The San Francisco call., 1899-10-28

z. R. LILIENTHAL-As am one OF the
executive committee Of the Pacific Coast
my choice. as also that OF the other members
OF the committee. is w. r. Wheeler. First,
because the merchants are entitled
who understands commercial propositions.
and for the additional reason that the Re-
publican party and the administration
lection for the position. because the mer-
chants Of this State saved Il for the party
at the last Presidential election.
Claus Spreckels yesterday sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to President Mckinley:
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct a7. 1899
To the President, Executive Mansion, Wash
ington D. C.-The Pacific Coast Jobbers and
Manufacturers Association. an organization or
the large mercantile interests OF California,
Washington and Oregon. in convention in this
city. has unanimously Endorsed William r.
Wheeler for the vacancy In the Interstate Com
pared TO be forwarded TO you. Please await
their reception before taking action. I think
the Pacific Coast entitled TO this recognition.
CLAUS SPRECKELS.
The San Francisco Chamber of Com
merce sent a letter TO the headquarters of
the Pacific Coast Jobbers' and Manufac-
turers' Association yesterday, signed by
Secretary Scott. which was as follows;
I take great pleasure in informing you that
we yesterday teegraphed to the President in
Washington follows
1--WE take great pleasure in joining with
other commercial bodies OF the Pacific Coast
in respectfully requesting YOU 10 appoint VII
liam r Wheeler OF this city TO the vacancy
in the Interstate Commerce Commission. be
iteying him to be emnently qualified for the
position from his experience In traffic and
study OF transportation"
We also sent the following telegram to each
member OF the California delegation at their
I'VE have telegraphed to the President in
washington requesting him to appoint william
r. Wheeler OF this city TO vacancy in Inter
state Commerce Commission and respectfully
ask your assistance for his appointment be-
tsf-,p hfyY7 m ha ArGi nna f0r he
position"
Portland OF action.
Other dispatches have been sent to
Washington by coast commercial organi-
cations in favor Of Mr.. Wheeler. The
following dispatch was received yester-
day telling Of the action Of the Portland
Chamber of Commerce:
"Our chamber yesterday wired the
Presluent urging Wheeler's appointment
strongly and strongly indorsing him."
This was signed by George Taylor Jr.,
vice president of the chamber.
Significant action was taken by the
Manufacturers and Producers Associa-
ton OF this city. That organization some
time since petitioned the California Con-
gressional delegation to recommend to
President Mckinley the appointment OF
General Chlpman. Yesterday the follow
ing was sent to the California delegation,
signed by A. Sbarboro, president of the
association:
Some time ago we petltioned your delegation
70 recommend TO the President William Nc
Kinley the appointment OF n. P. Chapman
10 the vacancy in the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Az that time we were not aware
that W. r. Wheeler was candidate for this
rositiou and we now wish TO indorse him,
rs in our Judgment Mr.. Wheeler is peculiarly
fitted 10 fiji this office owing TO his experience
in traffic matters. and the deep study he has
made OF this subject, ard that he has the
unanimous Endorsement of all the leading Job
hers and manufacturers Of the entire Pacific
Coast who want trained business man to
represent this section. We respectfully ask
that your delegation indorse W. r. Wheeler
as a candidate for Interstate Commerce Com
missioner.
Not less significant was a dispatch sent
70 President Mckinley by the San Fran
cisco Board of Trade, of which the follow
ing is a copy:
To the President Washington. D. C.-Board
Of Trade of San Francisco earnestly requests
the appointment OF William r. Wheeler of San
Francisco as Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner He has been indorsed by all CONNER
ciaI organizations OF the Pacific Coast. He is
eminently qualified and fitted by experience to
discharge the duties of the office The mer-
chants and shippers appeal to you to recognize
their interests A. A. WATKINS, President.
H. L. SMITH, Secretary.
The Merchants Association adopted
resolutions indorsing Mr.. Wheeler yes