The herald., 1893-11-25
FRUIT GROWERS CONVENTION,
The Last Day One Of Numerous
Discussions.
Sacramento Chosen for Holding the
Next Meeting.
Secretary Morton Censured-The Nation
alizntion of Railways Causes Much
Talk-Etrong Resolutions on
transportation.

The morning session Of the fruit
growers convention, while rather lively
was deathlike stiffness itself when COM
pared to the rather stormy times OF the
evening previous.
There were several tilts but nothing
came of it. The dissension was caused
by the same old proposition-the nation
alization Of the railroads. Mr.. Sprague
OF Spadra moved for a reconsideration.
but the irrepressible Mr.. Maslin OF San
Francisco was on hand with well sus-
tanned objection. 1t was sustained by
the chair and an appeal taken, which
resulted in the ruling Of the chair being
also sustained. Several other little talks
occurred, but peace, with her white
wings, was the star OF the occasion and
occupied prominent seat in bald head
row discord being relegated to the OBJ
security behind the Hcences. Sacra-
mento was chosen as the place for hold
ing the convention next year.
Mr.. g. J. Griffith of Los Angeles pre-
sided and called the meeting to order
shortly after the appointed time. Mr..
Boyd of Riverside was the first speaker.
He desired to make denial OF Mr.. l.
Gutter of Riverside, figures in regard to
some fruit. He stated that in regard to
Mr.. Cutters table of statistics OF fruits
was still exhibited from the presidents
desk. He desired to contradict Mr..
Cutters conclusions. A gentleman had
called his attention to the fact that
Al .-ol.x ,Ak taA hv
facts. Mr.. Cutters businesc interests
may have prejudiced him. While not
questioning Mr.. Cutters varacity, de-
they may not be received at the action
OF this meeting.
The chair then stated that nomina-
tions for the place OF holding the con-
vention next year were in order.
Mr.. Berwick Of Monterey called atten-
tion to the fact that it was generally the
custom to alternate between the north
and south. They were now in Los An
mated Santa Rosa. This was seconded
by Mr.. Roberts OF that place.
Mr.. Maslin nominated Sacramento.
The reason they should go to the capi-
tai was because they desired legislation
and it would help considerably in this
respect. The capital building with va
rious attendants would be at their SER
vice. This was also seconded.
As compromise Mr.. Tilden of Oak
land offered that city. He was positive
that there would be crowds and it would
be we'll supported.
The latter place was first voted upon,
and resulted in for and 20 against. On
the vote for Sacramento the result was
16 for and against; Santa Rosa re-
ceived 10 votes.
''It is quite evident" said the chair,
"that Sacramento is the next meeting
place OF the contention" Applause. !
SECRETARY MORTON GETS IT.
Mrs. Jones of Sacramento then intro
duced q motion jumping Secretary. of
Agriculture J. Sterling Morton. She
quoted the action of the National
Grange, which censured Mr.. Morton's
expressions in regard to organization
among farmers, and his general inhar-
monious policy toward the farmers,
and moved that the action of the
grange be endorsed.
Mr.. A. s. Chapman OF San Gabriel
stated that he had read Mr.. Morton's
expressions against organization among
the farmers, and regarded it as an
insult. He therefore seconded the
motion.
Judge Tilden said that he thought the
less done by the convention in regard
to the matter the better. He was q
Republican, but he would make mo-
tion for what he considered to be the
best interests of the convention. The
way to treat Secretary Morton's action
was by silence, and not by passing any
resolutions, which would not accom-
plieh anything. The farmers stood
high enough not to be affected By any
thing Mr.. Morton has said. The best
way to treat the matter is with silent
contempt. He moved that action on
the resolution be indefinitely postponed.
MIR. Maslin followed. He agreed with
Judge Tilden, and was opposed to the
resolution being passed.
Mrs. Jones then replied to the gentle.s
men and spoke in favor of her reso-
luton.
Mr.. Berwick of Monterey then arose
and rescored Mr.. Tilden's motion. He
remarked, however, that judging Mr..
Maslin's remarks OF the past night he
was of the opinion that he indorsed
Mr.. Maslin's position. Mr.. Maslin had
stated. too, that the fruit growers we're
not sufficiently well informed to discuss
the naturalization of railways.
Mr.. Maslin replied that he had been
misunderstood.
Judge Tilden still maintained that
Sterling Morton's actions and state
ments were not worthy the attention of
the convention.
"Well, wouldn't you," interrupted
Mrs. Jones, rather have secretary
who is in harmony with you than one
who is not?"
"Yes, ma'sm, / would" replied the
judge, ''but do not think anything we
can do will induce President Cleveland
to make any change, as he is noted for
being-well, / will say stubborn"
Laughter.
1T is but right that the secretary of
agriculture be rebuked," insisted Mr..
Smith of Santa Ana. HE is a servant
OF the people, and whether or not he is
. high official he should be censured, as
Es has offended all the farmers of the
aation." Applause
nir. Boyd of Riverside agreed with
Mr.. Smith.
The motion of Mr.. Tilden to postpone
was put to vote and lost.
Mr.. jones' original motion to indorse
the action of the Grange was then car
ried by large majority.
1T BoBBED UP sERENELY.
Mr.. A. Sprague here came near csus.
ing repetition of the row of the previ-
GUS evening over the naturalization of