The San Francisco call., 1907-03-31
STATE IS BENEFITED
BY PROMOTION WORK
Rufus P. Jennings Reports
on the Committees
Propaganda
RESULTS SINCE APRIL
Many Are Attracted Here
and Jealousies of All
Sections Removed

OF the propaganda Work DelnS dome
by the committee Of which he Is the
head was optimistic in every phrase
The committee is now in Its fifth
year as an organization. It's work has
materially broadened since the disaster
of last April. when the eyes OF the
world were turned in horror toward
the chief city OF the State. The work
OF the past year has been more effective
than that OF previous years. owing to
tie unusual conditions and tho greater
need for the machinery at hand at the
time OF the earthquake TO be used in
placing a correct impression before the
people Of the world at large.
Much successful work has been done
in refuting incorrect statements as to
conditions in San Francisco and IN
California. Misrepresentation has con-
tinually cropped up. but while this
could not be prevented ii could be
counterscted. and the committee made
every effort to do so.
The message is. in part, as follows:
ELIMINATION OF JEALOUsIEs
Much has been accomplished in the way Of
establishing closer and more friendly elauons
between the different communities Of California
II IS now generally recognized that while every
place IN California viii not suit every one,
there is in this State place for all
While friendly rivalry Is 70 De commenced, lt
Is not desirable TO attempt 10 build up one por-
tlOl OF Iue cL&Le DN QlSpdrdEluk Oluef
Many Chambers OF Commerce are now ex-
changing Literature and in other ways scquaint
ing themselves with conditions with beneneiaI
the different counties, the visits OF representa-
tives Of the committee 10 all parts of the State,
preaching the gospel OF cooperation at all times,
and the meetings Of the counties COMMITTEES,
where men prominent in promotion work get
acquainted-an OF these things have had their
effect. and the slogan now is One for all and all
There are lis commercial organizations in
California These affiliated with the com
mittee and represent membership Of more than
10000. This afhliatiOn is OF great value TO the
work. rs the committee is in constant touch
with all parts Of the State and secures its In
formation Of local conditions from the most re-
liable sources.
American Consuls throughout the world are
now in correspondence with the committee. BY
this means many desirable people have been
directed 10 California. and inquiries from these
sources are coming in regarding opportunities
here for hOmeseekers manufacturers, investors,
etc.
On the representation OF the committee many
laree interests have come 20 San Francisco 10
assist IN its reconstruction. The wage Garner
has been given reliable information as TO re-
Cuiremnts and conditions. with the result that
large numbers have come here 10 their own ad-
vantage and profits and TO the advantage Of the
The committee keeps Informed regarding con-
ventions held in different parts Of the United
States. and. cooperating with the representa-
fornia's claims for meetings in this State.
Several notable conventions viii be held
In California during the coming year. and assist
ance is being given 10 make these conventions
successful. Prominent among them may be
mentioned the Mystic Shriners 10 be held in
May. and the National Educational Associa ton
meeting. 10 be held in July, in Los Angeles.
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
One OF the greatest drawbacks in the develop
ment OF California in the past has been the
large holdings OF land by individuals. Happily
there IS an improvement in this regard.
and owners are recognizing the benefits TO the
State at large and to themselves individually by
subdivision.
This promises to be the banner year in colo
mist travel TO California When IL is taken into
consideration that colonist rates in force but
committees estimate that fully zoo, 600 new
settlers VIII come to this State during the
rent year appears conservative.
The policy Of the railroads In establishing
colonist rates for a period IN the fall and
spring Of each year is most commendahle. II
building Of the State and in making the work of
the committee in interesting desirable people
in California stiH more effective.
The tourist is Of great advantage to Cali
fornia. S has been fully demonstrated especial
ly since the fact is becoming more and more
recognized that California is all-the-year-
round resort The result is that the tourists
stay IN the State is prolonged, and In thousands
OF cases the visitor becomes a permanent resi-
dent II is realized that the tourist demands
good hotel accommodations, and travellers are
finding such accommodations in many parts Of
Further extension OF hotels and tsverns IN many
dehshtfal localities stin practically undiscoT-
The committee is in touch with hotels through
out the United States and Europe. and In many
WAYS Is constantly calling attention to Cali
tor2ia's claims on the tourist
EASTERN BUREAU WORK
In August. 1900, .he committee was able TO
carry out plan that had been in contempia-
tion for several years. in the establishment Of
an Eastern bureau in New York City. This
bureau has been an unqualified success
The location was carefully selected for fits
prominence ana accessibility Competent people
from California, thoroughly conversent with Cali
fornia are in charge The interior furnishing
OF the buresu is in California redwood pie
turesoue and Industrial scenes OF California
Rdcrn the walls.
There is well-stocked library OF volumes
dealing with subjects pertaining 10 California
wen from other Pacific Coast States are on
nle. In addition 70 the regular publications OF
the committee. one finds at the Eastern bureau
up-to-date literature from every county in Calf
fornia. which is supplied by the commercial
organizations throughout the State. When the
fornla are thrown on a large screen IN the
window OF the bureau az Esst Twenty third
street. during the evening. when the streets
are thronged with people.
More than 10000 persons have visited the
Eastern bureau during the few months II has
been open. The maintaining Of the bureau IN
a creditabe manner gives a solidlty To the com.
mittees work IN the East. and makes Il more
demand constantly FOR lectures on California.
Lectures have already been given TO over
1900 people IN New York and vicinity. The
committee has over 500 stereopticon views ~
New York. many OF which were furnished bv the
different commercial organizations OF the State
daily Telegram Is sent 20 the Eastern bu.
reau from headquarters In San Francisco Thl,
telegram gives the Temperature FOR the past
twcnty-four hours az Eureka. San Francisrc
and han Diego. covering the State from norfl
70 southi building progress. bank ciearlngs, in
dustrinl notes and other matters Of interest IN
SAP Francisco and throughout the State
From this Telegram a bulletin Is made IN
and sent 20 All OF the newspapers OF New York
City and vicinity. The matter is placed on
bulletin boards that the committee maintains n
prominent places IN the Eastern metropolis The
daily news from California appears on fhe
Wall street ticker furnishing over 500 offce,
IN New York City and supplying a similar serr.
ice An nfty-six cities on the Atlantic Coast
HARBOR PROPAGANDA
Representatives of the committee attended
fhe meeting of the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress IN Washington. ID. C.. early IN Decem.
Der last By this means the need for Feders
assistance IN the improvement OF California
waterways was exploited.
California is permanently represented on ths
directorate of the national association.
The Federal engineers for this district have
been instructed by the Secretary OF War ID
Secure data and make report conditions II
California rivers and harbOrs with view II
their Improvement 70 provide FOR nresenf anf
future commerce. President Roosevelt has aIec
appointed inland waterways commission
whose duty Il viii be 20 prepare and report 4
comprehensive plan Tor the Improvement ant
control OF the river systems Of the United
The appropriation at the recent session Of rhe
Legislature Tor expense OF maintaining the Sac.