The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-09
Local Exchanges to Be Formed in
Every Section Of the
State.
PROTECTION OF THE FORESTS.
A System Similar to That in France
Advocated-The Convention
Adjourns.

SACRAMENTO,.C CAL, \ OV. 8.-Ihe Cali
fornia State Fruit-Growers' Association
resumed the discussion of cooperation this
morning and it was generally conceded
that a cooperative organization would
tend to unite the fruit-growers of the en-
tire State. II the middleman's commits
sion could be saved to the growers it would
be great aid to the industry.
The convention was of the opinion that
a market should be established for Caiifor-
MIA fruits in every city in the Union pos
sessing a population of over 10000, and
that growers should be so strongly organ
lied throughout California that no one
market would receive enough fruit to pro-
duce a glut. 1t was suggested that good
agents be sent over the State to form local
exchanges and that each member of the
convention on his return home call to-
gether his neighbors and state the con-
cluSiOn the convention had reached and
by this method perfect such an organiza-
ton. The first thing to do, however was
to unite, build a warehouse, have a fruit
garden and then let one mans fruit help
to sell another's. 1t was agreed that the
business must be reduced to a system to
insure success; cousiguments were de-
moralizing-the middlemen loan the grow
ers money 10 market their crops, take a
mortgage on the farm and oblige the
grower to ship through their agencies.
The committee appointed to report on
the presidents address favored asking the
Legislature for the following appropria-
tions: For $4,000 for the destruction of in
sect pests; for $4,000 to defray the expenses
OF the State Bureau of Horticulture. The
report was adopted.
The committee on legislation submitted
the following, which was adopted:
1--WE recommend to the California Con-
gressional delegation the initiation of a
measure to secure an efficient and econom-
ical administration of the Government
and mountain aud forest lands in Califor-
MIA. The present forest reservations are in
the right line to protect from fire and I'M
due denudation, our mountain watersheds.
This will diminish foods in the valley
lands, and better maintain irrigation sup
plies. This policy requires no more in this
State than in France a prevention OF the
utilization of the mineral, forest or other
resources Of our mountain lands.
"In France and Germany the Govern
ment forest lands pay large return above
their cost into the public treasury. There
is no reason why we should not gradually
establish similar system. Fire, waste
and destruction in our forest lands are
senseless and do permanent injury to our
watersheds. The present forest reserva-
tons make legitimate mineral and other
developments in our mountains difficult
without any proper protection against fire
and injury, except about the Yosemite.
This should be remedied' by Federal ac-
ton"
AT the afternoon session of the conven-
ton the grading of fruit was discussed, and
one gentleman gave an account of his
trip to Germany in the dried fruit in
terests. He found the American dried
.apricots were in demand but that dried
peaches were not wanted. He examined
several samples and found that they were
extremely defective, not being dried prop
erly. Samples OF peaches which he had
with him he distributed, and they were
universally commended.
Mr.. Berry told his experience and the
success of introducing California fruit
products into foreign markets. He had
presented 500 pounds of dried fruit to
young man, whose father conducted
grocery business in Bristol, Eng, and
shortly afterward an order had been re-
ceived Tor two carloads of the same
products.
Secretary Lelong, by request, delivered
very interesting address on the olive and
proper method of preparing it for market.
a discussion ensued upon the proper
place for the convention in 49, Riverside,
San Jose and San Diego were all anxious
to entertain the growers, but eventually it
was left to the executive committee Vice
President R. D. Stevens gave a cordial in
vitation on the part of Sacramento as the
next place to convene, and the convention
al iourned