The San Francisco call., 1901-11-02
.SCHMITZ TALKS
TO PEOPLE OF
THE P0TRER0
Confidence of Voters in
Labor Candidates Will
in NoWiSe Be Abused

km HE labor candidates, headed by
Eugene z. Schmitz, visited the
Potrero last night and were ac-
corded enthusiastic receptions at
'Penny's Hall and at the opera
house in South San Francisco.
That the sentiment for the la
Dor ticket in this section is strong was
evidenced by the large CROWDS mat
greeted the labor standard-bearer- Inc
Republicans as well as the Democrats
who attended the meetings were con-
WINGED that members OF the old-llne par
ties must combine on Tobin II they hoped
10 defeat the labor candidate for Mayor;
Addresses were made at Pennys Han
by Messrs. Harcourt, Murphy, Getchel,
Coghlan Roberts and Coyle. When
schmitz appeared he was given hearty
cheers. He spoke in part as follows;
I was convinced that the labor ticket met
with your appreciation in the Potrero and your
reception has justified my belief They are
nv fellow candidates, but thus far they have
been unable to attack our personal characters
They call US a class ticket. What are the Re
publican and Democratic tickets but class
tickets? They represent the railroad ana
bosses. You should stand by the workingmens
ticket because that is the party which viii see
that your interests are not neglected II you
place them in office. My opponents are both
needs2 I have not the recommendation Of
wealth. but I an backed by the people. That
Is sufficient recommendation for me. II you
elect ne as your Mayor assure you will not
neglect your interests. You need improvements
and VIII see that you get them as far as II
lies in my power TO supply your needs
Should Support Labor Ticket.
At the opera-house in South San Fran
cisco a large audience greeted Schmitz.
f5e was received with marked manifesta-
fions of approval of his candidacy. He
said in part;
thank you for this cordial reception. 1t
,roves TO me that you sympathize with the
movement which makes II possible for the
1v0rkingrnen to have something TO say about
tbe administration Of public affairs. You
should support the labor ticket wholly, Tor the
candidates thereon are kno%h ana re peeIIee
q ...-s ...-ss,Sc5-sI Government. 1 accept those is
~ ~ -. We have honesty on our side and If
We are elected 70 office we VIII prove our IN
6ependence Of the influences which at all times
,l5r~ollnd and often corrupt public officials.
mis- campaign has been an impersoral one
as far as am concerned, Ny personal char
a cor1~sres - favorsbly with that Of my op-
l,o7ents and for the reason that I have lived
IN upright life in the community IN which !
,1e lre nv home II elected Mayor will carry
our the provisions Of the charter IN every re-
Epect. and there viii be no speclad pIlvtleges sls
given 70 the few, while the MANY 20 @itnout. @
j wiz be the Mayor Of the people and not a
class. I favor the acquisition OF me- the SeaIy a
street franchise, and believe we snoulo own own
our public utilities. Ny policy VIII spe tair
treatment Of all irrespective OF CONDITIONS OF
life. You won't have 70 ride 70 the CI1y nan On
= r,olo rony in order see me. Vote the laDor
ticzet straight and you won't have cause 70
regret your action.
Received by the Eagles.
schnitz next. spoke at meeting Of
Aerie No 5, Order Of Eagles, IN B'nai
Birth Hall. The place was packed and
the labor standard bearer was accorded
q hattering reception. He spoke briefly
and his remarks were much The same as
those expressed In the Potrero- On leaN-'
ing this place he went to the hall above
and addressed a small gathering Of sheet
metal workers. 4 flying trip was then
made to lib Clay street, where a small
crowd was assembled. Owing to the late
Less Of the hour many had returned to
their homes in the belief that SchmitZ
would not come. Schmitz talked briefly.
he assuring his hearers that If elected
the people Of the Forty-second District
would never have cause TO regret their
oh oice. lie spoke fayOrably OF his fellow
candidates and, recommended them to the
suffrage Of his hearers. This closed the
evenings campaigning.