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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
COMMITTEE TO MEET
TO SAVE THE WATER

The first meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the California Water and Forest
Association Will open next Saturday aft
ernoon in this city. There are twenty
nine members OF the committee and the
most Of them are expected 10 be present,
as the work in hand is the framing OF the
whole work OF the association for a long
period. According 10 Secretary Fried
lander there are many things 10 be con-
sidered. The plan of raising money for
the preliminary expenses suggested by
William Thomas. the president of the as
ISOLATION, will probably be brought for
ward. Mr.. Thomas thinks II will not be
difficult, by thoroughly organizing the
friends OF irrigation in all parts OF the
State, 10 get % 900 members TO pay 50 each
for membership dues. Some plan is nee
essary 10 get the requisite funds 10 pro-
vide for the current expenses for some
time. as the struggle will be long before
the impounding Of the States flood waters
can be accomplished.
The campaign, IL is recognized, will be
one OF education, and there will be some
way provided TO bring all persons and con-
Germs into touch that may cooperate for
the common end. President Thomas be-
lieves that all the committee members
will have some well defined ideas on this
and other branches Of the associations
work. The call for the first meeting Of
the committee was delayed that all might
have a chance TO think various matters
over at leisure. The constitution and by
laws are mere matters OF form TO be con-
sidered, for the principal provisions were
adopted by the convention as a whole
those relating 10 organization.
Probably the committee Will not be able
10 finish its work i'm one day. II all mat
ters have not been disposed OF by Satur-
day night the consideration will be pro-
longed until final determination can be
reached. one OF the questions 10 arise
will probably be the enlistment OF Con-
gress in the direction OF doing something
toward having a typographical survey OF
the State. All the help that the Govern
ment will give will be welcomed. The
letters received so far from the members
OF the executive committee since the ad-
journment OF the State convention have
been encouraging.
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
Deputy Surveyor St. John and Deputy
Naval Officer Maslin Will Take
the Non-Competitive.

Deputy Customs Surveyor Chauncey NJ
ST. John and Deputy Naval officer Edwin
w. Maslln received yesterday from the
president Of the Civil Service Commission
at Washington a notice that they would
be required 10 take the non-competitiye
examination provided for by the rules and
by the terms OF President Mckinley s
proclamation OF last May. The procla ma
ton OF the President provides that the
officers named. together with some others.
shall be exempt from the civil service
provisions and shall be required to take
non-competitive examination for the
purpose OF testing the capacity OF the
appointed person for the office.
The news created considerable talk in
the Custom-house among those who did
not understand the scope Of the Presi-
dents proclamation, and II was reported
that the notice 10 stand the examination
was an indication that the two deputies
named were To be placed under the man
tie OF civil service. This report Is an
founded. The rule is that the deputies
named and special deputies like Stanley
Jackson not under civil service shall take
competitive examination in order
TO determine whether the incumbents are
competent TO discharge the duties OF the
office. The same rule applies 10 the chief
deputy in The Office of the Collector OF In
ternal Revenue. IL is expected that Mr.
Jackson will receive similar notice in
day or two.
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OFFICIAL RESULT DECLARED
Successful Candidates Get Certificates
of Election.

