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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
A NEW CITY CHARTER.
Wendell Easton, the Republican
Candidate, Says That he is
i'm Favor of One.

"Come in"
Wendell Faston stood in the doorway OF
mis- nriyate office, telling the clerk IN the
outer office that be would make out that
memorandum right away" and that the
draft for Smith ought TO be forwarded at
once"
''Sit down."
By this time the Republican candidate for
the Mavoralty had reached his private
Office, pushed up the cylinder Of his walnut
desk, drawn up his ball-bearing revolving
chair, cast his right leg over one arm OF the
chair. laid his hat on top Of the desk, ana
was wiping his head with white SILK
pocket handkerchief.
The CALL reporter sat down.
"And you want to interview mer sara
Wendell Easton, as ne tore open the alter
noon mail
The reporter made no denial.
'What for?' asked the real estate broker,
banker. street railway magnate. clubman
and Mayoralty candidate.
For publication In The MORNING
CALL"
"Wen. l can't talk now. You know when
l talk | want TO say something; l want to
talk authoritatiyely and after due refec-
ton"
but you might avoid weigh!y subjects ="
''No; don't want to do that, either. I've
got lots to say, but l haven't thought out
yet Just what l want 10 say and what
want TO leave unsaid.
I'm busy man, you knOw"-here the
man who believes he will be the next Mayor
of San Francisco lowered his right leg from
the arm of the chair and placed it (the leg)
in front of MIN beside the left Ieg-'and
haven't had time yet TO get the thing down
TO fine point.
This business of politics is deep thing
you know, and a man must go carefully
must feel his way.
Il haven't got right down to business yet.
I've been looking around only and prepar-
ing for the fight.
"Nhe man goes into politics he's got
TO see where he stands. lie must first look
| out for his enemies. That's what I've been
| doing. knitting my enemies.
Pm not ready to talk at all. Eve got t,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
BAT YOU SUP MIN"
The si1very Orb of Night worshiped By
the Chinese.

Inc SllFeTy OrD OF Nignt w 0rGhIpeQ DY
the Chinese.
Fair Luna must have been fattered at The
attention showered upon her last night by
the untagged celestial residents Of China
town. She beamed forth in all her bright
radiance while the delighted heathens rev.
eled in roast duck and the lurid gin Of the
Orient, which is said TO shriyel up the yitas
of the Christian like the surface of burnt
boot.
Business was suspended early ana the
worshipers Of the moon broke out with their
yoelferous festivities. Strings of frecrackers
twenty feet long were suspended from bal
cony ratings and touched off at the lower
end. Small red candles were burned on the
premises to scare away the devils, while
from the bousetops foated large yellow flags
on which was painted the latest designs in
delirum tremenS sufficient in themselves to
Tighten host of devils.
BAT You Sup Min," or, as the English
would say, worship of the moon, Is no more
appalling than the average Chinese cele-
bration. As soon as the orb of night throws
Its search lights on the earth the Chinaman
Once each year the worship is observed
with great eclat. All hands feast on delica-
cies, drink gin and ever and anon gaze up at
the moon. IN which they claim to see with
the naked eye jackra bbit Smelling rice.
The racket does not reach the proper de-
gree of violence uGtil IL O'Clock In the even
ing, by which time the worshipers are ripe
for noise of any kind. All the restaurants
laid in supplies for big feasts during the
celebration. which begins and ends with
hrecrackers. Between the explosions the
Mongols ate, drank and made remarks
concerning the moon and the god who in.
habits it. The row lasted all night
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05

