The morning call., 1894-11-21

He declared. however, that he believed
that Congress was favorable to the min
Ing Interests of the coast. He paid
tribute to Congressman Camtnetti, de-
clarng that he regretted that his time in
Congress would close with the short term.
Congressman Newlands made strong
argument in favor of silver. He skrtched
the method by which financiers had COM
bined to make gold the single standard,
and declared that If Great Britain had
passed such law when the States were
colonies it would have been met with
armed resistance.
AT the last session of this Infamous
Congress of which | am a member the last
vesiige OF silver legislation was stricken
from the statutes" declared Congressman
Newlands. "and now we have to go to
Great Britain, that country from which we
declared our independence in 1776, and on
Bonded knee beg of The stock of gold
which she has accumulated. But we are
going to declare our independence, even if
we have to destroy the two old par les
which have united to destroy tie pur-
chasing power of silver" [Cheers.l
The following report was submitted by
the committee on resolutions.
WHEREAS, The settlement of the State OF
California by Americans was brought about
through the discovery of gold within its bor-
ders, aud for many years The paramount indus
try was gold mining, which built up and en-.
founded, IL seems eminently prop r III the
people OF this State, through their Represen-
tatlVes In Congress, should aid in the resusci-
talon OF this important industry now suffering
under unjust rulings aud decisions OF the
Government departments, and by the gradual
entertainments OF those not miners upon Its
mineral domain; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That our Senators and Representa-
tiVes In Congress are hereby urged ana re-
quested to give their best efforts TO aid the
California Miners Association In the passage
be iDdorsed by the annual convention OF said
association. and presented for the cOnsidera-
ton OF Congress;
Rescued, That we recommend the re. enact
ment OF the law passed at the last session OF
the Legislature emil led "The California State
Debris Commission" which appropriated the
sum OF S25O,OOO, to be available when the
general Cover nmeEt appropriated a like
amount. for the purpose Of the building Of re-
straining dams under the direction OF United
States engineers.
ReSolVtd. That as The State Mining Bureau
Is the only State commission maintained in the
direct interest OF the miners OF California Its
scope should be broadened rather than cur
tailed TO ke p pace with tn increasing mineral
development. The published reports OF The
bureau serve TO advertise to the world the
mines ana mining interests of California and
bring into public notice the condition of all
branches OF one of our chief industries, thereby
inducing examination and investment by cap
itaL hereby affirm our confidence in his
institution and urge the necessity OF its proper
maintenance on such scale and by the employ
ment of such technical skill as will permit 1t to
sun further advance the mining interests OF
the State.
WHEREAS, We recognize that our present
greatness Is due 10 the mining industries OF the
West, and we believe that our future prosper
lty depends upon the r. Mobilization OF gold and
silver mining and recognize the paramount
Importance of these allied industries as a factor
In western civilization ana prosperity; and
whereas, history bears us out In The statement
thai the decentralization of silver in 1873 re-
suited In an era of falling prices, In the lncreas-
ing OF The burden of debts, In the enrtching
Oh o, the creator classes; and. believing that
tnefe can be no permanent return of prospe rlty
unless silver shall be restored TO It's true posi-
ton as money M tai; be 1t
ReSoted, That the California Miners AsSO-
clatlon declares Itself In favor OF the free coin
age OF silver at the ratio Of 16 10 l, lDdependent
OF any other nation, and to tnis end quest our
deleeAtlon In Congress to further all legislation
tendlng 10 the restoration OF silver to Its place
as money metal OF the world believing that
such legislation would be for the best Interests
Oh our common country and would meet With
the unanimous Endorsement OF our people.
RESOLVED, That with gratitude we acknowl-
edge the valuable assistance rendered to this
association by the Board OF Trade OF San Fran
cisco through its ST. ong aud liberal financial
ana moral support. which has largely advanced
the mining industry OF this StaIs.
ReSotDed, That the miners of California CRATE
July acknowledge the assistance they have re :
C iyed from The press of this city and of the In :
terlor In their efforts TO place heir Industry %
a more ga lsfaclory basis. Without this assist
anc. IL Is IMPOSSIBLE for the miners to plead
their cause before the public aud obtain that
popular recognition winch will insure favorable
consideration before the Legislature and Con-
gress.
WHEREAS, There are extensive tracts of
unoccupied mineral lands IN The mining ates
and Territories, in order 10 develop which
roads or trails must be built by the MINER thus
entailing upon the individual miners an ex-
pense which the Government should bear, as il
obtains the benefit from the sale of said mineral
lands; therefore, be il
Rssotusd. That Congress is requested to ans