The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-01-17

The morning session Of the state ;mmigra-
ton convention was called to order yester-
day morning at $50 O. clock by Eugene Will
son, chairman. After roll call a motion was
made by the general committee that an eX-
ecutive committee Of seven be appointed,
four from west OF the Cascade mountains
and three from Eastern Washington, and
the following were appointed: G. L. Webb.
of King; A. s. Cole, Of Whatcom; E. G.
Crawford, of Clarke; E. J. White, Of
Pierce; H. Bolster, of Spokane; E. f. Ben
SON, Of Yakima, and Harry Cornwall, Of
Colfax. The resignation of r. H. Hutchi-
son as a delegate was accepted, and G. G.
May was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The first paper Of the morning was that
read by Lieut.. A. B. Wyckoff, late Of the
United States navy, but now of North
Yakima. Mr.. Wyckoff, as he is now, had
prepared an interesting paper on the SUBJ
Ject Of Irrigation" The writer despite the
fact that his life, until a couple of years
ago. had been spent in blowing the seas,
clearly demonstrated that, in the time that
has elapsed since his retirement, he has
given to the blowing of land great deal of
attention, in connection with the interesting
matter upon which his paper was based.
Hon. John Burke, Of Spokane, had not
prepared q paper. When he was asked to
address the convention he had misunder-
stood the character of the gathering, and
had been led to believe that it was an irri-
cation convention, not an immigration con-
vention, that he was to address. On the
direct matter of immigration he had 10
knowledge, but he felt that he knew some
Of the things that would induce immigra-
ton. He then launched out into most in
teresting talk on the subject Of mining,
showing In his review what mining has
done for Eastern Washington. Spokane
owes her present prosperity to the mines.
as the districts in which the ores are found
yield nothing but minerals. All articles for
subsistence are necessarily brought into
the camps from a city, and Spokane has
made herself great market for this line IF
trade. Every bit of the trade from the
mines Is cash, and Is therefore valuable
consideration in the development Of new
mining properties. Mr.. Burke predicted
great future for the mines Of Western
Washington. The mines Of the Cascade
range are bound to produce grandly, and
bring about results that will give liberal
employment The "Okanogan country" IS
it is spoken of. is opening up and giving
splendid mining results, and the country
being tributary to Spokane, is contributing
to that city's greatness. He spoke OF
general revival Of prosperity, which Is al
ready being felt in Spokane, and predicted
a vast immigration to the state Of WASH
ington. II don't know much about prac-
teal immigration" said Mr.. Burke. in con-
clusion, 'but I do know some Of the things
that will bring it about.
The report Of the committee on perma-
nent organization was then submitted, and
Delegate Cole, of Whatcom, moved its
adoption as a whole. The report was as
follows:
1. That a permanent organization be
formed, to be known as the Washington
State immigration Association.
2. That said organization consist OF one
member from each county in the state, to
be chosen by each county delegation pres
emit, and the members so chosen shall con-
stitute the general committee.
3. The general committee shall elect an
executive committee of seven of their
members before this convention adjourns,
and the executive committee so chosen
shall from their members elect a resident
and two vice presidents and sha.. appoint
q secretary and treasurer.
4. Any vacancy occurring in the execu-
tive committee shall be filled by the re-
manning members, from the general COM
mittee.
s. The entire control and management
Of the affairs of the association shall be
vested in the executive committee, subject
to the will Of the general committee.
6. We recommend that each county form
q county association, to act as an auxil-
larry to the state association.
Z. We recommend that the general COM
mittee, in selecting the executive commit
tee, pay due regard to geographical loca-
ton, so that as far as possible all districts
of the state be fairly represented.
8. We earnestly recommend that an ap-
preparation Of not less than $4,000 per an
mum be made by the next legislature of
this state for immigration purposes.
9. We further recommend that bill be
passed by the next legislature authorizing
the county commissioners of any county,
I, oivn n a fnr INN
ton purposes.
TO- Until a legislative appropriation is
available the necessary funds for carrying
on the work must be provided by volun-
tary subscription, and the executive COM
mittee should call upon the commercial
bodies and citizens Of this state generally
| for contributions, and 1T Is believed that
recognizing the Importance of the work.
| they will respond literally.
IL The committeeman and officers as
! herein recommended, to hold office until
| the second Monday Of December, 1896, and
until their successors be elected and quail
| fed.
r. The executive committee to call a
| general convention on the same basis of
representation as this convention, to be
| held on the second Monday Of December
! 1896.
Cosgrove moved that railroad compa-
| Mes be added to ''citizens," in the section
| migration movement. Lindsay moved an
amendment to section 2, as follows: '"The
| executive committee shall have authority
| to appoint in such counties where vacan-
| cies exist one man to represent such coun-
| ty in the state organization" The intro
| duction of the amendment resulted in a
ge.reral sparring. and after certain modifi-
| cations was adopted with the elimination
| of the authority vested in the executive
| committee to fill vacancies and the substi-
| tuition of county auxiliary organiza-
adopted by sections. throwing out Sec
| ton 8.
More Papers Read.
| Following the adoption Of the report, 10.
seph Shipper, of King county, read pa
| per on the subject of Desirable Immigra.
| ton. and How to Secure It." which is
| printed in another column.
| Mr.. Berrum, Of King, read q paper EN-.
| bodying a resolution on the subject OF
| Scandinavian immigrants. His paper eug.
gested q memorial to congress, and had
strong preliminary Endorsements.
| After q number Of pleasing remarks or
| the matter contained in the paper, the
question was put and unanimously passed
| The Movement In Oregon.
A cali for Hon. Ellis q. Hughes, Of Port.
| land. who was In the audience. was re.
| lsponded to by that gentleman, who stated
that he had come from Portland to listen
and not to talk Mr.. Hughes Is at the head
| of the immigration movement in Oregon
and said that he had intended to make
| some proposition on the subject to the
| members Of the Washington convention
but that Washington had already done
uaeEa than Oregon n tho matter- af noloni'