The Election Commissioners met yester-
day morning to declare the official results
Of the recent election based on the can
vass of the semi-official returns. Resolu
tions were adopted certifying TO the num-
Der OF votes polled by each candidate. as
published in Sundays Call. Those having
the highest number OF votes were of7ciai
iy declared elected. Mayor Phelan. And
itor Wells and City Attorney Lane took
their oaths OF Office before Registrar stem
pacher Immediately. All the certificates
OF election have been engrossed in fine
style and candidates are requested To an
pear before the Registrar and be sworn in
Their bonds must be filed with the Aud
flor before January 1. The Auditor will
file his bond with the County Clerk in a
few days.
A demand for 500. presented by Deputv
Registrar w. II. Richard for extra work
In supervising and routing of supplies and
arranging routing precincts for field depu
ties and the block system, was denied by
the Commissioners. Registrar Steppacher
made a strong plea for his chief deputy.
who, he said, had worked many hours
overtime in preparing for the election, but
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NEW BASIS OF
REPRESENTATION
Plan for Republican Ma
tiOnal Convention.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MILWAUKEE. Nov. 2T.-Henry c.
Payne, the Wisconsin member, will pre-
sent at the meeting of the National Re
publican Committee in Washington, on
December II, a resolution recommending
a change in the basis OF representation IN
future Republican national conventions.
The resolution is as follows:
Whereas. The present basis OF representation
in national conventions is unjust and unequal.
and believing that this injustice should be rem
edled; therefore
Resolved. That the Republican National Com
mittee recommend 20 the next national conven-
ton that a basis OF representation be es-
tablished as follows: Each State TO be entitled
10 four delegates at large and one additional
delegate for each 10000 votes, or fraction
thereof. cast at the last Presidential election
for Republican electors; and four delegates
from each organized Territory and -.se District
Of Columbia: and be 10 further
Resolved That In allotting delegates TO the
several States as provided aside from dele
gates at large. they shall be divided as nearly
as practicable among the several Congressional
districts OF the State; the basis shall be the
same and where IL Is necessary 10 unite one
or more Congressional districts FOR the purpose
Of carrying out this resolution contiguous dis
tricts may be united.
II the plan proposed by Mr.. Payne be
and adopted by the convention, Alabama
would have nine delegates. Arkansas
eight, Florida five. Georgia ten. Louisiana
six. Mississippi I'VE and South Carolina
five-a total OF 40. instead OF l2i, as under
the present apportionment.
The other decreases would be: Colorado
one, Idaho one, Montana one, Nebraska
two. Nevada one. North Carolina two.
Tennessee five. Texas nine, Utah one, Nir-
ginia six and Wyoming one.
The Increases would be: California one,
Connecticut three. Illinois seventeen. In
diana six, Iowa seven. Maryland two,
Massachusetts, two. Michigan five, Mime
sofa five, New Hampshire two. New Jer-
sey six. New York fourteen. North Da-
kota one. Ohio eleven, Oregon one. Penn
sylvania thirteen, Vermont one. West Vir-
ginia two and Wisconsin seven.
The representation OF the other States
would remain as now. The total number
OF delegates would be S94, as al present.
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ing successive campaigns he has worked
his hardest for the success Of Republican
candidates. Joseph Marshall. a mem
Der Of the present commission. is men
TONED frequently as the second Republi-
can member. but nothing has as vet been
handed down TO confirm that belief.
Next 10 the Fire Commission the Police
Commission Is at present giving rise TO
the greatest speculation. Although IL has
come as straight things do come from
the Mayors office that Stewart Menzies
is 10 be made one OF that body. the wise
ones are saying that r. J. Tobin, a mem
Der OF the present Commission, will sue
coed himself and displace MenZies Mr.
Aooln Is one OF those whom Mayor Phe-
Ian classes as representative citizens. and
besides his son, Joseph Tobin Is one OF
me incoming Board OF Supervisors. and
the executive is at present making all the
friends he can in that body.
II is finally settled that the ability of
Henry y. Clement at ground and lofty
PoHlcal tumbling has won him a place
1lement was conspicuous for a time as a
republican aspirant for office, but failing
IN MS desires turned otherwise and APP
peared during the late campaign as a sun
porter OF Phelan. Unlike Hallidie Brit
Ton C'et Gle ,, he did not rush into print.
put conducted his campaign for subse-
come Tor that reason. The other two OF
the deserving clique. IL is understood. Will
be turned down cold and will receive no
more than the reward they are alleged to
nave received for appending their names
10 certain political documents which an
peared during the late campaign.
For the Board Of Public Works tbe
names OF 7. ". Dohrmann and =
Grunsky are still most prominent. al
though II comes from the inside that the
Mayor viii offer neither the position. Mr.
Dohrmann. II is understood. is too much
tied up in his private affairs to accept SER
vice for the city, and GrunSky has gained
too wide a reputation as political
hanger-on 10 be desirable. In their stead
George McGilivray is now being mem
toned. McGiivray has been not only a
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PheIan Has Turned Down the
Appointment Of Boyd.
The Mayor Will Go to Los Angeles to Make
Speeches and No Announcements Are
Expected for Some Weeks

