The morning call., 1893-08-11
A WET BLANKET.

The two propositions, one to call the
Legislature in session to appropriate
funds for the Midwinter Fair. the other
to solicit aid from the interior counties,
have affected Interior enthusiasm as a
heavy wet blanket would small fire.
There was some enthusiasm kidding. but
blazing stage. AS an example of the pres.
ent tone Of the interior press we submit
the following:
There Is strong sentiment here in favor Of
the county being represented at the exposition,
but our interest in the enterprise is not equal to
the lax of three or four thousand dollars for
san Francisco's exclusive benefit. We are
heartily in favor of The county making an ex-
hibit. bat oppose the levying of such tribute
as that indicated.-Santa Rosa Democrat.
On general princlpl we are opposed to the
Legislature providing the money or any part OF
he money 10 pay for the buildings and ex-
penses OF the Midwiuter Fair. The project was
started by Californians at Chicago as a private
enterprise. They declared their ability to Sc.
cure the necessary funds by private subscrip-
lions. San Francisco made the organization.
II any benefit comes from the movement San
Francisco is sure to get the most of 1t. The
prop rty owners Of that city should not ask the
willing 10 pay for it themselves it should fall
Santa Rosa Republican.
The sentiment was-as 1t has been, properly.
from the very start-that San francisco should
expect no money from the outside for buildings
that she should supply all necessary buildings
herself and that she should provide. free OF
charge, space for the exhibits Her present
ridiculous demand is. therefore, In the nature
OF great big surprise party TO the "Outside'
districts. and there IS mighty little chance that
she can carry out her programme on the lines
laid down.-Pe:aluma Courier.
If The money necessary cannot be obtained
by private subscription. let San Francisco do as
Chicago dd-that is, let her bond herself to pay
the cost OF the undertaking. 1t is more city
enterprise than a State enterprise. Oakland
Enquirer.
In this connection it is proposed to ask the
State for 100000, and as this would necessi-
tate the calling OF an extra session OF the Leg
islature TO make an appropriation the Enter
prise. on behalf OF the citizens OF Butte, Is de.
cidedly opposed TO the scheme.-Chico Enter
prise.
The Midwinter Fair ought to be held, but il
should be pushed to success without legislative
action. Let those who advise the extra seSs; on
ask themselves If the reOrle wish the treasury
tapped for $780, 900 for this purpose? Also
where the money is 10 come from, since the
State has 1t not in hand. Finally. whether Ii is
wise to do by law. which is compusiOn. that
which the people in these premises may fail to
do voluntarily. The money to make the path
OF the Midwnter FAIR smooth can be, and
ought to b.. raised without Iesorting 20 such a
measure as the call OF the Legislature from the
sleep that the constitution and the laws wisely
impose upon it.-Sacramento Record Union.
Extracts of this character might be made
almost without limit. 1t is clear that the
fair will get no aid from the Legislature
and not much from the several counties.
The counties will make exhibits and con-
tribute visitors. The city will have to
provide the 100000 needed to set the fair
on its feet. There is no use Of looking
elsew here for aid.