The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-08-13

subserve in his connection with the man.
agement If the Soldiers Home.
Il. Il. Smith asked whether Mr.. Way
mire claimed the right to present a 6ocu-
ment 10 the association and deny it the
right to do with il what it pleased. The
matter should be taken up, he said, dis
passionately and discussed fairly and
squarely. The privilege Of expunging any
part of the statement ought to be exercised
If necessary.
Feargus Hanson thought the answer of
the directors ought to BE- referred to the
Grand Army Encampment or to the coun-
Gil OF administr alton as everybody present
was more or less interested in the question.
Chairman Burnett decided that the also
citation had no power 10 modify in any way
the answer prepared by the directors.
Copies Of the original findings and the
answer of the directors were ordered
printed and forwarded To the Governor.
MIR. Waymire moved that the report OF
the investigating committee should be re-
jecied.
Mr.. Smith charged thata majority of the
men cansured by The report of the commit
tee had obtained control of every meeting
held since the investigation had been
ordered. He thought that the answer read
by Mr.. Wavmire had failed to fully meet
all the specific charges made against the
man agemen.. Justice to the old soldiers
and to all who had donated money for the
establishment and support of the home re-
quired that the committees report should
be fairly considered and discussed. He
appeal d to the meeting not 10 go on record
as voting down the report of the invest-
eating committee of its own creation.
You do no; dare to reject that report!'
shouted Mr.. Smith.
Nj. ID. Hyde-l dare.
II. I. Smith, OH dare not do 1t.
Hyde-Yes. do dare.
General Hart-I rise to a point Of order,
which is that no member has righG TO
dare any other member TO do anything or
not to do ANYTHING.
Smith-Well. withdraw the challenge.
Mr.. Harris suggestion that the consider
alton of the committee's report should be
made the special order for consideration at
the next meeting was adopted.
At this stage of the proceedings Dr. NJ.
A. Mclaughlin and 81. T.. Smith engaged
in personal alteration, during which
Mclaughlin used an oppr0b rious epithet.
The two advanced toward each other in
meaaclng manner. when several other
veterans interfered in the int rest OF peace.
Smith cinched with Hyde, one OF the
peacemakers, and a frst-cass fight was
imminent. Then the crowd swayed
toward the door. outside of which Smith
had taken up position where he chal.
combat. Meanwhile W. g. Burnett.
In tho chair, looked on as though he en-
joyed the diversion. No blows. however.
were struck, and when Mr.. Burnett told
DIR. Mclaughlin to sit down he obeyed
like good soldier. 4 fter peace had been
thus restored George H. Stevens pro- ested
against Smiths remark that the beard of
directors had formed clique to control
tho meetings. Stevens declared his reaGi-
ness to go out into the hallway to meet
Smith. II invited by the latter, with or
without gloves. But Smiths ardor for
battle by this time had abated.
A communication from Major G. A.
WoOdrun. u. 5. A., was read, announcing
that he had received no official notification
OF MS election as a member OF the assOcia.
ton. but that if he had he would be COM
pelled Tor personal reasons to decline the
honor.
The board Of directors met in the even
Ing and authorized the payment of several
bills. Dire tor HYDE reported that the
special committee on the invest CATION OF
dant Dmpfel by Comrade Pugh had ex.
amlned six witnesses whose testimony mad
been chiefly hearsay. The examinatlo
would be resumed at the Soldiers Home
at YOuntville tomorrow.
A long wrangle ensued over the ques-
tion OF auditing the bills of the experts
employed by the committee appointed 10
investigate the management OF the nome.
The auditing committee refused TO audit
the claims, but tie board resolved that it
was its sense that the DIS should be
allowed. Beyond this no action was
taken.
An honorable discharge was ordered
q anted to Comrade McGonigle. so that he
could apply for admission to the Santa