The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-08-03
THE DIVES.

Executive Committee of the Citizens
League Have a Meeting.
The executive committee Of the Citizens
League met in the Young Mems Christian
Association building last night. There was
a very good attendance. President Michael
Flood was in the chair, and Ia opening the
meeting expressed the hope that speakers
would be brief so that they could get On
with their business quickly.
When Secretary E. A. Girvan rose to read
the minutes of the previous meeting he re-
marked that as reporters were present it
might be njudiclous to let them know what
had taken place IN executive session.
1t was thereupOn decided on motion that
the minutes be taken as read.
Samuel Martin and James Higgins were
then added to the committee.
The chairman announced that he had re-
ceived letter from Rabbi VOorsanger de-
cliuing to serve on the committee. He had
omitted to bring the letter with him.
The secretary read communications from
the following:
Rev. w. c. Pond, expressing his hearty
sympathy with the movement and agreeing
to serve on the committee providing his
other duties did not interfere.
A. b. Mcguire acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him of being elected
member of the executive. He honestly in
dOrsed the movement, but regretted that
circumstances prevented him taking any ac-
tive interest in it. He was engaged in the
sister cause of temperance with Father
Montgomery, and in eight months they had
enrolled 1000 boys, and expected to have
5000 men IN few months more. Then they
would make the city ring aud get rid of the
criminal dens, and make the city what it
should be, city OK peace, morality AMI re-
spectabiIity Applause
Rev. Father Montgomery expressed the
view that they had apparently deviated from
their original course, AMI he would have to
consult a little on the matter of accepting
the appointment on the executive.
Arthur q. Smiley regretted his inability
to attend the meeting. and asked for further
indulgence.
T. L. Vuicevich, secretary of the Peoples
party OF San Francisco. asked that dele
CATION from the executive committee be APP
pointed to confer with them on Saturday at
p 81, as they were interested in all good
work.
H. w. Outflow, president OF the Harrison
Videttes, sent letter inclOsing the resOu-
tious passed at their meeting last Thurs
day night and wishing them success in
their noble crusade.
Oceana j. Goldthwaite sent poem. which
was read by the secretary.
Mr.. Ashton reported that they cOuld pro-
cure the room occupied by the High License
Commissioners in the old Odd Fellows
Hall, as Headquarters, for SO a month.
Z. o. Burton moved that the report lie on
the table fer future action. He thought
they should selecta more conspicuous place.
After discussion Mr.. Burton's motion was
carried.
The secretary moved that finance COM
mlttee Of five be appointed by the president
for the purpose of raising funds 10 carry on
the campaign, the names 10 be announced at
the next meeting. The motion was carried.
". Jones moved that consideration of
the letter from the Peoples party de de-
ferred till the committee meet In executive
session next week.
The chairman said the motion was not in
order, as the communication called for
delegation for Saturday evening
MT. JoneS-Nel, move that It be laid on
the table.
Secretary Girvan opposed the motion.
Inc letter was from a respectable body who
said they took an interest in all good work,
and II should be treated with respect. They
ought 10 send delegation as requested.
Rev. DR.. Hirst at this stage rose and
moved that they 60 into executive session,
which was carried, and the representatives
OF the press withdrew
When the meeting closed, after 10 O'clock.
Secretary GirVan gave the information that
delegation comprising II. l.. Gear Presi-
dent Flood and j. T. McCrossan had been
appointed TO confer with the PEOPLES
party. DE also stated that he had rendered
his resignation as secretary by reason of
pressure OF business, and Z. o. Burton had
been appointed in his stead.
The executive will meet in executive
session next Tuesday night.