The record-union., 1893-04-19
THE INDUSTRIAL MOVEMENT.
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting of
NOte-Signers.
subcommittee to be Appointed to
Canvass for More Names
Matters Discussed.


Jects of the Industrial Association to en-
courage manufactures, was largely at
tended and much enthusiasm was mani
tested. David Lubin, Chairman of the
association, called the meeting to order,
and stated briefly the objects of the meet
ing, and said that those who had signed
The notes were entitled to a voice in the
deliberations.
}. .. Coleman was elected Chairman.
lie said there was little for him to say to
introduce the business Of the meeting.
The Directors of the Sacramento Indus
trial Association were well known to
most of those present, as was also the fact
that the officers of the association had ex-
erted themselves to perfect arrangements
TO accomplish its objects. They now felt
that success was assured. but that the
hearty cooperation of the signers of the
notes was necessary.
David Falconer was elected Secretary.
Mr.. Coleman said he would be glad to
hear suggestions from those present i'll
regard to the work of the association, stat
ing that it was necessary to get as many
slgners to the notes prepared by the asso-
citation as possible, and to enlist the sup
port of as many of the citizens of Sacra-
AlGDIO dS NtIG III ldNOT Oh It's ODIeClS-
GENERAL T. J. CLUNIE
Made an earnest speech. He said that
while he was not now resident OF this
city, he was present as taxpayer and q
slgner of the notes. Although he did not
reside here, he felt, and always would
feel, deep interest in the welfare of Sac
ramento, and since he project to remove
the Capital had come up he had been here
as much as possible to use his influence
hat
might have.
In regard to the question of factories
he had been in doubt, and at one time
thought the conditions were against u.s.
California, he thought, had many disad
Vantages, as compared with the Eastern
States, but since his friend Lubin had ex-
planned the plan OF operation and the
many reasons why the movement should
be successful, his views had changed. He
now felt as though he was willing to fol-
low and stand by Mr.. Lubin and the ei-
forts OF the association and cheerfully do
his share.
He felt that the association had under
taken a great responsibility. II factories
could not be maintained, it would be bet
ter not to establish them at all. 1t would
be useless to try to create artificial indus
tries, if they could not be maintained in
dependently of any bonus as they must
have merit in themselves to prove sue
cessful.
He believed Sacramento had the re-
quired natural advantages, and as a tax
payer he was willing TO support the asso-
citation. believing it would assuredly
succeed. He believed there was a need
of river improvement, and that with the
transmission of power from Folsom
great inducements could be held out to
manufacturers.
The movement so far had met with
ready response, the citizens of Sacra-
mento being always ready to respond
heartily to any move for the public well
fare. The city had withstood both fire
and flood, but the city had been forced
here in the first place by natural advan-
tageS, geographically and commercially,
and city must necessarily thrive here.
The rivers, he said, belong to the Ma
tlonal Government, and he thought it the
duty OF the Government TO take care of
them. Sacramento had done more than
her share in that respect, but the General
Government had done comparatively
nothing, and it was burning shame.
lie thought the question would be
brought to the attention of the Trans
Mississippi Congress, and that good re-
suits would come Oft.
He spoke of some Of the disadvantages
to contend with, and among other things
urged the necessity of better water-at
least to look at-than the river water, saw
ing there was bountiful supply of pure
water easily reached.
He was in favor of the new hotel move
ment, which had been advocated edi-
torially in the RECORD L MON, and be-
leved the city should give the Plaza for
that purpose. As for himself, he would
contribute $1,000 for the purpose.
In conclusion, General Clunie said he
was ready to cheerfully stand by the asso-
citation in its efforts and assume his share
OF the responsibility. No spot on earth,
he said, was dearer to him than the CITY
OF Sacramento.
MR.. LUBIN's REMARKS.
A round of applause greeted General
Clunie, and Mr.. Lubin replied briefly.
and then stated that he desired to intro
duce a resolution to facilitate the work of
the association. He desired to explain
first the advantages of Sacramento as a
point for factories, and also why IN past
Instances attempts in that direction had
failed-and they had failed for very plain
reasons quickly explained.
de did not believe in prating too much
about home industry, but merit and bust
ness advantage We're the things to con-
slider. He explained at length many of
the points in favor of Sacramento. and
the inducements the association would be
prepared to offer. Its propositions had
been in measure explained to several
firms, and the association was much en-
couraged by the responses met with.
The speaker had number of letters in
his pocket which at present he was not at
liberty 10 make public, but he would
read one of them, which was from the
Sacramento Packing and Drying Com
Pany. which was really doing its business
in San Jose, although the controlling in
terest in it was owned in Sacramento.
After explaining the circumstances I'M
der which the question came up in regard
TO cannery, Mr.. Lubin read the follow
ing letter:
SACRAMENTO, CAL, March %. 1898.
To the Citizens EcecutiUe COR,Hitftee-GF,N-
TLEMEN: In your very laudable efforts to en-
courage the up-building OF manufactures in
the vicinity OF our city, we note thgtl over
lures have been made towards the establish
ment of another cannery.
In view OF the fact that the controlling in.
terest in our company Is held by residents of
the city OF sacramento who have ventured
their capital in this manufacturing enter
prise, and III view of the further FACT that we
have been paying out large sums Of money
into this communiIy-our expenses for labor
and material alone during the past season
amounted to 100000; and considering also
everything you ask of these outside
parties, namely: To enlarge the size of
our plant, and the output, and to raise the
number of our employees to an extent such
that in a reasonable length OF time our ca
pacity would equal that OF the largest canine
Ties on the coast. In view of these facts cen
tlemen. we trust that your committee will
at least give us the same consideration that
you give 10 outsiders
We beg leave to submit the following
proposition: In consideration OF the gift on
the part of the citizens of Sacramento OF a
suitable site of ten acres, with side-traclx
facilities for rail shipment, and in considera-
tion further of cash bonus of SEA, 900, the
Sacramento Packing and Drying Company
hereby agrees o. TO give outright TO YOUR
committee in trust for the citizens ali our
present buildings and real estate now owned
by US and situated at Sixth and q streets
This plant will be found well suited tor an in
dustry whose product does not require so
mucn floor space as ours. The property has
100 feet frontage on G street. ana 16O feet on