The San Francisco call., 1897-02-27

favor of Cuba that is dominant in this
country" he said, Thought may be dor
mant.
1.-THE American people have the liberty
of Cuba in their hearts, and while the ad-
ministration may be slow to move, the
citizens of this country are not, and they
have already shown by their action
throughout the United States that they
are ready TO act"
He offered an amendment to the origi-
nal motion that the committee 10 be ap
pointed be given It's own time 10 arrange
for the mass meeting. This was carried
unanimously and Mr.. Shortridge named
the following committee:
James d. Phelan. Henry E. Hightou, Robert
Ferral. A. P. Van Duzer, Gavin McNabb,
General Edward S. Salomon Joseph Leggett,
Major w. Fahey, z. P. Clement, George t.
Gaden, II. B. Masters, John F. Lyons, John H.
Jones and Fisher Ames.
On motion OF General Solomon, Charles
NJ. Shortridge was made mem Der of the
committee and Mayor Phelan an honorary
member of the general committee.
Joseph lecgett moved that the COM
mittee of fifteen be asked to cooperate
with and ask the cooperation of the
NuDdu LchR ue VI CulS Ollys 1u6 mSdSuIe
was carried unanimously.
A. P. Van Duzer was elected secretary
of the committee of fifteen, and General
Solomon moved that Subcommittee be
appointed 20 arrange a general plan for
the mass meeting and report back 10 the
committee of fifteen. This was carried,
and the chair appointed Messrs. McNab,
Gaden, Solomon, Ferrel, Clement.
The chair was also made member of
the committee. This subcommittee will
meet on Tuesday evening at the Occiden-
tai Hotel and will report to the committee
of fifteen on the following evening at the
same place. The meeting then adjourned
to the call of the chair.
Among those who sent letters of regret
at not being able to attend the meeting
was Adolph Sutro, who wrote as follows:
OFFICE OF ADoLPH sUTRo,)
30 MONTGOMERY BLOCK.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %, 1897.
Hon. James d. PhelGn, City HdiL San Fran
ciSco-DEAR SIR: Many thsnks for the honor of
being appointed en- the committee of fifty to
organize a branch of the Cuban League in this
City, but it is impossible for me to attend any
meetings, as my whole time is entirely occu-
pied with various matters. Very truly yours,
ADoLPH SUTRo.
1. J. Truman wrote as follows:
COLUMBIAN BANKING COMPANY,
Mills Building, $50 Bush street.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 1879
John II. Jones, President Cuban League 2OO6
Mason street, Ciy-DEAR SIR: Yours Of Febru-
airy % is received. find it impossible for me
to attend the meeting tonight, much to my
regret, / am in full sympathy with the
movement and will 10 all can to aid you in
the struggles of the Cubans for freedom.
Regretiing L cannot be with you, am, yours
very truly, I. j. TRUMAN.
The Cuban movement is extending
through the country day by day, as evi-
denced by the letters received at the
Cuban League headquarters. The follow
ing self-explanatory letter came yesterday
from George W. Stewart, one of the pub
fishers of the Visalia Delta:
VIsALIA, CAL, Feb. 25. 1897.
Faust z. Mdscherini Esq, San Francisco Cal-
DEAR SIR: From Colonel Nearny learned this
morning OF the location of the Gu ban League,
of which you are secretary.
Cuba as many sympathiZers here, and a.
though our town is not large we may be able
TO do something for Cuba's cause, if you care
to have branches organized in other than the
large cities.
Atyour convenience would like to hear from
you concerning your organization ana TO
know how we can be of any assistance here.
Yours for Cuba libre, GEO. w. STEWART.