The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-29

man ~ Gardiner, wholesale grocers-I echo
the sentiments OF my partners. who be-
ileve that the Grand Jury that has re-
Gently presented a startling report is
worthy of all praise. We believe the
whole city and county to be more or less
stepped in fraud and there must be some
remedy found. Common report for long
time has told Of the scaudalous admInistra-
ton of the County Infrmary affairs. Push
the investigation advised by the Grand
Jury and let the guilty suffer whoever they
may be.
e. c. Sessions, president Oakland Bank
OF Savlngs-I have a hesitancy in speaking
on matter that is. as l might say, sub
Judice. The county officials presumably
Will push the m after as the law requires,
and will merely say that an investigation
IS required by both accuser and accused
to find the guilty or exonerate those
against whom charges have been made.
+. r. Girard, musical warehouse-Wh
do L think of the Grand Jury report? l
will tell you. | think the local and county
government is rotten, and if that is strong
language. | believe 1t to be perfectly true
and many others think with me. | feel so
keenly on this subject. that if it was merely
money that was wanted to institute GER
tain drastic changes l would dip into my
pocket with the greatest pleasure and
help to inaugurate reform that would
sweep away abuses that are curse to
Alameda County.
Councilman w. E. Barnard, real estate
think strong prima-facie case has been
made out, and consequently an investiga-
ton OF the whole matter must be pushed
with vigor. There has been too much
laxity and abuse in both the city and
county. The people are revolving; the
spirit of reform is abroad. and l have no
hesltancy In saying that the search light
OF truth should be thrown everywhere and
the guilty punished wherever found.
Abrahamson Bros, importers and dry
goods have been on vacation and have
not read the report, but have heard certain
particulars. The Grand Jury having made
such strong presentation of alleged facts
it is time for something to be done aud an
Investigation is certainly in order.
A. Steffanoni. jeweler-In the light of
| recent events it does not do to be weak
kneed An investigation along the line
indicated by the Grand Jury must be
pushed vigorously; anything less will
only be an encouragement to corruption
lists. desire an honest city and county
government, and SO let us make a fight
for it,
Cushing & Sons, wholesale grocers-I
! don't make any study of politics, but it
seems to me the time is ripe for doing
something By which taxpayers may bene-
! fit. Abuses hit us all in the pocket and
| the chance is now afforded to iuaugurate
reform along this line.
c. and A. Nordhausen. clothiers-The
report suited me exactly. | think it
! honest and true. rs our money that is
being squandered and it is time we looked
! after our servants who have been squan-
dering it. Count me in any action that
may be taken TO strengthen the hands of
| those whose duty it is to see justice done.
j. l.. Lyon, wholesale furniture-I be-
| lieve every allegation made in the report,
| and | grow weary sometimes when l hear
| so constantly of the abuses being per-
| petrated without any one seeming to con-
/ slider it worth their while to enter a. pro-
| test. The present report gives the citizens
| something to work on. | am willing to CO.
operate in any way l can with the citizens
of the city, with the end in view that a
new order of things be introduced.
| c. l.. Maxwell & Son, harness manu-
| facturers-The whole business in connec-
| tion with city and county administration
is 80 tainted that an inVes LEGATION that
may lead to an improvement, however
small, ought and, / believe, will be well
coined by every one.
| S. Anderson. carpet-dealer-I am not
well up in politics, but know just enough
| TO feel assured that n reformation in
method is necessary. The older and larger
! the city becomes the more money has to be
raised, and fraud seems to increase in the
same proportion.
John Williams. secretary of McGove I'm
Cahill q CO.-Count me on the side of re-
form every time. There is need for it, and
while the Grand Jury beard only one side of
the question, yet their recommendations are
good and ought TO be followed.
John NJ PoStOD, attorney-I believe If
the citizens begin to stir in this matter
there will be unearthed something possibly
of more importance than anything brought
under the notice of the Grand Jury.
Schneider & Sons. furniture and carpet
warehouse-Auy malfeasance in Office
ought TO be investigated and the guilty
one punished severely. An office is a
trust held from the people and ought to be
valued as an honor rather than looked to as
a means TO enrich oneself. Pm in favor
of having the abuses of this city done
away with whatever the cost.
Leitcb & Sanford, undertakers-I have
talked about the report with nay partner and
although we believe the four Supervisors
to be square men, yet we believe there
ought TO be a searching investigation.
No one can afford TO be under the imputa-
ton of guilt, ascribed in the report, and go l
hope the matter will be sifted to the
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