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314 William H1. Swanson, Direct Examination.
Fort Pitt Hotel at Pittsburgh, in a letter signed K. W. UU man, which took place, I believe, on a Sunday.
Q. In 1907? A. In 1907.
Q. When was that? In November? A. November, I think so. I attended that meeting and was elected chairman of it, and continued as chairman for several months. We met at several different cities, in forming our organization, wrote the by-laws for it, and organized it.
Q. Who else was interested in its formation? A. There was not anyone particularly that I could see, that is, actively. They were all mentally interested, but not actively.
Mr. Willis: I cannot hear you. What was that?
The Witness: Not anyone other than myself Avas actively engaged. There did not seem to be anyone willing to give up their time and money to the formation outside of myself.
Q. Did you see any of the Edison licensees, or any of the officers of the Edison licensees, in connection with the agreements; for instance, you referred to that agreement as providing that members should obtain their film only from the Edison licensees? A. Yes, sir, I saw all of the Edison licensees in regard to the matter at various times.
Q. Please state those whom you recall? A. As to whom I saw?
Q. Yes. A. I saw the head or representatives of the Selig, Kleine, and the Essanay, Lubin, Edison, Patlie, Vitagraph ; in fact, all of them.
Q. Did Kleine refuse to join the association? A. Mr. Kleine did join the association, and afterwards withdrew, for the reason that the association did not permit him to release the number of various brands that he wanted to release per week. They wanted to reduce him to three and he wanted nine, and asked for nine. He told me afterwards he was willing to compromise on six.
Q. He was engaged merely in importing? A. In importing. He withdrew from the Film Service Association at the meeting that occurred at Buffalo.
Q. That was in February, 1908? A. I don't recall what month it was, but it was some time after the Chicago