The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-22

trees, by the SEASIDE, or somewhere away
from the streets rude hustle. Even in
contemplation it gives intense delight to
the busy workers of stores, Offices and
shops; and now it is not difficult to under
stand why the town seems to be almost
unanimous for holiday between Sunday
and the Fourth of July.
Last Monday 1t was mere wish uttered
by employees. IF we only could have The
Sd of, what vacation!' they said.
THE CALL beard the wish spoken and
spread it before the men Of business, and
it found responsive feeling on every
hand. There was surely something
worthy in this sentiment to find such ready
sympathy - something that caught the
longing for the fields and a midsummer
cessation from business cares. 1t made an
impression that was visible yesterday
throughout the business quarters. The
fact was about assured that Monday, July
3, will see the wholesale houses barred
and the downtown streets empty, while the
men who cause all the hurry and stir are
away in the country reveling in shade.
sunshine and all these coed things nature
gives US.
The question which shared equally with
discussions of current financial conditions,
state of trade, insurance policies and such
was, Shall we have a holiday of three
days?" This year the glorious Fourth
falls on Tuesday. One day intervenes be-
tween the national anniversary and Sun
day. and employers want to get away from
work that day. Then they would have a
respite, brief, it is true. but very welcome
to men who cannot go down TO the seaside
and appear ornamental in blazers, russell
shoes and cigarettes. To close up at noon
on Saturday preceding would give ample
opportunity TO take an evening train out
of town to some of the inviting resorts.
That would give Saturday evening in the
country, and at this gay season of the year
one night ont there is worth enjoying.
The employes are absolutely certain of
the truth of this statement. So are the
merchants and employers generally. And,
by way of accentuating this belief. they
are mostly IN favor of closing at noon and
leaving cares behind until Wednesday
morning.
1t is not necessary to deal in sentiment
alone regarding the prospective holiday.
Consider the results. The rest gives much
that an overworked man too badly needs.
He returns very well pleased with his
outing. with renewed energy and capabil-
ity for better work in every way. And
that is capital invested to good purpose.
A visit 10 banks, insurance Offices and
business houses yesterday was full of sur
pIloeSs 1HE OALL TepTeS6Ul LOOK
many notes as to how the tide of popular
sentiment was going and he arrived al this
conclusion:
Yesterday was the eve of a complete
victory for the movement
The banks are considering the question
of closing on July 3. The insurance offices
promise to close for the day if the banks
will. The Produce Exchange will adjourn
ANYHOW.
THE CALL received two letters yestpr-
day that speak very elcQuently of that
sympathy which makes men feel hal py
for It's sake. One of them says twenty-five
more mOrtaIs will be made happy. The
other is written in spirit that commends
itself to all who appreciate the holiday.
But here they are:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. June 81, 1893.
The Morning Calf ENTLEMEN: You may
day closing proposition, thereby making lWenty-
two more mortals happy. Truly yours,
CARSON GLOVE COMPANY.
FIDELITY MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION,
3l5 CALIFORNIA STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO Cal, June q. 1891
The Morning Gull = GENTLEMEN The
forcible presentation of THE CALLS ideas in
this mornings i.sue for a holiday from the st
of July TO The 9th is one which cannot fan TO
convert TO your proposition every one who
reads il. We appreciate your efforts and have
notified all our employees that they will be ex-
cused from Saturday noon until Wednesday
morning, and that they owe their holiday 10 the
suggestion OF 1HE GALL.
Trusting you VIII succeed in making il
unanimous, we remain, the Fidelity Mutual Aid
Association, j. l.. NJ. SHFTTERLEY
Secretary and General Manager.
The most important step taken was that
which will undoubtedly result in closing
the banks on July s. 1t began when sew
eral merchants decided to ask the Clear
ing-hoGse to clnse the banks. The next
step was the following letter to the presi-
dent of the Clearing house by the Board
of Trade secretary:
John Mckee Esq, President of the san
Francisco Clearing House, Cfty-DEAR SIR:
At the request OF several prominent members
OF this board, am now circulating among the
merchants ana manufacturers of this city a
petition TO close the various plac of business
from noon on s turday, july l, until Wednes-
day m0rni ng, July D.
From present indications it appears that this
petition VIII be signed by majority OF the
merchants, and l would tn ,nk you 10 call the
attention or tile members of your association to
this matter at your next regular meeting, and
ask their cooperation in closing the banks
upon said days. Very truly yours.
II. l.. SMITH, Secretary.
1t was ascertained informally at the
clearinghouse that only the London.
Paris and American Bank opposed the
closing. The manager OF this institution
declared, however, that he would not
STAND in the way of the other banks and the
business men. "lf the other banks agree
" ClOSts odlu pOs ISuppOSe we Will join
them"
With the banks closed all insurance Of
fees will give their employees a vacation,
and nearly every business firm Will follow
suit. Mr. Mckee said he will call a meet
ing of the Clearinghouse members this
morning for the purpose of considering
the question.
with reference to this" said he. "ihe
sentiment of the banks is That closing for
three successive days would in inconvenience
want The holiday, and the banks to close
prevailing wish"
ready decided to adjourn from July to
July 5.
To follow this example the San Francisco
Produce Exchange will call a special meet
ing very soon and take vacation for th e
favor of closing on Friday till Wednesday.
There are fifty insurance offices in San
Francisco with about 1000 employees. Some
give their men the holiday, and all that is
question. There will be no difficulty in
reaching the desired object at this meet
ing, for the sentiment is favorable.
Tie Board OF Trade yesterday wrote the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company ask
ing on behalf of many merchants that the
freight sheds be closed on July 8. Ii the
sheds are shut down for the day merchants
will have no excuse left to open. their
houses unless to brush dust C If their goods.
The petition circulated by the Board OF
Trada bod ract fhara