The San Francisco call., 1899-05-20

miral Dewey. shall be happy to
serve on the committee appointed by
Mayor Phelan, and nothing that
know of now will prevent me from at
tending tomorrow meeting. l be-
lieve the efforts of the committee hav-
ing the matter in charge will be
crowned with success, and that in due
time we shall see crowning some suit
able elevation in Golden Gate Park a
worthy monument to the hero of Ma
Mia Bay.
z. w. Hopkins
The movement to honor Admiral
Dewey with suitable statue appeals
to the patriotism of everybody L am
heartily in accord with it and will ad-
vance it to the best of my ability. L
regret. however. that an engagement
to spend the day in the country, made
before I received knowledge of my ap-
pointment on the committee, will pre-
vent my attending to-morrow's meet
ing.
j. B. Reinstein-
1t will afford me the greatest pleas
committee. I shall attend to-morrow's
meeting at the Mayors office and l
have no doubt whatever that the un-
dertaking will be carried through to
oaccess. The people of the city and
etate are flied with patriotism and
this opportunity to appropriately COM
memorate one Of the brightest pages
In American history appeals to all.
W. C. Stafford
Will do all in my power to advance
the movement to erect a statue in
honor of Admiral George Dewey in
Golden Gate Park. 1t is but fitting
that We should show our appreciation
Of his splendid work in behalf of the
United States Government. We have
been deprived of the opportunity of
welcoming him on his return to this
country. so the pent-up enthusiasm of
the people may well be turned toward
the erection of suitable memorial.
The movement appeals to all the peo-
Pile. whether rich or poor. and should
prove a most popular one. | Will at
tend the initial meeting of the commit
tee at Mayor Phelan's Office.
Claus Spreckels-
7 shall be pleased to serve on the
Dewey monument committee, though
I shall he unable TO attend the meeting
called for tomorrow, as l have ar
ranged to be out of town tomorrow.
1 am in thorough accord with the
movement and will aid it in every way
in my power.
Professor c. II. Murphy
I am heartily in accord with the pro-
ieCt to erect 81 memorial in the name
Of Admiral Dewey. 1t is a pleasure TO
be identified with so patriotic an un-
dertaking. The name of Dewey will
always be accorded a prominent place
in the history of America. We should
have bronze or marble sculpture
to remind US of the deeds Of valor of
the hero of Manila.
George D. Clark
I yield TO nobody in my admiration
Of Dewey and his splendid victory,
and nobody more heartily approves of
this movement 10 honor the admiral
than myself. 1t will be a pleasure TO
me TO serve on the Dewey monument
committee and I shall attend the
meeting tomorrow unless something
unforeseen prevents. I am certain that
the movement will be a magnificent
success.
F. w. Van Siclzlen-
I have already assured Mayor Phe-
Ian of my acceptance Of a place on
the Dewey monument committee. I
shall attend the meeting tomorrow
and will devote every energy to the
success of the project. 1t is a grand
idea, this tribute TO the great admiral,
and every Californian will give it his
loyal support.
Charles r. Patton
Mr.. Patton telegraphed from Santa
Cruz last night: Il accept the an
pointment as a member of the Dewey
monument committee and will return
to San Francisco tomorrow morning
in order to attend the meeting called
by Mayor Phelan in the afternoon"
E. B. Pond
I have not yet received official noti-
fcation Of my appointment, but will
gladly serve on the committee.
hardly think 1 will be able to be at the
meeting in Mayor Phelans office to-
morrow. as l have two other appoint
ments; but if it is possible 1 will be
there and will serve to the best of my
ability as a member of the committee.
The plan is d good one 1t is but
proper that San Francisco, the chief
city on the coast, should show her
appreciation of the admiral, and I
think this can be better done by erect
ing a lasting monument than planning
grand reception which would last but
one night and then be forgotten.
Joseph S. Tobin, r, H. Fletcher an
Horace G. Platt could not be seen las
evening. Mayor Phelan is assured
however, that all three will serve o
the committee and will lend their ef
forts toward making the movement
Frank J. Symmes, one of tn
gentlemen named by his Honor, ha
just gone East and consequently can