The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-08

Methods were then discussed to eradicate
the Russian thistle, which is said to be
obtaining strong foothold in Los Angeles
ana Kern counties, where it covers hun
dreds of square miles.
Farming lands in Iowa, Missouri, Colo
raoo and the Dakotas were said To have
oeen ruined to the extent of millions of
uoliars, and 1t would be but short time
before 1t would reign supreme throughout
every valley of this State unless active
steps were Immediately taken to arrest its
progress.
Congress has appropriated $4,000. 900 to
Destroy the thistle in the Northern por-
uon OF the Mississippi Valley, and in three
years more it will require 100000 to kill
1t in California.
1T was suggested that this matter was of
such vital interest as would warrant the
calling OF special session of the Legisla-
ture.
Upon inquiry of Secretary MarkIey of
the Board of Examiners, it was found that
there were no available funds that could be
devoted to this purpose without legislation.
The matter was then referred to the legis-
latlye committee, who were instructed to
see the Governor, place the matter before
him in its true light. explain the necessity
Tor Immediate action and report at the
next meeting.
Papers were read on various diseases Of
tree and vine and remedies, and the me-
mortal committee reported as follows:
WHEREAS, The Hon. Leonard W. Buck, who
departed this life since the last meeting OF the
State convention of fruit-growers in Sacra-
mento, over which he presided as vice-presi-
dent of the State Board OF Horticulture, has
passed away in the midst of his strength and
usefulness, after life well spent; and his emil
nent success in horticulture his last vocation,
has been marked and his advice and counsel
has greatly aided and encouraged others en-
gagged in the same occupation; and whereas,
the genial, kind nature shown in his inter-
course with his fellow man has endeared him
TO all, and his untimely death has come as a
personal bereavement TO US all; therefore, be 1t
| Resolucd, That we, his late associates, as
fruit-growers of the State, in convention as
sembled at Sacramento this 9TH day of Novem-
Der, join in expressions OF sincere coincidence
| TO his bereaved family, and express to them q
sense of personal bereavement.
The resolutions were adopted by rising
vote. William H. Akin, chairman of the
committe on resolutions, reported as fol-
! lows:
Your committe on resolutions respectfully
report q memorial to the Congress of the
United States in favor of the Nicaragua canal
and ask that upon adoption copies be fur
nished the delegations in Congress from the
| Pacific Coast by the secretary of this conven-
ton, under the seal OF the State Board of Horti-
culture, with g request for favorable action
| thereon.
Following is the memorial:
To the Honorable. the Senate and House OF
| Representatives in Congress assembled: Your
memorislists, the fruit-growers of the State OF
| California, in convention assem- bled at Sacra-
mento, this seventh day of November, 1895,
respectfully represent that they are engaged in
the growth and preparation for market OF
| fruits, nuts, prunes, raisins and olives.
That these great industries have been sue.
! cessfully established and prosecuted and have
supplied the markets of the United States with
/ such products. That profitable growth of this
/ business on the Pacific Coast demands cheaper
and better facilities of transportation by sea
and land than now exist. That the Nicar-
aqua canal would open up the markets of the
J world 10 the products of this coast and bring
prompt and permanent prosperity TO all our
! industries.
Your memorialists therefore respectfully
represent that they favor the Nicaragua canal,
and ask that it be made, owned and controlled
/ interest OF commerce.
/ The report, including the mem orial, was
| adopted unanimously.
The afternoon session was devoted to an
essay on pruning and the discussion of va
rious questions relating to the welfare of
the fruit industry.
The convention expressed universal sat-