The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 10, 1897, Page 2

that in return for what favors they extend it the journal might recip- ngmen of this and other coast cities have been subscribers to this newspaper. In return it-is Dut natural that they should not look to it to garrote legitimate industry and honest labor ! What of the reckoning, Wanton Willie? What of the resolutions against convict competition in labor which business and labor associa- t'!‘m\: have adopted during the past vear, and which you professed to be in sympathy with in double-column type? What of the honeyed words you used to the labor unions of this City when the fight was on against the pedestal for the Grant monument in Golden Gate Park which was hewn at the Folsom quarries ? When the Eraminer was falling over itself “to ingratiate itself among the workingmen at that time, surely it was due the laborers that your newspaper was then the most important and one of the only two of convict twine made in San Quentin prison? What will ese workingmen, who have been so basely deceived and hoodwinked, ? astly, tell us, Wanton Willie, if you have copyrighted this con- nection of yours with the prison jutemill, for as far as the records go no one but yourself has madz application for felon goods when a similar article was on sz ore of business houses in this City? A little - history at this particular juncture is appropriate. On Friday, May 15, during the agitation by the labor unions against the use of a pedestal for the Grant monument which had been hewn in the Folsom quarries by convicts, the following editoridl appeared in the rocate. Many of the worl say in rej n " 1e Grant Mondment in Golden Gate Park will be built That much is settled already. The Examiner’s offer to help out the Monument Association if necessary by replac- ing the convict-hewn stones with others cut by honest men, made it certain that the demands of the public would be heeded. Mr. O’Connor, the chairman of the committee, has has taken upon himself the responsibility of making the , any deficiency incurred thereby to be made desired chang good by the The labor unions took up this matter because their in- terests were involved, though it would have demanded at~ tention just as much if not a workingman had protested. It is, first of all, a question of sentiment. If we are to pay no attention to sentimental considerations what do we want of a monument? A monument represents sentiment and nothing else. It is not useful. Its only value is that it stands for something. It tells the beholder that here a grateful people has paid its tribuie of gratitude to a great soldier who offered his sword to his country in her time of need, and who led an army of Amer s—iree men them- i :dom to those who were in bondage and preserve a Union that was the hope ofliberty throughout the world. What a ghastly mockery it would be to attempt to call up such memori with an inscription cut by the sullen fingers of burglars and murderers under the rifles of a prison guard. No, if we are to honor Grant, let us honor him. If we could not have offered a great monument we could have had a small one, but, great or small, let us have no stone that stands for crime and its pun‘shment. Now let the curtain be pulled aside and a glimpse of the true E: Let the prison records, the books of the jute- mill, tell the real truth. On May 1, just fourteen days bsfore the flaunt- ing of the foregoing editorial, there was shipped to Mr. Hearst’s paper a consignment of four bales of twine from San Quentin. On May o, when the indignation over the felon-hewn pedestal was at its height, a What was a *“‘ques- in its columns was not a qu=stion of sentiment as far xaminer, can volunteer: selvi iner be shown. second shipment of 629 pounds of twine followead. tion of sentiment” as the real, g Whata * know that the customer of th= nder the i Again hear the ch the workingmen did notthen was the exclusive newspaper of a prison guard ! 1 on this same question of convict labor: ““*hall the convict-cut pedestal to the monument to General Grant be allowed to remain in place in Golden Gate Park ? “Shall the bust of the dead hero be set up on a monu- ment carved by prison labor ? “The uminer feels that it voices the sentiments of the people when it says ‘NO.’ “ What is more, the Examiner is not merely willing to act as the people’s mouthpiece, but it propeses to take the initiative in substituting for the great granite pedestal hewn and figured by the Folsom felons stone that does not bear the marks of prison tools, but those of free labor. “The Examiner offers to place at the disposal of the proper authorities a granite block, properly cut and in- scribed by free workmen, at the earliest possible oppor- tunity. “This offer is the outgrowth of the feeling now gen- erally expressed by citizens, and particularly by the free laboring c¢lement, that it would be discreditable to San Francisco if the monument to General Grant, scon to be 7/ ! 