The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-27

CHARLES A. LATON,
EDWARD BROWN,
RUDOLPH HERALD JR-,
/. CUTIE.
A SUCCESSOR SUGGESTED.
Inc resolution referred to declared Ran
XIII position vacant, and named Charles j.
Thomas as his successor
move be 'dopted," put in Wilkinson.
rI pe,ole the vote was announced, however
ELICIT moved as a substitute that il be re-
leITeo 10 The Fire Committee, and speaking
10 MS motion he said that in view of the
communication just received from the Board
OF Underwriters he thought it would be I'M
wise To rush this resolution through He:
LOT one, did not wish 10 and would not take
tne responsibility of voting in favor OF it,
l ne underwriters represented S35O, 0OO, 600
III thls city and their wishes should COM
mand respect from the board. He was not
opposed TO the removal of Mr.. Rankin in
particular, but he did think that out of
courtesy to the underwriters the change
should be deferred at least one week Sure
~ that could do no harm. If right on the
heel OIL Rankn's hasty removal there should
De destructive fire that could be traced TO
Encouragement in that department the
Board OF Supervisors would be held reSpon-
siole 10y the whole city.
IT HAD BEEN CONSIDERED.
burning said that the board had had the
matter under consideration for week, and
he was sure that referring it would only re-
SUIT IN delay, without making any change.
lie thought 1t strange if no Republican
cauld be found to fill that position.
IaDer SAID he knew Mr.. Thomas to be
thoroughly competent man, otherwise he
would not be in favor OF the appointment.
NO amount OF delay would change his
mind.
Ebert replied that it was not his opposi-
ton TO the change that made him wish
the delay 1t was the request of some of
the most responsible citizens OF San Fran
cisco. lie thought for decency's sake their
wishes should be res pected.
DR.. Aver approved of EIlert's position. 1t
was not that no Republican could be found
TO Nil the position, but that in view OF its
great responsibility the Board of Under
writer's desired 10 confer with the Super
VlSOTs III regard 10 the change. II is very
important matter and involves a great re-
sponsibllity. He advised the utmost caution
IN acting, and thought MIR. Elert'S motion
should prevail.
The motion to refer was lost:
Ayes-Ayer, Ebert, Heyer-3.
Noes-JacksOn, Burling, Curtis, Carnes,
Coffee, Hunt, Taber, Wilkinson-S.
Ebert still opposed the hasty plan of
adopting the resolution, and again appealed
to Tie board TO defeat it, His words fell on
stony ears, however, for it prevailed by the
exact reversal OF the vote above recorded.
KALAKAUA-IN MEMoRIAM.
Supervisor jackson offered the following
memorial resolution:
Kalakaua, King OF Hawaii arrived In this city
on December 4. 1890. The United States
| steamer Charleston, which had been nj ced nj
| his disposal by our Government Ia appreciation
OF the social and commercial lies by which the
| Two nations are bound, aud OF the high esii,nt
| lion in which his Majesty was held by The Gov
ernmrnt and people OF This county.
The object Of his wish TO our shores WAS not
| only that he might renew friendly intercourse
with our citizens, but that he might have the
| benefit OF medical consultation ana treatment of
that most lnsidious disease, BTight's disease of
! The kidneys, which was aggravated by the ex-
element incident 10 his arrival and his desire 10
reciprr cate The courtesies extended on every
| hand, but death interviewed ana released him
| from all earthly cares on January 20, 1891 ;
| therefore
Resoived, That the people OF the CITY and
| County OF San Francisco aud the safe OF Cali
| IoTnia have ever been conscious OF the many ex-
ceilent traits OF the deceased monarch, and pain
| fully realize that In him they have lost warm
| friend and adnIlreTi that his people have been
| deprived oil generous and sympathetic friend
aud ruler whose high aim was The promotion of
all enterprises that would ensure 10 their happl.
| ness and benefit; who never wearied In the exc
| cuton OF plans for their elevation TO a higher
| plane OF CIVILIZATION; Who fully recognized The
| responsibilities Of his exalted station aud bent
! all the energy OF his mind to Undue his subjects
with love OF all the virtues ana habits OF INDUS
Try ana 10 advance the people OF his island king
| dom III all that promotes the welfare of nation.
| ResoLred, That the coincidence OF our citizens
be and Is hereby extended 10 the people of
Hawaii, and especially to the court and relatives
| OF ms late Majesty, In lie bereavement they are
| called upon to sustain, and that a copy OF these
| Majesty the King.
DR.. Aver thought the mere passage of such
| resolution, without any pomp or red tape,
was not sufficiently digniiied, and suggested
as hitter proceeding that the Mayor be re-
| QneSted to appoint q committee TO draft a
set of resolutions, and that the same be pre-
| sented by the Mayor through the proper
| diplomatic channels to the Hawaiian Gov
| eminent.
| ms suggestion was acted upon, and the
Nav int A L
| to constitute such committee, but the reso-
| luton given will be used by the committee.
Before selecting the committee the Mayor
| announced that he had already taken it
| upon himself to express to the Hawaiian
| people the substance of that resolution
simply in his capacity as Mayor. The
| Charleston was about to leave, and as it
| was to bear the sentiments of the nation
| and State, he thought it his duty to speak
| for the city.
COMPLAINT by A VETERAN.
A communication was next read from A.
Geohafd, complaining of the treatment of
| the veterans by the board. He declared
! that there never had been as many Republi-
| cans put INTO the various positions as there
| had been Democrats. The veterans could not
have one OF the smallest places in the gift
| of the Supervisors, such as guards of the
| Industrial School and House of CORRECTION
| Democrats had been reappointed in both in
| stitutiOns. James McQuirk, he said, one of
| the reappolnted at the House of Correction,
| he knew had been spending all the time he
| could during the campaign working for the
Democratic ticket and betting his money on
| Mr.. Pond.
One OF yonr number" continues the
| writer, MIR. Curtis by name, claims to be
| an old soldier. He is disgrace to the
name. He kept an old soldier working for
him three weeks during the campaign. He
| never gave him a cent OF money, but prom
| ised him faithfully that he would get him a
| position of some kind. AS soon as he was
elected he turned his back on all of his
promises" Two gardeners. he said, are
| strong Democrats, and it might be neces-
sary. he suggested. to do as the Republican
| Army and Navy League is doing in Oak
| land-put up their own ticket, or amalgamate
with some other. 1T is no use having the
| wool pulled over our eyes all the time. This
| is the most corrupt city in the United