The morning call., 1892-03-31
MahOney'S Lambs Have Ceased
to Wander Afar.
Oscar Lewis Dropped the Little Slate and
Cracked II, But the Plecss Still
Cling Together.


allowed whatever personality he ever pos
sessed to be merged into that Of the Mis-
sion-street juukdealer, whose chief distine-
ton to political power is that his whiskers
resemble In cut those of the late lamented
William Il. Higgins.
Before the meeting Of the committee.
which took place at 50 O'Farrel street last
night, it was reported that a complete
reorganization of the body would take place,
but Oscar Lewis allowed the slate, which
had been intrusted to his care. to drop, and
the result was that it was badly cracked.
He claims that the misfortune was entirely
unintentional, but the Powell-street people
are little shy abont accepting his ex-
PLANTATION, and claim that he rs seeking 10
wrest Mike Smiths crown from him.
THE SPIRIT OF REVOLT.
When the committee was called TO order
by Chairman Myer at o'clock the Seceders
were all present and as they ranged Them
selves in chairs along one side of the room
they frowned at Kelly and looked ominously
at Crimmns. The spirit of revolt 1t naS
plain had not been entirely crushed out and
the sium boring embers OF Sedltlon were IN a
condition TO be easily famed into flame
Mahoney, however. was inclined 10 act as a
pacifcator aud he was kept busy in keeping
King McManus busy. The king, fresh from
his Potrero balewick breathed the spirit of
undying war and glared ferociously at Ruef,
who looked pale and deter mined as he thrust
one patrician hand into the breast OF his
Prince Albert coat.
Irving Nj. Scott sat by the side of Super
visor Patrick j. C0ffey and endeavored to
look dignfied. He evidently realized that
his chief mission was to add responsibility
TO the committee, and he acted his part ad-
mirabIy.
That is what we are here for" he ex-
planned in his joeular way, land the public
cannot but be impressed with our eminent
dignity"
Before the rollcall Ruef, who had been in
close consultation with Mike Smith and
Martin Kelly, slipped into chair by the
SIDE of Chairman Myer and spoke earnestly.
hut ia subdued tone. MyeT seemed well
pleased and smiled blandly as he nodded his
approval. He was evidently pleased with
the result OF the conference as outlined by
the aspiring statesman from North Beach.
At the same time Martin Kelly slipped
over TO the secretary's desk and talked
earnestly for several min uteS.
A FULL GATHERING.
The rollcall developed the fact that u of
the % gentlemen who hal been added to the
committee were present. and of the re-
naming 40 O'Brien alone was absent.
This done, Ruef advanced TO the chair
mans desk with letter in his hand which
he said be desired read. 1t was signed by
John Birmingham and announced the fact
that that gentleman, while duly grateful
for the honors which had been thrust upon
him in selecting him TO serve upon the COM
mittee, had decided that he would be unaD Die
to do so because of a lack OF time to devote
to meetings.
Mr.. Ruef then explained that Mr. Bir-
mlngham had called upon him at his Office
and had Informed him that his affairs were
in such a condition that he would be un-
able TO serve. For that reason lie moved
that the resignation be accepted. This was
agreed TO without a dissenting voice. but
before the committee could proceed further
Mr.. Birmingham strolled in as III nothing
had happened and took his seat
You're too late, john" said Irving NJ
Scott, but the powderman merely smiled
and looked at the chair.
Rnet looked at Birmingham in open
mouthed establishment, and when he had
recovered sufficiently from his amazement
to be able to give voice to his thoughts he
said: ''Mr. Chairman. | would suggest that
We withdraw orr action"
The action was recOnsidered aud Biz
mlngham took his seat
MYER HAD OBJECTIONS.
When this had been disposed of Mullen,
who sat beside Mahouey, arose and moved
that the committee proceed to the election
of permanent officers.
"You are out of order, SIR" said Chair
man Myer, who saw the scepter slipping
from his grasp.
Then | appeal from the decision of the
chair" retorted Maurice Asher
No attention was paid TO the latter, and
Oscar Lewis arose to move that Abner
Doble and Philip Lilienthal be named as a
committee of two to select returning board
to consist Of ten members.
How about my appeal?" persisted
Asher.
Come off your perchw growled King
McManus in his peculiar vernacular.
Mr. a Ghpr rpfnSoH hOzrp hnw-
ever. and clung TO bis right Of appeal.
After some further wrangling, DIR. Nc
Laughliu. the viee-preSident, was called to
the chair, and put the appeal 10 the house.
Here was where the slate was cracked.
and Lewis dropped 1t when he got on his
feet to oppose the appeal.
LEWIS OBJECTIONS.
81 think it unwise," said he, ito take this
question up at this tinle in the interests OF
harmony. AS an officer OF this committee,
/ am willing at any time TO resign, and
think that all the officers should do SO, but
IA the others do not seem to agree with me-
L believe it best to allow the matter to GO
tor the present. l want harmony and the
success of the Republican party. and give
notice here and now that / do not propose
to vote one boss out for the sake of voting
another boss in. / favor neither Kelly and
CrimmIns nor Burns and Wilson, but in.
stead, l want TO see the party on top. We
have already endangered the success Of the
ticket by our constant wraBgling. ard it i,
time to stop il"
Asher then withdrew his appeal. and har.
mony brooded once more over the warning
factions.
A recess OF 10 minutes WAS granted to
allow Messrs- Doble and Lilienthal to re-
port, and al the end Of that time Lilientba
reported that they had found on consulta.
ton that an equitable division Of the re-
turning board could not be had by confinine
the number TO 10 and asked to be allo wed
to increase 1t to ID. This was allowed.
de then stated that they had chosen five
from among the new members, as follows
George III. Bryant, Monroe Greenwood, NJ
Brandt j. +. Morgan and Frank McMullin
To represent the Kelly and Crimmins fac.
tion they had selected w. A. ). Nicholson
W. Nj. Heiiman. p S. Dorm, c. Ii. Fanchel
and w. III. Mclaughlin. The Burns people
would be chosen later on.
The committee then adjourned to meet or
Monday night.