The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-25
EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS
Prominent Dealers and Owners
Talk Real Estate.
THE coNcENsus OF OPINION
Organization Should Be Effected
and Proper Advertising Done to
Advance Astoria's Interests.

Much talk and speculation has been In !
dulGed In recently IN real estate circles
regarding the proposition to form an as
sociation to control and govern the busl-
ness Of handling property in Astoria.
Yesterday an Astorian representative OBJ
tained the views of a number of repre-
sentative firms and business men in re-
gard to the subject and some of their
expressions are given below:
VAN DUsEN & COMPANY.
Think that the general plan is good
one and one that will be commended
The head Of the firm states that he does
not know enough about the details OF
such associations to suggest any plans for
the conduct OF an exchange In Astoria,
but thinks that the scheme should be
adopted and that If properly carried out
1t would result In great benefit to all
concerned.
DIR. ]. A. FULTON.
When asked his opinion as to the advis-
ability Of forming an association Of brok-
ers and dealers for the maintenance OF
reasonable prices upon property and the
prevention OF frauds upon the public,
Dr. j. A. FHlton said that he believed
such an organization was necessary, both
to protect people coming in and to pro-
to,i property Dw',ers. He also thought
that plans s1luid be speedily adopted and
that good would result to all concerned.
w. B. ADA1R
Stated that he was handling only his
own property and knew nothing about
such associations and had not studied
their methods of operation but that 1t
might b we'll for the responsible real es-
tate men to consider the question and to
form some association upon the plan OF
other exchanges.
r. L. BOYLE & CONPONY.
The head of this firm Is very earnest
in mis- opinion that such an exchange
should be formed composed of the repre-
sentative dealers and property owners
and that such action should be taken as
would insure the advance and growth OF
the city and prevent the injuries that are
so apt to be perpetrated by irresponsible
dealers and those who only have in view
the making Of dollar for the minute.
He says that uniformity is the one OBJ
ject desired and that all should unite in
securing II. From the history Of other
cities such action is imperative to secure
the best results and cannot be taken too
soon.
A. b. HAMMOND.
Before leaving for Portland Friday
morning Mr.. Hammond stated that he
believed In such a movement and that
II an association of the kind was prop
erly conducted It would be most con-
ducve to the best interests of the town.
If such an organization is established he
will give It his support.
A. r. CYRUS.
Said that the plan was a good one and
would fill a long felt want, II the asso-
citation could be effected On proper lines
and be properly maintained. II really
think 1t for the best interests OF all
concerned to have such an organization
for the mutual protection of agents and
property owners. Whenever a boom
comes there is always q great influx
of irresponsible parties who are working
only for the money they can get at the
present time and care nothing for the
future Of the place, thus they do great
deal of injury"
"Curbstone brokerage is legitimate II
carried on right. but the trouble is that
1t Is not always properly conducted
Mr.. Cyrus believes In having all the
real estate men possible and encourage
them as long as they do legitimate bus
mess.
II have thought great deal over this
real estate exchange matter" he said,
"and while there are many who would
go into 1t who might not live up to the
requirements Of the rules, means should
be found to make all regard the rules.
am also In favor of acting on a general
plan in laying out additions, so that uni
formity In streets can be observed.
'Tf business comes as we expect II
will, there will be room for all, and /
will need help to handle my business.
hope to see the organization effected"
Mr. Cyrus also stated that
d. X. WARREN.
Was heartily in favor Of the general
plan and was particularly anxious TO see
uniformity observed In the laying out
and plating Of the property on the west
side of the bay. where probably the first
decisive movement would be had.
JUDGE TAYLOR
Said that he really did not know enough
about the real estate business to express
an opinion or suggest any plan of action,
but that he believed that the general
plan was one that should be carried
out. "There is no doubt but what there
should be some concerted form OF action
among real estate men and an effort
should be made to keep up respectable
association and to prevent as far as posS
sible every form Of fraud People who
come In here should not be led astray.
] know Of people who came here three
or four years ago who were woefully de-
celyed, and these things do not GO us
any good.
Real estate men should be required to
deal fairly with their clients as well as
lawyers. We have bar associations and
creditable men are allowed to practice
these professions and I do not sec why