The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-01
BOSSES DENOUNCED.
Non.Partisan Candidates Address a
Large Gathering.

Large Gathering.
The Wigwam on the corner OF Fell and
Cough streets was crowded last night
with enthusiastic Non-Parlisaus. On the
platform were seated Siebe, McNab, Hen
ley. Rigdon. Grunsky, Van der NailIen
and score of Non-Partisan troopers who
are making gallant and winning fight
for the cause of pure and clean municipal
government.
Every speakers remarks were vigorously
applauded, particularly those of Barclay
Henley, McNab and Siebe.
d. ii. Hegler called rhe mons trous
assem- blage to order. DR.. Rigdon was the
first speaker introduced. lie said that il
was generally the rule TO call upon the
Coroner last when there was any business
and so it had been in the on-Parusans'
demonstrations be had thus far attended.
In referring to the Non-Psrtisan move
ment DIR. Rigfon declared that 1t was
necessity. Both parties are manipulated
by bosses of the worst type" said the
speaker. He held that il was the duty of
every good citizen 10 rebuke the old parties
when they had arrived at such a state of
political rottenness
He claimed that the NOn-Partisan ticket
had nothing to do with State and national
issues. The bosses aud ringsters will
plead of you to vote the Republican or
speaker. They say that there are great
principles at stake this fall. All this talk
IS raised IN order TO blind the people.
They have some pet scheme TO put through
this year, or else they have some hench-
man on their tickets whom they wish 10
elect. The bosses are very cunning
creatures" remarked the speaker.
Mr.. Trueman, candidate for Supervisor,
stated that 1t was the first time that he had
ever taken the stump. But he declared
Ii was the duty of every voter to do all
that 1t was in his power this year to over
come the grip which the bosses had on this
city. Mr. TruemaD thought that every
NoH-Partsan should not cease working
for the ticket until the last ballot was cast
on Tuesday night.
G. Z. Grunsky followed with a short ex-
ordium upon San Fran isco's streets.
Barclay Henley hoped 10 verify the
good opinions of hin held by his friends
when elected District Attorney. He
spoke upon the character of the old par
ties tickets. He declared that both were
products Of the bosses. He paid Chris
Buckley his respects in very bitter terms.
He pictured "Chris" as a criminal fleeing
from justice. He declared Dan Burns no
better than his brother Democratic boss.
Mr.. Henley was snre that both were
working together for tho interests Of
Fourth and Townsend Streets" Both
are as CORRUPT as can be, be said. lie
dSo6licu lHdI ID WAS Tic lultullOU OF iDeSt
two b." 10 defeat such men as Ebert,
Haley and Creswell. He declared that
these men cannot be handled by the
bosses.
John ID. Siebe said he had been counted
out once and he appealed to all liberty
loving people to see that this did not occur
again. MIR. Siebe thought that the pros
poets OF electing the entire Non-Partisan
ticket were very bright.
James McNab was well received. He
spoke briefly upon the prospects IF the
ticket. He declared that every thing looked
very fav0rab bic for the cause of good gpv-
erEment He said that the people are be-
ginning TO tire of bOssism. hlr Faulkner
followed with short talk upon the school
question. He said if the children were
properly educated there would be no
need of bipartisan movements. Mr.
Van der NailleD echoed the sentiments of
Mr.. Grunsky In regard to bad streets.
Mr.. Sutro appeared before the meeting
just before adjournment and was heartily
received. He spoke at length upon the
evil influence of corporations. He de-
clared that they were the great destroyers
of governments. He thought that voters
should lay aside party strife in such great
contests and vote Tor the man and not the
party. He said that lie had never allied
himself with any party. He thought them
not fit for good citizens to join.
The meeting closed with addresses by
Oscar Lewis, II. C. Firebaugh and others.