The San Francisco call., 1896-10-07

pleted by tomorrow "wednesday even
ing, and that the petition would be filed
with the Registrar Saturday.
Frank Roney, the organizer and FIRST
president of the Federated Trades of this
City, addressed the convention at some
length. He said it had always been SUBJ
ject of wonder to him how workingmen,
and particularly trades unionists, whose
basic principles were protection, could in
any numbers be found on the side of free
trade, or any propositions tending in that
direction.
Men joined labor organizations, he said
because as individuals they were unable
to advance their interests otherwise. Yet
these same men often most inconsistentIy
clamor and strike for higher wages and go
into the CHI apest markets to purchase
their necessities. ignoring the fact that
cheap goods meant reduced wages
Higher wages produced plenitude of
money and 1t made little difference what
kind it was provided there was always
enough. He hoped the United Labor
party was party of protection, otherwise
he would cons ider himself much out of
place. Mr.. Roney's remarks were listened
to with marked attention and his address
frequently punctuated with applause.
After short speeches by G.. w. Elder
Cord Wetien, Leon Jones. William A.
journed to the call of the chair.
large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Mckinley Veterans League of the Fifth
Congressional District was held last even
ing at Swiss Hall, Fourteenth and Mis-
sion streets, Colonel E. Mccormick pre-
siding and Thomas Regan acting as Sec
retarv.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
{. WHEREAS, Colonel c. L. Taylor, the present
Supervisor OF the Eighth Ward, has been nom
mated by several political parties for Mayor of
this municipality; and whereas, Colonel Tay-
to., faithful servant of the people, has been
ever foremost in the Board of Supervisors in
the interests of the taxpayers, therefore be 1T
:, Resolved, That We heartily indorse Colonel
Taylor's candidacy and pledge ourselves to do
our utmost to secure his election.
WHEREAS, George W. Elder, the faithful ex-
pert OF the Street Committee OF the Board of
Supervisors, is before the people as the candi-
date of the Republican ana other political par
ties of this City for Street superintendent; and
whereas, Mr.. Elder in his official ca pacity has
saved the taxpayers aud property owners hun
dreds of thousand of dollars, and we believe
that he will make one of the best Street Super
interdents we ever had, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That we Will do everything in our
power to elect George w. Elder to this import
ant Office.
WHEREAS, Cord wetjen, one OF our most re-
spected citizens. has been nominated by the
Republicans and others for Tax Collector of
San Francisco; and whereas. Mr.. Wetjen is an
honest, conscientious and reliable citizen who
will make an efficient City official; therefore,
be it
Resolved That we will make strenuous
effort to advance the election of Mr.. Wetjen
for Tax Collector
WHEREAS, Charles s. Tilton has been re-
nominated for the office of City and County
Surveyor, which he now holds; and whe reas,
Mr.. Tilton is one of the best and most reliable
City and County Surveyors we ever had in
office; therefore. be it
Resolved, That we, in the interest of the prop
erty-owners of San Francisco, vii exert all our