The record-union., 1896-12-18
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Several Matters Of Importance Considered
Last Night.
The Coming nonetary Conference :
Beet Sugar Industry-Tariff
Question, Etc.

A regular meeting of the directors of
the Chamber of Commerce was held last
evening, and a number of interesting
questions came UP for consideration.
William Schaw, for the Committee on
commerce, reported that he was max
Ing d1lfgent inquiries relative to the
question as to whether or not Sacra-
mentO was given as good service on
branch railroads throughout the State
as San Francisco. He was not yet ready
to state whether or not this city was
laboring under disadvantage in ship
ping goods and produce, but would have
his report ready at the next meeting.
Mr.. Schaw further called attention to
the fact that at a meeting to be held on
Monday evening the proposition to
amend the mechanics lien law would be
discussed, and suggested that all inter
ested in the movement should be pres
ent.
L. L. Lewis reported that the S-street
sewer was progressing finely, and by to-
morrow the pumps, barring accident,
would be running in full force.
Mayor Hubbard also stated that the
plant would be la operation Tomorrow.
A communication was received from
the Secretary of the Good Roads League
requesting that the chamber contribute
$40 to the league wherewith to purchase
stamps and stationery for the month
of December.
On motion of r. I. Bentley, the matter
was referred to the Committee on Public
Improvements.
On motion of R. D. Stephens, Secre-
tary Coleman was directed to corre-
spond with the Secretary of the Good
Roads League to ascertain why the
matter of macadamizing the road be-
tween Sacramento and Folsom was not
being pushed.
SUGAR BEET INDUSTRY.
Mr. Stephens, for the Committee on
Sugar Beet Culture, reported any
amount of land might be secured where
with to experiment in the culture OF
sugar beets. He was satisfied that thirty
pieces of land in different sections of the
county, aggregating seven and one-nalf
acres, might be properly cultivated and
the crop harvested for the sum Of $500.
A man who has had considerable ex-
perience in beet culture had stated his
WILLINGNESS to contract to do the work
for that sum.
On motion if Mr.. Bentley, $3.50 was
appropriated for the purpose and placed
in the hands of the Committee on Sugar
Beet Culture, with power to act.
Congressman Johnson, Secretary Cole
man reported, had presented the cham
Der with a handsome map OF the United
States, and on motion Of Stephens
vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. john
son for the gift.
TARIFF EATERS.
The following dispatch from Senator
Perkins was read:
washington, Dec. is, 1896.
Joseph Steffens, President of the
Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento,
Cal: The Republican members Of the
California delegation have arranged for
hearing before the Committee on Ways
and Means January 9Th, with reference
to the proposed tariff on the agricult-
ural and horticultural schedule; also,
hearing on wines December 2Sth; beet
sugar. December Both; lumber Decem-
Der 31st; jute, January I'd, and wool
January 9Th We will present any da.a
YOU may UlSl al DStiStiI vi lhC Soi'7
fornia industries affected by this pro-
posed tariff, and will arrange a hearing
for your representative should you pre-
fer"
On milton of A. J. Bruner, the dis
patch was referred to the Committee on
Commerce with instructions to act i'm
mediately. and confer with the Secre-
tary of the State Board Of Horticult-
ure, B. NJ. Lelong, in the matter of Sc
curing data to lay before the committee.
MONETARY CONVENTION.
The following communication, rela-
tive to the Monetary Convention to be
held at Indianapolis, January II, 1897,
was next taken up for consideration:
Indianapolis, Dec. u, 1896
The President of the Board Of Trade,
Sacramento. Cal.-Dear Sir: Supple
menting the accompanying formal in
vitation it is proper to earnestly ad-
dress YOU to the effect that the choice
of delegates to this convention is vitality
important No mistake should be made.
A convention of foremost, able men
should act wisely, and the result should
be iinmeasurable good. On the other
hand, if the assembly Is not conducted
wisely 1t may thwart the object Of the
call and result disastrously to early re-
covery of prosperity and obstruct future
efforts of similar procedure on the part
of business men to promote legislation.
Steps toward a sound currency sys-
tenn must be taken by broadminded
men, inspired by enlightened patriot
ism and free from party prejudice or
control To this end you are again
urged to choose men of superior ability
character and reputation, whose rec
concentrations will be worthy of the re-
spect and confidence of the people
Yours truly, II. III. HANNA,
Chairman Executive Committee.
CALL FOR THE CONVENTION.
The call for the Monetary Conven-
ton of business men. as received by
Mr.. Steffens, is as follows:
.'The Board of Trade, Sacramento
Cal.-Gentlemen: The representatives
of Boards of Trade, Chambers of Com
merce and similar commercial bodies
OF the cities of Chicago, st. Louis, Gin
cinnati. Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St
Paul. Louisville. Columbus. Cleveland
Toledo. Grand Rapids and Indianapo-
lis. in conference assembled at the city
of Indianapolis on the 1st day of De
cember. 1896, after due deliberation, dc
hereby call a non- partisan convention
10 meet at the city Of indianapolis or
the 18th day of January, 1897, to be
composed of representative bushes:
men, chosen from Boards of Trade