The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-01
10 LEAOW THIS CITY.
At Last the Bill Makes Its
Appearance.
WAIMlRE LEFT OUT OF IL.
He Vas Not Permitted to Father
the Measure.
LOOKED UPON WITH DISFAVOR.
Members of the Legislature Believe San
Francisco Can Manage Her
Own Affairs.
LOOKED UPON WITH DISFlVOR

LSXOW San francisco anu uTdS-ueG the
State, was introduced in both houses this
morning with flourish of trumpets. 1t
is in accord with the resolutions previously
introduced in the Legislature and merely
differs from the resolutions in length and
legal expression. 1t was drawn by the
Attorney General and is considered an able
instrument SO far as its legal aspect is con-
cerned, one which would stand the tests of
the courts, but its tenor is not approved by
many of the legislators. So far as the At
torney-General's office is concerned the
feeling toward the fate of the bill seems to
be one of indifference. The Attorney
General merely drew up the bill by request,
and will not seek to force the passage of
the measure.
The bill was introduced in the Senate by
President pro tenn. Flint and in the Assem-
bly, by Speaker Lynch. This was great
Disappointment to Assemblyman Waymire.
He offered the Assembly resolution and ex-
pected to introduce the bill, as he seems,
for some strange reason, exceedingly
anxious to LexoW San Francisco. But there
was a decided objection to his introduction
of the bill. He is regarded as legislatively
l.
it would have injured its chance of success
Those who want the bill to pass regard
Waymire as a weak old man, garrulous
when fattered and not of sufficient force
to carry any important legislation to sue
cess. He wanted to be Speaker of the
House. failed asked to be made Speaker
pro TEN. and met defeat; he sought to
have the Craftsmanship of the Judiciary
Committee conferred upon him and was
denied, and now meets with his latest dis
appointment in not being allowed to father
the bill of his choice.
The Republicans will caucus on the COM
mission bill tomorrow and will probably
decide to defeat it, if expressions made to-
night can be used as prediction. II am
opposed to this bill, said Senator Simp-
son of Los Angeles. There is no reason
why Los Angeles should attempt to assist
to LeXow San Francisco, San Diego or any
other city. | believe in municipal home
rule. have confidence in the good people
OF San Francisco, and, while no doubt
wrongs have been done in that city, its
people are able to investigate and punish
l most emphatically indorsea THE CALLS
editorials on this whole Lexow proposition.
Let the Legislature confine its attention to
its own AFFAIRS
II am unalterably opposed to the bill. l
do not wish to see any such powers placed
in the Governors hands," said Senator
Orr. cit practically makes him the Judge
of his own election. l say no to this bill. "
Senator Dunn was not in favor of inves-
tigating local affairs in the way contem-
plated
''San Francisco is able to manage her
own affairs. Corruption exists in election
matters elsewhere than in San Francisco, ;"
said Senator Under.
Senator Gleaves, while not Directing to
the appointing power conferred in the Gov
ernor, though admitting that he was not
in accord with his party in that particular
found weak places in the bill. Competent
men of integrity would not serve for So a
day as provided for in the bill. He was
not in favor of any investigation of police
affairs, or anything municipal except al
legged election frauds which had a bearing
on the whole State.
"Why doesn't the bill provide that the
Commissioners shall be elected instead of
appointed2" asked Assembly Dixon. ~
esteem Governor Budd very highly, but
do we want to make him his own Judge of
his own election?"
Senator Flint, Speaker pro tenn, who
introduced the commission bill, seems to
feel little interest in the measure. 81 in
troduced the bill by request" said he. 81
have not read it and do not know whether
/ shall vote for it or not. / must examine
the bill before can pass judgment on it. !"
There will be faint support from the San
Francisco delegation. A Democrat or two
may vote for the bill, but that will be about
all the strength which the measure will
get from San Francisco. Assemblyman
Lewis Of San Francisco declared tonight
that he was not fully informed as to the
provisions of the bill. ~ think San Fran
cisco is as capable of attending to its own
affairs as any other portion of the State. !"
said he. II do not approve the bill. do
not approve any measure which would
give to Governor Budd or any other man
the power to appoint commission with
such extraordinary powers. The bill will
be considered in Republican caucus to-
morrow night and its fate will probably be
settled then"
~ feel like fighting the bill tonight,
said Senator Seymour of Los Angeles. ~
will not say that l am unequiyocally OPP
posed to the measure until | have had
time to examine it, but l feel now that it
would do no good. Such commission
might, if appointed stir up good deal of
excitement without any resultant benefit.
The following is the text of the bill:
An act to provide for a commission TO inyesti-
gate public offices, institutions and depart
ments OF this State, and the counties, cities and
countles, or municipalities thereof; and 10 In
qu1re into the acts of all public officers, en-
ployes and attaches of such offices, institutions
and departments OF this State, and of the coun-
tles, cities and counties and municipalities
thereof, and especially to inquire into acts OF
corruption, misfeasance and misrepresentation
OF public moneys or public property by such
ofilcers employees and attaches, and their official
misconduct generally; and to investigate viola
lions OF the election laws
Inc people OF the State OF California, repre-
sented. In Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows:
section l. For the purpose OF obtaining Just
anu accurate information to enable the Legis-
lature to correct any abuses or corruption, mis-
leasance or misconduct of any public otilcer or
IN any public Office, institution or department
OF TINS state, or in any county, city ana county,
or municipality thereof, there shall! be APP
pointed by the Governor, within ten DAYS aiter
tne passage OF this act, non-parusan commls-
SION Tor investigation and inquiry, to consist OF
lnree persons, residents and citizens OF TINS
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