The morning call., 1894-07-14
ALAMEDA'S PRECAUTION.
Organization of Strong Committee
of Safety.


The Citizens Safety Committee have
| held another meeting to consider the best
way TO move in proven ting the destruction
of life and property in The city by either
strikers or the hoodlum element, who are
always ready and too willing to commit
depreda tions under the cloak of the strik-
ing movement.
The meeting was attended by the very
best citizens of Alameda, many OF whom
were not able to attend the previous meet
| ing. Chairman Wheeler called the meet
| ing to order and Acting Secretary Tisdale
read the petition that called the meeting,
| together with the names of those who had
already signed it.
The ball was set rolling by Columbus
Bartlett. who questioned the wisdom OF the
| proceedings as proposed. II do not be-
lieve," he said, 'in organizing mob to
fight mob, but do believe in seeking pro-
lection through the Governor and not in
calling upon the railroad company for
assistance or cooperation"
The remarks seemed to kinde flame
in Judge Hunt, who most vigorously op
posed the sentiments. and most animated
discussion followed. in which Judge Hunt
handled the subject without gloves. and
his condemnation Of the strikers was ex-
ceedingly severe.
The situation was most thoroughly dis
cussed as to what would be the best plan
to pursue. Action was the plan receiving
the most attention and the greatest in
dorsement.
Some of the speakers took occasion to
meptio the names of Marshal Rogers,
commencing him for his bravery and the
decisive manner In which he had handled
so serious matter, and the hall rang with
| applause. The assemblage moved vote
of thanks to Marshal Rogers on behalf of
the citizens of Alameda, and it was car
RED unanimously amid great enthusiasm.
City Attorney Taylor thought The proper
thing to do was for the City Trustees to
hold meeting and duly authorize the
| swearing in of all the members Of
of the committee as special officers. Sew
eral members of the board were present.
including President FOrderer. They re-
tired and held brief private conferen ce
in the City Hall, where they discussed the
| proposition of City Attorney Taylor, with
the result of adopting il, and instructed
City Clerk Millipgton to administer the
oath to the members of the Safety Com
mittee.
City Clerk Wilmington Immediately pro-
ceeded to the meeting and swore in the
entire assemblage. they taking the follow
ing oath:
We, the undersigned, solemnly swear that we
| will support the constitution of the United
States of America, and the constitution of the
State of California. and perform the duties of
special police officers OF the city of Alameda to
the best of our ability.
At the conclusion of the administration
of oaths each of these special officers was
| supplied with badge and a club. After
few moments of conversation the
entire company, nearly two hundred men
! in all, were formed on Park street 10 a
column of twos, and marched through the
streets to the narrow-gauge depot under
comm and of Captain Won Schmidt, where
| the company was dismissed with the
understanding that at the sound of five
taps of the fire bell they would assemble
! prepared for action.