The San Francisco call., 1897-03-14

bounded pride and patriotism in the
hearts of American citizens, and am
sure we shall all be proud of the part we
have taken in the movement when on
next Saturday night Metropolitan Hall is
crowded beyond Its capacity"
George T. Gaden stated that he had
learned all particulars regarding the hall,
the music, bonfres. q wagon 10 parade the
streets on Saturday and other details.
He was appointed treasurer OF the or
ganization by the chairman and empow-
cred to contract for all of the arrange
ments and pay for them out of the assess
ments levied on the mem bers of the COM
mittee.
1t was decided to call on each OF the
members to contribute toward the funds,
and Secretary Jones was instructed to call
personally on as many as possible and col
lect their contributions.
The matter of finances having been dis
pose OF, the question of a chairman for
the demonstration was taken up, and the
member were unanimous on the point
that It would be the proper thing to ap.
point Mayor PheIan chairman. The ap-
pointmenew made by acclamation.
Vice-presidents were next taken up, and
it was decided to appoint large number.
Chairman Shortridge was of the opinion
that they should be chosen from all walks
OF life.
Bankers, merchants. the representatives
Of trades unions and professional men
should be selected, that all might be rep
resented and be given an opportunity to
show their sympathy with the struggling
patriots.
On motion of Mr.. Highton, Charles NJ.
Shortridge and /. J. Truman were ap-
pointed committee TO select those who
will occupy the platform.
1t was decided to call a meeting of the
subcommittee on resolutions, which con-
sists of Messrs. Henry E. Highton, Gavin
McNab, George t. Gaden, Ropert Ferral
and 81. B. Masters. for next, Wednesday at
2 o'clock at Mr.. Highton's Office. This
body will prepare the measures that will
be presented to the mass.meeting.
The matter OF speakers was canvassed
thoroughly, and it was found that w. S.
Barnes, Samuel NJ. Shortridge, w. W.
Foote, Colonel I. V. Eddy and w. II.
Jordan had promised members of the
committee on speakers 10 address the
gathering, and it was decided to address
each one letter signed by the chairman,
requesting his assistance in aiding the
cause.
The decorations of the Temple will no
doubt be pleasing to those VINO attend,
for they will be placed in position by fair
hands.
A resolution was adopted requesting the
M har Of no IF ha
Cuban League to take charge of this mat
ter, and both President Jones and Secre-
tary Mascherini of thai organization
promised to see that the ladies were per-
suaded to undertake tn work.
Mr.. Maseherini invited all those present
to attend the meeting of the Cuban League
to- morrow evening at California Hall to
witness the presentation to the league by
the Ladies' Auxiliary of Cuban banner,
that will form one of the chief decorations
of the platform on the evening of the
mass-meeting. He asked some of the elo-
quent speakers present to address the
league, and number promised to do so.
1t was then decided to reserve section
of the seats of the Temple on next Satur-
day evening for the use of the ladies of
the auxiliary and their friends. All of
the other seats in the big temple will be
free 10 those who care 10 attend.
The list of ce-presidents will be made
public within few days and notice will
be sent to each one of the honor conferred.
A large mum ber of invitations to promi-
nent people will also be issued within a
short time.
Secretary Mascherini of the Cuban
League exhibited letter received yester-
day from Colonel Ethan Allen, president
OF the Cuban League OF America, which
shows how much the leaders of Cuba's
friends in America appreciate the interest
San Francisco is taking in the matter.
The letter reads as follows:
HEADQUARTERS CUBAN LEAGUE /,
OF AMERICA, )
NEW YORK, March 8, 1879
Faust E. Mdscherini, Secretary Cuban League
Of the United States, San Francisco, CdL-DEAR
SIR: Your letter of March is received, and
we congratulate you upon the splendid prog
ress that you have made, and We lock forward
to the receipt of your nextletter with interest
If we knew just the night of your mass-meet-
ing we would seud you a telegrs ph message.
Yours very truly, ETHAN ALLEN, President
Professor ]. L. Tuck, an inventor of
sub marine torpedo-boats and other en-
gines of warfare, offered to explain to the
committee the value of terrible device
that he has invented and which he has Of
fered to the Cuban leaders.
He said that with two men to handle it
he could wipe out an army. and that with
a limited mum Der he could whip all the
men Spain could crowd on to Cuban soil.
He could he said nut Gomez in Havana
If there was any city left, in ninety DAYS.
The subject was ruled out OF order as
not pertaining to the subject under dlscu.-
sion by the committee, though the mem
bers seemed very much interested in Pro-
fessor Tuck's discourse.
After the members present had paid
their assessments to the expense fund the
meeting adjourned, to meet at Metropoii-
tan Hall on the evening of the demonstra-
tion.
THE VICTIM or A PLOT.