Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-10
THE WINE MEN.
They Mees and Effect a Permanent
League.


League.
A meeting took place yesterday after
noon at the rooms of the Chamber Of
Commerce which is likely to prove of no
small Importance in the history Of the
wine interests Of this section. It was
held for the purpose of organizing viii
cultural protective association for the
vine-growers and wine manufacturers
and dealers of the State of California.
The following gentlemen were present
at the meeting: I. J. Menzies, 1. w.
Hellman, Alfred Stern, E. Steel, Paul
Wack, @. Broaddus, Major w. H. Toler,
Secondo Guosti, P. Royere, G. B. Pironi,
John R. Briefly, F. w. Brown, Geo. L..
Mesmer, ]. P. Zehn, Chas. B. Pironi, G.
L. Mesnsger and W. II. Workman, of
Los Angeles DR.. E. Wirnigk, Aihamb bra
George Betz. Ramona J. DsBarth Shorb,
San Gabriel; L. Schorn, Anaheim
Frank Buchheim, Santa Ana; John Nc
Clure, Roscoe Vineyard; E. L. Watkins,
Vice-President San Gabriel Wine Com
pany; E. G. Bickowsky, Manager of L.
j. Rose Co. Qimited); A. Brigden, La
manda Park, and F. ]. Esmer, of Brook
side, San Bernardino county.
Mr.. j. De Barth Shorb called the meet
ing to order, and stated that an effort
had been made several years ago to effect
some kind of an organization, but moth
ing had been omplished. The time
was now at hand when necessity seemed
to demand that some union should be
brought about.
Mr.. Shorb was chosen to act as Chair
man and Mr.. NJ. R. Higgins was elected
Secretary.
Mr.. Shorb suggested Che name of the
Viticultural Protection League for the
association which they proposed to form
1t was decided to adopt this name.
Considerable discussion followed on
the matter of the interference of the in.
ternal revenue laws with the interests OF
sweet wine makers and grape growers.
Mr.. Stern suggested that an effort be
made to induce Congress to 30 amend
the internal revenue laws as to allow the
unrestricted manufacture of sweet wines.
Mr.. Shorb declared his belief that q
number of the existing laws were uncon-
stitutional, and would not stand the test
of an appeal. The Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue had powers about az
autocratic as those of the Gar of Russia.
Congress had no power to delegate 30
much authority to one man.
Mr.. f. J. Esmer said that the whiskey
ring was at the bottom of the trouble. He
was in favor of asking for the repeal of
the tax on spirits and brandies. He had
not made q gallon of wine this year,
because the administration of the inter-
nal revenue laws would ruin his business.
Mr.. levin suggested that committee
be appointed to prepare an address to be
sent out to all persons interested in the
vine and the manufacture of wine
throughout the State. A motion to this
effect was carried, and twas decided that
the committee should report at later
meeting. E. L. Mesnager, E. @.
Bickowsky, Charles Stern, Chairman
Shorb and Secretary Higgins were chosen
to act on this committee.
The resolutions recently passed by the
Chamber of Commerce relative to the
interference of the revenue laws with
the wine interests of this section
were read. They were endorsed by a
vote, and the thanks of the meeting were
rendered to the chamber for it's interest
in the matter.
1t was moved and carried that COM
mittee of four be appointed to draw up a
suitable constitution and bylaws for the
organization. Il. 9. Bickowsky, A. Brig
den, W. III. Workman and j. Broaddus
were appointed.
1t was also decided to have q COM
mittee appointed OH membership. l..
Levin, j. Broaddus, J. M. Hellman, L.
Scharn and F. O. Bochheim will act on
this committee.
On motion, it was decided to hold the
next meeting to complete the organiza-
ton next Thursday evening at 7:30, at
the rooms of the Chamber OF Commerce.