The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-04

practice as an attorney and counselor;
bill providing that any person to whom
writ of habeas corpus Is directed VINO re-
fuses obedience shall forfeit and pay to
the person aggrieved sum not exceeding
$1,000, to be recovered by action in any
court of competent jurisdiction; q Dill pro-
viding that applicants for admission as at
torueys or ceunselors shall pass an examl.
nation In open court before Supreme Court
justices; bill providing that appeal may
be taken from the Judgment and order OF
court made in cases OF contempt tile same
as in civil cases.
The Committee on Agriculture In the Sen
ate will introduce a bill tomorrow appro-
priating SO, 600 a year to pay a bounty of i
cent per pound OIL merchantaDle ranle
fiber for the next two years. In the Assem-
bly, similar bill will be introduced. but
will also provide for the appointment OF
superintendent of ramie culture.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
The Committees on Public Building: and
Institutions in both Houses caucused to-
night and voted 10 introduce in the
Senate and Assembly resolutions pro-
viding that two members OF each
committee. on institutions asking LOT an
appropriation shall be sent to visit and In
spect such building or institution at the ex-
pense of the State. This is done in order
that the committee can report intelligentiy
on all appropriations demanded Tor lnstitu-
tons and public buildings
SLATE hESOOhCES'
In accordance with the law tile President
and Secretary of the State Board OF Agrl-
culture have made their annual report to
the Governor from which the following
brief synopsis Is taken:
OBJECT OF THE BOARD.
The object of the board is to develop the
resources and products of the State; to con-
duct the annual exhibitions, and to furnish
Information of practical value. 1t is aided
by the State to the extent of ST., 800 and
the receipts and disbursements will aggre-
gate over 100000 annually. 1t has been in
existence Ihirty-seven years, during which
time the good accomplished has been of in
calcula5le value.
REVIEW OF THE SEASON.
Last year was not up to the average. The
length of the rainy season kept back large
area of land from being seeded and planted.
Wheat fell off from nearly 50000,000 bush
els for the preceding season to about 81, 000,-
600 for last season. 1t is expected that this
year the yield will be largely increased. 1t
is also expected that much larger acreage
will be planted to trees this season than
ever before.
IRRIGATION.
Irrigation Is one of the most important In
tereSts in the State. There is an abundance
OF water. and the productions will be greatly
Increased by drenching once or twice year.
RESOURCES.
The natural resources embrace every kind
AMI character of soil products, agricultural,
horticultural, deciduous, tropical and small
fruits. The soil is of many kinds and all is
especially productive.
EXHIBITION OF 1890.
The annual State Fair is looked upon as a
factor for the introduction Of new prOdu is
and wares. The showing made at the eX-
hloltion OF 1890 was entirely satisfactory.
LIVE STOCK.
The schedule of awards each season shows
advancement The trotting breeding inter
est of California now forms a most i'm
Dortant part of the resources of the State.
During the year the public sales OF GalifOr-
| MIA trotters in this State netted over half q
million dollars. The sales made by j. l..
Rose of Los Angeles netted SlS5,600. An
object of the board is to foster this branch
| OF our resources as much as possible.
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
The utilization of the flow of water at
flood periods, with the assistance of artiti-
ciaL means necessary, would give to the
State the navigable streams OF the pist.
Leyees should also be built. A law of gen.
eral character is necessary to bring about a
closer relationship between districts. In
mediate relief should be speedily forth
coming.
FORTHCOMING.
This industry is reviewed in its general
bearings upon the prosperity of the State
and further fruit-plauting recommended and
encouraged.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
The people of the State are earnestly
called upon to contribute literally toward
carrying on to successful issue the
Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1892. The
advantages of so doing are fully set forth.
An appeal is made to the Senators and
members OF the Legislature not to be parsi-
monous III their aid 10 this great event, and
the result will undoubtedly Justify the ex-
penditure OF the amount of the appropria-
lion.
CITRUS FAIRS.
After reviewing the good work done
through former appropriations, the board
recommends that the appropriation for
these exhibitions be continued for another
term OF two years. after which they should
be se!f-SuStaInng
IMMIGRATION.
Large land holdings are condemned. The
solution OF this problem is to encourage i'm
migration. Increased population will give
greater value to land. The so-callcd desert
lands are rapidly coming into the market by
means OF irrigation and are open to settle
ment Tor the smaller holder.
CROP REPORTS.
The board recommends the establishment
OF bureau for the purpose of gathering
crop statistics at an expense of $4,000 for the
first year aud $500 per annum afIerward.
FINANCES.
The finances of the board are favorable 10
the wrong side of the ledger account The
liabilities contracted during the year were
S15,625 IS and the assets S4195 As, showing
an Indebtedness OF ST., 430 TO- This how
ever, is gain of $500 20 over the indebted
ness Of the previous year. The financial
summary shows the cash ION hand at the
commencement of the year TO have been
sl77 98 and the receipts from all sources
sos, 43S %. Total. S103,616 IS. Total dis
bursements, Sl03, 1862 90; cash on hand Feb
ruary l, 1891, S253 ~. Total, S103,616 %.