The San Francisco call., 1901-11-01

his sentiments on some OF the leading
topics Of local government Wens sal0
to them something Of this kind: Il am
familiar with this region or the city. i
own a house up the avenue II IS large
house. I do not hye there now put & 4
uttered was the truth. He might have
indicated the sleeping room ne occupied
when he lived in the house, but tnar
would not have enlightened the audience
regarding his views on important issues
of the campaign In the Mission district
he indulged in more prattle or the same,
quite long distance from the north end
of town to the Mission" He might have
added with equal force that the distance
would be greater IL the two sections were
farther apart. On account Of Wells OBJ
vious mental failings and his 1ndecision
of character in dealing with the bosses,
many citizens who entertained Tor h1mf
sentiments of personal friendship cannot
be brought around to his support Tor
Mayor of the city. Sensible men or al
fairs who are deeply interested in the
prosperity of San Francisco should come
out frankly and announce their Intentions
to support Tobin. The example Of open
declaration will influence the waverins
to a decision.
The Bulletin is trying to create the I'M
preston that Wells has a chance or win
ming, and is advising business men to
withhold their support from Tobin. The
merchants should make confidential in
quiry themselves before accepting advice
from the Bulletin in this campaign The
story goes, and it seems to be true, that
the business manager OF the Bulletin Is
out for Schmitz, the managing editor out
for Tobin and the foxy proprietor out fo-
the stuff.
Republican business men and property
owners have time between now and Mon
day next to adopt measures for concen-
tratfng their strength on Tobtn.
Harry Baehr, nominee for Auditor, Is
the first Native Son to be named for that
will be a vote sOr an honest, efficient and
business-like administration of an impor-
tant Office. The indications Of his sue
cess at the polls next Tuesday multiply
an energetic contest His acquaintance
Is extensive and he is known as a man
of integrity and excellent department.
Lewis q. Byington, nominee for District
Attorney, has made a good record In
Office and ought to receive the commen-
dation of his fellOw-cttizens at the polls
next Tuesday. He is a better man and
a better lawyer than the Examiners can
didate, Arthur G. Fisk. Last winter
when yellow, journalism needed the ser
vices of the Legislature for a special
boost. Fisk was fourd ready to respond
More than month prior to the meeting
Of the convention, and, in fact. before the
delegates were chosen, The Call gave out
the news that Fisk was the Examiners
Republican candidate for District Attor-
ney. Through the favor of Herrtn FiSk'S
name was placed on the convention slate.
Voters should take this opportunity 70
rebuke bossism by voting for Mr.. Bying-
ton.
There will be a Tobin mass-meeting at
Metropolitan Hall tonight. T. G. Van
Ness will preside. Among the speakers
announced are Frank H. Gould, Joseph
s. Tobin. Franklin K Lane. Lewis F. BY
plain talk on the leading issues of the
local campaign.
A Tobin Club was organized in the
Thirty-second Assembly District at Nc
Srath's Hall Third street last night.
Dominic A Walsh was chosen president
and Thomas Gavin secretary.