elected" he said Harrison and Cleveland
are both good men and both have been
tried.
"The nation cannot make any mistake If
1t elects either one of them"
The Prohibition or PEOPLES party candi-
dates for the Presidency have no chance at
all according to the doctors opinion.
They are not in the race" he put It.
O'Donnell does not care whether we are
tn have Republican or Democratic admin
istration, although he admits he voted for
Harrison in 1888.
Some day he will, perhaps, be candidate
for President himself. and then he will
make the national questions an issue.
AT the present he only wants to be Mayor
of San Francisco. and ne thinks there is
not the slightest doubt but he will be at the
head of our municipal government next
year.
Look at my opponents" said he.
There Is EastoD, who has no chance TO
be elected because he is Kelly-and-
Crmmins man. The people are tired of
bossism and corporation rule, to which |
am strongly opposed.
"Then there is Ebert, who simply Is mot
liz IT, because he bolted from his party.
"And Barry Baldwin is so weak a candi-
date that he may he classed with Johnson,
VINO Is on Tic ItOplb pdIly tlChel,
Neither Of them will poll any votes to
speak of"
When THE CALL man started to inter-
rogate the doctor he talked quietly and
guardedly. but be gradually became more
excited.
'You want to know where my strength
lies?" he replied to question.
II have an equal number Of friends
among the two principal parties, and the
Peoples or laboring party will give me
more votes than they will to their own
candidate"
DR.. O'Donnell thinks. however, that the
majority of candidates on the regular
Republican ticket will be elected.
He said he considered the Non-P artisans
all boilers
To show his own strength he asked his
wife to bring out the pledges he had received
from voters in this city
Mrs. OD0nnell obligingly brought from
another room big stack of papers contain
ing the signatures of what the doctor said
we're %. 500 citizens.
II only needed 1900 to be allowed a repre-
sentati0n on election day." he explained,
"but | thought 1 might as we'll get
25,OOO."
There is no limit to O'Donnelps confidence
in his own popularity.
Just before THE CALL reporter left the
most enthusiastic candidate for municipal
honors he took care to call attlntion to his
pedigree.
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officials and not increased taxation Is the
remedy for the slowness of city improve
ments.
"The dollar limit Of taxation, on the
basis of S275. 600, 900 taxable property, eX-
elusive of funds necessary for completing
the City Hail and the maintenance and i'm
provement of Golden Gate and city parks,
will be ample. in my opinion, for the con-
duct Of the municipal government and
should not be exceeded.
"a Mayor should not be content with
being honest and faithful in the perform
ance of those duties specially committed to
him, but he also should be aggressiyely
watchful over all the city departments as
far as possible.
During many Of the past administra-
lions much of the time of the Mayors Office
has been consumed in exercising the veto
power over the bad legislation of incom-
petent and corrupt Supervisors. i am glad
10 say that If / am so fortunate as to be
elected Mayor in company with the Board
of Supervisors nominated by the Demo-
cratic party / DC not apprehend that the
We to power will need to be appealed TO.
1.-The Mayor, in my opinion, is charged
with the duty Of actively superintending
all city improvements IL IL Hot cuoush ioi
him TO see that all taxes are levied to pay
the bills and that the bills are paid punctu-
ally when due, but he should be active in
initiating, watching and critieizing rublic
improvements.
II don't believe in extrayagant appropria-
tions, which are too often speci1usly de-
manded in the name Of progress, but in reality
conceal raids on the treasury; but l do
most earnestly believe in progressive policy
of good. we'll paved and clean streets. sub
stantial sewers and beautiful parks.
II think the water and gas rates should be
reduced, as at present they are excessive.
81 don't know that | can add anything
to what the Democratic platform says about
the suppression of public nuisances like
the dives or about the public schools and
the Fire Department. ! think the platform
is admirable in those respects.
81 believe In maintaining the present high
standard of our schools and extending their
usefulness as far as possible.
81 am also in favor of a speedy compile
ton of the new City Hall.
"The Mayor is member OF the commits
sion that is Entrusted with the superinten-
dence of the construction of that building,
and should do my best to push il TO a
proper completion. He Is also member Of
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After brief experience as farmer and
fruit-grower at Sunol Glen, Alameda
County, he spent three years mining in
Alaska and built quartzmill at Juneau.
He built the only good wagon road in the
Territory and made valuable improvements
in mining machinery.
Mr.. johnson Is the editor Of the Peoples
Press newspaper, which he started few
months ago, and it was at the office of that
paper | found him.
He was asked to give ME his views on the
political situation and he courteously re-
piled:
''In brief Interview it will be possible
only to give you an approximate statement
OF the Peoples party's prospects from
national. State and municipal points OF view.
The topic is large. and to say anything to
the purpose you must indulge me in pre-
cisiOn akin to dogmatism.
''ln the Eastern States the Peoples party
will make little Roadway in this campaign,
as manufacturing is the leading industry
and operatives are slow to learn the nature
of the movement.
Virginia appears to be doubtful State,
the third party sentiment showing itself in
unexpected strength in large sections OF the
State.
"In Pennsylvania the knights of Labor
number ABOUT 10000 voters, and in this
election. under Powderly's energetic lead,
they will vote for Weaver and Field. The
Homestead affair will add many voters to
the third party.
There will be some surprises in New
York State. mainly through the work of the
knights OF Labor.
I'm the Southern States the strength of
the new party is much moderated by the
general public In California. | regard it as
conservative statement that North and
South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama, Texas
and Kentucky are now safe for Weaver and
Field.
"a glance at the old West The Upper
Mississippi and the Lower Missouri Valley
States. the great grain region of the West
will reveal like condition to that which
prevails in the South. There is more politi-
cal confusion in these States than In the
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
TERSE TALES OF THE TOWN,

