The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
MORE TALK
 OF BRIBERY Officer Mckinley Said to Have Been Asked for
 Money.
City Attorney Dow Thinks the Grand Jury Should
 Intervene.
Has a Story That He Would Like to Tell the County's
 InQuisitors.
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 The Grand Jury now in session has, it is stated, taken up the rumors of bribery in connection with the recent appointment of the new men on the police force, and it considers it is oW- ing to the city that the matter be probed to the bottom. Whether there be bribery or not, there are all manner of discreditable stories flying around involving city officials. and if those who are assiduously circulating these stories are doing it mischievously, they should be silenced and punished.
 The proposition was made to-day by city official and a member of the Board of Works that it would be a good thing to subpoena all the City Hall officials before the Grand Jury and get at the bottom of the whole business that will not down.
 It is reported on excellent authority that one man who is at present on the police force was approached and told that if he would put up certain amount of money he would be certain of being appointed. This candidate at once went to City Attorney Dow, who is also a Police Commissioner, and told him of the transaction. MT. Dow was asked about the matter this afternoon and said: While I do not feel at lib- erty to give out conversations which are confidential, I will admit that l have heard of at least one case of at tempted or proposed bribery. There is no doubt that these stories are detrf- mental to the city, and they should be run down by the Grand Jury. The man who had a conversation with me Officer McKinley-iS now member Of the force and 1 do not feel inclined to @111 |, 1 l i3 so other officers who feel at liberty to discuss matters with me would at once jump to the conclusion that I might not regard anything as confidential.
 T think the Grand Jury should sub pena all those who have been in any way mixed up in these rumors and hear their stories. I would be quite willing to tell all I know
 II was approached" said MT. McKin- ley at his residence tonight, and the amount was mentioned, which the par ties claimed it was necessary for me to put up to secure my position. There were two gentlemen, and 1 knew l had no opportunity to defend myself should they ever determine to make report at the meeting I told them most em- phatically that I would have nothing to do with such an offer. Not once, but twice or three times they came to my house and insisted that I meet them, even if I did not get in until midnight. I met them once and took along a com- panion whom they refused to admit.
 T was not told by this party that they represented any of the Commits sioners nor did he claim to be able to buy the position, but said, Put up the money and you will be named to-mor- row. That was the day before every one believed that the appointments would be made, but they were not. l was given to understand that the party talking was very close to one of the Commissioners.
 T do not feel like saying anything more nor mentioning any names, for l have my position, and if I talked they are in a position to make enemies for me in the future. have been advised to attend to my duties and say noth- t,,er