y oL.IN NJ BOYD viii not reign
through the FIRST OF the Charter
years as a member OF the Fire
Commi sslon. Mayor Phelan has de-
cided that much. notwithstanding
the pressure that sam Rainey has brought
10 bear. Boyd was the FIRST OF those
W HON Rainey handed out as his choice Tor
the Fire Commission. and IL was Just
there that Nj Raiuey got on wrong.
Boyd. although a stanch Democrat. has
been no admircr Of Phelan. In fact. he
be has been an enemy 20 such an extent
that he has, like the Salvation Army,
he'd meetings at every corner and taken
Tor bis text the wrongdoings OF the eH-
ecutive and during the campaign did
much missionary work for the Mayor
opponents
Boyd kept his antagonism no secret
from Phelan. he went so FAR as 10 write
him notes concerning IL during the late
fight. and the Mayor has taken due notice
81 fhe fact. ic has noticed it 70 that eN-
tent that he has Informed Mr.. Rainey.
through their usual medium. that Mr..
Boyd would not prove acceptable TO the
administration. and that Frank @. Ed
wards would probably fail into the posi-
zion for which Boyd was scheduled.
EDWARDS was 4n the lrst place an ap-
pOiutee o. halney =, but the Bush street
boss Intended 10 force him in as one OF
the Republican members OF the board,
Notwithstanding that the only Republican
De ever voted Tor was John u. Siebe. Phe-
IAN. however. has taken notice Of his
ffauCh Democracy and billed him as the
lD-wOrker OF George Bowen on the Demo-
cratic end OF the commission. On the Re
publican end George r. Fletcher Is the
only candidate actually scheduled. Il was
Fletcher who FIRST brought Phelan into
public notice by nominating him for the
presidency 0f the Associated Improve
meut clubs. and since that time he has
beer a consistent admirer and supporter
~ Phelan's administration. although dur
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LANE HELPED
FREE SILVER
AND Mr. BRYAN
How the Money Was
Handled.

