Arizona republican., 1919-06-16

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 Gamers on Anxious Seat
 Some of these goods have been de- teriorating, it is understood, particu- larly the canned salmon. Some of the salmon was reported unfit for use while the war was on
 But the 22S, 394, ,615 cans of vegetables and salmon are still in the government storehouses.
 The National Gamers association took cognizance of this enormous pile of foodstuffs on the governments hands, which, if feared, was likely to be dumped on the market and disor- ganize the canning industry this year. if not almost ruin it.
 The canners sent committee to Washington to see what could be done to keep these supplies from entering into competition with this years pack. On that committee were George c. Bai- ley, chairman; R. I. Bentley. F. F Trego, W. C. Leitsch, and John S. Gibbs.
 United States Wthdraws offerinqs Later the National Gamers associa- tion, from it's Washington bureau. is sued Bulletin No. 64," with the nota- l tion:
 Army has no surplus canned goods; | increased ration will require entire | supply"
 The Bulletin subsequently, learned that small offerings were being made 1 by the army of some stocks which were held on railroad tracks on demurrage. Unfortunately, the offering was so worded as to give the impression that the entire army surplus was being of fered.
 l "A committee of the National Can ners' association met with army off, cials on February 2S and found the facts as above stated. Upon presentation of the proposition Gen. Rogers, quarter master general ordered withdrawal 1 of the offerings
 Want It Held as Reserve ] Subsequently Frank Gerber, president i Of the National Gamers association. made formal statement to Gen. H. l.. 1 Rogers which is in part as follows:
 We have considered the proposition rom every angle which we have been able to conceive, and any plan or propo sltlon for disposing of these supplies on the domestic market would add to the present demoralization and permits on- ly the following conclusion:
 That an early and authoritative an nouncement be made that the army will have no canned peas, corn, tomatoes and salmon to offer in the domestic trade, except and until there shall de- velop shortage in production
 The committee accepts the indusput- able fact that public interest in this time of admitted world shortage of foods demands that foods government ally owned should not operate to in- fluence the curtailment of production but instead should be so handled as tc be used in years of crop shortage which frequently occurs. "Obviously, this recommendation is consistent with the purpose of canning i, e., the preservation of the foods iI season of plenty for consumption ir time of scant or no production, anc when properly warehoused the foods un- der consideration will keep indefinitely in perfect condition"
 In reply to MT. Gerber's statement Col A. NJ. Davis, by direction of Gen Rogers, addressed a letter to Presiden Gerber, which, the Bulletin adds dis. poses of the subject for all time" Col Davis said:
 T am glad to be able, to relieve youl mind on the subject of any surplus O canned vegetables to be dumped on tn, market.
 Acting along lines suggested by you canned peas, corn, squash and strinf beans will be added to the ration list