The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-17

market are very decided in their charac-
ter, they are still more marked at this end
of the line. 1t is estimated that the i'm
proved methods of handling and market
ing fruit under the exchange system
saved to the growers of last seasons crop
all this being felt throughout Southern
California. Confidence is being restored !:
real estate is in more active demand I;
planting is being stimulated; the pulse OF
general trade is quickened and every
where there is a more hopeful outlook as
the exchanges give increasing promise OF
restoring the orange industry to conditions
of stability and prosperity.
The permanancy of the exchanges, how
ever depends wholly upon the loyalty o.
our own people. No man who has dol
lar of investment or who seeks wage
among us can afford to ignore or fail to
give hearty support to this organization
If we divide on this proposition we can
not hope to succeed. United we cannot
be defeated. Without the essential Gre
dental of fruit, the enemies of the or
ganization are harmless for evil. Fruit
can be obtained only of the growers who
produce it and control it. By placing it
in the hands of parties outside the ex-
change, it is brought directly into compe-
tition with exchange fruit Both parties
are striving for the same markets and one
or the other must control them. The
mantle of friendship toward the ex-
changes is too transparent. 1t is con-
tradiction, and the grower who is de-
ceived thereby is not wise. The old sys-
tenn and the new are directly opposed, not
only in method, but especially in
object and purpose, and consequent
ly cannot harmonize. Neither can they
occupy the same field without con-
fict that shall end in the survival
of the fittest." 1t is no longer contest
between the packers and shippers and
growers, but between the growers inside
and outside the exchange. The out
side growers must bear in mind that
between two and three hundred men in
Southern California are rendering gratui-
tous service as directors of local and ex-
change boards, to the end that this organ
ization may be maintained as against the
agencies that seek its overthrow. 1t has
demonstrated its ability 10 cope with and
master the situation under the most adj
verse conditions, and they claim it has
thus won its way to recognition at the
hands of those to whom it is affording
protection and therefore is entitled to
the only thing that stands in the way
OF the greatest possible achievements,
the fruit. We are glad to
note that quite a number of large growers
who have not thus far identified them
selves with the exchanges are shaping
their affairs to do SO, while Others who
made the mistake of selling too early are
beginning to realize that after all, the
exchange system gives promise of the
best long rum results and propose to
take shelter within the fold, taking the
average price for the season in well reg
ulated market under wider distribution
of fruit and strictly business methods.
Let us all, then, rally to the support of
the exchange system. Let us use all hon
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.its ranks and stand ready to frown upon
any who may seek the overthrow of an
organization that promises so much of
blessing .