The San Francisco call., 1896-11-02

The Citizens Ncn-P artisan Party was call ed into
existence by condition Of affairs In the City Gov
ernment familiar to all.
This deplorable condition continues In an aggra-
va.ed form.
1t has therefore nominated In the interest Of
good government, and irrespective Of party poll
tics, ticket which it asks the voters in the City to
support.
Inc return Of the bosses to the scenes OF their
nefarious operations, the failure Justice In deal
ng with these conspirators, and the open organi-
Eation OF corruptionists, have compelled the Nom
Partisan Party to weed out doubtful or known bad
men, and place before the voters Of this city men
who are believed to be honest and honorable.
Each candidate indorsed by the Non-P PArtisans
mas signed a pledge, which is on file with the sec
retary. to conduct the affairs Of the city econom
cally, honestly, and on business principles, and
EN- Attracting the following obligations:
Provide for the fullest enjoyment Of religious
liberty;
Public schools to be literally supplied and eco
nomically managed;
Total tax levy not to exceed 81 on the 500 on
assessed value Of $500, ,O0O, 900.
One-tweifth Act rigidiy enforced, and no ex-
penses incurred except by authority Of the Super
visors;
Golden Gate Park to be improved for the oenent
OF the people; expense not to exceed cents on the
800.
Streets and sewers to be improved superintend-
ent to be civil engineer, and business methods
employed;
Eight hours q days work; home labor and ma
terial 10 be prefe rred n all cases:
County Clerks office to be run within $4,000 per
month;
City and County Surveyors fees cost Of janitor
service at City Hall, and shorthand reporting. to
be reduced;
All departments Of City Government 70 be re-
moved from partisan politics;
Free use of Telephone by City; no franchise or
extensions granted without direct benefit to City,
1t is the purpose Of the Citizens' Non Partisan
Party to see. as far as in It's power that such
didates, IL elected shall carry their pledge to
the letter.
Every citizen recognizes the demoralixed condi-
ton OF our Municipal Government, and will admit
that constant watchfulness is necessary 70 stamp
out existing abuses and prevent the growth Of
others
Good officers need their arms strengthened
against schemers and temptation. and faithful
officers are entitled to support; while those who
fail in their duty, yield to the debasing infu-
ence OF the bosses, or to the direct or indirect
bribes OF corporations, should be made TO feel the
strong arm OF the law.
The Citizens Non-Psrtsan Party's aim is TO se-
cure TO the City Of San Francisco good govern
ment, and for this purpose Its organization will
continue until its aim Is accomplished.
1t is therefore justified In asking the effective
and earnest support Of all citizens OF San Fran
CISCO irrespective OF party politics. In its efforts
secure at the coming elect ion good officers for the
City of San Francisco.
CITIZENS NON-PARTISAN
COUNTY COMMITTEE:
GEORGE Z. FITCH, Chairman.
FRANK J. SULLIVAN, vice-Chairman.
L. T. MILLIKEN, Secretary.
Ludwig Altschul Barclay Henley
Charles Ashton Edward J. LIE Breton
Joseph Britton Stewart Menzies
G. c. Burr Theo, +. Payne
c. S. Capp G. B. Perkins
George Cumming E. NJ. Root
Henry l. Davis 4. Sbarboro
Ems. A. Denicke VIM. r. Sherwood
L. r. Ebert ]. s Webster
Warren Gregory w. @. ZeigIer
A. - Hallidie Fred w. Zeile