Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-29
COAST DISPATCHES.
sPEcIAL TO THE RECORD UNION.
THE YOSEMITE COMMISSION.
Second Days Proceedings of the New
Board adjournment.
PASSENGERS FROM THE EAST BY RAIL.
Opening Of the San Joaquin Valley Agri-
cultural Fair.
OREGON AND WASHINGTON TERRITORY
Arrival and Reception at Virginia. New,
of Sharon's Opponent
CALIFORNIA.
CALIFORNIA.

The Yosemite COmmission-second Days
Proceedings.
SAN FRANoIsco, September 28th.-The
new Commissioners met at the Office of Will
lam Ashburner at 10 o'clock this morning,
Governor Perkins presiding.
The minutes of the meeting of yesterday
show that the demand made upon William
Ashburner for the books and papers of the
Commission was refused. Mr.. Ashburner is
contesting the legality of the appointment of
the new Commission.
Mr.. Mills introduced s resolution forbid
ding the Guardian of the Valley to solicit in
favor of any hotel on the line of travel. The
resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Mills also introduced a resolution pro-
hibiting the sale of liquors in the valley as
early as is consistent with existing leases
This provoked a spirited discussion, at the
close of which Mr. Mills asked leave to with
draw his resolution, as it did not cover the
whole ground and provide for every contin-
gency. The resolution was accordingly with
drawn.
The Board then chose standing Commit
tee on Rules and Bylaws, as follows j. 2.
jackson. Mr.. Ladd and Rev. Mr.. Briggs.
Mr.. Mills offered resolution, which was
adopted, that it was the sentiment of the
Commission that all toll roads and trails lead
ing into the valley should be free to tourists
at the earliest possible moment.
Considerable discussion ensued in regard to
the visit of the President to the valley, and
the steps proper to be taken by the Commits
sion in the matter, but nothing definite was
reached
Lots having been drawn for the long terms,
the following Commissioners were drawn to
serve four years a. J. Meany, j. L. Sperry,
w. c. Priest, l. w. Raymond The follow
irg are to serve two years: j. P. jackson,
w. I'll. Mills, J. S. Ladd, Nj. G. Briggs.
A recess was then taken until p. u.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
SAN Francisco, September 2Sth.-Up pom
reassembling, an offer was made from the
proprietors of "The Cosmopolitan" of Yo-
semitic Valley. to remove the building known
rs the "Folsom Building" to their lot and
attach it to the Cosmopolitan as reading
room, ladies' parlor and Commissioners
Office, at their own expense and keep the i'm
provements in good repair.
Raymond, on behalf of the old Commission
ers, entered formal protest against removing
any building, denying the right of the new
Commissioners to change or destroy any prop
erty belonging to the State.
Mills introduced a resolution, recitine that
proper care of the valley requires such prun-
ing and removal of trees and undergrowsh as
The Guardian of the Valley was instructed
to inquire and report upon the feasibility of
removing fallen leaves and branches of trees,
as precaution against fire in the Mariposa
Grove of Big Trees.
The sum of $40 per month was appropria-
ted for office rent of the Secretary.
The Guardian of the Valley was instructed
to go to the valley and at once enter upon
his duties, collect rents, etc, and in case of
the refusal of any one to pay rent to report to
the Executive Committee, who are instructed
to bring action for recovery.
The Guardian of the Valley appointed by
the old Commissioners reported that he would
return to the valley and enter upon the dis
charge his duties.
There are two Boards, each with It's own
organization, including two Guardians of the
Valley
During the sitting of the Board a tenant
from the valley entered the room and stated
that he owed the State $500 for rent.
Governor Perkins told him that Mr.. Briggs,
the Secretary of the new Board, would re-
ceive the money and receipt for it.
J. w. Raymond notified the tenant that if
he paid the money to Mr.. Briggs proceedings
would be taken to compel him to also pay
it to Mr.. Ashburner, Secretary of the old
Board
Ashburner was present, and announced
himself ready to receive the money.
The tenant paid it to Mr.. Briggs, saying
he would take the chances on having to pAy
it twice.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the Exec.
utive Committee.