The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-09

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TAnners' Association IT the AsSor
House.
EFFORTS TO cURrAiL THE NAM. $500 W s0A"
IEArHER-FMsHr OF THE TANNERS, ETC.
The regpla, semi annual meeting Of the Sole Leather
r.nners Association held at the Aston House yesto
day for the purpose Of comforting on matters connected
with the trade At their meeting in March las! reeelu.
TONS were adopted recommending curtament Of thirty
FIVE per cent the manufacture Of sole leather in view
Of the surplus the Market and this meeting the
purpose asceraning how far that had been
nefcial.
The association only includes those tanners that reside
this State and Pennsylvania who do business in New
York; and it is said that the Western tanners, immed
atey after the adjournment Of the March meeting Of
the association instead Of curtaling their business
increased the manufacture of that class Of leather
perpetuating the stock which the association in
tended 10 reduce The efforts Of the association were
however, only partially parayzed by the action OF the
outside tanners.
Only about eighteen members were present The meet
ing was called TO order by Mr. Lewis Northup President
OF the association The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Executive Committee thereupon reported tina. they
had received reports from fy eight anneres represent
ing tanning capacity Of ,bi200o sides, stating that
they have worked since September L. 1882 up to July To-
1850, 9i8 ,629 sides.
The PsispESr said that there was an impression that
OF tn, members Of the association had not acted
honestly in regard TO the curtsilment recommended
Mr. ROBINSON replied that the association might direct
measures the prot econ OF the trade but they
only the 1.-THE Of the tanners of the country and could not
control the action Of all The outside tanners would
tinue to send their stock to the New York
market but the association should take things
as they were, and M act for the benefit Of
tanners that he could mention 10 this city acting
with them he would not for the efforts which other
tanners might against the interest OF the assoca-
ton Ii the members Of the association continue TO
tail their manufacture their efforts would be finally
ceesfu notwithstanding the course Of outside tanners
He had ake nj in
Western cities TO the condition of the boot and shoe
trade and he found that although the dealers there did
scarcity in those cities. Mr.. r. concluded by recon-
mending partial curtailment for some time to come.
The PRESIDENT said that they must LOOK at the facts as
they really existed the attempt to stop the demand for
sole leather would be vain effort TO check the
Of Niagara The demand for the article was wide
spread and II would continue.
GENTLEMAN asked him If he did not think that, 10
sequence Of the failure OF the tanners in England the
market would receive three TO one OF the hides
that il had exported.
The PRESIDENT replied that he entertained fears
such event happening II cost one third less to manu-
leather In this country than II did in England the
materials used in the operation much cheaper. He
did not believe that leather would from England
and he thought that the consumption there would pre-
vent it,
unanimously adopted
Resolved That the members Of this association who
have conformed TO the policy OF curtament in manufac
turing, which was recommended and inaugurated at the
that the experience Of the Ave months and the
condition OF the hide and leather markets, fully demon
straie tie wisdom Of such policy and show that more
still more to the advantage Of the trade.
Resolved, also That sincerely condole with those
ton, decline TO pursue the policy Of curtaimeat and
that the entire trade will acknowledge the
pedieucy of concert Of action where there is such
munty OF interest
Mr. kERsrKp Vice President OF the association, pre-
sented lengthy paper, which was read by the secre
tary. The following extract:-we find, referring
banking associations merchants and mauufac-
turing companies that they have established system OF
the exact cost Of Conducting their business the value and
cost OF its productions and the PROFITS or losses resulting
iherefrom such course pursued by tannersS If not,
sbould we not at once mend our waysY
Mr.. JACKSON also read an ,ther document from Mr.
Kersd which stated that in consequence OF the rapid
advance in the price Of hides-from twelve cents per
pound 1852 TO thirty eight cents In 1s57-with cor
responding advance in leather creating period Of large
profits which stimulated capital TO seek tanning de
sirable business, which favored by railroads
market which, combined, has multiplied anneries 10
the extent that when all operate fully the produ ;ton OF
sole leather far exceeds the amount needed for consunp
ton That expansion not confined this country
alone but extended TO England and other portions Of
Europe and fully explodes the idea that went forth e
years among the tanners, that the production OF
hides adequate TO the supply OF leather needed bat
shows the fact that the increase in manufacturing ci
has created the great demand for hides and that Il
was not caused by the actual demand for consum D.
iion, which also made evident by the fact that
the hides for a time worth nearly much as
add 70 the value OF hides TO make them into leather
when the leather is not needed for use This state Of
things now exist Is demonstrated by the experience
OF each engaged in the business. AS remedy, the
wri or recommended that tanners should make
leather each year than rs actually required for consump
ton and for which there actual demand III further
states that the taanerics In operation have clpa
cities which, driven TO the full extent, and In the usual
way, will produce each year far more leather than IS
needed for consumption, aud that the surpGs Will be
forced on the market and break down the prices Tue
trade was now experiencing the effects OF this course
lie would therefore urge further curlailment.
The SscRErARy then notice that at the next meet
ing he should give notice FOR arcpea OF the following
section OF the constitution Of the Tanners AssOci
ton
Article 4. section & Each member Of this association
pledges aud binds himself nonoraby and faithfully AL
here and carry oct OF action deemed pru.
dent AM expcden to promote the proht aud Interest
It's members. as adopted by majority.
general conversation was kept up bet veen the
beers for nearly an hour upon the different branches Of
their business.
Al half PAS; three the meeting Adjourned 10 meet at
the same place the second Wednesday in February.