The San Francisco call., 1899-12-15

b. y. Rowley of San Francisco reported
for the committee on legislation 10 sup
press the 7ale OF infected fruit. The COM
mittee recommended that the growers
keep their orchards clean and free from
pests and that nurseries be encouraged 10
do the same thing. This would give grow
ers in California reputation for the
cleanliness OF fruit and the cry raised
abroad that our fresh and dried fruits
are liable TO spread disease and pests VIII
soon disappear and the market for our
products abroad will expand.
Alexander Craw. State Quarantine
Officer. read lengthy report concerning
work in his department. The subject OF
his paper was Dangerous Pests Quaran-
tined by the State Board OF Horticulture
Stopped at the Threshold" He asked the
fruit-growers Of various counties TO peti
tion the Supervisors 10 give all aid pos
sible 10 the county horticultural commits
sioner. or see that such commissioner was
they are affected with are closely
watched
The committee on legislation, through
its chairman. Professor c; W: Childs,
presented copy OF law that the United
States Congress will be asked 10 pass 10
provide for the inspection and treatment
of trees, plants. buds. cuttings. gratis.
scions, nursery stocks and fruit imported
into the United States. Ii provides for a
Government: inspection at the ports of
entry.
faVorably on the following resolution pre-
sented by NJ. Theodore Kearney at the
morning session:
Whereas Congress Is about TO be called upon
10 consider and approve reciprocity and other
treaties with numerous foreign states, which
treaties viii materially reduce the tariff on
many OF the leading products OF this State.
such az dry and sparkling wines, ports. sher
ries. citrus. dried. preserved and fresh fruits.
raisins nuts. olive oil and beet sugar which
and growing Industries TO most unfair and
rulnous competition. and
Whereas II is desirable to remind our law
keT "a he ed go
possesses "a region unequaled in the world in
the extent and variety OF its natural resources.
which II oeyeloDed under wise laws and the
fostering care Of our National Government will
support a population as great a. that OF Great
Britain France or Germany and
Whereas. In view OF our geographical posi-
tion and the great possibilities Of future trade
along the shores OF the Pacific Ocean the rapid
development Of this great wealth is of the ut
most Importance 10 the strength and glory Of
the nation and cannot be successfully carried
on while capital Il exposed TO loss through an
unwise changefulness and meddling with our
tariff laws: and
Whereas The Republican party and the pres
ent administration has received the cordial and
hearty support Of the people OF California.
shown by the States greatly Increased Repub-
lican representation in Washington. which sup
port was given on our faith In the promises
and pledges of this great party. through ts
leaders and its press. that all our industries
should by tariff legislation receive ample pro-
lection TO the end that they may be stimulated
TO their greatest development
Now. therefore, we, the fruit growers OF the
State OF California, In convention assembled
T
nestly. call upon our Senator and our Repre-
sentatives 10 urge upon our honored President
and upon Congress as matter OF sound pol
icy. and demand matter of common right
and justice. that no reductions whatever be
made allowed in our present tariff laws
which Will directly or Indirectly reduce the
protection under which we now working
and which has brought US all prevailing and
| uneNampled prosperity.
Judge Aiken spoke on the resolution.
stating that the Jamaican and other
/ treaties were a menace &c the fruit IN
dustry Of California. He said this was
the time for action and urged all to work
/ TO the end that our representatives IN
Congress see that our products were pro-
tected
Judge B. G. Hurlburt made some SIR
/ ring remarks along the same lines.
The resolution was adopted unanI-
mously
Similar action was taken with the fol-
\ lowing resolution, which was also pre-
sented by Mr.. Kearney, and reported
/ favorably:
! Whereas. A bill will he introduced in the
! present Congress prohibiting the adulteration
/ OF food products. ana II Is notorious that a
very great proportion of the fruit jellies Of
fered for sale not true TO name and In
many cases do not contain any fruit whatever:
! that the adulterafion OF olive oil is carried on
\ TO 50 great an extent as TO threaten the de-
] struction OF an important industry OF this
State aud that the so-called brick VINEYARDS in
Eastern cities marketing large quantities
! OF liquids labeled brandy port. sherry. angel
! tea. etc, which do not contain particle OF
grape juice. but are concocted OF glucose sac
] charine. raw grain-spirit. aniline dyes. flavor
ing extracts and other poisoning ingredients
/ which deleterious 20 health fraudulent and
menace 10 our business interests. at home
and abroad. Now. Therefore be IL
] Resolved. BY the fruit growers OF the State
] OF California in convention assembled. that we
/ urgently request OF our Senators and our Rep
/ resentatives To assist by every means In their
! power the passage OF bill that can be en-
/ forced in every State In the Union which will
/ promptly put an end to the evils herein COM
planned OF. and the further evil OF the sale OF
| any articles OF food or drink under false or
fraudulent label.
The resolutions presented at the first
! days session favoring the construction OF
the Nicaragua canal. presented by +.
/ Berwick. were also adopted.
Substitutes for Paris Green as In
| secticides" was handled by Professor c.
! w. Woodwork of Berkeley. He illus
trated his remarks. He said:
Paris green is practically the only substance
| that has been widely and extensively used as