The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-09
WHERE SCHM|Tz
MAY BE Fooled
Mrs. Kincaid Has Friends
Who Will Sustain
Her Position.
Influence Of the Election
on the Next State
Campaign.

ing the city he spoke of the management
of school depaI tment affairs and clearly
gave the impression that Mrs. KincaiG
would not be reappointed to the Board of
Education and that her successor would
be man. This statement is taken TO
mean that the Mayor-elect is in favor of
excluding women from direct manage
ment of school affairs. 1t is known that
Mayor Phelan was guided somewhat By
the judgment of Mrs. Hearst in appoint
ing Mrs. Kincaid. Mrs. Hearst is helpful
to the State University. She is in favor
of establishing close educational relations
between the State institution of learning
and the advanced schools of San Francis
CO. 1t is said that she will contend
against the Schmitz proposition to ex-
clude women from the local Board OF
Education. Her opposition is likely to be
sustained by strong influences. AFTER
rest and meditation in the country the
Mayor-elect may reconsider MS lntenlio3
to Danish Mrs Kincaid from the Board
of Education.
There is a good deal of gossip concern
ing the Chief of Police under the Schmltz
neither one of whom Will be Chief. These
three are Michael Casey, ex-ChleI
Isaiah Lees and Lieutenant Esola. Ii Is
a sure thing also that Nose Gunst Will
not be appointed Police Commissioner and
that the smokers on the force will not
be compelled to smoke Gunst's cigars.
Recognition of Primary League.
1t is refreshing to observe that the Pri-
mary League has been recognized by one
of the State boards since last TUESDAY
election William Harrington, who led
the Independent Republican forces against
the Martin Kelly push in the Twenty
eighth Assembly District at the primary
election August 10, has been appointed
wharfinger to fill the vacancy caused ny
the death of ex-Assemblyman Raw har-
rington is a good worker in politics and
a capable, square man.
The public observes with pleasure the
interchange of complimentary letters be-
tween the defeated candidates and the
winning aspirant for Mayor. The felic-
ity of expression is admirable. The com
pliments of the season ought to be broad
ened or extended to embrace congratula-
tory letters from Colonel George Stone,
chairman of the Republican State Com
Judge Mckinley of Los Angeles, John
Mackenzie of San Jose, and A. b. Lem
mon of Santa Rosa to Mr.. Ruef would
not be amiss. Judge Mckinley, the
machine ever produced for political work,
should lead off in congratulat lions to Mr.
Ruef.
Political Atmosphere Is Cleared.
The result of last Tuesdays election in
San Francisco is bound to have an i'm
portant bearing throughout the State.
Assurance is given that the Republican
State Convention next year will not be
1Orc6Q 10 accept SUCH do Tie
allied corporations represented by w F.
herrin may hand to the delegates. Law
yers other than w. c. Van Fleet of San
Francisco and Judge Sweeney of Shasta
may reasonably aspire for Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court. The field is
also wide open for every aspirant for the
office of Governor. Senator Thomas
N. P. Chapman. E. B. Edison, Frank
Short, Eugene z. Schmitz and Henry 7.
Gage and others are privileged to regis
for fna
Senators and Representatives belonging
to the California Congressional delegation
wisely refrained from interference in the
recent local contest Senator Perkins,
who admires oratory, although. not an
orator himself, was deeply touched by the
eloquence of Samuel M. Shortrdge in the
campaign. Mr.. Shortridge's tribute to the
heroism of the colored troops at San Juan
Hill was truly eloquent. Perhaps it WAS
a failure as applied to the mere local
purpose of enlisting the enthusiasm of
the Forty-third Assembly District Afro
American League for Mr.. Wells candi-
dacy. but the eloQuence was there and
Senator Perkins appreciated it. Election
returns indicate that the colored troops
of San Francisco, to whom the Shortridge
oratory was addressed, followed the lead
ership of Ruef and voted for Schmitz
Good Work Appreciated
J. S. Parry, chairman of the executive
committee of the Union Labor party, has
received the following appreciative letter
from Mayor-elect Schmitz:
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. Z, 1901
Mr.. ]. S. Parry, Chairman of Executive Com
mittee of the Union Labor Party-Desr Sir; 1
wish, through you, to thank the Union Labor
party its executive committee, the delegates to
its convention and the rank and file of its vot-
ers for the great assistance and uniform con-
sideration extended to me by them every
hand during the exciting and important cam
pagn which has just closed in victory for
We have great fight for the wage-earn-
ers of San Francisco for fair recognition and
equal rights and I trust that through my adj
ministration, based on high and honest princi-
pies the relations between employer and en-
ploye will become less strained, and that the
reciprocal rights of invested capital and organ
lied labor will be adjusted, through mutual
respect and confidence, that the prosperity and
well being of the wageworkers of San Fran
cisco and of every other element of our popula-
ton will be constantly assured. 1 renew my
promise that l shall consistently work to that
end, and 1 trust that when my term of office
shall expire the wage-earners of San Francisco
will point with pride to the record Of my ad-
ministration written not only the official
books of the municipality. but also in the hap
piness, contentment and prosperity of my fellow
wageworkers l hope to be able to bring about
administration of the citys highest office that
the working classes will be looked upon with
favor and respect by all our fellow citizens
and that they may show that such sentiments
of confidence and esteem are justified by their
l pledge myself now to do all in NV power
to improve the conditions OF the workingmen
OF our city within every reasonable limit con-
sonant with the proper protection of the rights
receive in such matters your advice and the
counsel of our. fellowworkers in the ranks of
the party.
My election to the important and distin-
guished office of Mayor of this great city an
honor cherished above, all otner possibilities
has in no wise turned my head nor will ii
ever make me forget the cause of those whose
avowed champion and standard bearer 1 was
in this campaign. Ny office will be open and
myself accessible to them and to all of them
at all times, to the numblest as well as to the
highest, and 1 shall be glad to receive you and
them at all times
While from my position bore a great part
of the brunt of the battle, l recognize now and
shall always remember, that I alone did NOT
accomplish the successful result. A large mart
of the work was on the shoulders of NV
friends, the workingmen. and a large mar ~
the victory is due to their loyal and enthusi-
astic support. While 1 shall never allow this
to fade from my recollection it will in tha
nature of things be impossible for me to rneet
and thank in person the many thousands Of
them who voted for me.
/ therefore take this method of thanking
them through you, and trust that Won Will
give my letter such publicity as you NAV deem
it worth. Very cordially,
EUGENE E. SCHMITz.
Mayor-elect of San Francisco
CELEBRATE THE VICTORY.
Naval Reserves Serenade the Sup
porters of Coroner Leland.