The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-09-24

tions would be made until after tie other
political parties had made theirs. as the
candidates were to be chosen from them
and that they would have to be sounded as
TO whether they would support the Licensed
Taxpayers Union.
a resolution was read and adopted that
the secretaries and the sergeant-at-arms re-
ceve the same pay that they did at last
years convention, and that all candidates
deposit So 30 with the secretary.
The convention then adjourned until
P. NJ Thursday, September %.
The platform of the convention is as fol-
lows:
We believe public schools should be protected
from religious moderation and fosteTed by every
legitimate Means that the law be enforced
making education compulsory, and that the
salaries Of all teachers in the department be
promptly paid.
TAX LEVY.
We urge that the tax levy for the running ex.
penses OF the city government, exclusive Of the
amount necessary for the completion OF the CITY
Hall and for the maintenance OF The public parks
aud squares. shall not exceed 81 ior each
500 valuation upon an assessed valuation oil
S275,O00,O0O.
FRANCHISES.
The outlying districts Of The city are suffering
for The want of railroad facilities and We pledge
our candidates for Mayor aud Supervisors TO
favor all railroad franchises ia The southern part
of the city and county
While we hold that all franchises within the
city should be source of income to the city We
hold discrimination should be held iu regard 10
outlying districts.
LIQUOR QUESTION.
We are opposed 10 all breeding places OF Vice
and crime. and will encourage their suppress0ni
where robbery and prostitution are carried on
under the cloak OF licensed crime. We are OPP
posed 10 the existence OF all places OF refresh
meut or entertainment conducted In violation OF
the reQuireme ntS OF decency and morality, or IN
violation OF the law. and We pledge our nominees
TO cause tie enforcement OF existing laws and
M the EupnreSslOu
decency. disorder and vice, aBd 10 promote Inc
enactment of such other legislation ana resuIa-
tons as shall be calculated 20 accomplish that
end, hut We are opposed TO the imposition OF
discriminating and oppressive burdens upon any
legitimate business or vocation conducted In ac-
coIdance with tho law; 10 the arbitrary shack
ling OF any occupation or calling with unequal or
unusual burdens, 10 the Festing In officers or
boards Of arbitrary authority OF denying or
granting any privilege OF permission TO conduct
a lawful pursuit, thereby establishing an ire
spOnslble power Ihat may be used, not for the
promotion Of public good, but for personal, mer-
cenafy or pa;tsau purposes.
The law exists and We call upon the officers
vested with the execution OF the laws 10 faith.
fully enforce the same, 10 tie end that vice aud
crime and immoral 4 sorts may be suppressed
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.
The County Clerks Office has been ruu at the
lowest possible figure consistent with the ou.i-
ness necessities of the Office. and We demand
that our nominee for the office OF the eouaty
Clerk pledge himself 10 so conduct the affairs OF
HAT Ctfce that the people and iltlgants may Ie-
celye hereafter prompt and ehectual service. as
during The last administration. The Supreme
Court having decided that under the law Tie
salaries OF deputeS must be paid In fun, We rec
Ommeud THAI legislation be had by which the
Office may be conducted for less cost tEan now
provided by law.
STREET c COMMISSIONERS.
The universal d mand OF all taxpayers Is for the
rejection OF tie several assessment rolls and tue
defeat OF all connected Win street opening sys'
TENS. The majority OF these extensions are
neither needed, practicable nor desirable or
any purpose, aud are not required either oy pu o.
lie interest or convenience. We recommend that
when &c Is deemed necessary In outlying and
growing districts 10 widen OF extend the streets
that no street should be so wldeued or extended
except upon he petition OF majority OF the
property owners along lie entire street
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
We denounce the action OF the State Board of
Equalization In raising Tie assessment OF the
city and county Of San Francisco as compelling
the iaXFayeiS OF this city 10 contribute more
than their share 10 tie revenues Of the State.
II imposes a dlspropOrtlOnate levy upon the
properties of the poor as compared 10 those OF
the rich.
HOURS OF LABOR
We hold that eight hours should constitute
legal days WORK. We believe that tie aDOrins
man should have ample OPPORTUNITY FOR resi-,
recreation aud mental improvement Ss cOndt
ton not merely 10 health and happiness. but 10
enable him TO discharge his duties as a citizen.
GOLDEN GATE PARK.
We are in favor OF liberal appropriations for
the support aud Improvement OF The parks and
public places OF recreation for the'Od aud young.
And while we have perfect confidence in the
present commission, we believe That Golden
GATE PARK, supported by This city, should be
under its jurisdiction aud controlled by a COM
mission provided for by the avs OF The city and
appointed on behalf OF the people. who support
Tie park, and for whose health and pleasure
that splendid reservation was made.
CHINESE IMMIGRATION.
We demand a strict enforcement of the laws
prohibiting Chinese immigration, as also OF tie
= TAptsfFEftQn t.nIQ4sp
within tie boundaries Of The country.
SELF PBEsERVATION.
We indoTse all efforts aud assOciati0ns.haYing
In view Tie doctrine Of the Licensed Taxpayers
UniOn,' "selipreseTYatiOn," and beg the CO
operation of all liquor unions ~ our dellbeIa-
tons and on the day Of election.