The San Francisco call., 1904-09-22


the. greatness of Central California and
commerce and labor were the themes
discussed. Throughout the evening the
dominant tone was one of appreciation
Of the honor that has been conferred
on this State in the appointment of one
of its eminent citizens to Cabinet po-
sition.
Representative men in all lines of ac-
tivity in California We're included in a
brilliant assemblage. The presidents of
all the commercial organizations of this
city sat at table. The Manufacturers
and Producers Association was repre-
sented by Andrea Sbarboro; the San
Francisco Board of Trade by A. A.
Watkins; the Merchants Association
by Frank ]. Symmes; the Merchants
Exchange by William Babcock: the
California State Board of Trade by n
p. Chipman: the Chamber of Com
merce of San Francisco by George A
Newhall. In addition to this group of
presidents Of organizations. a large
number of members of each of the
bodies that have been named were in
attendance.
The Sacramento Valley Development
Association, an organization that
stands for the development Of the coun-
ties from tide water to Shasta and
takes in the foothill counties that
fringe the great valley, was represent
ed by its president. w. s. Green. The
Vallejo Chamber Of Commerce sent a
delegation to the banquet to represent
il, including President Frank r. Dew
lin, Nice-President 1. Dannenbaum,
Secretary W. D. Pennycook and S. NJ.
Levee and j. ]. Luchsinger. From
Oakland's Merchants Exchange came
President A. Jonas, Vice-President A.
H. Schlueter, Ex-Presidents George w.
Arper and Theodore Gier and Treas
no1 To-,
Board Of Trade delegated President H.
C. Capwell, vice-President c. ]. Heese-
man and Secretary Edwin Stearns. The
representatives from the commercial
organizations outside of San Francisco
and the presidents Of the San Francis
co bodies, apart from two who occupied
positions at the speakers table. were
gathered around an oval table with
other guests Of honor.
MANY SEND REGRETS.
The number Of guests was limited to
240. Every seat was filed. Several
prominent men who were invited to be
present sent dispatches expressing re-
gret at inability to attend. Among
these were Senator G. w. Fulton of
Oregon, Congressman Francis w
Cushman of Washington. W. w. Nor
row. United States Circuit Court Judge,
and United States Senator Thomas r.
Bard. The telegram from Senator
Bard was as follows:
I regret that I am prevented from accept
ing an invitation 10 attend the banquet ten
dered TO the Honorable Victor H Mefcalf by
the commercial organizations OF San Francisco
on Wednesday evening. ] desire 10 Join in the
universal expression by Californians of their
ratification that such able and representa-
tive Californian has been appointed TO the
important Office Of Secretary OF Commerce and
Labor Mr.. Metcalfs successful career as a
legislator in the House Of Representatives fs
an assurance that In the executive branch OF
the Government his services will be equally
useful and reflect honor upon his State
Judge W. w. Morrow telegraphed
from Portland, Ore, as follows:
Regretting my inability to attend the banquet
in honor ot Secretary Metcalf. desire to cor
daily unite with our people in expressing pleas
in having able and efficient a repre-
sentative in the Presidents Cabinet.
Secretary Metcalf, the speakers Of
the evening and the POSTMASTER were
at table on a slightly raised platform.
an arrangement that worked ad-
mirably, making it easier TO see and
hear those who took the leading part in
voicing the formal welcome to the Cab
met officer and enabling Secretary Met
calf to survey at a glance an assem-
blage that was responsive TO the words
Of the speakers. The formal greetings