The San Francisco call., 1898-06-30

Upon investigation he found that when the freight was added the Government was paying more for many articles than for which goods of the quality could be obtained here. After a considerable amount of work and cor respondence he obtained permission from Wash ington from time to time to call for articles made for sale here, until at the present time nearly every article used in his department Is purchased in the San Francisco market.
 This has been accomplished through the strenuous efforts of Major Long and the earnest and active cooperation of the merchants, manufacturer and producers of this Coast. Already sl,500o00 has been expended or con or the ISr year ah9 fo rom 1T s a to
 Major Long has received the highest com mendations from his superiors for the prompt manner in which the immense amount of sup piles required for the fitting out of the Manila expedition has been filled being much more expeditions than at any other point In the United States during the present crisis.
 The clause forbddng the employment of Chinese labor on contracts for supplies was in- serted by Major Long without authority from Washington and in deference to the sentiment of the people of the Coast against such labor
 This met with the approval of every dispatch being sent to Senator Perkins signed by the association, and subse. quently by five of the largest commercial bodies in the city:
 Senator George c. Perkins. United States Senate, Washington, D. C.-Dear Sir: Having noticed the accounts of certain newspapers re- gently upon purchasing of supplies by the de- partment here after thorough investigation we are satisfied that the action of Major oscar Y ernmcnt supplies has been in every way com mendabe, and that he has used every means at his command to protect the best interests of labor as against Chinese competition, and that the good work already accomplished on be- half of the manufacturers of the coast will be substantially increased If not retarded by un- | just criticisms and groundless complaints All | contracts contain the following clause against | the employment of Chinese labor: Chinese labor not to be employed in any man. | ner whatever. If satisfactory evidence Is pro- duced that such labor has been 20 employed. it will be considered sufficient to reject any and every article under this award and 1t Is SC understood by the party receiving and the | party making this award
 | We believe that the manufacture of supplies | for the first time in the history of the army depot having been brought to this city, will now remain with us bringing millions of dol | lars in circulation to our people. It Is through the concerted force of the depot quartermastei that this has been accomplished notwithstand heartily endorse and approve Major Long's ac. | tinns.
 Will you kindly refer this to the California delegation and the proper authorities?
 Thanking you and your colleagues for youl | valuable services to the State, we remain | Yours very truly,
 | (Signed). A. SBARBORO, | President Manufacturers and Producers As
 sociation of California
 Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association. by
 Albert Durham, secretary.
 Pacific Coast Hardware and Metal Association
 by W. c. McCloskey. assistant secretary.
 San Francisco Produce Exchange. by Herman | Eppinger, president.
 | Merchants Exchange Association, by Herman
 Eppinger, president
 Wholesale Grocers' Association. William
 Haas president.