The morning call., 1893-03-16

"Tfse Public l4fairs VIII Be Managed for
OakIand-Ao at for a Ring nor a Gang nor
Anything EIse!"
it was evident that the children had stayed
here TO riot among the furniture. and it did
not require the leaf of torn picture book
on the floor to proclaim that the Mayor is
no terrible despOt in his children's happy
eyes
But he was very serious now as he talked
over the conditions which had led to his
elevation 10 the mRyoralty. The broad
brows knitted over the strong gray eyes,
which looked so steadiastly back the rough
road just Travelled and so fearlessiy on
toward the uncertain prospect, which holds
30 much concealed from view.
ut is the natural outcome of a revolt
against ring rule" he repeated, I'd revolt
which Is isshowinE Itself not in Oakland only,
but all over the United States.
Oakland hates the men of this ring aud
will always distrust everything pertaining
to them. Their names, or at least four of
the most exCcT0ted names, are those Of
Messrs Mofitt, Dargie. De Cola and Ca
TOthsrs.
This revolt began four years ago, when
we elected Glascock on the Citizens ticket
over Ames by more than 5000 votes by
organizing with some clean Democrats. But
tome of Us we're caioled back to the old
parties with the result that we had the cor
rupt rule OF the past TWO years. That
finished it; the people had had enough.
sore? Well. should say some of the
ring are. Some of my friends tell me it is
not safe for me TO 90 downtown unguarded," Z"
and the Mayor threw back his massive
shoulders and laughed heartily.
"But all the same," he continued, "one
has to be on the aui viye The time has
been, and not long ago either, when it was
considered suicide, political and in every
other way. to 60 cOCnter to the Tribune
But that day has gone forever.
The clean sweep made by the Non
Partlsans did not surprise me. expected
it. Indeed. if the ring had not made deal
to deliver votes to Davie-the dicker was
made on election day about noon-the sweep
would have been still more thorough
Then, again, it was a shame the way
they used Barker, whois as nice an old man
as | know.
Some people expect that now the Nom
Partisans are in everything win at once be
lovely. But the sensible portion know this
can't be done all at once.
1--WE must 90 in and find out what eeds
ieSAihEf ohh AdSL w Az W AdAC1CI Nhu Dt
done, will be.
THE waterfront question will be taken
hold Of Immediately. We will find out how
We stand legally. There is 40 doubt, what
ever how the matter stands in public
opinion.
Then there are the streets ana sewers.
Oakland's streets are in a horrible condition,
chiefly through the neglect of the Council
They can be cheaply repaired and kept in
repair.
''As to the boulevard, which Is at present
land speculation OF SIR. Dargie, we don't
want it put out in the lake, and the city
wants those most Interested in it TO pay
for II.
I'VE are liable to be hampered by our
Board Of Public Works. it is true That is
most outrageously constituted body. But
about the 1st OF April have to fill a vacancy
in it and the man l shall appoint don't
know who it will be yet-will be strong
enough 10 hold his own.
1--WE have plenty Of strength to draw
upon as the late election shows. The best
citizens rallied round us.
Oakland is under great obligations, too,
to The CALL" said Mr.. Pardee en-
pbaIlcally. THE CALL fought to give the
city good government and. further. what il
did was well done. Oakland Is not likely TO
forget her debt to THE CALL.
The ring people made big howl They
we're confident of themselves, and, like a
eowardly coyote or two, made noise enough
for Thousand.
They thought they were supreme and
lh the end they must carry all before them,
as In the past.
But those days are over now.
AS TO the water question, it will not be
long before Oakland owns her own water
works. We have no use for tile Contra
Costa water. anyway. 1t is stored water
caught in the winter and allowed to stand
stagnant all the summer.
why. l have known a horse OF mine re-
fuse water for thirty-six hours rather than
drink it. until forced to by reason of its
being Hobson's choice-that OF nothing,
There is another source of water, that
supplied by Dingee from the Berkeley hills.
But The people are at the mercy of his rates,
which are curiously in sympathy with
those Of the Contra Costa company. More
over. the latter company has never said a
word against Dingee and his competition
an eloquent silence, indeed
1--WE can go down TO Alyarado and get
plenty of good artesian water and supply
ourselves with it. We need be at the mercy
Of no man for our water.
81 know" said the new Mayor. musingly,
"that have a rongh path ahead, but look
for The support OF the people. Men know
me from my public record. and hope II