The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-26
NATIVE SONS DAY.
Uncle Sans Forces Will Join In
the Parade.
Co.operation OF Federal Employees Sought.
Another Contro- arsy Over the Arch.
Committee Meetings.

Though the day was a warm one and to
remain in the sun yesterday meant TO have
the stiffness of collars soon reduced and
the face bathed in perspiration it did not
prevent the headquarters of the Native
Sons from becoming crowded by the press
Of visitors and Sons.
There all is activity and to be favored
with a word from Secretary Doolan OF the
Joint Committee one has to watch his
chances and get word in when he dips his
rem into ice water to cool 1t, so busy Is he.
Nearly every Son who visits the headquar-
tiers does so on business" and II he does
not he will find himself soon crowded out
by those " no do.
The only matter of solicitude is money.
How, when and especially where to get 1t,
Is engrossing the minds of nearly hun
bred collectors, who are now experiencing
the value of money. Subscriptions, even
to a popular fund, are much harder to be
solicited than any one not pressed into that
service would suppose" said }. NJ. Litch-
field last week TO the Finance Committee.
and-tnat is what two-thrds of its members
have found to be true.
Before going out the city was divided
into twenty-five districts, and one, two and
sometimes three were appointed TO canvass
for funds. Besides, each line of business
was segregated and special committee ap-
pointed to visit these engaged in that line
ana none other, while the collectors ap-
pointed to canvass the districts were in
stIucted to visit only such places Of bust
ness as had not been included in the
special committees work.
ARE THE CANvAssERs TO BLAME?
At the same time it was decided that GER
tain firms should be asked 10 contribute
stated sums, and that amount was fixed by
what those fins subscribed TO the Grand
Army If the Republic on the occasion of
lis national encampment.
Either the fund is not so popular or the
Grand Army Of the Republic had better
collectors, as the fact is incontestable that
that body not only received larger sub
sclptons but much quicker. The Finance
Committee, through its secretary. f.
Dunno, blames the canvassers and con-
den4ns their methods of procedure, while
tie unlucky canyassers affirm that they are
deirg their best as instructed.
What the total subscriptions obtained so
Ear amount TO is not made public. The only
way the public has Of judging their prog
ress Is the number of eScapades each col
lector las had, and the posted bulletins
which show total amount OF $780, which
each collector is requested to enter into his
book.
The hope for large subscriptions rests, as
a gentleman who has figured in several such
cdnYasSIngS of the city said to the commit
tee, with the wholesale houses, hotels and
lUdgIug-hOuses. The former have respond
ed admirably W hen called upon, which has
not yet been done except in few cases,
but the hotels have not received the proper
notice by the Finance Committee, and
movement Is on foot to appoint strong
committee TO visit them next week.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
The authorities at Washington have been
watched very closely by the Native Sons
ever since the Secretary of the Joint Com
mittee, t. 7. DoOlan, wrote to the Secreta-
lies OF the Navy and War TO have the forces
a the Preside and Mare Island participate
IN tile AdmIoSl0n-daY parade. Last Mon
day q news telegram from the Secretary of
War WAS published, stating that the troops
would be ordered to participate, but no Of
hcIal communication has as yet been re-
cevtd
Yesterday an official communication from
the Secretary OF the Navy, b. +. Tracy.
was received, with one each from Congress
men William w. Morrow and Thomas j.
CIunie, as follows
WASHINGTON, d. C., July Is, 1890.
i. =. DCOldH, Secretary Committee Of dr.
= e
ier received. / Immediately referred the matter
10 the secretary OF Mar with IeqUesi that your
wishes be granted. Congressman Morrow and l
Will al see the Secretaries Of War and Navy
ana personally request that the troops be o.
deted 10 parade and salute be fired on Septem-
Der S!h aud STU. Congtatuatng you III advance
upon lie grand celebration yOu undoubtedly will
have on tie gland occasion referred 10 III your
letter am yours truly THOMAS j. CLUNIE.
House OF EEPREs ENTATIVEs,
WASHINGTON, ID. C.. July 10, $780,
r. p. Do0taH, Secreta Y NdtiUe Sons Golden
.Hest-DEAR SIR: / take pleasure IN incl0sIng
herewith d letter from Tie Secretary OF the Navy
concerning the participation OF the naval forces
III tie ceebi alton OF Admission day in Calilor-
MIA The Secretary OF war Will doubtleSsly give
Ike directions 10 The military forces. You Will
lie able by this cooperation OF the General
Government 10 make an imposing demon
SIra.lOn worthy Of tie occasion. General Cluule
received your letter and We both recommended
thai your application be granted: Yours very
truly, WILLIAM W. MORROW.
The letter referred TO by Congressman
Morrow is as follows:
NAVY DEPARTMENT |
WASHINGTON, July 70, 1890.
Sir: In reply to your letter OF he Ism inst,
California on September Stn and 9.h next /
have 10 inform you that the c0mmandant Of the
Mare Island Nayy-yard has been directed TO
comply with the wishes OF the Committee
angements as far practicable.
b. +. TRACY, Secretary OF the Navy.
Hon. WILLIAM w. MORROW, House of Repre-
sentatyes.
NAPA HEARD FROM
Henry Hogan of Napa, Grand Trustee of
the Order Of Native Sons, called at head
quarters yesterday Afternoon and reported
that Napa County would turn out very
strongly in the procession. His paTlOr, he
stated, would come hundred strong, with
the Napa City Band. The farmers OF Napa
County are very enthusiastic over the prop
osition that the three parlOrs of the county
give an exhibit of its fruits and cereals.
Other counties expect TO have similar eX-
no COMMITTEES will Dtalra
a speciality of their fruits. Among the
counties which will have exhibits are Napa,
Sonoma, Contra Costa, Alameda, Butte,
Orange, Los Angeles and Santa Clara
The Press Committee issued a circular
yesterday to the Interior parlOrs requesting
them to forward Ito r. Z. DOOan. Secre-
tary all possible data in reference TO the
number OF members and friends who will
attend the celebration, the number of
rooms and other accommodations needed,
etc.
The circular also asked whether the par
lors would have any special features in the
parade and in the Pavilion, such as floats
and exhibits.
-Th mas Flint Jr. of San Juan visited the
headquarters yesterday and stated that his
parlor would have about seventy in the pro-
cession. The San Benito County parors
will unite for that occasion and come IN a
body, accompanied by many Of the county
residents.
SHIPPERS AND CANOE MEN.
The shippers on the water front have
assured the Native Sons that their craft
will be decorated during the celebration
This will add 10 the beauty of the view
which those on the excursion will have of
the shore, and from land or sea colors in de-
lightful harmony Will greet the eye
The Oakland Canoe Club purpose to march
in the procession, carrying their canoes. a
canoe regatta is under consideration and
aquatic sports are coming nGbly to the
front.
Alameda does not intend to have this side
Of the bay appear in every possible contrast
Of color and her side so rusty. Already
canYassers have been sent out by the parors
to collect funds to decorate their city, and
the fire of enthusiasm is penetrating into
the interior in more ways than to promote
a desire to present good showing here.
Grand President Millen, who has been
rusticatiug among the mountains, has re-
turned, much benefited in health.
a new parlOr will soon be established at
4reka.
JOINT COMMITTEE.