The herald., 1894-10-06
BURNS AND BUCKLEY.

Chris Buckley and his followers took an ac-
tive share in the Republican primaries held on
June I'd, in San Francisco. on June 4th an
interview with Col. D. NJ. Burns, the Republi-
can boss, appeared in the Examiner of that
city, explaining the adhesion to his side of the
ex-Democratic boss. Following are extracts
from that interview:
'.I suppose" said Colonel Burns, s'that you
want to know just what occurred between Mr..
Buckley and myself, and am entirely willing
to tell it all. Ihave nothing whatever to con-
ceal about 1t. l met Mr.. Buckley casually.
There was previous appointment or ar
rangement for an interview. L have known
him for, l suppose. 25 years. and have talked
with him frequently. He is an interes ting
man. l don't suppose that any one who has
talked with him will deny that.
"Well, he came to me and said he intended
to support my end OF the fight in the prima-
ries Then he went further, and said he in
tended to advi.e his friends to support the Re-
publican ticket at the election in November.
That was practically all there was to the inter-
view. 1t was very brief, and was in no sense
conference.
There was absolutely no talk OF a bargain
or agreement. Mr.. Buckley didn't ask, sug-
gest or hint i'll any manner that he expected
any return favors. did not suggest or hint
in any way that would do anything for him.
He did not speak OF his future political ambi-
tions beyond saying that he was out of politics
except in so far that he intended to work out
some reyenges.
ave met on the street. Think it was almost
directly in front of Nose Gunsts cigar store on
Kearney street. Several other persons stood
by. There was nothing like secret confer
ence about it, Mr.. Buckley volunteered his
support, and l am free to admit that l was
| honest
was glad to get the support of Mr.. Buckley and
his following for the Republican ticket and for
my side of the primaries fight.
81 think 1 had met him once before the
interview at Gunsts, and 1 believe have
met him once since the interview at the Bald
win"
"'What about the meeting at the Baldwin
cafe?'
THAT was not a prearranged meeting, and
at it no further promises we're made by Mr..
Buckley-and there were no hints of any
agreements or offers of support. had sent to
Mr.. Buckley for certain information regarding
man who was opposing our side. He sent
back word that he couldn't give the informa-
ton except to me personally.
"Well, that night went to the Baldwin cafe
to see Jack Hoey OF the Thirty-second dis
trict. He had deserted Kelly and Crimmins
and had then been partially pulled back.
"When had finished with Hoey heard that
Mr.. Buckley was in the next room. So l went
to him to secure the information for which L
had sent previously. He dismissed his attend
ant and gave me the desired information. That
was all there was to that interview, and can
not say too strongly that l made no promises
to or bargain with Mr.. Buckley then or ever"
"Did he give you any reasons for supporting
your ticket at the primaries and promising to
support the Republican ticket at the next elec-
tion?'
AT the time he made the promise he gave
NJ reasons. subsequently l learned some of
them. In fact, knew them without asking.
Mr.. Buckley didn't like Kelly and Crimmins
and he wished 70 defeat them. He sent his
men to me at the primaries in order to be re-
venged.
"As to his promise to advise his friends to
support the Republican ticket at the Novem-
ber election, knew that this was for the pur-
pose ofbeing revenged on what he called the
city hall crowd That means the Sullivan
and Dwyer influence. 1 believe he said SO,
but in any event knew that he was against
them"
"Do you expect Mr.. Buckley and his retain
ers to remain with the Republican party?"
80 far as the November election 1 certainly
do. They were with us in the primaries,
which tended to get them into the ran ks.
Then, too, there is a general prevalent belief
that the Republicans will be successful this
year. This fact will have large influence in
keeping them with u.s. In common with many
other people they wish to be on the winning
side That is potent factor in determining
the political preferences of every man. once
let it be consid cred beyond peradventure that
a certain party is to win, and all the wavering
elements flock to it. So think that this fact
alone will keep the Buckley adherents
with us.
IL honestly admit that am greatly pleased
that Mr.. Buckley has promised his support. l
think that support removes the last doubt of
Republican success in San Francisco and Cali
fornia at large figure that it will bring to
us between 5000 and 5000 votes''