The morning call., 1892-05-11
GEARYS OPPOSITION.
The Mining People Say That He Has
Failed to Redeem His Promises.

The Mining People Say That He Has
Failed to Redeem His Promises.
Congressman GeaIy has announced his ln-
tention Of opposing the bill now pending
before Congress looking to the resumption
of hydraulic mining. and people who believe
him friend OF any measure looking to the
re-establishment Of this industry are lost IN
amaZement. More than this, they are highly
indignant. and are taking no great pains 10
conceal. their anger. This exhibition OF feel
ing is not confined to those directly inter-
ested in mining, but extends through the
agricultural and mercantile community as
well, for the merchants and farmers have
joined hands with the miners in task the
accomplishment Of which will, they say, be
of lasting benefit to the whole State. NO
one in San Francisco knows how TO account
for Geary'S attitude in the matter, aud sew
eral prominent members OF The California
Miners Association were 10th to believe
that the bill was 70 receive black eye from
him until the statement to this effect was
autographed w. c. Ralston on Monday even
ing by j. K. Luttrell. who is at present III
Washington. Luttrell evidently had not
been able to see the austere statesman, 1or
his communication contains no further ln-
formation than the fact chat "GeaTy has N
formed FELTON, that he will oppose the bill
The news has caused a decided stir, ana
yesterday afternoon a special meeting OF
the Miners Association was held in the
Stock Exchange Building, j. ii. Neff pre-
siding, which resulted in the adoption OIL
resolutions asking Geary to Withdraw his
opposition and support measure to when
he was pledged during his last canvass.
Various other mining and commeFclal
bodies throughout the State Will take the
same action, and il is possible that the Con-
gressman's obstinacy may be overcome
How do you account for Geary'S attl-
tude on this question: was asked OF w. =.
Ralston, secretary of the Miners Associa-
ton, after the meeting yesterday.
Il don't know how 1t can be accounted
for" was the reply. ''It is q genuine sur
prise to many of his supporters in San Fran
cisco. Before the Introduction OF Cant
nettis bill last February, Geary had meas
ure looking up the same object as contained
in the bill now pending. It was, however,
of local character, and while good enough
in Its way lacked mprehensiveness. Can't
metti is behind the present measure and the
two politicians are not on the best Of terms.
1t is possible that Geary is forgetting his
duty and promises in the heat of petty
spite, but l always considered him too
broad for such deviation. In his canvass
be promised faithfully TO support any and
all measures fayOring hydraulic mining, and
he realizes fully what a resumption Of this
industry would mean to California.
Il believe that he is not candidate Tor
reelection and therefore claims the right
to do as he pleaSes, but that is no reason
why he should refuse to redeem promises
made to the miners OF California. Mem
bers Of the association are Of the opinion
that the bill Will 20 through even IN the
face OF strenuous opposition on his part,
and we are daily receiving news from
Washington OF a most encouraging nature