The morning call., 1892-03-27

Senator j. III. Mahoney was also on hand
TO represent the seeding faction, but took
no part in the deliberations.
Soon after the committee had been called
together, however, he announced that he
was the bearer of memorial and a set of
resolutions from his associates. which he
believed would. if adopted, restore har-
mOny.
WHAT THEY WOULD DO.
The memorial read as follows:
Ii Is unnecessary for the undersigned fifteen
members OF this committee to occupy your time
With his tory OF the differences which exist be-
tween you aud US; bnt We do wish TO say and
retire from the deliberations OF this committee
NJ its last meeting because a majority of your
body had elected twenty-five citizens as mem.
b rs OF your County Committee. On the con
trary, we have the utmost respect for the
twenty-five gentlemen named. because we know
thrm all TO be honest men aud ardent Republl-
cans.
But we did retire from the deliberations OF
your body becau>e you refused 10 pass The emil
nenily just resolution offered by Senator Maho-
ney, demanding that we shall have fair and
just representation al the polls. In refusing To
confer with the Stale Central Committee after a
courteous invitation 10 do so, your chairman.
Dr. II. Z. Meyers, In a communication sent by
him. asserted that you did not refuse TO pass the
MahOney resolution, but simply laid ii over for
tTur, although your disposition plainly was TO
lay The resolution on the table. Your action
concerning this resolution was, 10 say
the least, dilatOry. and no argument
can convince us that the intention
of your leaders was not at that time TO eventually
defeat the resolution and deprive us OF proper
representation AL The polls We would beg YOU
TO bear In mind that the undersigned have taken
an Interest IN the political affairs of The ReDubl.
aud that We canuot be aud win not
be hoodwinked by specous pleas We
beg. furthermore. 10 remind you that
the next primary election must take place within
thirty days from date, and that The time IL not
long enough TO warrant you In delaying on so I'M
poTtant a matter.
The rights we demand OF you you NAV readily
accord US II Won are honest and desire harmony
In our ranks. We request that you pass al your
meeting tonight 4 resolution that not only at tie
next primary election but AT the primary elee-
tion held 10 elect delegates TO Stale convention
for the purpose OF choosing Pres ldeniisl elect
ors and nominees for Congress, ana at
the primary elections TO be held IN the
year 1892 10 elect delegates TO municipal Legis-
iative and judicial conventions, we, The under
signed numbers of your committee, shall be as
equally and fairly represented within The poll
ing places as You are ourselves; IN other words.
that We shall name equal representation
with yourselves OF inspectors, judges and clerks
OF our own choosing who shall act In their re
specftyr capacities within each and every poll
iDg-place IN San Francisco.
Furthermore, We VIII agree With yeu TO name
i've gentlemen from among the twenty-five
whom you added TO your COMMITTEES AT the last
me ting and have you name i've from among
that same twenty-five gentlemen, and these ten
TO take active charge OF the campaign and con-
sllluto the returning D0arQ 10 canvass The re-
turns OF all he primary elections hercnbefOTe
named. They must hive full power to prepare
the various calls for TIL various primary eIec-
lions and must designate tile location Of the
polling-plac
We respectfully submit 10 you that these de-
msnds are just We don't intend, nor DO we wish,
10 lake any advantage OF you In the contest
which Is upon US, nor do we intend, nor Will We
Suf1ef you, TO take any undue advantage OF US.
All we want and demand Is fair and square OPP
nortunlty 10 have the true sentiment OF the people
voiced al the polls. II you are right the people Will
support you-you VIII win the primaries. and you
Will have our hearty support 10 elect your ticket
II We right will win. and We shall EXPECT
your support In tiIateyent. But there must lie the
utmost frankness. fairness, justice and nOnora-
bic dealings between Us. We speak TO you with
no uncertain sound and We mean just what We
say.
II you adopt our suggestions herein incorpor-
ated al your meeting toll night We will pe happy
to rejoln you II you POSTPONE action again we
Will know that you int nd 70 pursus rule ruin
policy; that you dc not intepd that we shall be
properly recognized aud We shall act accordingly.
RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions were as follows:
WHEREAS, The Republican County Commit.
tee of The city and county OF San Francisco was
ordered by the Republican Stale Central Com
mittee 10 call primary election for delegates 10
the State Convention to be held al the city of
Stockton on Tuesday, the Sd day Of May, 1892;
and, whereas, we nope that the members of tue
in the coming campaign above all selfish
interest and realize that success can
only be attained by srording every Repub-
lican an opportunity 10 participate in its affairs
and management and whereas, we believe That
10 order TO bring about harmony aud COED feel
ing 10 the party 1t Is necessary that tue County
Committee shall take such action as will tend 10
assure all Republicans that they shall have an
equal ehanee TO voice their choice ia the selec-
lion OF legates 10 The State. Legislative, judi
cial and Municipal conventions; ana whereas. IL
IS necessary TO alsy the excitement ana feeling
In the parry and 10 Induce tie Republicans 10
participate In the various coming primary elrc-
iions for tie County Committee u secur- to item
an honest ballot aad true count Of their votes;
therefore he II
Resolved, That the minority and minority Of
the County Committee shall each appoint one IN
spector, one judge and one clerk 10 offieIate at
the yail0uS primary elections 10 Oe held during
the coming campaign; and
second-B-fore receiving any ballots the bal.
lOt-box shall be opened and exhibited to The by
staEders, aud Immediately I'll reafter closed and
placed in conspicuous place where II can be
seen by The yoIers there 10 remain unit ali the
ballots are deposited, and II shall not be opened
removed until he polls are closed, as provided
for by section 1852 Of the Political Code.
Tbird-That 10 barrleades or oher obstruc-
place, but the said pollingplaces shan be as free
from all distractions as they are at general
elections, aud that DO returns shall be received
from any polllng-piace where this provision has
been violated.
Fourlh-That the pollng.places shall be Sc
cled IN lie most central aud public places OF
the voting district for tie convenience OF the
voters aud mol In alleys or out OF tho way places
fifth-That there shall be a returning board
OF The members of the County Committee. five 10
be selected by the majority and five by the
minority OF The County Committee. whose duty II
shall be TO canvass the returns aud decide all
contests as 10 the election OF delegates and set
tie all disputes regarding The location Of polling
places In the various districts.
RUEF's OPPOSITION.
When the resolutions and memorial had
been read Meyer Jacobs moved that the
entire matter be referred to the executive
committee for consideration and that BODY
ha in CT tn nnrf han IL IN ~.
copmittee.
This was opposed by Ruef, who said: "As
the executive committee has not yet been
named, should be opposed to the delay
which would necessarily result. Much of
the trouble thus far | think, has been
caused by diatory measures, and am op-
posed TO any action that would increase the
friction"
In this he was supported by Oscar Lewis
who took similar view of the situation
and who favored referring the matter to.
subcommittee to be named by the chair.
After some further debate, in which
Nicholson aud Mclaughlin Joined In sup
port of Jacobs, it was decided to adopt the
suggestion Tor committee of five.
The chair named Dorm, Ruef. Nicholson,
Jacobs and Lewis, and il was further
agreed that Mahoney be allowed to be
present
THE COMMITTEES REPoRr.
After long consultation Dorm reported
DICK that the Committee recommend that
section one Of the resolution be amended to
read
That any 10 mernbsrs Of the County Com.
mtilee may demand and shall be accorded a
representation IN the board Of election at all
primary elections. 10 be held under The auspices
OF the committee, equal 10 the representation
accorded TO any other element or side OF equal
number In county committees.
Section 3, 1t was suggested should read
That there shall be a returning board of 10
members OF tn County Committee at large,
whose duties shall be TO canvass the returns and
decide all contests as to the election OF dele
aud settle all disputes regarding the location of
polling-ulacas In thu yaIInna disfricfs In fha