The San Francisco call., 1907-03-07
.HATTON PROMISES BUT
BURKE DOESN'T CONCUR
McMullin Finds That Per-
kins' Manager Hasn't
Been Promoted
DEPOT BILL MARKED
Kern Mans Vote for Capital
Removal Will Not
Save 1t
CALL HEADQUARTERS,
1907 EIGHTH STREET.

SACRAMENTO, March 6.--Only few
days ago George f. Hatton enjoyed the
distinction of being denounced as the
Dugald Dalgetty of a trio that included
Jere Burke and Walter Parker This
may have led simple folk TO believe
that Hatton enjoyed equal power with
the satraps of King Herrin, but if sc
they must now admit their error. Jert
Burke has repudiated a promise made
by Hatton in behalf of the railroad
Further he has given a member OF the
Legislature to understand that "Dugalo
was entirely too jealous. In other
words. "Dugald" surreptitiously slipped
a rubber link into his chain and wan
dered out OF bounds. Therefore Burke's
reputation was rebuke. and legisla-
tors who know the story are convinced
that Hatton has not been promoted
from his old position OF political valet
10 United States Senator George C.
Perkins.
Hatton is given to the promising
ha lit When he does not promise. he
guarantees, and his guarantee is as
good as his promise, but no better
Assemblyman McMullin OF Bakersfield
was unfortunate. He got both prom
Use and a guarantee. The tragedy OF
faith had its inception just before the
final vote on the capital removal bill
Hatton was out scouting under the
Berkeley flag with letters of marque
from both the Southern Pacific and
the Oakland Realty Syndicate. McMul-
lin came along, conveying a delicate
little craft containing his one treasure,
a bill which by compelling railroads TO
maintain passenger and freight depots
at county seats would give Bakersfield
accommodations for which she has long
yearned in vain.
McMullin had no deep sentiments con-
cerning the location of the capital. He
knew that railroad domination was not
question OF geography. he wanted
his bill passed, and only the railroad's S
consent could insure it's success. Be
cause OF this charming condition OF
affairs he bent listening ear when
Hatton asked him 10 vote for Berkeley.
When McMullin hesitated. Hatton as
sured him that the railroad would per-
nit his bill, which he had twice amend
ed in the hope Of satisfying the rulers
OF the Legislature, TO pass the Assem-
bly,. It would be all right. He CHat-
ton) promised and guaranteed delivery
OF the railroad support
The roll call on the capital removal
blu found McMullin voting aye" This
was last Saturday. Several days passed
then. but Hatton's pledge remained un-
redeemed. McMullin went to Jere
Burke, and was told that Hatton had no
business to speak for the railroad and
that the railroad was still against the
depot bill. Last night Burke and Nc
Mullin met In warm discussion. Nc
Mullin complained of having been
treated unfairly.
why don't you hold Hatton TO his
promise?r asked Burke.
Il release him. said McMullin. THE
railroad and not Hatton VIII be held
responsible IL the bill is beaten"
You're very generous" remarked
Burke with quiet sarcasm.
1T is not generosity at ALL" said Nc
Mullin. 4 want you TO throw down as
many people as possible. The more
you throw down, the sooner the public
viii get relief"
GO ahead" returned Burke, smiling
genially. Go ahead and pass your
bill" Then he paused a moment and
added thoughtfully, III you can"
The depot measure Will soon come to
a vote, but at last accounts Hatton had
not done any whispering in its behalf