Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27

CALlFoRNIA STATE BOARD OF TRADE.l
6Q5 Market street.
SAN FRAN Isco, July 2l, 1890
TO the 4fflidted Boards oad Boards OF S,spelqis-
oTS: Your attention is called to what may be
termed the "triumphal tour OF "Caiifornis on
Wheels through the States of Texas, Arkansas
Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Cp to its arrival in Chic ago on
the Sd instant it had been visited by 1900
people. II is difficult to estimate the benefit ac-
crulag fIom this method of illustrating the re-
sources aud duets of California. II is certain
that trade in California productions has been
considerably enhanced by opening new fields in
localities not dealing with our proaucers for
merly and by increasing the demand in places
wnere the trade he'd already been introduced
Inc growth OF the green and dried fruit raisin
ana prune shipments owes its impetus in n
great measure, TO the tours made by our travel
ing exhibit The trade in the latter. from re.
ports received and from the statements of East-
ern merchants who have visited us here is dis
placlng the foreign articles. As an example of
Inc work accomplished, the result of the intro
ouction OF the Flickinger canned fruit in the
East may De cited. Mr.. Flickinger visited cities
where the exhibit had displayed his fruit and
found demand based on its excellence and
the notice attached thereto, which readily dis
poseo OF MS ehtlre stock tor this season. His
experience is the experience of many others
His example might be followed by those repre-.
sentlng tine various industries with certain
prospects of like success
The effects of an exhibit like califo,n;s ~,
Wheels are not Immediately visible IL is am
object lesson, that makes an impression on the
visitor and places in his possession facts which
leao 10 comparison with its SURROUNDINGS and
enable him To discuss with his neighbor the
dement's and advantages of a country whose
fertlIty and climate produce such an endless
variety of the comforts of life.
As a means for the distribution of literstura
descriptive of the State it snrpassas snytbing
ever attempted, owing to It's chespness and the
facilities enjoy, to reach the people of a large
section OF the United States. This is an oppor-
which 10 r.S. ok1,
lect. As an advertiser for our State il cannot be
excelled. Wherever itappears the newspapers as
matter of news describe the contents and dis
piay, !hus we procure column after column of
hotlces that no pr sate firm or company could
proclr The character OF this institution rep.
resenting the whole State having no special in
terests 10 subserve, no articles to sell, no lands
the encomiums which the merit of California
productions commando
The fruit and other displays on California
on wheels are in need of renewal. II is hoped
that as it is to be exhibited in the States of
Illinois, Indiana, ohio, Pennsylvania, Mary.
land, New jersey, New York, Massachusetts
Mlchlgan the two Dakotas, Montana, Wash.
lngton and oregon the necessity of attending
TO these renewals will not be forgotten. Dur
Ing this trip 1t will exhibit at Washington d.
y, aiso at tne ST. Louis Exposition and per-
naps at several State fairs. affiliated Boards
shonld make 1t point TO furnish us with mate
rlais needed TO keep up the degree of excellence
hitherto established Los Angeles is the only
county that has regularly furnished samples
lor the cars ana also fresh fruits in their sea-
son. ms can aud should be done by every
county connected with this organization. The
example OF Los Angeles should be followed
not alone for the additional interest which will
be given thereby but for the benefit of each
locality.
We also urge that the exhibit at our rooms
needs not only new fruit but the addition of
many articles within the province of every local
Board to furnish. A mineral display is also re-
CURED. As Interesting and valuable as the ex-
hlolt now is, there is no question that with a
little effort on the part of each Board it could
be greatly improved.
Your attention is also called In the action of
this Board on the Worlds Columbian Exhibit
to be held in Chicago in 1898.
We look upon the Worlds Fair as an oppor.
tunity Wnlch may not occur again within cen
tury OF time for bringing to the attention of the
world the resources of California. This orpani
Zatlon deems the present an opportune time IN
begin those processes of education which will
eventuate IN a proper exhibition OF the indus
trial resources and scenic grandeur of this State
The state Board OF Trade will heartily COOP
crate with and 1t invites all commercial and
lnuustriai organizations to join together and Sc
cure an adequate representation of California
Whlch shall fully illustrate its commercial in
dustrlal, educational and social status and pro.
gress, aud the vast and varied capabilities of
climate, its soils and its mines
We believe the exhibition should he so
planned as to secure to California producers n
better position in the markets of the world for
tne ylelu OF our nel0s and orchards, and direct
attention to the vast undeveloped mineral re-
sources OF the State. Its object should be To ed
ucate the world as to the desirabiity of Caliior-
Mia as place of residence. to secure re-enforce-
ment OF population and capital in all the
Dranches OF her commercial mineral and indus
trial activities; and mainly to attract the notice
OF consumers to our products, with view of
extending our markets.
rms Board advises action on the part of affili-
ated organizations to encourage that spirit so
necessary to The accomplishment of the objects
desired, and requests them to assist in procur-
ing general attendance at the Worlds Fair
day of next September
AS indicative OF the interest felt by this insti-
luton in that question, the subject of Words
Talr and How California Can Reap Benefit
Therefrom'' has been made a special or1rr for
our meeting on the 18th of next month
We trust the matters herein referred To will
receive attention
JOHN O. BROWN, General Manager.
A. CANINETrI. Secretary.