The morning call., 1890-07-18

Another prominent pioneer declares him.
self as follows:


Another prominent pioneer declares him.
self as follows:
Mr.. Editor: Since The action OF the California
Pioneers at their last meeting, when they respect
fully declined TO participate In the parade on the
9th Of September, much commotlon among the
Naive Sons OF the Golden Vest has been created,
and In order to correct a false impression that
has already l0uud Its way abroad II may be well
TO make d statement of the situation aud the
facts which controlled the action of a majority
of the Pioneers.
Ii Will be remembered that some months back
Secretary ii. i. Graves, through the instructions
OF the late Board OF Directors, placed himself In
communication with The Naive Sons. extending
Pioneers in the celebration Of the admission OF
The Stale into the Union on the 9Th of September.
Other correspondence followed TO secure the
Pavilion In which TO hold the exercises
What other correspondence followed is not
known, and has never been brought before the
body OF the Pioneers, and nothing really official
has been brought before them, except that
motion was made al one OF the stated meeI lngs
To jointly celebrate with the Native Sons, which
was nePatved. for the reason, as then stated
that there was sufficient time TO consider the
matter later, and that any action taken then
would be premature in view OF the coming cleo.
ton. What aided In governing the action at
that time was tile great surprise manifested az
the liberal expression of President Kruse that
the Pioneers would be ready to contribute from
$1,000 to $4,000 IN aid OF the celebration.
This made a startling impression on many OF
Pioneers, who viewed 1t as being wild and
extravagant assertion, and made them cautious
In their action. The principle OF the Pioneers
has always favored an economical adminlsIra-
tion OF The affairs OF the society, and TO husband
tine munihcent gift Of James Lick for tho benefit
of The aged and decrepid pioneers who may here
after become dependent upon lie society.
1t was also held that the outgoing Directors
acted with undue haste in advancing Degotla-
lions that would bind the incoming admiI.stra-
ton TO an extravagant obligation. This caution.
on the part Of the Pioneers, created good deal
OF feeling on the part OF the members Of the old
board, which was manifested In the action OF The
Individuals because of their disapproya of their
programme by the body OF Pioneers. While we
Know that there Is good deal OF indtviduailsm
about all Pioneers, which Is an eXcusable char
acieristic yet there is too much personality dis
good portion OF this disposition exercised
and manifested at the last Pioneer election.
One OF the electioneerng points recently made
was that the regular ticket was making opposi-
lion TO The n. s. u. w.. so that the influence II
any, would be exerted against them by their as.
ISOLATION. These assertions are borne out as be-
ing facts by Lie statements made In the public
press as the sentiments emanatIng from the Ma
tive Sons. The Tact that The successful ticket
Is opposed TO The Native Sons Is INCORRECT
The Pioneers as body nave the greatest re-
Spect Tor the organization OF the Native Sons OF
the Golden West, believing IL 10 be patriotic In
It's devotion 10 the fuftherance Of the best inter-
ests OF The State, and that 1t numbers among Its
members the best embodiment of manhood in
the State, to whom this commonwealth Will look
In the future 10 its good government.
Vice. President OF the Society," Of California Pho
ncers.
NATIVE SONS HOPEFUL.
The Native Sons are hopeful. They say
they can smooth it all over and that the