The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
HOME PRODUCTS DESIRED,
Work of the Manufacturers
Association Brings Good
Returns.
CONTRACTS ARE HELD HERE.
The Interior Asked to Cooperate
in the UpbuildIng of CALIFORNIA;
Industries.

California manufacturers are being pro-
tected. The Manufacturers and Producers
Association has accomplished wonders
since the organization was formed. One
of the greatest feats to its credit so far is
the holding of the contract for the iron to
be used in the erection of the Parrot build
ing on the Pacific Coast.
At the meeting of the board of directors
in the Mills building yesterday it was
stated that the agent of the Eastern firm
who has been here looking after the con-
tract had departed, and that the material
would be supplied by the Pacific Coast
foundries.
Vice President w. F. Bowers occupied
the chair. The directors were represented
by E. c. Williams, A. Mclaughlin, G. w.
Snyders. Julian Sonntag, NJ. McGlynn, r.
S. Moore and James Sproule. The balance
of the board were visiting the southern
fiesta.
Secretary L. R. Mead read list of firms
who had applied for membership. There
were 1913 applications, which, if accepted,
will give membership of 1893 to date. OF
this number 26S have signed the constitu-
ton and bylaws.
Mr. Mclaughlin asked whether all the
firms which applied were producers or
whether many of them were not agents for
Eastern firms.
There was some doubt regarding the
matter. He thought the question should
be looked into, as every member
of the organization is supposed to agree to
patronize home products to the exclusion
of all others. The secretary was instructed
TO scrutinize the list and refer any doubtful
over to the board at the next meeting.
The following committees were an
nounced as having been selected by the
chairmen of each, elected at last meeting:
Finance-A. sbarboro. J. P. Currier, James
Sproule, John Hammond, A. Mclaughlin.
Transportation, water and light-H. L. Davis
Henry 7. Scott, Henry E. Bothin, Walter l.
Palmer, s. Nickelsburg.
GrieVance-Julian Sonntag, James Spiers, Fl.
E. Bothin, E. Worden, A. Haraszthy.
Manufacturers-R. s. Moore, P. F. Dundon,
J. B. Crockett, J. N Knowles, w. F. Bowers
Mr.. Moore called the attention of the
board to the fact that it would be advis-
able for the directors to ask the Board of
Supervisors to incorporate in all their
calls for bids that home manufacturers
would be given the preference in awarding
the contracts for all supplies and material.
Mr.. McGlynn said there was an ordi-
nance covering that matter, but that it
would be we'll to call upon the Board of
Supervisors and see that the law was en-
forced
The secretary was instructed to write to
the Board of Supervisors and ask for some
time to be set for a meeting with the
directors.
The secretary was also instructed to
write to the boards OF trade in the other
cities in the State, requesting them to CO.
operate with the association, and if they
so decide, delegate will be sent to confer
with them.
The reason for this step is the general
idea among the interior business men that
the Manufacturers and Producers Asso-
citation is a San Francisco organization
with selfish motives, instead OF being the
principled body it is with all Cali
fornia's interests at heart.
Oscar Lewis, who was selected to solicit
mem ership and advance the work of the
association, has resigned from active duty.
He still takes interest in the movement,
and SupeTvises, to a certain extent, the
work performed by S. H. Tacy, who took
his place.
Mr. Tacy was present at yesterdays
meeting, and gave the directors some idea
of the uphill work he encountered. He
said:
I find the business men of San Francisco lack
patriotism. They do not seem to realize what
the association is. They do not know its OBJ
asked them 10 join. They refused at first, but
after pointing out to them the objects OF the
organization, they signed. have found many
who say, 'wait until you have more members"
One is waiting for the other.
have in my pocket letter showing some
good at least has been done. This is what it
says:
ANGIo-CALIFoRNIA BANK.
SAN Francisco, April il, 1895.
Dickmdn-Jones LithOgrdph Company - DEAR
SIRs: In the spirit of the times and with view to
place our orders for all check books and litho-
graphic work in this city, provided do so at
prices at or about which we have been having sim
liar work done the East and without sacrificing
either style of workmanship or quality of paper we
would ask You to call upon us and make an esti-
mate for about 300, 600 checks, which we propose
ordering very shortly.
ANGLo-CALIFoRNIA Rank.
Now gentlemen that's the result OF this organ
iZauon. II we can only have some literature
which will clearly set forth the objects OF the
association, we can advance every interest in
the State.
On motion of Mr.. Sonntag. Mr.. Tacy was
authorized to prepare pamphlet for gen.
eral distribution.
Mr.. Mead suggested that it would be
we'll to have certificate of membership
which every holder could hang in his place
OF business, and thus proclaim himself as
standing by home industries. He sug-
gested that designs be called for from the
various photographers of this city and a
cash prize be awarded TO the firm whose
design was accepted. The matter was left
with him to arrange and report at the next
meeting.
Several matters requiring attention were
laid over until next Friday at P NJ, by
which time the full board will be able to
attend.