The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-21
FOR ONE FIVE-CENT FARE,
Letters of Encouragement From
All Over the State.
ANOTHER MAss-MEETING SOON.
for a New Line to Be
Applied for To-Day-Cclonel
Crocker's inspection.

The movement iuaugurated by Adolph
Sutro few days ago for a scent fare from
the ferries TO the Cliff House is receiving
almost universal support from the citizens,
but more particularly from those in the
Richmond district, where they are with
him to a man.
All yesterday Mr.. SutrO was compelled
to hold something like an informal recep-
ton. so many prominent citizens called
upon him to express their sympathy with
him in his patriotic fight against the rail-
way monopoly and to offer whatever as
sistance lay in their power. Among the
visitors were Mayor Ellert and his secre-
tary.
Besides these, all the speakers at the
mass-meetDg last Thursday night called,
with the object of obtaining information
as TO what progress was being made re-
garding future meetings and to offer their
services.
After the visitors had all taken their
departure the executive committee, con-
ssting of Mr.. Sutro. Charles Il. Hubs
and Recorder Thomas j. Glynn. APP
pointed at last Thursday nights mass
meeting. had long talk over matters gen.
orally, in which they were Joined by
struct the new line from Central avenue
to the Cliff House.
In reply to questions Mr.. SutrO said:
eve have set the thing going and are
bound to see it through. This fight has
begun in a little thing, but there is no say
ing where or when it Will end. AS l said
at the meeting last Thursday, 1t was the
throwing of some boxes of tea into the
harb0r of Boston rather than pay a duty
of three cents that laid the foundation of
mighty nation.
I'VE propose to carry the fight to Wash
ngtOn regarding the railroads Tefunding
bill and lis tax cases. l am daily in re-
ceipt Of letters and kilograms of congratu-
lation from all over the State and from
gentlemen who have done considerable
travelling. They are all urging me TO 90 on
with the fight against this graspiug rail-
road monopoly. and | have no hesitation
IN saying that this fight is being hailed
with enthusiasm everywhere in the State"
It's purely and simply opposition
against imposition" interjected Mr..
Hubhs.
That's So" continued Mr.. Sutro. THE
railroad people have been heaping indig-
nifty upon in4ignltY upon the people Of
tnIS city and State, and it is not surprising
that they are ready for q revolt, ana | am
with them to stay.
Just look here for moment" Mr.
SutrO opened ont map of the city, and
placing his finger at The ferries drew it
along Ill 1t stopped az Seventh avenue.
Now" he said, you are charged cents
from the ferries TO Seventh avenue, and
for this little distance" indicating from
Seventh avenue to the Cliff House, ''you
are charged cents more. If that is not
gross imposition L would like to know
what Is. That, in a nutshell, is what we
are fighting against, and we are deter
mined that we will not be imposed upon
any longer"
when do you propose having the next
masS-meeting and where"
That is not yet definitely settled. Il
will not be later than Wednesday evening,
but due notice Of 1t will be given. We
will have it in as central place as pus-
sible."
Are you TO apply for a franchise for a
competing streetcar line TO the Board of
Supervisors Tomorrow"
Yes. We have everything in readiness
for doing so, and believe that it will pass
the board unanimously. Then other press
ing matters will receive prompt attention"
Colonel Croker was here today" re-
marked Mr.. Hubbs. taking a look at
Mr.. Sutro's tall fence and surveying the
general outlook. MIR. Sutro ran again ST
him accidentally"
What did he say to yOu?" asked The re-
porter, addressing Mr.. Su;Go.
ION" said the multi-millionaire laugh
ingly. "he turned his head away. kept
my eyes fixed upon him, intending to return
his bow If he deigned 10 notice me, but my
intended courtesy was not necessary"
As the reporter was leaving Mr.. SutrO
said: You can let the people know that
we are determined to have five-csnt fare
from the ferries to the Cliff House, and il
the railroad people refuse to give it we will
build our. own line just as soon as it can
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