The San Francisco call., 1897-09-23

certain things, he must do as he promises.
If he has made Ger tain pledges and finds
that MS conscience (some OF them nave
consciences) forbids his carrying out his
pledges he has the privilege OF resignlng,
as a truly honest man would. Ii men In
business would violate their agreements as
freely as some politicians do. they would
be branded as dishonest and perhaps be
consigned to the County Jail. Why should
there be any discrimination between the
two classes?"
The speaker called special attention to
the sovereignty Of the people and It's I'M
portance In the matter OF the preservation
OF the nation and the municipality. While
satisfied with the action OF Judge wal
lace he said that it would not do to let
this be the rule in such cases. There must
be another check upon corrupt othce-
holders. Judge Mcguire came to the
point and suggested that now is the time
to put on the desired check and let that
check be In the charter that ID now being
framed by the Freeholders of this city.
Let the othce-holder be made more respon-
sible 10 the people than ever be-
fore. This can be done under properly
framed charter. He suggested the Glas-
Cow system, wherein the majority of the
voters OF any district can sign Tor recall
OF their representative, and majority OF
signatures means the dropping of the
man--as quickly as Judge Wallace dropped
the old Board of Supervisors. Once
dropped or recalled then the ex-otfice
holder has no further chance for re-elec-
ton there, but he can migrate to San
francisco and become a Supervisor o.
School Director here under boss rule.
The KnicKerbocker quartet made great
hit by giving an original song entitled
"Good-by, Old Supers, Good by, " to the
tune of "Good-by, My Lover. Good-by."
Gavin McNab was the next to speak.
and began by saying that the boss is a
political monstrosity-th worst evil that
was ever fOstered upon the public of the
United States. The boss is beast of
prey. Continuing he asked how can the
people expect honor of their office ho de1s
who have already parted with their honor
before they were even nominated for their
positions.
Hugo K. Asher the secretary of the
committee, introduced the following reso-
lutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, The mem bers of the Board of Sap
ervlsors OF the city and county OF San Fran
cisco were removed from office by the sur erIor
Court; and whereas, Hon. James H. Bhdd,
Governor of California, and Hon. Jsmts d.
Phelan, Mayor of the city and county of San
Francisco. have appointed new Board of
supervisors, therefore be 1t
Resolved, By the citizens of San Francisco
here in mass-meeting assembled, that the
people OF San Francisco and the friends of
good government in city and State are to be
congratulated
That they are rid of a Board of Supervisors
which refused to obey the provisions o the
constitution and violated their pledges 10 the
people,
That the Governor of our State and the
Mayor of our city deserve all honor for ap-
pointing board of sterling, upright citizens,
who, by their official acts already performed,
give assurance that by them the best interests
of the taxpayers OF this municipality viii be
carefully guarded.
That Judge William T. Wallace, by his de-
cision, has aided one more TO his many dis
tinguished services to the people.
That the thanks OF this community are due
to George X. Fitch for his unseltsh efforts in
behalf of the people.
That in the removal OF the Board of Super
vi;ors we believe that the destruction of boss
ISM and boodleism has been accomplished.
Thomas Eggers sang several songs with
SupervisoriaI hits, which were well re-
ceived.
The next speaker was the Hon. A. P
Van Duzer. He was of the opinion at the
start that there are others who need re-
moval as badly as those who had been
already removed.
1--WE are Fortunate" he asserted, Gin
having Judge OF such integrity as Will
lam L. Wallace on the bench and such a
lion as young James D. Phelan in the
Mayors chair.
Gentlemen, do you recall the time that
we had such a trouble as this before,
when Judge Wallace and my friend here,
Mr.. Barclay Henley, had their finger in
the pie, aud that case, TOO. went to the
Supreme Court? AS l am a lawyer prac-
ticing before the Supreme Court, guess l
had not better say any more"