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Answer. The voters will decide this question at the pro- posed recall elction. "3. Because both William Penn and E. G. Warner have neglec- ted and refused to conhinue or support a policy of rigid economy as desired by taxpayers of the city." Answer. This charge is absolutely false. I supported every economy measure for which the other councilmen voted, except for reducing the personnel of the Police and Fire Departments. Mr. Penn and I opposed that movement and had the loyal support of practically every merchant in Santa Ana, also hundreds of home owners. The safety of the homes and the people of Santa Ana was far too great to be Jeopardized by closing fire sta- tions and laying off Firemen and Policemen. The State Board of Fire Insurance Underwriters notified us that if we reduced the Fire Department by four men as proposed, they might be forced to raise the fire t~surance rate on the entire city. That settled that. "4. 'Because both William Penn and E. G. Warner have suppor- ted donations of public money to private institutions and unless recalled they threaten to so spend further sums for unnecessary and extravagant purposes." Answer. It is stated that I have supported donations of public money to private institutionst. Evidently this means seml-pub~ic or community organizations, such as our municipal band, our Chamber of Commerce and our two loc al ccmpanies of the National Guards of California. Yes: I voted to spend two cents for Music and two cents for Advertising out of each $100.00 of assessed valuation each year So did every other member of the City Council. So did every former Council. In regard to voting $200.00 to our two local companies of the National Guards - the only reason I did not vote "Yes" this year was because I, as M~yor, Gan only vote in case of a "tie", and there was no "tie". The vote was three "Yes" and no "Noes" Mrs. LeGaye not voting. In 1931 the Council voted them $200.00; in 1932, $100.00; in 1933 nothing, as we were cutting salaries; this year (1934) $200.00. After the earthquake ottr National Guards did splendid work patroling our::streets and preventing vandalism, many making financial sacrifices in order to do so. "5. Because E. G. ~&rner and William Penn along with Plummet Bruns and Fred C. Rowland, have shown they are domina- ted by a private political group not connected with the city government, and under their guidance the city is fast becoming a plaything to enrich or enhance the power of these politicians The only reason Messrs. Bruns and Rowland are not included in this recall movement is that they have not yet held office six months and are not yet eligible to recall under the law." Answer. This is a serious accusation agairmt Mr. Penn, ~. Bruns, Mr. Rowland and myself. The charge that we "are domi- nated by a private political group not connected with the city government" is absolutely false and has no foundation in fact. The rest of that charge that "under their guidance the city is fast becoming a plaything to enrich or en~hance the power of these politicians", is a serious charge and constitutes a libel and I hereby demand that you, A. G. Diehl, F. A. McFarren and V~. Duncan, produce the proof of that charge, or retract it. Vfho is this "political group" you speak of? Name them. For you men to make such a libelous statement as you have signed here is un-American and a cowardly thing to do, and I demand that you furnish proof of these charges or retract them. "6. Because Messrs. Warner and Penn, by refusing to make desirable and necessary economies, and by showing favoritism to friends as against the interests of taxpayers of the city, have demonstrated thsy have not the best interests of taxpayers at heart and will likely prevent further economies of from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00 during the ensuring year unless removed from office at this time." Answer. This charge is silly and ~reposterous. I deny the accusation. Cause No. ~ refers solely to Mr. Penn. "8. A further cause for the recall of E. G. Warner is that although elected on an economy platform, he has on many occa- sions refused to comply with the wishes ~f taxpayers but has voted for useless and unnecessary spending of city funds" Answer. This charge is absolutely false. The minutes of the Council meetings will prove it. (Signed) E.G. Warner Mayor of"~nta Aha, Cai-i-f. To The Voters of Santa Ana:- The real reason an effort is being made to recall me is be- cause I have not bowed to a very few individuals who seek to gain control of the Cit~ Council. Because of the popular appeal, they are aQcusing me of not practicing economy. These assertions are false and ridiculously unfair. My answer to the charges are as follows: As to economy, I state emphaticslly the charges are unfounded