The San Francisco call., 1896-04-30
FOR CALIFORNIA COAL,
The Manufacturers and Pre-.
ducers' Association Enters
a Protest.
Measures Adopted to Deter the Stock.
ton Asylum From Using
Foreign Product.

Strenuous efforts are being put forth by
the Manufacturers and Producers Associ-
alton to induce the managers of the State
insane asylums to supply those institu-
tions with native coal. These efforts re-
ceived quite douche of cold water when
it became known that the Napa Asylum
plying of that institution with Welsh coal.
The association forthwith entered the fol-
lowing energetic protest:
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 1896.
10 the Honorable Board Of Trustees Of the State
MEN: Our attention has been called to the
fact that on the 25th inst. bids were
opened at the Napa Asylum for its supply of
coal, and we are further informed that the fol-
lowing bids were received:
600 tons Welsh coal at $6 03, $361s; 500
tons Clarke coal at $3 65, 5000; 500 tons
Clarke coal being required to evaporate 49,
$50, 100 pounds OF water as against 600 tons
OF the Welsh.
We are further informed that although there
is difference OF $69S in favor OF the Clarke,
Whlch is California coal the contract was
awarded to the parties bidding on Welsh coal
from Great Britain.
This association. mum bering among its men,
pers some OF the largest taxpayers in the State,
mas considered it part of Its duties to call the
attention of State institutions to the fact that
they should, at equal price and quality, give
the preference to California manufactures and
products. In this connection communications
nave been sent to said public institutions from
time to time
An interview was had some months since
with Governor Budd on the subject, at which
ne declared himself very warmly in favor of
tne patronage of home Industries by said pub
nc institutions. Therefore, 1t was with much
surprise that we heard of the action of your
poaro In awarding this contract to the highest
plduer; and supposing that it was an oversight
on your part, we would most respectfully re-
quest that you cancel said contract and award
the same in favor OF the California coal,
lnerepy assisting home industries, as we'll as
saving a large amount to the State.
Trusting that this matter will receive prompt
attention at your hands and awaiting your
Iavorabie reply, am, for the association, yours
very truly, S. Ii. TACY, Manager.
In order to avert similar contretemps at
Stockton, the following letter was sent to
the trustees of the asylum there by Man.
ager Tacy:
SAN Francisco, April 90, 1896.
10 the Honorable Board of Trustees Of the State
Asgtum Tor the Insane, Stockton Cdl.-GENTLE-
MEN, We have been informed that on the 23d
INST bids were opened at Stockton for the coal
supply OF the asylum, and that among others
Ine following bids have been received; TO-
Slo.ZOo pounds OF water evaporated with 500
tons welsh at So s3, $3415; 1926, 200 pounds
OF OF water evaporated with S22 tons Clarke at
90 a. 1904 4s, making the difference in
favor OF the Clarke coal (Which is the Cali
1ornla production) of $340 81.
Aithough l suppose it is hardly necessary,
desire to call your attention TO the question of
patronizlng home products, and urge that the
contract be given for the California (Clarke)
coai. nave no doubt that the bid on Clarke
coal pelng lower for equal quality that this
course Will be taken by your honorable board,
and thanking you in advance, / am for the
ASSOCIATION, yours truly,
s. H. TAcY, Manager.