The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-29

cupied the chair, and J. J. Baumgart-
ner acted as secretary, and D. Gelder,
assistant secretary.
President Campo in his address read
a statement on the progress made by
the association in California during the
past year, as follows:
The Travellers Protective Association of
America represents the largest, strongest
and most influential organization of traV-
cling men in the United States, thorough
" equipped for the prompt and active
promotion Of commercial interests.
California Division, which represents
the association in this State, has, never
since its establishment been in such a
hourishing condition as at present, con-
dItlon which has been brought about by
the earnest work and strong efforts of
not only the officers, but the individual
members
Since their organization, which was eff
fected about two years ago, there has
been more interest displayed in the affairs
of the association than formerly, and l
believe the strained relations which ex-
listed some time back have BEEN satisfac-
torily adjusted, and peace and harmony
now prevail.
While the local division has been
steadily increasing it's numerical strength,
its officers have been very diligent in their
work in advancing the internal interests
of the organization.
The most important work that has been
brought before the board OF trustees was
the proposition of attempting to secure
for San Francisco the national convention
Of the Travellers Protective Association
of America for the year of 1899.
AS this event would mark the occasion
Of the first convention of travelling men
on this coast, our division has been very
persistent in its efforts TO obtain this con-
cession from the national delegates.
We fully recognize what the value of
such an assemblage would pc 10 the IN
terests of California, as well as to the
4y-oxr fT7cT
propose to use every influence possible
to obtain the convention
We hone in the course of our labers in
this respect to enlist the support OF the
various travelling mems organization rep
resented in California and on the coast,
as we think that an affair of its charac-
ter would rebound to the increased vel
fare and prosperity OF our beloved state
and reflect great credit to travelling men
generally.
He suggested some form Of enter
tainment during the ensuing year to
enable the division to insure the ma
tional convention for San Francisco in
June. 1899. Thorough organization and
the securing of new members Will aid
greatly in this direction.
The chairman of the press commit
tee, Mr.. Cutshall read his report,
which stated that copies Of the by
laws had been printed during the year
and sent to members. A new off1cial
paper was started in the interests of
the association called the Merchant
and Salesman. Special terms at many
hotels all over the State were secured
for members and their wives.
Chairman Diggles of the railroad and
TRANSPORTATION committee made YER
bal report to the effect that the COM
nittee had secured from the Southern
Pacific a rebate in the matter of the
mileage book. Received assurance from
railroad of favorable consideration to
enable the division to bring the ma
tional convention to San Francisco in
1899.
chairman of Employment Committee
Canine reported that great caution
should be taken in indorsing men on
of employment
Secretary and Treasurer Baumgart
mel. reported that the membership Of
California division has doubled during
the year.
A letter from the national president
was read asking the members of Cali