The morning call., 1895-02-14

jealousy guarded by keepers who have
been particularly instructed to keep in
truders on the demesne a good distance
from the highly priced fowls.
1t will be remembered that at the meet
ing of the Legislature two years ago, Mr..
Emeric appeared as the father of a meas
ure known as the Emeric game bill. The
poor and middle-class of sportsmen op-
posed the bill strongly on the ground that
it was framed with the intention of shut
ting out the poorer sportsmen from pas
time which many of them enjoyed during
the open seasons for shooting. fierce
war was waged by both sides and Mr. EN-
eric, it is said, spent several thousand dol
lars in the fight. The bill, however, was
considered so unjust in principle that it
met with defeat and there was great re-
joicing among the clubs of sportsmen who
had fought against it.
Although Mr.. Emeric lost his fight, he
did not lose interest in the protection and
preservation of game birds and animals,
and it is generally believed that the Gov
ernor appointed him Fish Commissioner
believing that he would leave no stone un-
turned in his endeavorS to have the game
and fish of the State receive proper pro-
lection from all classes of men.
William Kittle, a prominent sportsman
and member of the Country Club, said that
he thought Mr.. Emeric would make a
tirst-class Fish Commissioner, as he had
both time and money at his disposal and 4,
being an enthusiast, would work like a
Trojan in the interest of both game and
fish. Mr.. Kittle suggested, as valuable
assistant to Emeric, A. T. Tubbs, gentle
man who is an ardent sportsman with am
pie means.
A Cumming, one of the leading lights
Df 4loD Ti,,h N
a very capable man, who is heart and soul
in favor of the protection and preservation
OF game and fish.
although he may lean toward the aris-
tocracy, | think, generally speaking,
Emeric will do well by all concerned in
either pastime," said Mr.. Cumming.
John Bergez, representative OF the
Tamalpais Sportsmans Club, said that
although Mr.. Emeric might be somewhat
strict as regards boundary lines, he was
nevertheless strong advocate of game
protection and men of that kind are needed
on the Fish Commission.
E. Briggs, president of the Pacific Ken
mel Club, was not particularly pleased with
the appointment He thought Emeric was
rather too domineering and leaned toward
the rich mans side of the game question.
81 can't say what Mr.. Emeric will do in
the way of giving opportunities to men of
moderate means of enjoying the pleasures
of the chase" said Mr.. Briggs, "but l am
satisfied that the lessees and owners of
preserve lands will derive much benefit
from the appointment"
James Chesley, well-known sportsman
and angler, thought that Emeric would
make a first-class Fish Commissioner, as
he was passionately fond of angling.
John Butler, president of the San Fran
cisco Rod and Gun Club was pleased to
know that Emeric was appointed.
He is the right man in the right place."
said Butler. "When Mr.. Emeric takes
office we will hear of numerous arrests of
poachers being made. Spearmen and dyna-
mite fiends will suffer at his hands.
Emeric is the man we want"
John Siebe Jr. said that Emeric would
make frst-class Fish Commissioner, as
he is an enthusiast with ample means.
Otto Muser, merchant and disciple OF
Walton, is spoken of as a man who would
make good Fish Commissioner A petit
tion is now being signed by several leading
sportsmen and anglers in favor of his ap-
pointment. 1t will he presented to Gov
ernor Budd in few days. 1t is said that
one OF the present Fish Commissioners,
Mr.: Mcneil OF Los Angeles, has sent in his
resignation to the Governor.