7y Convicts at Wark in the San Quentin Jutemills Twisting Twine for the “Examiner.” \ unveiled in the park, should be shaped by convicts., * * *7 But behind the scenes the “‘question of sentiment’” for fres and honest labor was forgotten. Here the Monarch was unmasked and over the telephone went a “‘hurry-up” order for convict twine. The Mission- street journalistic Mr. Hyde said rightly when it declared the people were opposed to cenvict labor on the Grant pedestal, but in its lair the farce was dropped and the prison order-books continued to add to the Ezaminer’s twine account. The men of the stripes did not cease to work on the big jute spinners and varn twisters in order that Mr. Hearst might save 224 cents a pound on Eraminer twine. The business organizations and the labor councils of this City should see hereafter that Mr. Hearst and his journal be consistent. Of course, it may not be possible to persuade him that in being a consumer of convict-made goods he is penny wise and pound foolish, but now that his sin has found him out he must no longer be allowed to play the role of a truthful and good citizen. The wage-earners of the State may now learn just how deep a place they have in the sympathies of the Ezaminer. Hereafter when it pokes its hypocritical nose into their conventions and doings they will know it for the journalistic polecat it is. Various commercial and trade bodies and organizations may learn as they read. The Eraminer has posed in the past as the friend and advocate of home industry. From this time on all men should read ba- tween the lines. way into the circle of respectability its convict trademark may be seen by turning the leaf. By its actions it may be known for what it really is. The Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association is already on record on the matter of convict-made goods. * The following resolution speaks for itself: WHEREAS, The Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Asso- ciation of California has had under consideration the matter === \\\ S When it howls loudest in its efforts to hoodwink its / [ ketched by a * Caii? artist ] of the manufacture of articles of merchandise by convict labor; and WHEREAS, The association is satisfied that large quan- tities of prison-made articles are imported to this State yearly to the cost and disadvantage of our home industries ; and WHEREAS, In the opinion of the members of this asso- ciation a thorough investigation of this subject would be a great benefit to our local manufacturers ; therefore be it RESOLVED, That his Excellency, Governor Budd, be .and is hereby respectfully requested to provide ways and means and to delegate a commission to make the said in~ » vestigation throughout the Eastern [States where the said prison goods are manufactured ; and be it further RESOLVED, That the secretary of this association be and is hereby directed to transmt immediately a copy of this resolution to his Excellency, Governor Budd. Adopted by the board of directors Decemb:r 10, 1896, JULIAN SONNTAG, First Vice-President. Attest: L. R. Mead, Secretary. What has the association to say to the action of Mr. Hearst’s Examiner? The Graminer San Francisco WARDEN HALE, San Quentin Prison— Dear Sir: March 2, 1897. Kindly £ill the enclosed order at your earliest convenience and oblige Yours truly, (Enclosure) 4 W. R. HEARST. 'THE ORDER FOR THE SHIPMENT OF MARCH 3. [Reproduced from the original now on fiie in Wardea Hale’s office at San Quentin. The word “enclosure’ in the leit-hand corner refers to the requisition sent from the mailing-rooms of the Ezaminer to the business office. The requisition called for four bales of twine and was returned with the goods.] SPEAE 4 JACKSON., One May Be Collectsr of Customs, the Other Postmaster, WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9.—Sen- ator Perkins and Representative Loud called at the White House this morning and introduced Major Frank McLaughlin to President McKiniey. Nothing was said abont the Federal ap- pointments for California, but it is under- stood that Senator Perkins will see the President to-morrow morning and hand him the list agreed upon in the caucus of alifornians yesterday. THE CALL correspondent was informed to-duy by a gentleman who is in close touch with President McKinley that he is %uile anxious to appoint Joseph Spear ‘ollector of Customs at San Francisco and yet he does not wish to disrezard the recommendation of Senator Perkins, who is for John P. Jackson. McKinley is very friendly disposed toward Spear because the Californian or- ganized a McKinley club over two years ago. It is said to be quite possible that the matter may be seitled by making Spear Collector of the Port and Jackson Postmaster, or vice versa. e Will €11 for armor-Flate Bids, WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9.—The Navy Department will in ail probability issue advertisemonts for armor for the I | battleships Alabama, fllinois and Wis- | consin, upon wnich Congress placed a | limit of $300 per ton. It is understood | that no time for the delivery of the armor | will be specified, which will permit con- | cerns without the necessary plant to com- | pete for the work and insta!l the neces- ;, sary machinery as the delivery progresses. Aras e s | 47TORNEY-GENEERAL McKENNA. | Foey | Final Formality of His Induction Into Office. | WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9.