The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-23
THEY INDORSE THE MOVEMENT.
Opinions of Leading Citizens Vigor-
Ousiy EXPRESSED

Opinions of Leading Citizens Vigor-
ously Expressed.
c. T. Johns. ex-City Attorney and an
eighteen years resident of Oakland, ex-
pressed himself very strongly in favor of
the non-partisan movement.
Il am not going to admit that Republicans
are TO blame in the matter of sluggish mu-
nicipal government" said Mr.. Johns, de-
cisively.
1.-The Democrats have had their turn and
done no better as regards city matters
They had amaiority of one in our last Coun-
Gil for instance. Personally, am in favor
Of good municipal government irrespective
of party.
Il have been a Republican all my life. but
would rather see an honest Democrat in
power than dishonest Republican
II hardly think ours is a question of Demo-
Gratis or Republicans. There is the magic
boss element equally at work behind the
lines of either party in power.
Now, in watching the movements or a
third party one has TO be careful that the
bosses are not somewhere in the back
ground.
There is no resisting the action Of
machine-trained politicians In these mat
tiers.
'The people may elect ticket of we'll
known citizens with blameless records as
such In private life. When they assume
official roles, however. there is no guarantee
that they viii not lapse Into mere dummies
under the trained attack of the bosses.
Whatever movement takes place In this
matter OF Bipartisan ticket should COM
mence at once in preparation for The spring
elections. Every moment is precious in the
preparation and training Of such an organi-
cation so as to enable them to compete
with the skilled legions OF the bosses"
Henry F. Merritt. capitalist-''As a gen.
eral proposition L think that non- partisan
movement will secure the best results in
municipal government. l have not given
the matter much thought. though, as yet"
Charles Bobb. tailor: II believe that
politics should cut no figure in the selection
of municipal officers. What we want is the
best men, and they should be selected ire
spective of politics from all parties"
Major J. l.. Bromley. capitalist: 81 be-
leve that a ticket composed of representa-
tive men. pledged to definite policy, nomi-
mated by the cooperation OF citizens.
irrespective Of party. would command
general support. l have not given much
thought to what Issues should be made, but
all measures which will advance the pros
perity and add TO the good name OF Oakland
should be indorsed."
j. w. Ward. attorney: II believe thatthe
good results of the Non-Partisan campaign
In San Francisco, in which THE CALL did
such good work, should encourage the
citizens of Oakland TO fall into line in the
same kind of q movement"
George Burbeck. bank clerk: 81 am for il.
red hot"
II. S. Allen, student: II have given CON-
siderable thought to reform in municipal
government. and 1 believe that it is gener-
ally conceded that the hest results follow
the separation of municipal politics from
national issues.
IL think that the young men will unite In
the support OF such q movement as that
which is proposed"
John A. Beckwith, insurance AGENT
believe that business methods should prevail
In municipal management.
81 think that the best results would fol-
low from the selection OF practical bust
ness man for Mayor. to be supported by
men OF character and reference In the
CouEcl.
II nave always been black Republican.
but henceforth in city elections shall vote
for men not for partisans."
j. j. Warner. railroad agent for the
Santa Fe company: II am like Hunting
ton--out of politics, but would like to see
the affairs OF the city conducted on busl-
ness basis outside Of political lines. am
10 favor Of any movement that will secure
this result"
Fred A. Poor: II regard NOE Partisan
movement as not only the best but the m ost
expedient way Of redeeming this city from
the ring politicians.
81 am In favor of making the opening OF
all streets to the water front an issue and
of pledging tho Council to employ salt
water in sprinkling the streets"
Henry Scbslhaas northumberland: "I
will stand in with any movement that will
secure an no nest and able administration
of the city government.
1T seems to me that a nop-partisan move
ment would best secure this result
A. NJ Benham: 81 have advocated nom
partisan movement for two years, and be-
leve that 1t is the only method by which
we can get good government
81 can't see any possible connection be-
tween national politics and the election of
q City Council.
gu cant put me too strong Ia my In
dorscment OF the noD-partisan movement"
George A. Kuk, builder: "Giye us any,
thing that will get us good mon into office.
II don't see what difference it makes
whether they are Republicans or Demo-
Gratis If they are capable and honest.
1--WE want to get the best men there are
in the city into office. and IL non- partisan
movement will secure this result l am
for it."
Christian Schreiber. furniture dealer: 81
believe that such movement would secure
great Improvement in our municipal gov
eminent.