The morning call., 1894-02-13

Francisco. Other wants of other sections, In.
dependent of the silver and irrigation questions.
are expected TO evolve as the session proceeds.
Among the interesting visitors is Mrs. Eas-
Textbook of Portland, Oregon. She is the first
lady in the United States who was ever sent TO
the congress. Her going there came about in a
very simple manner. Last year. when the
lrans-Mlssissipni Congress was meeting in
Ogden, Mrs. EasterbroOk casually expressed a
wish that she could be sent a delegate and
the Mayor OF Portland, knowing her business
ability, Immediately named her as a representa-
tive of that city.
Mrs. Easterbrook has had extensive ex-
perience as real estate agent, and in the pur-
suit OF this business has had frequent occasion
10 travel about the coast from Oregon TO Can.
ada. a subject which mas interested her
deeply during these journeys has been that of
Indian schools, and II is In that field she Is
particularly anxious TO see some reforms made
by the congress.
Mrs. Easterbrook did not address the con-
gress al Ogden, though she voted. She is a
strong advocate for having body of lady dele
gates however, as she believes that there are
interest, and upon which their influence would
carry weight, even If they do not address the
congress personally.
she mas strong hopes that the subject of In
dian schools VIII be brought forward with
some prominence In San Francisco, paTticu-
larly as both the other ladies' who later were
appointed TO the congress at Ogden, and who
are both delegates TO the present congress. are
also deeply interested In the same question.
Mary Lynde Craig is a Daughter OF the ReYO-
luton and descendant OF Lieutenant Ben
jamn Lynde of the continental army. she is a
native of Vermont. and after acquiring pro-
hcient education in that State made an extensive
trip abroad and received that higher course in
training only secured by careful observation
and intelligent travel.
Shortly after graduating from the Hastings
Law College in this city with first hOnors she
became The wife OF Mr.. Scipio Craig. editor OF
the Citrograph published at Redlands, San
BernardinO County.
tending numerous conventions In the Eastern
States, accompaned by her husband. Her
ability as debater upon all national subjects
has also received no END OtlfavOrable criticism.
a. c. Kessinger. president of The New York
Press Club, In his paper, the Daily Sentinel,
says: 1--WE may yet see Mrs. Mary Lynde Craig
In the United States Senate, representing Cali
fOrnia."
Mrs. Craig's voice has been heard while at
tending the Worlds Fair at Chicago, once at
the Auditorium. once at the Ari Palace and
once at the Womens building.
One of her most celebrated lectures, and
which has been published in many of the Lead
ing periodicals, is upon the subject, "ls Legis-
iation Needed for Women?"
In the evening caucuses OF the San Francisco
and California delegations were held In Golden
Gate Hall, which. under the direction OF Super
visor Robert Day OF the decorating committee,
assisted by Colonel Byrnes, had been trans
formed into gala place of meeting. Gay
colored bunting distinguished the walls and
bright banners Indicated the seats of tue
various delegations.
There was fair representation OF the ctty's
delegation present, but only a partial showing
of STATE delegates. Throughout the proceed
ines there was manlfeSt idea 10 avoid sec
tarianism and prov de for the Interests OF the
State aud western country at large.
AT the San Francisco caucus Judge Niles
Searlss was selected TO make The address OF
welcome, p b. Cornell having declined. L. j.
Parsons presided and G. L. johnson acted as
secretary of the caucus.
The committee on entertainment reported the
visitors
Wednesday and Saturday already mentioned
in the foregoing, with the addition that the
Midwinter Fair entertainment would include
fireworks at night aud perhaps free visits TO the
concessions.
A press committee had been appointed as
follows: " ellis Drury, Fremont Older. +. e.
Stowell, Z. Roberts, Ii. T. Squlres, A. hayser
On motion oil the first named an invitation was
extended to all degates OF the congress con
Dected with The press 10 make their head
quarters al the Presst Club during their stay.
be committee on resolutions reported the
following subjects for discussion
Oakland Hsrbor Improvement-That Congress,
be urged TO finish the work and make Oakland
California Rivers and Hydraulic Mining-That
the Government impound debris as to perm it
hydraulic mining without It's causing injury to
tho naylgable waters Of the state and adjacent,
and provide funds for maintaining navigation OF
Harbor or Los Angeles - That Congress be
urged to have constructed as soon as possible. I'M
der the continuous contract system, deep
water harbOr near Los Angeles.
San Diego Misunderstanding to Its position. that
San D ego should be adequately fortified and pro-
tected by the United States Government.
Free Coinage of Silver-1wo motions: one
recomm ending the discussion Of the silver aues-
ton without previous action by the caucus; the
other urging upon the Government as necessary
ITO avert financial ruin and death to provide Tor
the immediate. entire. free coinage OF silver on
parity with gold at the ratio of 10 to L."
lnsolyency-In favor of uniform bankruptcy
bill.
Nicaragua canal-In favor OF the Immediate
completion OF the canal and that IL be constructed.
owned and operated directly by the Government
without Intervention OF any corporation.
Mode OF Procedure-That the time devoted to
each topic be determined and the date of the be-
ginning of it's discussion be xed that such topic
be presented by designated delegate in the
Affirmative. to be followed by a designated dele
gate in the negative they to be followed by gen
eral discussion.
Postoffice-In favor of sufficient appropriatiop
for the construction in San Francisco OF such
Postofce building as the commercial I'm portance
of that city requires
pIoyment OF representative officer at a fair sal
AIRY to act at Washington in the interests OF the
congress.
The report was signed by j. j. Truman
(chairman). A. w. Thompson, Nj. j. Keller. e.
w. Cross, George Z. de Cola. Except on the
majority there was compl te unanimity in the
committee. Tine resolution regarding the
Nicaragua canal was received with cheers.
Finally IL was resolved to refer the resolution
TO the California delegation. and caucus Of
that body Immediately ensued.
L. j. farson was elected chairman, M. Nj
Estee and p. b. Cornwall, who were also PLACED
! In nomination, having declined the honor
| II. =. McComb OF San Diego and Julian Som
j tag were elected vice-president aud eecretar,
respectively by reclamation.
| After II had been agreed that no delegate