The San Francisco call., 1896-10-26

The Citizens Non-Parisan Party was called into
existence by condition OF AFFAIRS in the City Gov
ernment familiar to all.
This deploraole 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 in the City to
support.
The return of the bosses to the scenes of their
nefarious operations the failure of Justice in deal
ing with these conspirators and the open organs
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 to be honest and honorable
Each candidate Endorsed by the Non-Partisans
has signed pledge, which is on file with the Sec
retary. conduct the affairs of the city economi-
cally, honestly, and 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 500 on
assessed value OF $500, ZOO, 900.
one-twelfth Act rigidIy enforced, and no ex-
penses incurred except by authority of the Super
visors:
Golden Gate Park to be improved for the benefit
Of The people; expense not to exceed cents on the
800.
Streets and sewers to be improved, superi intend
ent to be civil engineer, and business methods
employed
Eight hours days work home labor and ma
terial to be preferred In 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 Nom Partisan
Party to far as in its power, that such can
didates, IL elected, shall carry their pledge to
the letter.
Every citizen recognizes the demoralized condi-
tion of our Municipal Government, and will admit
that constant watchfulness is necessary TO 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 debasng infiu-
ence of the bosses, or TO the direct indirect
brbes OF corporations, should be made to feel the
strong of the law.
The Citizens Non-Partizan Party's aim is to Sc
cure to the City of San Francisco good govern
ment, and for this purpose its organization VIII
continue until its aim is accomplished.
1t is therefore justified in asking the effective
and earnest support of all citizens or San Fran
CISCO irrespective of party politics. in its efforts
at the coming electi ion good officers for the
City OF San Francisco
CITIZENS NON-PARTISAN
COUNTY COMMITTEE
GEORGE K. FITCH, Chairman.
FRANK ]. SULLIVAN, Vice-Chairman.
TT. MILLIKEN, Secretary.
Ludwig Altschul Barclay Henley
Charles Ashton Edwari J. LIE Breton
Joseph Blitton Stewart Menzies
c.. G. Burr Tneo. +. Payne
G. s. Capp G. B. Perkins
George Cumming E. NJ Root
Henry L. Davis A. Sbarboro
Ernst A. Denicke VIM. r. Sherwood
l.. X. Ellert ]. 3 Webster
Warren Gregory w. g. ZegIer
A. ). Hallidie Fred w. Zeile