The morning call., 1893-09-24

20. This entertainment is under the man.
agement of ID. X. Mcneil and represen IA
tlves from Crystal, Pacific, Empire, Eclec-
tic. Phenix, Bradford. Olive Branch
seven lodges of the Order of Chosen
Friends-and the affair may be set down
as sure To be successful in every particu-
lar
The financial managers of the fair yes
terday sent a communication to the board
OF control Of the California League of
Progress. asking that organization to ap-
point committee of conference with the
lar managers on the subject Of the fairs
advantage TO the entire State. The board
OF control promptly made answer. appoint
Ing as members OF the proposed confer
ence committee Messrs. S. c. Irving, Emil
Z. Kahn and d. Il. White
esterday's cash receipts amounted TO
S46S4 80, making the total money received
to date S129. .365 66
Since the arrival of Mr.. Leopold Bonei,
commissioner-general for French exhibits.
there has been an acceleration of interest
IN the Midwinter Fair on the part of the
French colony. BY invitation of NJ. de
Lalande. Consul for France, meeting of
leading French merchants was held at the
Cerele Francois, 421 Post street, where
french auxiliary committee was organ
lZed. The outcome of the meeting at
which this organization took place was the
following circular letter addressed TO the
fTeDch community Of San Francisco and
10 intending French exhibitors:
Dear Sirs and Compdtrfots: Ever since the
holding OF AN International exposition has been
seriously considered al San Francisco the
fieneh colony iE this city has c0ntemplat d
taking part in the enIerpTise In order IN he
able to give precise and correct information TO
tnqutrng parties our Consul, who has but re-
Gently arrived IN our midst. has deemed il ad-
Vlsable 20 put himself In communication on the
subj ct with our leading French merch nts.
These have met 10 discuss the Questions which
were submitted TO them, and upon mature con-
siderailon they have declared themselves
unanimously in favor of PARTICIPATION in The
proposed exposition, aud in cons, quence they
have constituted themselves a committee whose
duties IL will be To gather ali necessary infor-
nation which may be OF use 10 our countrymeu
at present at Chicago who may be deSirous to
show their goods or products at the Midwlnter
Exposition.
We beg you TO understand that personally we
are actuaIed merely from totally disin err
estrd point OF view. but we are Inspired by
patriotic sentiments; that is 10 say. that i'm the
desii c 10 render services TO our mother country
we foster the development of her commercial
relations with The Pacific States and especially
wirh California.
We have the assurance that participation
OF ihe French Is very much desired at San
francisco, and that the French exhibitors Will
IND an impressive and cordial welcome, not
only by the French colony bur also by the
American population. We think t but right
to inform you that the importation of French
merchandise has always been considered here
as OF the greatest importance; the rich and
well-tO.dO classes have always appreciated and
looked out for the products of our national IN
uusIries. Therefore, there is vast field open
for trials, and we think that he participation OF
our compatTiots VIII bear beneficial results for
them we'll as for France.
In-GOlden G ate Park. the preparations of the
expos ti0n site have been completed, and In A
few days the official building will be com
menced. IL we are rightly informed the princi-
pal nations represented at The Chicago Worlds
Fair have given expression 10 heir desire to
lake part IN our MidwinteT Exposition. ana
some of them, like Italy for instance. have al
ready secured the space allotted to tnem
Ii now seems 10 US that the moment has come
for the French exhibitors at Chicago to CLOSELY
view the question al issue and to conceive a
quick ana determined resolution II you will
elect from your midst commission or a dele
gation. we shall be happy 10 put ourselves in
connection with you; we will also hold our
selves personally and individually al The dis
pOsal Of the Freuch exhibitors to tighten their
task, especially as TO The question of transpor.
tatiOn, allotment of space, Insurance, customs
etc.
We shall consider ourselves happy If we
can in any way contribute TO the success of an
enterprise which will be conducive 10 the credit
aud good reputation OF France. Yours, etc.