The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-12
WORLDS FAIR.
Director Davis Declares He Will
Not appoint ShOrb.
Chase, Cooper and Eaton severally Endorsed.
Commissioner Hatch Pours Out His
Wrath Upon De Young.

Last night meeting of the Worlds Fair
Commission opened like 4 convention OF
unTeaued doves. Commissioner Hatch
looked with a kindly eye upon Commits
sioner phrlan, and Commissioner Phelan
had smile for all But before the meeting
was over Mr.. Hatch had trodden upon the
mental corns OF Mr. Phelan and had LAGER
ated the feelings of MIR. McMurray.
Twas all on account OF Commissioner de
Young. TO whom MIR. Hatch paid many left
handed compliments, that the unweaned-
dove character Of the meeting changed.
There were present, besides Chairman Pine
ian. Commissioners Thompson, McMurray
and Hatch.
The action of the commission in indOrs-
ing j. de BArlh Shorb for Chief of the Hor-
ticutural Bureau was the first matter of
importance discussed.
pAelan remarked that the matter would
probably be settled at meeting of the
Beard Of Control that will be held in Chi
cage to-day. He thought that the place
would be given 10 a hentuckian named
Samuels.
DIRECTOR DAVIS COMMUNICATIONS.
Secretary Thompson produced letter
and a telegram from Director Davis, which
put an end t. the hopes of HorticultUrist
Shorb ana his hackers. The letter was in
reply 20 3 communication informing Davis
that the Farmers Alliance had indorsed
ShOrb for the muCh-SOught-after position
He answered at is believed that Shorb, if
nominated, would receive opposition from
many Calilornians, as did the others. l
have protests against him now written by
Los Angeles people"
That means ;hat some of Mike de
protesting" remarked Mr.. Hatch.
Here Is something that seems to settle
. Mr.. ShOrb" remarked the Secretary, and
he read the following telegram, sent on
August 10tn by Direetor-General Davis to
". ,Jrtfries Secretary of the Alameda
County Worlds Fair Association, who rad
telegTaphed him in favor of Shorb's ap-
pOlutMCnt:
Dispatch received. 1t is not thought deslr-
able 10 make appointment suggested.
Then Commissioner Hatch produced the
following epistle from j. c. Vaughan, a
seedman and florist of Chicago:
With regard 10 Worlds Fair matters. Mr..
ShoIb stands 4 hrsJ-class show, provided De
Apuus's Influence IN The National Board OF Con
tTol does not reject MIN, and provided General
Davis appoints ShoIb. which lie desire of tile
local Directors seems 10 urge him 10 do.
WHOM DE YOUNG WILL SUPPORT.
Mr.. de Young" said Phean, will sup
port any one but Mr.. Shorb."
Almost every one else Will support
ShoTb, retorted Hatch, land that ought to
settle II"
But It did not. Phelan proposed that
the association indorse Horace b. Chase of
Napa for tie place, which Mr.. Shorb can
not obtain. whereupOn Mr.. Hatch arose and
declared that Chase knew nothing about
horticulture and IS not Californian"
HE mas been SIX years in the State and
has an Interest in a vineyard"
Yes, and the vineyard is full Of phylloX-
era"
well, he's fitted for the position and
all his connections by marriage are Cali
fornau."
Having stood MP for Chase as a relation
by marriage, Phean again remarked that
he thought the Office would not go to a Cali
fOrniau.
''Oh, l think we still havesa show" urged
Secretary THOMPSON.
''Oi course we have" replied Hatch,
'Send a name that will suit Nike de Young
and It be all right. tell you De Young is
standing against the State
McMurray urged that the Commissioners
should not attach too much Importance to
their influence in Chicago.
We h'Y'nt any, bandly replied Hatch.
we have 10 influence with Davis white De
Young Is around
A SETTLEMENT FINALLY REACHED.
Sc rotary Thompson admitted that he did
MT know Chase, ana Hatch said that De
Young would NOT favor man no could not
Use.
Chase is not that kind Of a man." re-
tOrted Phelan, who was getting angry. de
Young never saw him, and has only heard
oI Lin
''Oh, you always favor De Young'8 friends
regardless Of their qualifications" said
Hatch.
You do me an injustice. l supported
Maxwell because l believed be would get
the place. Chapman was my second choice"
After long debate over the merits of
Chase and c. F. Eaton of Santa Barbara,
who was also candidate, Secretary Thomp-
son read dispatch lndorSlng Eaton for the
bureau and which he proposed sending to
Director Davis. McMurray and Phelan
voted against sending the dispatch unless
Chase ) name was inserted The dispatch
was theu changed 10 tie following, Com
missioner Hatch alone voting against trans
hitting it to Davis:
In reply to your favor OF July Both we stand
OF record as indorsng j. de Barlh ShOrb for the
tEief OF the Horticultural Bureau. He is our
INST choice for The place but we offer the ames
oil olhrr Calornians, each OF whom would be
credit To The exposition and the State-ChafIes
Fr derrick Eaton OF Santa Barbara, Horace h.
Chase Of Napa County ana EiwoOd Cooper of
Santa Ban bara-and possesses every qualification
OF technical knOwiedge. great executive ability
and personal fitness. We give any one Of them
you may prefer unqualified support aud we
assure you that the entire State VIII do likewise.
To REPRESENT THE COMMISSION.
This matter being disposed of, the Secre-
tary announced that ex-Judge McKinstry
hau Deen selected 10 represent the commits
sion In the action which has been brought
10 test the constitutionality of the bill APP
prOpriatng money for the fair Mr. Thomp-
son also said that If Controller COlgan had
issued a warrant for the payment of the APP
preparation an injunction would have been
served upon the State Treasurer at once
by Carl Browne, L understand" sug-
gested Mr. Phean.
by a band of socialists" replied the
Secretary.
Smith C0mstock of Tulare has given to
the commission sequoia tree and j. L.
Cunningham Of Santa Cruz has donated a
redwood for the colonnade of the forestry
building. The commission will endeavOr to
obtain sugar pine from the northern part
Of The State for the coOnnade.
The Department OF Agriculture at Wash
ingtOn las requested the commission to send
specimens of trees in logs and sections, with
maps showing the location of the forests
from which they are taken. 1t is also re-
quested that the most representative Cali
foTnia tree be sent to the exposition.