A pretty little black bear was tied I'D in the
courtyard OF the City Prison yesterday. The cub
was taken there on a search warrant. John
Moreno claimed The animal and so did John ID.
Nj cAvoy. The claimants told their story to
Judge Love. Moreno said the cub was left with
two others By a gypsy who went 10 Mexico. The
bear wandered away Saturday night and fell
into the bay. McAvoy rescued little brun and
claimed him. The dispute was decided In favor
of Moreno.
A Theosophlst who has been attending the
convention of bis people in this city was asked
yesterday what he thought about the Presiden.
tial election. His reply was: "On ali cosmic
planes ego is the unmitigable law OF ndehnable
unknowabeness. If Cleyeland's ego Is In con-
junction with Karma the great all will robe him
with triumph. ii Harrison's ego should make
Itself afillabe with the conjunctionabe Karma
he would succeed himself" Thanks" said the
inquirer.
II is the dream OF 7. A. Eagan that San
Francisco shall have co operative stores In
which workingmen shall own shares Mr.. Eagan
and bis colleagues have been working hard to
bring about this end, but thus far they have had
no great success. However. the scheme may vet
be great success. Mr.. Eagan lives on Prosper
street, which is significant
"what sixth nominee for Mayor ?u ex-
claimed New Yorker at the Palace yesterday
Say, this town Is something OF a boom place
after all with six local parties under full blast
But didn't think this OF San Francisco. Now
IL II had been Chicago-and then he got off the
New York mans old joke on the Windy City.
The Free Public Library trustees last night
designated Miss Mary A. Smith 10 organize the
branch free library at Point Lobos. The elec-
tion OF the librarian al that branch was post
poned for one month. The salary OF branch
librarians WAS fixed at sos per month. The
number of visitors 10 the main library during
the month of September was 5,S7S.
Lieutenant Finley proposes 10 deliver lectures
emi-monthly on the weather question under the
auspices OF the Mechanics Institute. The lieu.
tenant hopes thereby to instruct few mortals
on the necessity Of knowing enough 10 come In
when 1t rains.
Two OF the cavalry troops stationed at the
Preside leave to-day for a practice march
through MARIN and Sonoma counties. They will
return In two weeks.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
ONE RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
The Camera Club Members Cleave to
Their President.

The Camera Club Members Cleave to
Their President.
At the monthly meeting Of the Camera
Club last evening in the Academy of Sci
enees building the main question considered
was the designations OF the secretary and
president.
The resignation of T. P. Andrews, the
secretary. was accepted with regret.
1t seemed the general sense that the let
ter of resignation written by President
Hosmer had emanated in q moment of diff
dence and the lack of harmony he alluded
to as existing among the directors was
largely imaginary.
After some discussion it was decided not
to accept the resignation.
James w. Duffy was elected secretary of
the club by reclamation in the place of T.
Z. Andrews.
E. l.. Clifford spoke briefly regarding the
past government of the club as having been
a kind Of despotism. He hoped that in fu-
ture the club would have more to say in the
management.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
ON A BUSINESS BASIS.
That Is the Way Barry Baldwin,
the Democrat, Believes City
Affairs Should Be Run.

One of the most familiar figures on the
floor of the Produce Exchange is that Oh
Barry Baldwin, the Recognized Democ-
racy's candidate for Mayor.
A tall smooth-faced man is Mr.. Baldwin
quick and nervous in his movements and
modest and diffident in his manner.
When Mr.. Baldwin was seen by CALL
reporter he declined to discuss the outlook
for success as far as he was concerned per-
sonally, but expressed the belief that the
Democratic ticket would be elected.
In reply to question as to what he pro-
posed to do if elected, he said: Il should
endeavor to give the citizens strictly busi-
ness administration of the affairs of the
office.
"Of course / stand firmly upon the plat
form OF the convention which nominated
me. 1t is. in my opinion, clear and sound on
all questions touching municipal affairs, and
l should try to carry it out to the letter.
II believe with that platform that honest
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
The Six Nominees for the They Do if
AGAINST MONOPOLISTS
Joseph A. Johnson, the Peoples
Party Man, Is Opposed to
Combined Capital.

Joseph AshDury johnson, the Peoples
party candidate for Mayor, Is man en-
tirely in earnest one who believes he and
his party are right, and being right believes
he is going to win.
Mr.. johnson was born in Joliet, Ill,
worked on farm and at the printers case
until he was 20, when he began four years
course at Beloit Wis., College.
After graduating he was principal OF the
high school in Bloomington, Ill.
He came to California and started the
Press in Santa Barbara. which he edited
from 1867 till 1876, in which year he sold his
interest in the paper to w. III. Hollister.
At Philadelphia lie was chosen one Of the
Judges at the Centennial Exposition and
afterward became its official historian.
In 1878 he bought half interest in the
Oakland Daily Times and was secretary Of
the State Constitutional Convention.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-05
HONEST GOVERNMENT.
William McMann, the Regular +"
Democrat, Says He Would
Watch the Treasury.

