The record-union., 1891-07-23
STATE BOARD OF TRADE.
Its Work in Securing Desirable I'm
migration.
Colonel John p. Irish to Visit Sacra-
nento and Talk TO the
People.

In an interview with ex-Mayor Eugene
j. Gregory, President of the State Board
of Trade, a RECORD UNION reporter yes
terday secured many valuable points
relative to the important work which
that worthy institution has recently ac-
complished. In response to the reporter
inquiry, Mr.. Gregory said:
1.-The State Board Of Trade was never
in more prosperous condition than now.
Its strong influence as the leading factor
in the protection of the present, and the
development of the future interests of the
State, Is now surely appreciated by not
only the public at large, but also by the
desirable class of immigrants which we
are endeavorlng to secure for California.
The board has spared neither expense
nor effort in disseminating reliable and
authoritative information to all portions
of America and Europe concerning the
wonderful resources and possibilities of
our State. The effort has been well re-
paid, for the influence of the institution
has become appreciated to the extent
that the exhibit rooms are crowded with
interested spectators, while the written
| inquiries for information as to the merit
of CalifOrna's soil and production have
| become so extremely large as to necessi-
| tate the increase of our clerical force in
| the office. Until recently the General
Manager and Secretary managed to take
care of the detail work of the institution;
| but now 1t has grown into such heavy
proportions that greatly increased cler-
| zeal service has been constantly required.
/ AS a slight indication OF the increased in
| tereSt in the character and merit of the
exhibits l refer you to the recent two
| weeks record OF visitors which showed
3,057 names actually registered, and the
attendance Of fully so per cent. more
| that were not enrolled. The average is
| constantly increasing to the extent that
! 1t has become necessary to keep the
rooms open evenings and Sundays also.
''Is it the purpose of the board to start
! the travelling exhibit California on
! Wheels on another expedition through
the United States?" asked the reporter
''Owing to the fact that the recent fire
in the Grand Hotel building nearly de-
stroyed the entire exhibit, we were
| obliged to reinforce same from the Cali
fornia on Wheels outfit. The present
exhibit in the new quarters is therefore
that which was taken from California on
Wheels We are necessarily obliged to
keep our home exhibit in as attractive
shape as possible, as we cannot secure
new supplies until later in the season.
For that reason the board has decided to
! abandon the California on Wheels pro-
| practice the idea of maintaining an
| elaborate exhibit here, and many special
! exhibits throughout the United States.''
I'm what way are these special ex-
/ hibits you speak of managed? ?" asked the
reporter.
by securing window space in large
mercantile establishments in the Drinci-
/ pal cities of the United States. We secure
| the space without cost, the firms being
! only too anxious to have the attractive
exhibit as an incidental attraction to their
| business. We secure the entire use of a
show window for the purpose, and place
an elaborate display of California pro-
! ductions therein, with proper printing
matter within easy reach of all who de-
sire TO become acquainted with California
/ resources and productions The ex-
hibits will be kept in good shape through
/ the direct agency of the board, and re-
pleniShed as often rs necessary. While
| California on Wheels accomplished a
vast amount of good in the way of adver-
tising the products of our State, the train
| In question was not large enough TO
| crafty the curiosity Of all the visitors.
| For that reason thousands of people have
| been unable to see the interior of the cars.
The other scheme, however, is the most
| practical, as it is always open and accessi-
| BILE.
sin this connection it may be well to
recall the fact that Mr. Rudolph Falciz
has been recently appointed General
European Agent of the State Board OF
| Trade, with headquarters at Hamburg.
| Germany. He will have a large territory
for operation, including the whole of Eu-
rope, Great Britain and Ireland. Exten-
! siye and comprehensive printed matter
| is now being sent to him, which will be
translated into the different languages OF
/ the countries through which the same is
! to be distributed. Its influence will soon
! be made apparent in California, for we
publish nothing but such absolute and
reliable data as will directly appeal to
! the attention of desirable immigrants.
Colonel John p. Irish, who, as you
| well know, IS one of the most talented
gentlemen on the coast, is Chairman OF
the immigration Committee Of the State
! Board of Trade. In connection with the
/ duties of that position he will visit the
various counties in the State and collect
data for the preparation Of report on the
| subject of immigration, and the induce
| mentS various localities have to offer for
the desirable classes of immigrants. AS
! Sacramento County is in affiliation with
/ the State Board of Trade l have requested
the eloquent Colonel to visit Sacramento
| shortly for the purpose of speaking to our
| people on the necessity of taking definite
action IN the matter of properly advertis-
| ing the resources Of Sacramento City and
! county. With that view in mind, to-
| uay nau conference with i. h. Platt,
/ President of the Sacramento Board OF
| Trade; L. Greer, Chairman of the Board
ofSupervisors, and c. A. Luhrs, President
of the Sacramento City and County I'M
/ proyement Association, and requested
them to call public meeting for the pur-
pose OF listening to Colonel Irish. / am
! pleased to say that each of the gentlemen
evinced their usual public spirit and
hearty interest in the movement, and ex-
| pressed their intention of calling meet
ing OF the organizations over which they
respectively preside for the purpose of
meeting Colonel Irish on such evening
as may hereafter be designated"
When Will Colonel Irish be here?''
asked the reporter.
Some time during next week. The
| object of his mission is to talk to the
| business men of the community, and ex-
plain to them the necessities of the situa-
! ton. AS you know, Sacramento County
| has no printed matter that can be used by
! the State Board of Trade, and while the
/ Sacramento County exhibit is in every
way elaborate and representative, the
management of the board feel consider
ably inconvenienced in not being able to
! furnish printed matter to the many in
quirers. This and other points will be
| spoken of by Colonel Irish; and, before
his departure, it is hoped that our people
| VIII awake to the necessity of formulat-
| ing some definite action whereby ouI
county may be thoroughly represented
with the others now in atfiliation with the
State Board of Trade"