The morning call., 1893-10-11

Caminetti for his bill. Judge Walling
| finding fault with the extravagant
language of Tregidgo's resolutions opposed
them as ''buncome," and after wIangle
of ten minutes they were laid on the table,
although the sentiment expressed met
with general approval.
The resolutions submitted by Tregidgo
were taken from the table AT the opening
Of the afternoon session by special Vote.
Secretary Ralston read them. but before a
vote was called for Walling was on his
feet with amended resolutions which he
had prepared during the recess. as follows:
WHEREAS There is a scarcity OF gold in the
United States, caused in part by the fact tnat
hydraulic mining haS-been largely suppressed
In the State of California, thus reducing the
annual production of gold by many millions;
and whereas the navIga0le waters OF this State
and their protection are wholly under the
control of the General Government, as 1t Is the
duty of Congress TO provide literally for main
tanning the navigability thereof; and whereas,
Congress has in the past failed to make such
provision therefor as The Importance OF sueh
streams renders imperative; and whereas,
such failure in the past has resulted disas-
trously TO the hydraulic mining Industry OF
this State. Therefore be IL
| Resolved, That we consider it the imperative
| duty of Congress 10 provide for The Improve
ment and protection OF the naVigable waters by
| liberal appropriation thus subscribing the
| double purpose OF maintaining said waters for
| the benefit OF our whole people, and at the
| same time of assisting the miners 10 the prose-
| cution OF legitimate Industry and an appro-
| priatOn therefor Will De appreciated Dy the
| miners of California.
Resolved. Tnat vote of thanks is hereby
! rendered TO each and every one Of our Senators
| and Representatives in Congress who have In
any manner assisted the miners of this State in
| their attempts 10 rehabiitate the industry Of
! hydraulic mining.
II accept the amendment" said Tre-
gidgo, land if | made any error in beiD g
| too enthusiastic in the in terestS of mining
/ I ha~ - .x,t1 hn taly fha trtt ac
given"
"On behalf of the miners Of Nevada
County," replied Walling, There is not a
man in the county who is more entitled to
credit for conscientious effort in develop
ing the mining industry and working in Its
interests than Tregidgo. The spirit Of his
resolutions is pleasing. only did not like
the manner in which my friend TregidgO
expressed it."
The amended resolutions were adopted
amid enthusiasm over the peaceful out
| come of the discussion.
Niles Searls of San Francisco spoke with
great warmth on the question of United
| States mining laws and all movements
affecting mining in the past and to come.
de said he was extremely desirous that
harmony should be preserved among men,
bers of the convention. Then, outlining
the miners fight in Washington. he as
serted that only for the associations dele
CATION to Washington there would be no
prospect now of opening hydraulic mines.
"One thing" said he, I'VE have sue
ceeded in obtaining recognition from the
! United States Government ana tie rest
will come"
Fred Searls of Nevada County offered
resolutions to the effect that the Miners
Convention pledges its support to the Mid
winter Fair, and will by every effort con-
| duce TO such mineral exhibit as shall give
! to the world fitting sample OF the bound
| less mineral wealth of the Golden State"
Also that the united efforts of the mining
community be invoked TO aid In collecting
material for the exhibit. The resolutions
were adopted.
C. w. Cross of San Francisco made a
| long speech on hydraulic mining, which
subject he introduced by referring to the
Trans Mississippi Congress and the trans
formation scene that has followed Federal
! engineering improvements of the Mis-
sissippi. Such change will come over
California when gravel mining will again
be as assured fact without other than en-
gineering restrictions, he said. With i'm
pounding dams for rich and poor miners
alike, and Federal protection of the navi-
gable rivers, more gold Will be taken from
| the ground in California than ever before
| The Trans Mississippi Congress will meet
in san Francisco next February, and Gross
suggested that the association should be
represented at the gathering TO get the sup.
port of vote from that influential organ.
| ization.
Chairman Neff stated he would take
| some time to appoint standing committees
and when ready he will announce them
through the press.
The convention then adjourned without