Dispatches received in San Francisco
from New York and Chicago disclose the
fact that a suspicion exists in the East
that the Democratic National Committee
received large sums OF money in 1896
which were not accounted for. The rumor
is circulated that Charles u. Lane con-
tributed handsome sum OF money 10 the
campaign fund and that there is no record
OF the receipt OF the contribution.
Inquiries made among the well-informed
Democrats in San Francisco do not estab-
lish the truth OF the statement that Lane
contributed directly TO the Democratic
campaign fund. Lane is a cheerful givcr
He gave so generously OF his means 10
help the cause OF the free silverites that
he was advised by his business associates
to beware OF the bunko schemes OF clever
politicians. The impression exists that
Lane personally assisted Bryan, but the
extent Of the assistance is not mentioned.
The fact that G. ID. Lane spent per-
haps 800, 900 in the interest OF Mr.. Bryan
and free silver is not any secret" said a
member OF the silver party's State execu-
tive committee OF 1896. ''Of course, when
say Lane. / mean Lane and Hobart, for
/ understood that they contributed joint
~. OF this money about 5000 was gwen
to the national committee. 500, 600 to the
State silver party and | believe $1,000 10 the
Democratic State Central Committee. A
great deal has been said about the ex-
pendIture OF Lanes money I'm this State
and that much OF IL was squandered Peo-
pie who talk this way are not acquainted
with the facts. The silver party's finances
were handled In the most businesslIke
way, and Mr.. Lane was really personally
responsible for the contraction and paw
ment OF every bill.
The silver committee in this State orig
mated with Mr.. Lane. he did not coincide
with some Of the methods OF the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee, and de-
cided 10 have an independent campaign
He named all the officers OF the commit
tee, and i think that among them were
Attorney George W. Baker and ex-senator
Frank j. Moffitt. The executive commit
tee planned a very complete campaign
and Mr.. Lane attended to the financial
end. Every bill was authorized from his
office. and after being indorsed by Judge
Lawlor and the officers of the executive
committee IL was taken back to Lanes
Office in the Hobart building. where his
own bookkeeper and cashier finally audit
ed IL and paid the money. The books
showing the handling OF the campaign
fund show that II was one OF the most
businesslike pieces Of politics ever done
in this State.
IF l remember Alright, the Democratic
State Committee asked Lane and Hay-
ward for a contribution and received
$1,000. but I am not certain OF this. though
] know the sum was no larger
But IL was TO the national committee
that Lane gave the most coin At the
St. Louis silver convention Lane paid for
almost everything. Had Il not been for
him the hall might not have been oh
tanned. and he gave immense sums TO the
prosecution OF the campaign"
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teal sagacity to comprehend that he
would be beaten out OF sight were the
question submitted 10 the people Hence
he desires an extra session OF the existing
Legislature, so that IL chosen his term
would last five years.
Since the inauguration Of the present
Republican State administration Burns
has secured pretty much all the patron
age at the disposal of the Governor. So
much has been given that Gage Is quoted
as saying: Burns has had enough. and
l propose to recognize others" Politicians
do not regard IL as sure thing by any
means that Burns will be rendered II e
Senatorial appointment. There is plenty
of gossip to the effect that General Barnes
is highly regarded by the Governor. Irv-
ing NJ. Scott is also mentioned as another
favorite. II is common rumor that Gage
entertains lofty admiration for the ora
torical abilities OF General Barnes. and
fancies the general would. as United
States Senator. reflect great honor on
California Again. IL is asserted that Cen
eral Barnes. as the logical Republican
nominee before the Legislature which
convenes in January. 1901. would display
such ability in the campaign next year
that the Republicans would run the Leg
islature. even If Mayor Phelan with his
local prestige were put forward as the
millionaire candidate of the Democratic
party.
All the politicians agree that the ap-
pointed Senator must be the recognized
nominee OF the Republican party at the
next regular session OF the Legislature.
OF course, the Governor could appoint at
the present time and call an extra session
of the legislature next summer TO indorse
the appointment or elect n new man but
such a proceeding is highly improbable as
there is limit to the patience Of the peo-
pie.
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Local = Latest Political zews = National
o+o+o+o+ 10000 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS = c : c+o+

hard and successful worker for Mayor
Phelan, but has been one of the cleanest
supporters the executive has had He Is
a civil engineer Of unquestionable ability
ana during his experience has had the
direction Of hundreds of men engaged
upon one work or another. Although he
Is considered as one of the most COM
petent OF the candidates for the Board Of
fubic Works, IL is more than probable
that his services and ability will be re-
warded with some other important Office.
There will be no official announcements
from the Mayors office for some weeks
TO come; Gavin McNab went up into
Iuolumne County Sunday to argue a suit
IN which he is engaged. and Mayor
Phelan will leave in day or so for Los
Angeles, where he Is scheduled 10 make
several OF his well-known patriotic
speeches. 1t is said his Honor will also
spend some time I'm the South in recuper-
ating from the fatigues Of the campaign
ana giving. 10 intended appointments the
time and though OF which he IS deprived
mere by the opportunities of friends OF
the innumerable candidates.
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on Mayor Phelan's statement that Rick
ard had only acted in the line OF his duty
and that no statutory officer could be al
was not allowed.
II is understood that the recounts Of
Farnham for Public Administrator, O'Don-
nell for Coroner. Feusier for Treasurer
and Henderson for Supervisor will be
commenced in a few days.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
HENDERSON HELPED
TO FRAME REED RULES

