The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-09
Effect of the DiSagreeing Fac
tons in the Democratic
Ranks.
DIR. LIVINGSTON DENOUNCED.
Governor Budd Demands Specific
Charges, Which Are Promised
by DR.. Ollie.

ston politicians now attribute the delay OF
the Governor in appointing the Board of
Health, DR.. Levingston's friends, who
were urging his cause with energy, now
plead with renewed vigor. They have a
double cause to win: first, the advance
ment of their client, and second, vindi-
cation of his character.
The appointment of Board of Health
that would make DR.. Livingston Health
Officer would accomplish both these re-
suits. 1t would also indicate that the Gov
ernor did not credit the statements of Mr..
Levingston's enemies.
The Governor, beset on both sides, has
been forced to give ear to the importuni-
ties of ALL Naturally he has hesitated
Other duties have pressed upon him, and
he has allowed himself to postpone judg-
ment on the matter of the Board of Health
appointments.
Yesterday afternoon a committee con-
sisting of l. J. Truman, Rev. E. K. Ollie,
D. G. Dexter and George T. Gaden, Mayor
Sutro's private secretary, waited on the
Governor to present memorial and reso-
buttons condemning Dr. Livingston, which
were adopted by the Civic Federation.
They read the resolutions to Mr.. Budd
and the various members of the committee
talked about DR.. Levingston's record.
They recounted the things they had heard
he had done as Coroner and told of the
intimacy they understood existed between
him and the Rainey Buckley portion OF
the Democracy. They also recounted the
events that led to DIR. Levingston's being
defeated by DR.. c. G. O'Donnell when both
were running for Coroner.
Governor Budd talked with the gentle
men composing the committee and dis
,a1 l,o,r c+o4A IL Nd wall
informed, but anxious to learn more.
"You have merely presented lot of
generalities," he said. "You have made
no specific charges nor declare any par
ticular wrong act to have been done. l can
not act on this memorial.
''Get me some tangible evidence. If the
charges you make are true prove them by
witnesses. 1t would be wrong to convict
man of anything on such testimony as
these resolution.
"Dr. Livingston was public official.
He surely has a record. This is the best
testimony. Quote from it and will then
Judge of his fitness to serve in the position
he desires.
"You may rest assured, though, gentle
men," said Mr.. Budd, that / will not ap-
point any unworthy man, or suggest any
one for place untitled by any reason to
occupy it. AS I have said before, the
Board of Health will be composed of
medical men of the highest standing, and
these men must be unobjectionable."
The interview was highly satisfactory to
the committee. Rev. Mr.. Ollie in speak
ing of it said:
''No of US had any charges against Dr.
Levingston that we could make of our own
knowledge. But at the time the resolu-
tons were adopted witnesses came forward
and others volunteered to give information
upon which the charges made were
founded. These people we will bring be-
fore the Governor"
At present it would seem as if the Gov
ernor had made no choice for the four
places on the Board of Health. While the
Livingston faction speak hopefully they do
not make the confident assertions they
INDUCED in a few weeks ago. The other
side are expectant and hopeful, yet any
thing but sure. Their statement that the
Governor has not vet fixed upon the physi-
clans for the Board of Health is upheld by
Mr.. Budd himself.
81 can't tell now when I'll appoint
them" he said. 81 have been so rushed
by other matters that have not had time
to give the subject the consideration it
demands.
81 have not vet met the different medical
gentlemen who are prominently named
This want to do. OF course, their friends
have seen me, but | want to know the men
personally before give any of them such
an important place. This will make my
appointments come not earlier than the
last of next week anyhow"
The Governor has been beset by horde
of anxious applicants and grateful and
proud" constituents ever since he reached
town. They swarm about the hotel an
hour or so before he is booked to arrive,
and wait till long after he has retired. If,
in the meanwhile, he shows himself among
them, they apply themselves to him, and
proceed to tell their many wants.
OF the seven Democratic Assemb lymen
from San Francisco in the last Legislature,
all but two are asking positions for them
selves from the Governor. The two excep-
tons are L. J. Dwyer and J. D. Coghlin,
both of whom are urging friends for places.
Among the others, John O'Day, who is a
man of large family, was promised COW
eted situation on the water front. But
even he has had to wait, since every job as
Wharfnger is. filled. Most of the others
want to be wharfingers also.
Some of the knowing ones claim that DIR.
J. F. Morse is sure Of appointment on the
Board of Health. They also name DR.. w.
E. Barger and DIR. L. G. Cox. Many agree
in naming these three. Others insist that
nothing can be known.
A number of the leading Democrats and
close friends of Governor Budd have not
been to see him yet. He has promised to
consult with them IN regard TO ms appoint
ments. He would hardly choose his APP
pointees before requesting them to call
upon him in regard to the matter.
Military men are considering the matter
of the brigadier-generalship very closely.
The Acknowledgement of the State will, it
is said authoritatively, be chosen from
south of Tehachapi and will very likely be
Major Driffel. This, it is claimed, will be
to compensate the south for not getting
brigade headquarters.
Fresno has been chosen for the southern
brigade inste ad of place nearer the coast.
This will make General Muller, brother
in-law of Senator Pedlar, the lucky man.
General Montgomery of Chico will. il is
claimed, command the Sacramento brig
ade. The San Francisco brigades COM
mander is still to be chosen.
AN EXHIBIT FOR ATLANTA.