when the following new mem bers
were elected: G.. w. Campbell, w. o.
Latimer, J. E. Hernandez, r. Coffee,
Thos. Kerr, S. n. Breed, E. l..
Richie, A. H. Smith, Geo. Gilleng-
ner, VIM. Reich, Antonio Cortinas, A.
T. Stanford, f. H. Mayors, Geo. w.
Sanders, J. T. Coats.
Then the ward committees reported.
Mr.. Summerlin, first ward, reported
no choice, and the matter was referred
for action of the executive committee
on Monday.
Mr.. Turner, for the Third ward, re-
ported Mr.. Mic Peters as its choice,
and he was endorsed by acclama-
ton.
Mr.. J. L. Slayden, of the Fifth ward
committee, said it was difficult to find
candidate and it could not endorse
either HOefiing or Boelhauwe, and it
was resolved that no endorsement be
made.
1t was requested that the various
vice presidents meet the executive
committee on Monday night to ar
range the plan of campaign and a
committee was appointed to arrange
for a ratification meeting to be held
in Turner hall next Tuesday.
Alderman G., H. Kalteyer's accept
ance of endorsement for his ward was
read and applauded.
Modesto Torres, presiding the
Hidalgo Reform club, was asked
to address the meeting. This
he did, and amid much applause,
pledged the hearty support of his
club. Then the meeting was ad-
journed until Tuesday.
The members of the
SAN PEDRO CLUB
rallied at Krisch's hall and the re-
Mems Popular club C?) was made.
This did not please Mr.. Francois. He
charged the committee as unfaithful,
ter some remarks Mr.. Francois
Gained down and all was well.
Then President Solms reported
Bryan Callaghan's acceptance of -,
endorsement by the club, and his
pledge to do his duty if elected.
The committee from the Young
Mems Popular club appeared,
was welcomed, and Mr.. Oil
varri on its behalf pledged its
hearty cooperation in the work of
re-electing the present mayor.
Kunzman, who is new member
and working hard for the club and
Bryan, wanted a rally of both clubs
on Saturday, February 9th, Mr.. Scott
also wanted to invite speakers from
the Reform club to attend and debate
the issues, and it was carried. A
committee of ward workers was also
selected.
After an incoherent harangue from
somebody who said his name was
Adams" Capt. Cardenas, assistant
marshal, addressed the meeting and
eulogized his friend, the mayor, and
went for French, the Reform club
and the adverse press.
After the appointment of another
committee the meeting adjourned
and general rush to the bar for free
drinks.
News of the recent action of the
German forces at Samoa has given
rise to quite commotion in the house.
Much indignation is felt at the an
nOuncement that the Germans intend
to search vessels arriving at Samoa.