The San Francisco call., 1896-01-17

of the committee, through the literature
sent to Washington, are having effect Of
course some of the Congressman, particu-
larly those who are friendly to the railroad
company, do not like to hear talk of
bribery. Why should they2 1t comes too
near home, and that is exactly what we
are driving at. We want every Congress-
man to know that the railroad is not
above bribery or the use of undue infiu-
ence, and that that influence has been felt
in certain quarters.
THAT some one is squirming under the
lash is very pleasing to the committee. 1t
shows that the iron has struck home; that
the knowledge that the eyes of the coun-
try are on men who are thought to be open
to influence is having disquieting effect
''lt every man We fear can be brought to
this state of mind we shall be satisfied that
our efforts are not being wasted.
LAS TO Congressman Bowers; well, he
may be opposed to funding bill (Senator
White says he is). but he has, to my mind,
been friend of the railroad for wears past
Whether he is or not will be shown when
the funding bill comes up for passage. II
he votes against it I shall be the first to
say We'll done
81 expect that by this time the Congress
men and Senators are beginning to hear
from home regarding this funding bill
towns of the country's lawmakers has been
furnished with an abundance of literature
on the subject, and if they follow the
practice OF former years they will all print
copious extracts and send special copies to
the Representatives of their districts. 1
never saw anything bring a wavering Con-
gresham or Senator to time quicker than
this. When he knows that his friends,
relatives and business associates are fully
apprised of his danger he is generally care
ful to avoid shady-looking bills, no matter
how much influence Is brought to bear on
him.
1.-The time is approaching when the bill
will come up for the consideration of Con-
gress, and we are marshaling our forces
Though nothing particularly new has
come from the seat of war regarding the
prospects of the coming battle, think the
chances of checkmating President Hunt
ington are becoming brighter He will
find that what l have often SAID is true
that it is far easier to beat measure in
Congress or any legislative body than it is
to pass it. We can see already that his in
f1uence at Washington is waning"
Though few names Of delegates for the
convention at Metropolitan Temple to-
morrow have reached the secretary of the
committee of fifty, there are evidences
that the keenest interest is being felt in all
parts OF the State. Delegates are prom
ised from many sections, and in others
resolutions OF sympathy with the move
ment against funding are being passed
The citizens of Colusa AMI that vicinity
are particularly enthusiastic, and at a re-
cent mass-meeting passed stirring resolu-
tionS in reference to the matter.
The following letter in relation to the
meeting reached Mayor Sutro yesterday
Hon. Adolph Sutro, Mayor Of San Francisco:
In answer TO your circular calling for con-
vention to be held in San Francisco on the
18th day of January the citizens of the town of
Colusa at a meeting held in the Colusa Theater
on Monday evening, January 13, unanimously
adopted the following preamble and resolu-
ton:
WHEREAS, We believe that strenuous efforts
are being made 10 pass funding bill in Con-
gress extending the time for settlement of the
debts of the Central and Union Pacific Rail-
road companies with this Government and
whereas, the citizens of Colusa in mass-meet-
ing assembled, believe it to be inexpedient IN
SO extend the time, therefore be il
Resolved, That we are opposed to the passape
OF funding bill or q bill in any form what.
ever that VIII extend the time OF settlement of
this just debt.
FRANK WILLIAMS, Chairman
ED ST. MAURICE, Secretary.
Communications were also received from
the Supervisors of Napa County appoint-
ing NJ. Nj. Estee as a delegate to the con-