The morning call., 1892-06-29

to do SO, and the commission seems para
lyZed. He was at loss 10 conjecture why
the meeting was called.
Irwin c. Stump was greatly surprised at
the absence of several members OF the Me-
ehanicS; Institute as they had expressed
themselves deeply interested in the subject
Captain Thompson Of the national or
ganZation said that many people wanted to
know where the exhibits were, and stated
taat they were growing on trees and vines
and would be ready for exhibition in due
time.
Irving NJ. Scott, who has just returned
from Chicago, gave an encouraging report
of the grounds and buildings. lie said that
in this city general apathy prevailed in.
this as In all other matters. lie considered
the dress parade a wise measure, which
should meet. the approval Of all, and the
people of San francisco should rally to the
support of the fair.
Colin NJ. Boyd thought the state of affairs
was sickening and soul-wearing. Not a
dollar was to be had from the Supervisors
or from private subscriptions by our mer-
chant princes General apathy prevailed
everywhere. He considered the time too
late.fOr action. The members Of the CON-
mission cannot even resign; there Is no one
TO accept their resignation. tie advocated
putting the whole matter in the vOmen's
hands; they can raise funds and PITT the
thing through.
Mr.. Mcdonald seconded Mr.. Boyd's sug-
gestiOp and accorded great credit to the
women's commission Tor their pTaiSeworthy
efforts.
Mr.. Dorm spoke in rather sarcas tic vein
and saw no results to be attained By the
meeting. He commended Mr.. BOyd'S sugges-
ton to turn the work over to- the wOmen
and called for their opinions on the matter
Mrs. Smith, a member Of the wOmen's
board, thought the tone OF nearly all the
speakers was too sarcastic. She said the
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been adopted, but she was unaware herself
exactly how to 90 to work.
Mrs. Dean, another member, said the
Eastern people dreaded Californian cOmpe-
tftiOn: Every woman OF the commission
was heart and soul in the work. The Cali
fornia exhibit must be made a success. We
cannot afford to fail We must drive Gen.
eral Apathy out and replace him with Gen
eral Activity.
Mrs. Waite said that any one who said
that San Francisco people were apathetie
and had no interest in the work did not
know what he was talking about. She bad
furnished a room for the woman's building
which could not.be duplicated for $4,000
Mr.. Mcdonald suggest ted that if no funds
could be obtained from The Supervisors or
from wealthy men. general canvass be
made among tire people. The Southern
Pacific road ought TO contribute literally,
also Tire bankers and manufacturers. lie
was convinced that they would do SOif free
transportation Of tire exhibits could be as
sured.
Mr. Scott stated that 40 applications for
exhibits had been made by San Francisco
people during the past week, and that appli-
cations for aid TO the amount Of $500, 900 had
been received from the counties.
Mr.. Cummings offered resolution, which
WAS adopted, t'rat the presidents of the
local board, the State board, Mechanics III
stitute and The women's branch, together
withthe Mayer, be constituted a committee
to confer aid report as to The best plan OF
action, and that each vice president lie
urged TO attend their meetings in the alb
sence Of the president.
The meeting then adjourned to the call Of
the chair.