Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-13

opinion regarding Marshal Conklin.
and defend him from the assaults Of
those who would deprive him Of his
office, his liberty and defame his char
acter without giving him the opportu-
nifty of proving his innocence.
6Iames Political Enemies
while do not say that my politi-
cal enemies have personally performed
the dastardly outrages Of last Thurs
day morning, 1 do declare that one of
two things is certain--either they are
directly responsible for the dynamite
ing Of Conklin's home and the attempt
to burn my home by their attacks upon
us, thereby creating in the minds
Of cranks or irresponsible persons q
feeling Of resentment toward us, or the
perpetrators were hired by our enemies
to destroy our property and possibly
our lives and the lives of our families
II would not cast reflection upon any
reputable citizen, but the course pur-
sued by those who have persistently
although secretly, opposed Mr.. Conklin
and myself during our terms of office
and who have sents'etters to me maxi
ing threats of dis1guration for life and
possibly a violent death for me unless
/ changed my course, convinces me that
unknown enemies of ours are seek
ing to force us out of office even at
the cost of our lives.
my father and mother have scarce
ly closed their eyes In sleep since the
hour Of the explosion. They are wor-
ried so greatly that I fear for their
health and 1 owe them the duty of re-
moving the cause for their fears. Since
my return home they have begged me
to resign my office and feel that 1t Is
my duty to do so, to spare them fur
ther worry and mental pain, but 1 am
undecided whether 1 shall humiliate
myself by permitting my enemies to
accomplish their purpose in my resig-
nation because 1 have never quit like
a cur and acknowledged defeat when
1 felt that I was right, and to resign
at this juncture would deceive my enc
mics into the belief that 1 had been
frightened into such a COURSE"
Anonymous Letters
The mayor explained that his refer
ence to political enemies" was con-
fined to persons who have constantly
worried him with anonymous letters
and remained under cover while using
intimidation to force his official ac-
ton, and when asked If he referred
to his associates on the board he re-
piled in the negative, although adding
that opposition by them had no doubt
been the means of creating enmity
toward him and encouraged his enc
mics, who would not come out into
the open and fight him without masks.
When asked If there was danger
of difficulty between any of the Off
cials because of the differences ex-
listing Mayor Emo said
1.-The end of 1t all will be when two
officials meet each other on the streets
one of these days and shoot it out
That is what / am afraid will be the
result of the present differences"
He would mention no names, but his
undisguised criticism of the actions of
Policeman L. w. Folsom in prosecut-
ing Marshal Conklin and his addition
of the words land persecution of the
marshal by his political enemies" left
little room for doubt as to who the
principals in the street duel are expect
ed to be.
Insurance Rates Increased
Property owners have become ex-
cited regarding the destruction Of
property and insurance policies have
been issued upon numerous properties
within the last twenty-four hours. The
pavilion has been protected by in
creased Insurance. which was placed
yesterday. Insurance upon other busi-
ness and residence properties was also
increased.
Advocates Vigorous Action
Trustee R. S. Oakford, chairman of
the police and sanitary committees and
recognized as the leader of the opposi-
ton to the mayor in the board of trus-
tees, advocates vigorous campaign by
the city board against the perpetrators
Of the numerous attempts at destruc-
ton of lives and property of Long
Beach citizens.
Mr.. Oakford asserts that, regardless
of the consideration of protection of
life and property. the necessity for
maint lining the good name of the city
and ,holding law and order is appar-
ent.
Mr.. Oakford is a representative busi-
ness man of Long Beach and his oppo-
sition to the mayor is mere difference
of opinion he asserts, and is not poll
tical issue. He wields dominant in
fuence in the board and has success
fully opposed reinstatement of Conklin
as marshal, majority Of the board
acting with him and supporting his