The morning call., 1891-10-01
PUBLIC OPINION.
Views Expressed on the Chute
Case Decision.
Variety of Conclusions Arrived At by Citi-
zens Who Were Interviewed-A Dis
inclination to Talk.

The decision of Judge Murphy in the
Chute habeas corpus case was the main and
almost sole topic Of discussion in places of
public resort yesterday. But notwith-
standing this fact men Of prominence were
disDclined to give their views for publiea-
ton. The following are examples of a
large number of interviews held by CALL
reporters:
Mayor Sanderson-Excuse me, but 1
decline to express my feelings. ! have
vivid recollection OF getting into not water
once for saying what thought about other
matters.
Eugene n. Deuprey. who headed the
Reform Democratic movement at the last
election, said, with much legal caution, that
he had "henrd that Chute had been dis
charged by Judge Murphy. Being only
hearsay evidence and not to his knowledge
matter of record he could not take
cognizance enough of the matter to give
anv opinion.
Major George Fisher-Having been con-
fined TO my bed with sickness for several
weeks, | nave had no opportunity to inves-
ii gate the question.
Prison Director Charles Sonntag - or
course you know am not versed in the law,
and am therefore unable to form any opinion.
James V. Coleman-The people are justly
indignant Judge Murphy has several
years yet to serve, but he might as well
abandon politics. The voters will never
trust him again, and ne can never undo the
effects of his decision. Something must be
done or the people will take the matter into
their own hands.
Senator r. Il. Carpenter-I am not suffi-
ciently familiar with local affairs in San
Francisco to give an opinion that would be
of any value.
Gavin McNab-Of the merits of the case
from legal standpoint / am not In posi-
ton to judge, but do know that the people
are terribly in earnest in this matter, and
unless something is done TO punish these
scoundrels who have been robbing the city
there will be trouble.
James r. Rogers. detective police force
Y You NAV say that L am in favor Of what is
right, first, last and all the time, and for
that reason think that the inves legations of
the Grand jury should not be interiered
with. As to the Doodle scandal l, as other
members of the force, have no right to ex-
press an opinion, because of the duties we
have to perform.
j. j. Cook, Clerk OF Police Court while
l believe the Grand Jury was legally drawn
and Is very properly going after the bood-
lers, l think 1t has several members who are
biased in the matter under Investigation.
Every one l have conversed with on the SUBJ
ject appear to be of the opinion that the
present Grand Jury is doing n grand work
that cannot be checked by little technicali-
ties.
Presiding Justice of the Peace Low said:
81 prefer not to say anything about it"
c. b. Darwin smiled blandly as he
said: ''Of course the decision is good
law, and | am confident that IL appealed
from it will be sustained by every court in
the country"
Andrew Clunie who was Faylor's attor
Dey in the Doodle suit, thought that Judge
Murphy had no right or authority to I'M
peach the validity of the Grand Jury.
John Lutgen OF Wichman, Lutgen d Co.
said 81 didn't think that Judge Murphy
would let Chute free. IL he is laying his
wires for reelection by catering to the
boodlers. he'll get left. Well lay for him."
George w. Dixon Of Curtis. Dixon 81 Co.,
cigar manufacturers, said: II guess there
must be something in the cry of Doodle when
so many politicians are leaving the city.
The boys knew where they were going
and what they would get when they ap-
pealed Dick Chute's case to Judge Muir
phy."
Assistant Postmaster ID. S. Richardson
| OF the law bearing upon the case know
next to nothing, but l do think that the