The morning call., 1893-09-04

tional homes? Let a man have as much
of his money as his needs actually de-
mand; then you eau save the rest IL you
want"
"The management does net propose to
inflict a hardship upon any comrade,
said Mr.. Arbuckle land the commandant
will be at liberty to exercise his judgment
in the matter of monthly allowances.
Anyhow. am astonished to ind such an
opposition to a measure that was calcu-
lated TO work for the great good OF all con-
cerned. Commandment, will you please ask
each comrade who is not satisfied with the
proposed pension arrangement to step for
ward
There was such break for the front
that the commandant paid no heed to the
Directors request, and ordered the men to
fall back to their places.
Treasurer Currier said a few words cal
culated TO mollify the anxious pensioners.
and then the directors concluded to finally
settle the matter at a meeting later in the
day. Accompanied by few directors
and visitors. the cOmmandant proceeded
on tour of inspection of the quarters.
hospital and kitchen. finding each place in
admirable condition-scrupulou clean,
the beds warm and comfortable and the
food abundant and substantial.
Among suggestions on the round was
one that the men now in the upper floor
of the main building would be transferred
TO the apartment now used as dining
room, as plans for commodIOus mess
room are being prepared, and the last
Legislature made an appropriation large
enough for this purpose, as well as many
other necessary adjuncts.
During inspection Director Arbuckle re-
NAMED among the veterans on the parade
ground and discussed the several phases
Of the pension measure. In the informal
talk he was convinced that there was no
general opposition to the matter if it were
not so abruptly preached, and that if it
were put into immediate effect it would
cause a detection and stampede of the vet
Grams They had not had time to examine
the merits of the order, and the curtail-
ment OF their furlOugh privileges, they
argue, was positive hardship and beyond
the realms of reason. The talk under the
oaks won Mr. Arbuckle over to the caus Sc
of postp0nement and at the session of the
directors in the afternoon he championed
their cause openly.
In the face of all that had arisen during
tile day. and in fact since the PRONUNCIATION
of the order, there was material modifi-
cation in the expressed sentiment, though
there was no actual backdown in the mat
ter. The consensus Of opinion was that.
perhaps, it would be well 10 await the ar
rival of the next quarter before enforcing
the new regulation. By December 1. they
agreed, the men would have paid uD their
little bills and be no longer harassed by
minor debts at the canteen. A postpnne-
ment would at least permit the men To
prepare for test. besides according them
time enough To examine the merits of the
innovation. A vote was ordered. and il
was decided that action in the matter
should be deferred until the payment OF
pensions in Decem Der.
News of the temporary defeat of the
measure soon reached the quarters, and
joy once more reigned where fear had held
sway since the portentuus orders were
posted. 1t was agreed by the veterans
that the delay means final defeat Of the
matter, or else ,implies that the home will
be recognized in its staff ami manage
ment. though their basis for this belief
was not clearly denned.
The directors transacted small amount
OF routine business concerning the home
and then adjourned 10 me et in San Fran
cisco on Saturday night.