The San Francisco call., 1896-07-28

long discussion of the feeling of the mer-
chants who have been interviewed upon
the subject.
The idea has not been abandoned, how
ever. In April, 1897. the carnival season
will be opened throughout the State by a
demonstration in this City, while the
added months of preparation will allow
the committee to arrange the details with
greater magnifcence than las heretofore
been projected.
Weather Observer Harmon was before
che committee yesterday and presented
statistics about the weather He was at
tentively listened to by the committee.
November, Immediately following the
election, and February, preceding the in
auguration. were suggested as good months
in which TO hold it. But Mr.. Harmon s
figures were against both months, on ac-
count of the rainfall record.
Carnival Director Friedlander was one
of the strongest advocates OF postpone
ment- In company with several mem bers
of the committee he has been canvassing
mercantile establishments, and nearly all
expressed an opinion against the fall. lie
cited the case of the Palace Hotel, which
would contribute $500 for a fall celebration
and $500 if it came off in the spring.
A letter from James ID. Phelan was read
at this iuncture. He strongly favored the
carnival project as a means of bringing
people to San Francisco. "I am also Of
the opinion" said he, THAT the time is
too short in which 10 prepare a carnival
worthy OF the City and State. have con-
suited with artists and business men. The
business men say they do not want il this
year because everything is so unsettled.
Artists say that the decorations would
require many more months than you have
81 your disposal"
Henry J. Crocker also advocated post
ponement, but suggested that the present
organization be merged into q carnival
club to carry out the idea.
w. ii. Mills advocated postponement,
saying, "For years the interior has monpo-
iized that form of entertainment which
has become a feature of California life. 1t
is the duty of the people of San Francisco
TO get up such al affair that we NAV point
the way, and let others follow. will agree
to pay my pro rata to meet expenses to
keep the affair before the public"
The months of July and August, Feb
ruary and March were mentioned, when
the smallest number of people are usually
in the City. BY a unanimous vote it was
decided 10 select April, and fix the date at
least ten days in advance of any carnival
in the State.
The headquarters in the Mills building
will be retained, and the work of can
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| trying TO induce young, active business
man to take hold of the chairmanship oil
the finance committee in place of r. B.
Soule, who has resigned. The party has
| given partial promise of accepting.
w. ID. Mills suggested that the support
OF the California press be enlisted in the
cause of the carnival. He was selected e
bring the matter before the papers.
Mr.. Mills, who is arranging the whale
catching excursion, was before the com
mittee aud offered to give the proceeds o
the whale when caught TO the carniva
fund. HIS offer was accepted.
Carnival Director Frieclander, 0sca
Boldemann and r. H. Kavanaugh wer.
appointed TO receive the designs 70
posters and bids for the souvenir pro
gramme at headquarters yesterday. Quit
number were submitted, but no de
cision will be arrived at until the meeting
OF the executive committee next Monday