The morning call., 1892-04-05
BURNS TOOK Two TRICKS.
Then Boss Kelly Woke Up and
Played Out Even.
Another Chaotic Meeting of thu Republican
County Committee Lewis Threw
Bouquets at Himself.

The triangular fight in the Republican
County Committee between Kelly and
Crinmins, Ruef and Smith, Burns, Wilson
and Mahoney was renewed at last nights
meeting, and as a result the Mahoney
lamb succeeded in partially extricating it.
| self from the voracious nav of the Kelly
| lion. 1t was close struggle, however, and
| for a time it looked as il the aforesaid lion
would devour what little was left of its in
tended victim.
When the committee assembled at 36
O'Farrell street it was noticed that King Nc
Manus was freshly shaven and wore a
marguerite at his lapel. This was consid-
cred as an indication that the battle was
about over ana the belief was strengthened
when Mahoney was seen In consultation
with Ruef. A moment later the two states
men were joined by Martin Kelly and Chair
man Meyers. and Irving NJ. Scott smiled
approvlngly as he looked in their direction.
When the conference broke up and Meyers
raped for order with an instrument which
resembled slungshot there was peaceful
look upon the assembled faces, and Grim
Minis fairly beafned as he glanced over at
Mike Smith. who thoughtlully strOked his
patrieian beard and grasped the string
which connected him to Pistolesi A few
minutes later it was seen that the string was
III rActllcUt nOIhlus Out not ubstb 50
perfect as the one which led from Kelly to
Meyers.
LEWIS TO THE FORE.
The rollcan over, Oscar Lewis arose and
with glance in the direction OF the gal
leres stated that he had intended at the last
meeting to move fer the reorganization of
the committee. but careful inquiry had con-
WINGED him that such action would lead only
to further trouble, and for that reason he
had withheld the motion: He hoped the
matter would be allowed TO rest aud il
brought up he would oppose it.
Scott moved that the question of reor-
ganization be laid over till after the pri-
maries.
Dyer. speaking to the question. took occa-
sion to say that lie was opposed to any
action looking TO the arbitrary removal Of
any officer of the committee. and he for one
was not disposed to aid in attempting to
depOSe any one. Was II the intention of
Mr.. Scott and his friends, he asked. to ask
for change later on? He winked the other
eye at Kelly as he sat down.
Scott. replying 10 the question, asserted
that his only desire In accepting place in
the County Committee was TO restore har-
mony to the party. and he would endeavor
10 work to that end alone
\ motion made by Ruef to lay the entire
subject matter on the table was carried by
vote of So to %.
Dorm then moved that the election and
standing OF the present officers be confirmed.
| Rucf. The vote was 20 10 % again.
THE PROGRAMME WORKED.
1T has been said" INTERPRETED Lewis.
that the . gentlemen who have been added
10 this committee have had no voice IN the
organization, and in order that the charge
may not be repeated, | move you, sir, that
we suspend the rules and proceed 10 the
election OF an executive committee"
The programme was working well, aud
harmony seemed about TO settle down over
the contendirg factions, as Ruef arose and
| drew from his pocket a slip OF paper, which
| he regarded with a look of pride.
IAN agreement has been reached he
/ said, "and the following gentlemen have
| been selected for the approval of the COM
! nli,tee."
| The names were: Morris Greenwood.
| Irving n. Scott, John +. Merrill, George 1.
! Ives. Berry Cowel. 4. Cheeseborough. f.
! a. Bruguiere, Charles NJ. Yates, William L.
! Fuller. John ". Lucas, John Birmingham,
! A. Rurf, j. PisrOiesi, ID. 5. Dorm, NJ. l..
! Asher, Myer Jacobs, John Mullin, j. Ii.
Mahoney and DR.. Mclaughlin.
GREENWOOD AND SCOTT
They were agreed to by the committee and
| Morris Greenwood then presented the fol-
| lowing resolution:
Resolved. That any member OF this committee
| absent from its meetings may appoint sons other
| member OF tie committee hts proxy to represent
| nun and 10 vote In his place aud stead at such
! meetings OF subcommittee OF which he may be
| person not a member OF this committee such
| proxy.
Irving NJ. Scott presented a resolution
which read as follows;
Resolrsd, That at all the primary elections held
| 10 the city and county OF San Francisco during
| the year 1892. under the supervision of this
| County Committee. there shall be one Inspector
| aud Two judges aud two clerks within each aud
| every polling place, who shall constitute the
| election beard Tor their respective poll
| lng-plaee. The inspector, judges and clerks
nj Ala ha
named By the 20 County Committeeman who were
| as follows. towit; The inspectors shall be
ADDED 10 this committee by the resolution of the
2Sth day of Marcn, 1892, and each OF the two
| main opposing elements Of this committee shall
designate and maine one Judge and one CLERK.
The inspector IN each pOlling-place shall receive
| the ballot from the YO eTs handle the same and
| deposit it in the box. In the case OF contest
| caused by challenge 10 a vote the contest shall
be submitted TO aud decided by the Inspector,
| judges AID clerks named as heTelubefore set
| forth for that polling place.
| THE CIRCUS BEGINS.
Hagencamp moved that the entire ques-
ton Of arranging for the primaries be re-
| ferred 10 the executive committee, and it
| was 90 ordered.
Thus far everything had gone without so
| much as single cog having slipped, but
Kelly suddenly realized that lie was gettin z
| a shade the worst Of the deal, and he gave
the string leading to Meyers sharp, de-
| cisive pull that brought the latter TO his feet
| Il shall now declare recess for FIVE min
| utes," he said. and slipped away 10 join
| h ely and Crlmmins, who were in close con-
sultation in an obscure corner. They were
| met moment later hy Mr.. LIienthal who
talked in a low tone for several minutes
Ii was evident that a job was ia the wind
and the whisper went round that Kelly re-
| allied that the executive committee was
against him, and intended to increase it.
When the recess was over Dorm arose
| very slowly and announced that in view of
the harmony which prevailed between the
| lions and the lambs he would move that the
| present officers be continued in their places
until removed for cause.
MAHoNEY RULED OUT.
Mahoney moved to adjourn and was ruled
out of order. An appeal was taken and the
| chair ASHAMED.
Dorm insisted On his motion and Isaacs
| made motion that the matter be in
definitely postponed. This was lost and
Isaacs came up with motion TO defer ac-
ton until after the primaries. This was
defeated, and Mahouey gave notice of a
motion to reconsider at the next meeting
Nicholson, who sat by Crimmins. moved
that six additional members be added to the
executive committee. and that the chair be
empowered to select them. There was a
howl raised at once, and Mahoney protested
that the motion was not made in good
faith.
wrangle ensued in which some person.
! alites were exchanged, and Nicholson cut
the knot by Withdrawing his motion.
Then Lswis took the floor to say that he
was tired OF the constant wrangle which
was going on, and If 1t was not stopped he
would go home. His errand was one Of
peace and he was willing to sink his per-
sonal feelings Others, he thought, should