—The final formality in conrection with the induction ircto office of Attornev-Gen- eral McKenna was yesterday observed in the Supreme Court of the United States. After the decisions and orders of the court bhad been announced ex-Attorney General Harmon, who was seated in bis usual place at the table in front of the bench, | arose (as did also Mr. Mckenna) and ad- | dressed the court, saying: | “May it please the court, [ have the | honor to_present my successor, the Hon. Joseph McKenna of California. I haye bere his commiss.on execated 1n due form of law and ask that it be spread on the record.” | Chief Justice Fuller bowed m a gracious manner to the retiring Attorney-General and the new official said:. *The court extends its weicome to the new Attorney- General and at the same time expresses its high regard for and best wishes to his predetessdr.” The court then directed the commission be entered on the records. The brief cercmony was witressed by a | large crowd of spectators and at its ciose Mr. Harmon, accompanied by Attorney- General McKenna, retired. pite G I FOREIGN CO iitX CONDITIONS. Reports of Ministers and Conmsuls to the State Department. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9 —Mr. Emory, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the State Department, has summarized the conditions prevailing in various for- eign couniries zs reported by United States Ministers and Consuls. He states that in the Argentine Republic there has been a general advance in prices since 1888; that wages have shared in this ad- vance, In China there has bsen an increage in silver prices of imports since 1886, but no change ia prices of Chinesé products. New avenues of employment have been opened in China by reason of the increase in industries. A general advance in prices is reported from Japan since 1886 and since 1892 wages in that country have advanced. Russia shows an increase in priees of some articles since 1836, but no change in lactory wages and an actual decrease in agricultural reports. Reports fromother countries, such as Peru, Portugal, Spain, Denmark'and Brazil, show mixed condi tions, from which no conclusions of a sat- isfactory character can be deducted. AT i BEEF INSPEC/ION OEDER. Rigia Rules Governing FExports to Eu- ropran Countries. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9.—Sec- retary of Agriculture Wilson to-day i« sued order No. 1, cohcerning the exporta- tion ot beef. It directs that after March 15, 1897, all beef offered for transportation to European ports, whetker fresh, saited, canned, corned or packed, being the meat of cattle killed after the passuge of the act under whicn this order is mate, shall be accompanied by a certificate issued by an inspector of this department, showing that the cattle from which it was pro- duced were free from, diseas’, and the meat sound and wholesome, and in order that it may be determined whether all beef exported to European ports bas been so inspected and found to be wholesome, it is further ordered that the meat of all other species of animals exported 16 such POrts which, for any reason, does not bear ihe inspection stamps of this department, ehall be packed in barrels, cases or other packages which are legibly marked in such manner as to clearly indicate the f .| to European ports. species of animal from which the meat was produced. Meat which is not so marked and which is not accompanied by a certificate of in- spection will be passed as uninspected beef and will not be allowed exportation Vessels not comply- ing with the provisions of this order will be Tefused clearance papers. 5 AR 45~ i MARTIAL LAW IN BRAZIL. Situation in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Very Serious. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 10.—The Herald’s special cable from Buenos Ay res says: The situation in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazll, according to dispatches from the former city, is very serious. The Government, it is reported, will issue a decree declaring martial law, and will at once expel from the country the chief leaders of the Monarchist party. The troops in Bahia will also be re- enforced by a corps composed of 6000 men. This was decided upon by the Govern- ment after an important Cabinet meeting held this morning. i The people are greatly excited over the disastrous turn of affairs in Bahia, and their rage at the Monarchists who are ac- cused of fomenting the rebellion in that State knows no ‘bounds, A mob in Sao | Paulo on Monday night destroyed the lthe scene of the disturbance. office of the journal Commercio. e PANAMA CaMAL RIOT. re Killed and Several Wowunded. COLON, Coroxsra, March 9.—A serious dispute occurred among the Jamaicans employed as laborers on the Culebra section of the Panama canal and others of the canal employes. The men finally became engaged in a fight which the police were unable to quell. The military authoritjes were called upon for assitance and a detachment of troops was sent t- ZThree Laborers Their Bre~ence had the effect of restoring order. uring the fighting three of the laborers were killed and several wounded. An inquiry into ths affair is being beld by the British Consul. The Jamaicans are dis- satisfied with the conditions under which they work and numers of thern are apply- ing to be sent back to their homes. g s Jrekeon and Walling. CINCINNATI, Oxio, March 9.—Jackson and Wa.ling will bang in the Newport jaiyarl. This was decided at a conf ence held between Judge Helm and S ff Plummer this afiernoon. NEW TO-DAY Under eminent scientific control. ‘APENTA"" | The Best Natural Laxative Water. The most certain and comfortable cathartic wn cases of constipation and sluggish liver or piles, R ) w th or