The San Francisco call., 1896-10-28

The Citizens Non-Parisan Party was called 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.
The return of the bosses TO the scenes OF their
nefarous operations, the failure of Justice in DEAL
ing with these copspirators and the open organi-
zation of corruptionists, have compelled the Nom
Partisan Party to weed out doubtful known bad
men, and place before the voters Of this city men
who are believed 10 be honest and honorable.
Each candidate indorsed by the Non-P Partsans
has signed a pledge, which is on file with the Sec
retary TO conduct the affairs OF the city economi-
cally. honestly, and ON business principles, and
embracing the following obligations;
Provide for the fullest enjoyment of religious
liberty;
Pubic schools to be literally supplied and eco
nomicaly managed: .
Total tax levy not to exceed 81 on the S1VV on
assessed value of $500, ,O0O, 900.
One-twelith Act rigidIy enforced, and no ex-
penses incurred except by authority OF the super
visors:
Golden late Park to be improved for the benefit
OF the people; expense TO exceed scents on the
$lOO.
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 to 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 TO 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 far as in its power, that such cam
didates ii elected shall carry out their pledge to
the letter
Every citizen recognizes the demoralized condi-
tion of our Municipal Government, and will admit
that constant watchfulness is necessary 10 stamp
out existing abuses and prevent the growth Of
others
Good officers need their arms strengthened
against schemers and temptation. and faithful
officers entitled to support; while those who
fail in their duty, yield to the debasing inftnS
ence of the bosses, TO the direct or indirect
brbes OF corporations, should be made TO feel the
strong arm of the law.
The Citizens on-Partizan Party's aim is to Sc
cure the City of San Francisco good govern
ment, and for this purpose its organization VIII
cont inue 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 TO
secure at the coming elect ion good officers for the
City of San Francisco.
CITIZENS NOS-PARTISAN
COUNTY COMMITTEE:
GEORGE X. FITCH. Chairman.
FRANK ]. SULLIVAN, Vice-ChairmAn.
1. T. MILLIKEN, Secretary.
Ludwig Altschul Barclay Henley
Charles Ashton FdwsrI ]. lie Breton -
Joseph B itton Stewart Menzies
c. c. Burr Theo. +. Payne
c. s Capp C. B. Perkins
George Cumming e. NJ. Root
Henry l.. Davis A. Sbarboro ~
Erns A. Denicke VIM. r. sherwood
i, II. Ellert J. S. Webster
Warren Gregory w. G. Zcigier
A. >. Hallidie Fred w. Zeile