The herald., 1894-12-12

/ said Santa Monica while the old man
was there. Yes, it's a great question,
this thing OF San Pedro or Santa Monica;
in fact, its too great for me-. so l guess
Ill 60 on in my own quiet way raising
prunes and raisins and let you fellows
here in Los Angeles fight it out"
RlvERsIDE DELEGATES AMAZED.
Mr.. Hoover, on behalf of the mem.
bers OF the Riverside delegation. said
that he felt the interests OF all the coun-
ties are identical soil is one and the
same and the simple lines dividing the
counties amount to nothing. Mr..
Hoover stated that he and his associates
were amazed at the magnifcence of the
display in the rooms and the elegance of
the quarters occupied by the chamber
OF commerce. They exceeded their ex-
pectations
Judge N. Blackstock, one of Ventura
county's most progressive residents. was
called upon and told how Ventura came
to the front by advertising. He favored
exhibits at state and county fairs and in
expositions. They did more to attract
immigration than anything else.
e. H. Forester of tho local board OF
supervisors in briefspeech commented
hibit at tho mid winter fair and the
magnificent results of the CITRUS ex-
hibit at the worlds fair. He compli.
mented the chamber on its work both
at home and abroad. He favored
united action by the several boards Of
supervisors, not only by boards in
Southern California, but throughout the
state.
SANTA RARRhRA AND ORANGE,
+. +. Sawyer, of Santa Barbara, on
behalf oi the board expressed pleasure at
meeting members OF other county
boards OF supervisors. He considered
the proposition of a supsrvisorial con-
gress O good ons and thought it would
result in much good.
j. Yoch, OF Orange, on behalf OF h is
county advocated legislation in regard
to the tramp question, the road Ques-
tion and 80 wer improvements. He sug-
gested that the several boards appoint
committees to meet and take steps to
formulate measures to be presented to
the mex, legislature.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
On motion of Arthur &. Mason OF San
Diego it was decided that when the
congress adjourn it adj)urn to meat to.
day at o'clock in the chamber O: com.
merce rooms. Mr. Mason also pre-
sented resolutions in regard to the
N caragua canal and a telegram to San.
ator Morgan in regard to the same.
The resolutions were adopted and the
! telegram ordered sent. The resolus
tions read:
Whereas. The construction OF the Mic.
aragua canal will greatly increase tn 9
trade between the Pacific coast and the
eastern and southern states, will extend
tho commerce of the United States into
many new foreign fields. and will make
the navy OF the United States efficient
tor the protection of both coasts. adding
to the prosperity saet, and psace of
our nation; therefore be l. resolved:
First. That 1t is tbs imperative duty
Of congress to give immediate attention
to the construction OF this great work,
to be completed Oy government a,sist-
ancs ii need be, but in any event to be
finally under government control.
Second, That we urge our eenators
ali representatives to use their utmost
influence in favor of any substantially
satisfactory bill that ma, been, or may
be, introduced.
Third, That we urge every citizen OF
Soatheru California TO correspond with
his friends in congress. also with in6u-
ential persona anywhere who may be
able to assist in bringing about the
desired end.
The telegram was as follows:
Los ANGELES December 11th.
Senator Morgan, Washington, b. c.;
The convention OF supervisors OF
Southern California send greeting: We
recon- mend your zsalous championship
of the Nicaragua canal measure. The
business interests OF the alton. and par
ticularly of the Pacific coast, demand
government aid to aud control OF
the Nicaragua canal. Your prominence
as a champion thereof exalts you in the
eyes OF the business men of the nation.
MORE MONEY F)R IMMIGRATION.
F. L. Davis OF Ventura presented
resolution, which was adopted. Itreads
Resolved, That it is the sense of the
supervisors and supervisorsaelect Of
Southern California. in convention as
sembled at Los Angeles, this day, De-
csmber IL. 1891. that the sum allowed
by the county government act to the
boards OF supervisors OF the first, second,
third and fourth classes for the purpose
of immigration. should be increased
from $2500 to $4,000. and that the sum
allowed for similar purposes to the
counties OF sll other classes be increased
from $1,000 to $3.50.
The convention then adjourned and
took carriages to the Southern Pacific
depot, where they boarded special Car
and left for Whittier.
STATE DIVISION.
Some dissatisfaction was expressed
when the announcement was made that
the harbnr snd state division qnastions