The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-19
REGARDED EAVORABLY.
Some Local Opinions Regarding Cami-
nettPs Bill.

Some Local Opinions Regarding CANT
nettPs Bill.
private telegram received in this city
yesterday afternoon announced that the
bill introduced recently by Congressman
Caminetti, appropriating $4,000 for pre-
iminary work looking TO the restoration Of
hydraulic mining, has been passed by the
House Of Representatives. Much interest
has been felt here in the fate Of the bill,
and while the amount is entirely insufficient
for the desired purpose il is regarded as a
great forward step. and there is, as a cOnse-
Quence, a general feeling Of rejoicing, One
trouble, however. lies In tho fact that the
Senate Is TO adjourn Monday, and it Is
questionable if the bill can be hurried
through that BODY in time to become law.
Senator Stanford is in Europe. enjoying the
waters OF the springs instead OF attending
to his duties, and the entire work will be
left to Senator FELTON,, who ii is said will en-
deavOr 10 rush IL through in time TO become
law. If he succeeds some definite results
may be looked for In the near future.
Said j. II. Neff last night in speaking of
the matter: The passage of the bill is
certainly a great victory, but the great
trouble IS the ineffciency Of the appropria-
tiOn. The amount named Is not enough to
set tie wheels in motion, but Senator FELTON,
will strive 10 have the matter taken up by
the Senate at once, and he will do all within
his power to have the sum increased. The
time Is short. but we hope he may succeed"
Said W. L. Fitzgerald: The only fault
to be found is in the smallness of the sum
given us. Under the bill, as l understand
IL, both the mining and farming interest are
cared for, and we now have a chance TO re-
vlye an Industry which should bring re-
newed prosperity to the State. Ii Is to be
hoped that the Senate will act before ad-
journing."
N. NJ. Estee was not inclined to discuss
the matter He knew nothing of the pro-
visions of the bill and had not had time
TO investigate its merits, but was of the
opinion that anything would be good for
the State that would increase the eircu-
laiing medium.
j. N. Thompson, the capitalist, was
greatly pleased over the news.
IF tie Senate will hurry its passage"
said he, 1T will give us a chance to recover
from the stagnatiOn of business. Ii the
mines could be set in operation it would
mean S20.000,000 a year added to the wealth
OF the State, and every dollar would be
turned over at least five times In other
words, 1t would be as good as Sl00000,0O0
year To US"
Charles Sonntag said 'The bill is a good
one, and If it passes the Senate will do
much TO help us out. The amount is small
and the work would be hampered as a con-
sequence, but it would be starter and we
could look to the future for the rest"
Adolph SpIeekels was pleased at the re-
suit and was OF the opinion that Senator
FELTON, would rush it through the upper
house III time 20 make it law.
Paris kilburn thought il good as far as il
went. bat considered the amount too small.
lie believed FELTON, would secure an increase
In the Senate.
General j. F. Sheehan saw in the passage
OF the bill chance 10 build up the interests
CT California aud to give to busin esS an im-
petus not felt for years.