The San Francisco call., 1896-10-03
.SONNTAG STEPS
DOWN AND OUT
And Keeps Himself Within
the Republican
Fold.
His Action Patriotic and Self
Sacrificing and for
Harmony.
WRIT OF MANDATE WANTED.
Ned Foster, Sport and Theatrical
Man, Becomes Converted to
Republicanism.
WRIT OF MANDATE WANTED.

Tenry P. Sonntag has earned for him.
self the gratitude and respect OF all Re-
publicans by withdrawing from the con-
test for mayoralty on the ticket of the
Kelly Mahoney faction. That he has re.
tired in favor of the regular nominee,
G. L. Taylor. emphasizes the fact that
although Republicans may quarrel among
themselves for while, they will always
be found in solid phalanx on the eve OF
election.
Mr.. Sonntag's action breathes the spirit
Of true patriotism and self-sacrifice IN the
interest of harmony.
Mr.. sonntag's letter was made public
yesterday. 1t is as follows:
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, october /, 1896.
Alfred J. Norgenstern, Esq, Secretary Of the
Regular Republican Municipal Conrention-DEAR
SIR: In considering the nomination for the
office of Mayor of San Francisco. rendered
to me by the Republican Convention of which
you are secretary, an honor which / highly
appreciate, I have concluded, in view of the
existing circumstances and against the pro-
tests of my friends, to decline the same. Un-
happily there is division in the ranks of the
Republicans at the present time in this City
relative to local nominations.
Every effort, consistent with seIf-respect,
has been made by the convention of which
you are the secretary and of which 1 am the
chairman to harmonic the conflicting ele-
ments and to unite the party in this City, SO
that one ticket might be placed in the field in
the interest of good government That we have
failed is to be deplored. The ticket presented
is one of great strength, and is entitled to re.
ceive the support of the citizens of San Fl ran
cisco. In the event, however, of the adoption
of the new charter at the coming election and
its approval by the Legislature, that instru-
ment would probably go into effect this com.
ing July.
The Mayor under that charter would be
vested with great power and responsibilities
and would have the appointment of many
public officials. The election of Mayor in
that event would be of great importance to the
Republican party of this City, and so, after
full consideration, feel that should not dc
anything that might possibly jeopardize the
election of a Republican to that office, which
two Republican candidates in the field might
do, and have, therefore, decided to step aside
in the interest of party unity, ana to subserve
as believe, the best interest of this City by
assuring the election of Republican to tha,
Office.
Colonel G. l.. Taylor, an old and respected
citizen, who has filled many positions of pu blic
trust with honor and fidelity, has been nomI-
mated by one or more conventions of citizens
for that Office. He is Republican, and, in
my opinion, would make conscientious and
able Mayor. ] feel satisfied that If the gen.
tlemen of the convention who so recently
showed their good will toward and conf
dence In me would nominate Colonel Taylor
in my place his election would be sure to fol-
low. hope my wish in this respect will be
gratiied. desire through you to thank the
gentlemen of the convention for the honor OF
the nomination, and, wishing success to the
Republic9p ticket, am, very truly yours,
HENRY P. SoNNTAG