The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-03
GILLETT MASTER HAND
IN SACRAMENTO AND
AGITATORS DEFEATED

CALL HEADQUARTERS, CHAMBER
OF COMM ERCE BUILDING. SACRA-
MENTO. Feb. p Governor GiIlett is in
full control of the situation here this
evening, and it is practically certain
that there will be no anti-Japanese leg
islation enacted during the present ses-
sion.
IT is predicted that the Drew meas
ure, which would deprive all aliens of
the right of acquiring title to real prop
erty in the state. will be voted down by
substantial majority in the assembly
tomorrow morning. The big stick has
been used freely throughout the day,
and many OF the members who were in
the doubtful column yesterday, as well
as some who were in favor of the bill,
will register with the opposition on the
final roll call. Both sides are active
tonight, but the supporters of the anti
alien legislation are almost ready to
concede defeat.
majority of the senate committee
on executive communications aided in
the rout of the anti-Japanese contin-
gent by submitting report in which
barrass the federal government in it's
relations with the Japanese Oppo-
nents of the Drew bill claimed 80 votes
this morning as a conservative esti-
the supporters of the bill had been
able to secure.
Before noon these figures were
changed, as it became known that vari-
Gus members of the assembly, who had
previously supported the bill. had held
conference with Governor Gillett and
changed their ideas of the situation
Nat c. Coghlan, the orator of the san
Francisco delegation. who stated yes
terday that he would undoubtedly sup
port the measure, this afternoon
changed his mind and gave out a state
ment 70 the effect that he would vote
with the opposition.
Il am unwilling to sacrifice the vast
interests of all aliens in San Francisco
and in the state in order to get rid of
the Japanese, was his comment
The detection of Coghlan 1t is he
lieved, will lead to further losses in
the ranks of the supporters of the
measure.
Throughout the afternoon Governor
Gillett was in conference with various
members of the assembly. and the
evening held lengthy conference with
Speaker Stanton. The only statement
that could be secured regarding these
sessions was to the effect that the
Japanese question had been discussed.
. Assemblyman Drew, the author of
the measure, can give no estimate of
the support he will receive tomorrow.
1t is certain, however, that he and his
supporters Will make a last appeal to
the prejudice of members OF the oppo-
SlllOH 10 get support lot the measure.
Il hope and believe that the Califor-
MIA legislature viii go on record to-
morrow as being opposed to the enact
ment of any legislation which will
embarrass the federal government in
its relations with Japan said Cover
nor Gillett this evening. This agita-
mon is b apn f6en od ana WI result n
bic settlement of all questions arising
between the two nations the friendliest
relations have been established and
TarN
It's agreements. immigration to this
country has ceased and yet these
measures are proposed. If enacted the
Drew bill would drive foreign capital
from the state and we would be de-
prived of great help in the develop
ment of our resources.
before that this legislation is most iii
feated"
There was no mincing of words in
the majority report of the COMMITTEES
on executive communications to which
the governors Japanese message had
we firmly believe" 1t read. that
legislation of this nature is a menace
| to the welfare OF our country. 1t is
true that our population is composed
of people from all nations of the globe
| To single out any one particular ma
| ton would bring US into conflict with
the constitution of the United States
and render ourselves ridiculous in the
| eyes of the nation.
Whatever is dore to restrict Japan
csc immigration should come through,
the federal government. This matter is
one In which our interests are not alone
| involved, but one in which the whole
nation is Interested.
This report was signed by Chairman
Hurd of Los Angeles and by Senators
Bills or Sacramento and Lewis of Stock
ton! II was not strong enough for Sena
tor Campbell of San Luis Obispo and he
announced his intention Of submitting
a minority report which will go further
in its denunciation OF proposed legisla-