The San Francisco call., 1899-09-28

B'nai Birth Hall. 1t is believed that the
friends of Horact Davis will have his
permission this evening to place his name
before the caucus for Mayor.
Horace Davis is a Republican leader
whose ability is not doubted and whose
record in a long career Of public service
is without blemish. He served one term
in Congress, representing the San Fran
cisco district, with much honor to the
State and credit to himself. For a long
! time previous to the election the district
was regarded as. hopelessly Democratic,
but Mr.. Davis, having the confidence of
the people, defeated for reelection W. A.
Piper, his Democratic opponent. Suisse
quently Horace Davis was appointed
president of the University of California
and admirably served that institution of
learning. He acquired such eminence in
public life that President Harrison dis
cussed the advisab bility of calling him to
the Cabinet, but unfortunately the leading
Republicans of California could not agree
among themselves, and the Cabinet ap-
pointment went to another State.
The discussion at the conference yes
| terday was earnest and patriotic. The
point was advanced that the future pros
perity of San Francisco depended largely
upon the character of the city govern
ment for the next two years.
National topics were introduced and the
hope was expressed that a party COM
mitted to free silver propensities and en-
tertaining sympathy for anarchists of the
Altgeld type should not gain control Of
San Francisco under the new charter, and
hold the reins of local power in 1900.
Suggestion was made that the affairs
of San Francisco should be administered
by conservative and broad minded busi-
ness men of good principles, who would
not juggle with vital interests for the
sake of catching votes.
The utmost confidence was manifested
in the ability of Republicans to achieve
success in the coming election. After the
adjournment of the conference a leading
citizen who attended remarked
"If the men mentioned for the Board
of Supervisors will serve the people can
rest assured of good government The
election of such men would inspire con-
fidence and induce the investment of
money in permanent improvements and
enterprises of great value. 1t would mean
a new era of prosperity in San Francisco.
1 am confident of Republican success.
When the plain facts are presented, so
that every voter may clearly understand
the Importance of the election, the peo-
pie will repudiate the politicians and get
in line for good government"
There was a meeting of chairmen of
Republican district delegations at the
Grand Hotel last evening Eleven dele
cations chosen at the late primary cleo
ton under the auspices of the Central Re-
publican League were represented
The meeting was called to arrange pre-
liIninaries for the caucus tonight and to
secure candidates whose names have been
mentioned for the Supervisorial ticket.
Sixteen men who have been indorsed or
commended by district delegates attended
the session.
1t is understood that candidates for Of
fee will be admitted tonight to a room
in B'nai Birth Hall, adjoining the hall
where the caucus is to be held Every
candidate whose name shall be placed
before the delegates will be expected to
contribute $40 to a convention fund. This
rule applies to all candidates on the ticket
and is not limited to Supervisors.
1t is said that John Lackmann will he
put forward by the caucus for Assessor
although he prefers the nomination for
Sheriff