United labor bulletin., 1911-08-03
PRINTERS TO MEET IN FAR WEST.
(By viii j. French, Editor San Fran
cisco Labor Clarlon..l

(By Will ]. French, Editor San Fran
cisco Labor Clar1on.-)
For the first time in the history of the
International Typographical union, It's
fifty-seventh session will convene in the
city of San Francisco on August IA, 1911.
From all sections of the United States
and Canada, and possibly from the Phil
ippine and Hawaiian islands, will come
printers and editors, accompanied by
their wives and families. Preparations
are under way to welcome in California
style those who will undertake the jour
ney Hospitality of the Western type
will be extended those fortunate enough
to cross the mountains and come down
through the valleys teeming with fruit
and grain.
1t is the ambition of every man, woman
and child who has never seen the waters
of the Pacific to take the journey that
will enable the wish to be satisfied Hor-
ace Greeley's admonition still rings in
the ears of patriotic citizens, for the
varying calls of sights and scenes are
ever-Iresent. To view the broad acres
of this favored land, to see the beauties
of Nature, and to gain that education
that alone comes from travel, are induce
ments that few can resist.
When men and women whose lines are
associated with the art typographical
meet to discuss the affairs of their craft,
it is recognized that intelligent consider
alton will be given their questions. Many
printers are connected directly with the
fourth estate so it is no uncommon
occurrence to have an editor or reporter
produly proclaiming allegiance to the or
ganization of those who work in the me-
chanical departments.
In these days, when trade unionism is
debated as never before, the Interna-
tional Typographical union stands out as
the leader in beneficial fraternalism. Its
Union Printers Home at Colorado
Springs, the splendid system of old-age
pensions for those who have borne the
heat of the day and are now approach
ing the twilight, the course of instruc-
ton for those who desire to learn all
they can about the printers art, the
death and sick benefits-these and other
means of extolling the high principles
actuating this organization OF ideals have
made the |. T. u known far and wide.
1t is appropriate that the followers OF
Mergenthaler, as well as of the stick and
rule, should be called upon to assemble
in San Francisco next August. The city
by the Golden Gate has a fascinating
history. When earthquake and fire failed
to daunt the spirit of its people the eyes
of the world were riveted on those who
rebuilded better than before, and who
gave Illustration of that progressive
AmericaniSm that cOmmends Itself 10 all.
AS the site of the PanamaPacific Ex-
position to celebrate the opening of the
Panama canal in 1915 San Francisco is
before the public in pronounced man
ner The romance of California, the
work of the early Padres, the Mexican
period of its history, the delights of
scenery-all these are eXemplified in
their lights and shades in the metropolis
of the state. With colors gay, with
laughter and song predominating, there
is a lightheartedness about San Fran
cisco that attracts.
Many who come to visit, stay. Ere
quently the tourist makes it his deter
mination to settle in California. The
beauties of Yosemite, the great valleys
set in borders of snow-capped noun
tains, the far-off Sierra Nevadas rearing
their heads upward, the profusion of
fruits and flowers, a climate that is
revelation to those accustomed to the
rigors of the seasons-is it any wonder
that such a state is praised?
And so San Franciscans want the peo-
pie to know about the coming conven-
tion of the International Typographical
union The occasion justifes the exten-
sion of cordial invitation to come
West and for yourself. short
article is inadequate TO tell of the rea-
sons why you should accept Perhaps it
isn't necessary. The call to the Pacific
Slope is inbred.