William McMann is wood and coal
dealer He served one term as Sheriff Of
the city and county of San Francisco.
He is little past 80 aud short and stout.
His is pleasant face. and he is Just the
kind of man you would pick out as a good
liver.
This nomination" said he yesterday, sis
a surprise 10 me, and l can hardly say lust
city government
''To begin with, l am siluriau, in that
do not think 1t necessary to rob the people
in order to secure progress.
IN my opinion, tax limit of 81 on an
assessed valuation of 1915 coo, is amply
sufficient to meet all the necessary ex-
penses of local government when honestly
and economically administered.
"There is not in this city to-day busi-
ness man of good standing who could not
take that amount and pay every dollar
necessary to meet expenses.
"rhat would not only include clean and
good streets. but plenty of public lights be-
sides. without the authorities being CON-
PEELED to consult the almanac.
"Water for public purposes could also be
provided in abundance and at much less
cost than at present
"In my opinion one of the most impor-
tant questions now confronting the people
is that Of street extensions. and 1t is a diff
cult one to deal with. To say that no
streets should be extended would be little
radical. perhaps. but should say most en-
phatically that no such work should be I'M
dertaken except by the unanimous request
of the property directly affected.
"On this point | feel that cannot be too
emphatic. and if am elected Mayor shall
do all within my power to prevent further
outrages, such as have been perpetrated in
the past
Another thing badly needed in this city
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~Hodern SchooI-houses Shout d Be Erected"
made in that direction. This is to my mind
Of the first Importance and should be car
ried out.
such a plan has already been recon-
mended by the Finance Committee, of
which i happen to be chairman.
"TN0 thousand dollars has already been
set aside for the purpose and it is our hope
that it will be increased from year TO year
until the system inaugurated becomes a
feature of our school course.
'The Fire Department also needs looking
after and It is my hope that it will be fully
equipped and paid. What is needed is late
improvements and appliances. and these
can all be obtained at reasonable cost. II
elected l should urge this TO be done with
out delay. 1t is to my mind of the most
vital Importance.
Another thing to be considered is the
police force. As at present organized it is
Inadequate to meet the demand of large
and growing population, and the number Of
policemen should be increased.
"Ab0ve all else, should say, liberal ap-
propriations should be-made for our parks
and squares They should be improved for
the benefit of the people. They are the
breathing places for those who cannot af-
ford to get away from the city. and tend
greatly to improve the general health of our
people. Money we'll expended In that direc-
ton will do a great deal of good.
"a great evil has been per petrated In the
past by allowing the salaries of teachers in
cur schools to fall in arrears. and this our
present committee has remedied. By seq
regating the amount set aside for the
maintenance of schools, the teachers have
received their salaries promptly, and have
been kept from suffering great incon-
venience. This plan should be continued.
fright here, however, l wish TO place
myself on record as opposed to the present
system Of street extensions which has been
carried on under the false plea Of progress.
1t has been outrageous, 10 say the least, and
the result has been that hundreds OF lnnO-
cent people have been made to suffer for the
purpose of satisfying the greed OF Re "
selfish politicians Titles have been clouded,
people impoverished. and in many instances
are likely to be deprived of their homes. Il
should be put stop 10 at once and the
wrongs righted.
''Great savings can also be accomplished
IN the Street Department and in the matter
of street lighting, and If should be SO for.
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South. but all the combinations or fusions'
made up to date are decidedly to the advan-
tage of the Peoples party. 1t is not neces-
sary for me to say that the Peoples party
view of the silver question Is the correct
one. but as understood by adherents to the
new party it comes home to them as vital
question OF much greater magnitude in this
campaign than the tariff question"
"What are the prospects Of the party in
Californian"
"They are exceedingly bright to the
Peoples party. Outside of San Francisco,
In oil the populous counties the party Is
likely to poll 40 per cent of the vote and in
some counties not less than so per cent"
"What is the situation in San Francisco?"
1--WE are hampered here as elsewhere
from lack OF funds with which to distribute
our campaign literature and pay days
wages to our speakers. who really all have
to work for daily wages.
"Then, too, we have no daily newspaper
to place In the homes Of tbs people and
bring them the news of the movement In all
parts of the country.
San Francisco is the stronghold Of
monopoly, the one formidable enemy which
confronts the Peoples party, and Ii Is not
safe for men to express sympathy for the
new party. much less openly work for 1t.
As it is, however. the best information OBJ
tainable warrants me in stating that we
shall have thousands Of votes from men
who have grown weary Of the old parties
and lost faith In their independence of
monopoly, but who see the need Of new
national party and are willing to give the
Peoples party chance to prove its patriot
ism and purity.
ut may seem too hopeful On my part to
| add that at tie present time the Peoples
| party holds the balance of power in San
! francisco, but it is undoubtedly true as
| parties now stand.
I'VE intend to do some good campaign
| work before the 9Th OF November, and add
some thousands more 10 our voting strengt til
in this city.
1--WE are accustomed to hard work, aud
| don't mind the heavy task before u.s."