WASHINGTON, Nov. T.-There is no
probability OF any material change OF the
so-called Reed rules in the House. The
influence OF Mr.. Henderson will be
strongly exerted against any change.
In this connection ! was given some in
terestlng information to-day that has
never before been published regarding
the way in which the Reed rules were
framed and showing that Mr.. Henderson
played a very important part in tIeir con-
struction. At the beginning OF the Fifty
first Congress there was a contest for
the Speakership between Mr. Reed OF
Maine, Mr.. Mckinley OF Ohio, Mr.. Cannon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-11-28
Burns Would Prefer an Extra
Session of the Legislature.
The Governor May Settle the Question by
Selecting General Barnes or Irving
M. Scott for the Toga.

"HERE is a deal OF talk in political
circles that Governor Gage will
settle the question OF the vacant
Senatorship for the present by ap-
pointment. The talk is prompted by
the reports from Washington that the
Senate will admit Mr.. Quay OF Pennsyl-
vania on his certificate of appointment by
the Governor of that State.
1t is known that the Governor of Call
fornia is not charmed with the idea Of
calling the members of the Legislature
together in extra session, and II he can
find any way Of filing the vacancy other
than the special session plan he will not
hesitate TO grasp II.
The question Is frequently asked, Whom
will the Governor appoint? Six months
ago the opinion was universally expressed
that ID. NJ. Burns would be named. but
the views OF politicians in this regard
have undergone change. Men who were
next TO Burns at Sacramento last winter
and still retain his confidence assert posi-
lively that the colonel will not accept a
commission by appointment. He Is anx-
ious for an extra session, believing or pro-
Tossing TO believe that he would be the
caucus nominee. Stories TO the effect that
Burns has the promise OF a sufficient
number OF votes TO control the proposed
caucus have no more foundation In fact
than the frequently repeated statements
last winter had that he would be elected
next Thursday"
There is one good reason why Burns
does not desire 10 be appointed 10 the
United States Senate. He is fully con-
scious of the fact that his term of service
in the Senate would be brief. He recog-
nizes that the Senator appointed by Gov
ernor Gage must be the Republican can
didate before the people In the campaign
OF $780, when members OF the Legislature
will be chosen. Burns has sufficient poll
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Of Illinois. Mr. Burrows of Michigan and
Mr. Henderson of Iowa. After Mr.. Reed
had been selected he called upon the four
unsuccessful candidates 10 confer with
him at his rooms In the Shoreham Hotel
On the subject of rules of the House. The
five gentlemen had several meetings,
which resulted in the framing of the Reed
rules. which were subsequently reported
to the House and adopted. II thus appears
that Mr.. Henderson has a certain amount
OF pride OF authorship OF the rules. II Is
known he considers them distinct adj
vance upon any rules the House had ever
had previously. and he Is not disposed 20
favor any material modification.
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RACING! RACINGl RACING!
1Sss-CALIFORNIA JOCKEY OLUB-lsO0

Winter Meeting. November 20 10 December Z
1899. inclusive.
OAKLAND RACETRACk
Racing Monday. Tuesday. wednesday; Ihurs-
day, Friday and Saturday. RAIN or SHINE
Five or more races each day.
Races start at ais .. m. sharp.
Ferry boats leave San Francisco az II m and
1910 / 10 2 a.30 and . Q. m. connecting
with trains stopping at the entrance % tho
track Last two cars on train reserved for la
dies and their escorts. no smoking. Buy your
ferry tickets 20 She'll Mound. All trains via
Oakland mole connect with San Pablo avenue
electric cars at Seventh and broadway. Oak
land. Also all trains via Alameda mole con-
meet with San Pablo avenue cars az Fourteenth
and Broadway. Oakland These electric cars
60 direct 10 the track In fifteen minutes
Returning-Trains leave the track az t.i5 and
4:i5 D NJ. and Immediately after the last race.
THOMAS H. WILLIAMS JR-. President
r. d. MILROY. Secretary.
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is a deal OF talk in political
/ circles that Governor Gage will
settle the question OF the vacant
Senatorship for the present by ap-