The San Francisco call., 1907-06-25
EXPLANATORY
LETTER SENT
BY FUNSTON
General Says He Referred
Only to Hoodlums as
"Unwhipped Mob"
COMMITTEE REPLIES
Offer to Let Troops March
Declined as the July 4
Parade Is Off
COMMITTEE REPLIES
LABOR CHIEFS ANGRY
VIII Appeal to Washington
to Rebuke the Army
Officer

yesterday n certain daily paper of
this city. n sweet scented organ of an
archy and disorder, stated that was
fairly itching TO deal with conditions
here. As matter of fact, have never
said anything that wouId Justify such
an assumption and assure you that in
stead OF being the bIOOdthirsty creature
they seem 10 think. nothing could occur
flat i would more sincerely regret
than 10 be ordered out for such duty"
This was the way General Frederick
funston replied IN part TO the criti-
cisms that had been hurled at him for
referring to a portion Of the san Fran
isco public as yet an unwhipped
The uncompIimentary allusion
was made by him in a recent letter
replying 10 an Invitation from the
r3urth OF July committee 70 place some
~ his troops al the disposal Of the
committee for an Independence day
parade.
The whole matter was thrashed out
iaet night at the meeting Of the fourth
of July committee; the actions OF the
subcommittee appointed TO arrange for
the parade were discussed and the cor
respondence was reviewed
II had been decided at a previous
meeting that General Funston's first
letter. containing the offensive remark
about the .unwhipped mob" should be
answered. A committee composed of
samuel AdeIstein. Rev. Philip Organ
and J. J. O-Neu was appointed for the
purpose. It's draft OF the proposed re-
ulv was discussed and revised last
night until all the members present
were satisfied with the result.
FUNsToN-s FIRST LETTER
The initial letter written by Funston
was read again 70 the members pres
ent The meeting was fully attended
on account Of the importance Of the
incident Following is General Fun
ston's first letter, alleged insult and all:
headquarters Department Of Cali
fornis- once Of the Commanding Cen
ersl. Preside Of San Francisco, Cal.
June Il, 1sO7.-Dear Sir: Replying to
your letter Of the 18th inst. the only
troops available on this side OF the
bay 10 take part in a fourth OF July
parade are the field batteries at the Pre-
sidio. I 90 not wish 70 have the coast
artillery companies used for this pur-
pose, for the reason that on the follow
ing day they begin their two weeks
Of hard work IN connection with the
coast artillery maneuvers.
7 would suggest that you see the
commanding officer at the Presidio.
colonel Lundeen. IN regard TO having
the three field batteries participate in
your parade. It is matter which 7
shall feel compelled to leave entirely
10 him as post commander. During
the present disturbed condition in this
city 7 am very 10th 10 have the troops
participate in q parade, for the reason
that they are liable 70 be insulted and
ieered al by the asryet unwhipped mob
of this city, and, OF course would be in
q position where they would have to
grin and bear IT However, viii leave
the matter entirely to Colonel Lun-
deem md would suggest that you call
on him Yours very truly.
FREDERICK FUNSTON.
To Mr.. otto +. Schiller. vice chair
man fourth of July committee. 3sl
oak street. san Francisco. CAL
This was the letter which It had not
been intended 70 reveal to the public,
but some Of the members of the fourth
of July committe favored from the
start the publication Of the missive,
and urged that washington be notified
Of the generals so called inciscretion.
-rbev won. and the meeting last night
was for the purpose Of arranging the
publication. The letter was in reply TO
tie Invitation sent by the fourth Of
Judy committee and aroused the storm
which broke over the head OF the gen