The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-03

Police Whose Services Were Not Needed
Had any boodlers or other brands of cor
ruptionists been in Metropolitan Temple
last night they would have fed with a speed
equal to that Of Chris Buckley and his band
of satellites during the lalter's trip through
British territory
1t was mass-meetnE Of indignant citi-
zeus to publicly condemn judicial protectors
of political boodlers and bOodeism in gen.
eral. Seldom has a more eager, enthusiastic
gathering Of citizens assembled in San
Francisco.
Among the thousands who surged into the
historic Metropolitan Building were men
who assisted in routing the lawless elements
A. during the days of tile VigiIantes. BY their
action last night they showed that an oc-
casiou OF emergency equal il not greater
than during tile stirring early days OF the
city had arisen, although corrupt officials
and political bOodleTs, and not outlaws, re-
quired = oiT attention.
q WITH BOODLEEs."
Down with boodlers and corruptiouistsv
was the watchwoId that resounded through
out the Temple last night, and was taken
up and repeated until it resOundef from
platform to gallery. Burning words were
spoken in denunciation Of some Of the most
noted corruptionists in the State and city.
Tie doors of the Temple were thrown
open RS early as o'clock, and within an
hour every seat in the big hall was occupied.
On came spectators, with Indignation
stamped on every feature, until there was
10 longer standiug-rcOm. Sill the crowds
surged around the Fifth-street entrance,
and many lad to leave in disappointment,
being unable to gain an entrance. Among
those who arrived early were many ladies,
and in fact there was a liberal representa-
tion of the gentler sex all over the hall.
Men in every walk of life, regardless of
politics or parties, were also there.
A few minutes before o'clock two smooth
faced young Buckley roughs sueaked in
through tile private entrance and coOlly
took seats upon the platform. When they
lighted cigarettes the patience of the gallery
spectators ceased to be a virtue, and there
were cries OF Get off the stage, you hood
lums." The offenders TetTeatcd in disTay.
No one knew who they were or Why they
came. PERHAPS they had been sent there TO
create disturbance.
GROWING IMPATIENT.
The impatience increased in the audience.
Some one proposed three cheers for Doc
tor c. c. O'Donnell, but his voice was
drowned by a volley of groans. Then an
ancient-looking little man with a straw hat
mounted platform and tried to say some
thing. Ho0ts ana Misses caused him to soon
hide himself in the crowds.
a few minutes after o'clock the Vice-
Presidents, whose names we're publis he'd in
The CALL yesterday, made their appear
ance and took seats upon the platform. As
Nathaniel J. Britain, the Chairman Of the
evening, stepped to the front Of the plat
form silence prevailed, while he spoke as
follows:
Viee-President -. j. Britain.
Gentlemen and FeIlow-Citizens: have
the honor Of opening this important and
uomentous gathering. This is a moment of
great Importance for the citizens of San
Francisco, and the whole State of Califor-
mia. We have come together tonight to
discuss matter of vital importance-an
evil from which citizens have suffered for
years. 1t is a question whether we shall
have laws properly administered; whether
Judges shall so administer the laws as to
make them subseTyient to their own aims.
Il is time there should be some expression
Of public snd layman sentiment. This
meeting is merely for an expression against
those who are taking advantage Of the
law"
When Tie applause had somewhat sub
sided, Benjamin Morgan was introduced as
the first speaker.
Give it to US good" sang out voice from
the gallery.
BENZ amin Morgan.
III Ike an enthusiastic and noisy audi
ence," said Mr. Morgan "Interrunt NE as
much as you please. You are here in the
interests Of law and order. In Department
Of the Superior Court Greed Raymond
asked me who appeared for. l wish he
was here tonight. l would point to my
clients. What are we here for tonight?
Il is a serious subject 1t is whether law
shall prevail, or whether crime and disorder
shall stalk through the land; whether
Judge, without authority, has a right to
break down the law"
Shouts of "Neyerl neYerW interrupted
the speaker.
Il have respect for Judge Murphy as
Judge, but when he attempts, as he has
done [cries Of hang himv'l without law,
and in lengthy opinion, in which he pros
titutes his Office and defies the wishes of the
people, all my respect ceases for him as a
Judge. There have been Judges in the his
tory Of the country like Judge Murphy, but
where did they land? Where did Tweed
landP
In Sing Sing" shouted 1000 voices.
JUDGE MURPHY ON TRIAL.
"There are Judges here to-day" resumed
the speaker, who should land where Tweed
landed. l shall try Judge Murphy here to-
night and convict him as a dishonest Judge.
Prolonged applause and cheers.l Is there
any law for Judge Murphy's decision?
There is not layman in this audience
lcries Let Judge Murphy get out"l
defy any friend of Judge Murphy to come
and discuss the reetitude of his conduct in
the Chute case. Let me discuss the posi-
ton Judge Murphy occupies. Who is right,
Wallace or Murphy? [Shouts of "Wallace
IS right" Let NE explain. We have some
DoodleTs in this audience. If these boo dlerS
vii keep quiet they viii know some more
OF law than they want to know-enough to
put them in the Penitentiary. Who is
right, Wallace or Murphy? More cries of
Wallace, Wallace."l There is not break
In hallace's position. He is the Presiding
Judge, organized the Grand Jury, aud every
step he took Was IN accordance with the
law.
HAS Committed NO ERROR.
"If he did comm t an error it does not lie
In the power of the hirelings of the railroad