ity, of San Francisco."

That there shall be Rooms for the deliberations of the Committee
at which there shall be some one or more members of the Committee,
appointed for that purpose, in constant attendance at all hours of the
day and night to receive the report of any member of the association or
of any other person or persons whomsoever of any act of violence done
to the person or property of any citizen of San Francisco; and if in the
judgment of the member or members of the Committee present, it be such
an act as justifies or demands the interference of this Committee,
either in aiding in the execution of the laws, or the prompt and summary
punishment of the offender; the Committee shall be at once assembled for
the purpose of taking such action as a majority of them, when assembled,
shall determine upon.

That whereas, an Executive Committee has been chosen by the General
Committee, it shall be the duty of the said Executive Committee to
deliberate and act upon all important questions and decide upon the
measures necessary to carryout the objects for which the association was
formed.

That whereas this Committee has been organized into subdivisions;
the Executive Committee shall have power to call, when they shall
so determine, upon a Board of Delegates, to consist of three
representatives from each division to confer with them upon matters of
vital importance.

That the action of this body shall be entirely and vigorously free
from all consideration of, or participation in the merits or demerits,
opinions or acts, of all sects, political parties, or sectional
divisions in the community and every class of orderly citizens, of
whatever sect, party or nativity may become members of this body.
No discussion of political, sectional or sectarian subjects shall be
allowed in the Rooms of the Association.

That no person accused before this body shall be punished until after
fair and impartial trial and conviction.

That whenever the General Committee have assembled for deliberation, the
decision of the majority upon any question that may be submitted to them
by the Executive Committee shall be binding upon the whole; provided
nevertheless, no vote inflicting the death penalty, shall be binding
unless passed by two thirds of those present and entitled to vote.

That all good citizens shall be eligible for admission to this
body under such regulations as may be prescribed by a Committee on
qualifications; and if