The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1896-11-12
Resolution Adopted Indorsing the
Movement for Good Roads.
Substantial Recognition of the Serv=
ices of Senator TREY l.. Ford in
the Shape of Presentation to Him
of a Large and Handsome Case
Filled With SiiverWare--GOver
Budd Addresses the Delegates.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1.-THE Sec
Ond days session of the Miners Con-
rention began at about half-past 10
O'Clock this morning, with an increased
attendance of delegates and visitors.
AS was the case yesterday, the pro-
ceedings were opened with music, Ca
sassa's Band being in attendance and
rendering a number of popular airs.
Immediately upon the conclusion of
this pleasant opening feature of the
days programme, President Neff called
the meeting to order.
No time was wasted in roll call or the
reading of minutes, the proceedings be-
ginning with d request from President
Neff that State Senator TREY L. Ford
would come forward to the platform.
Senator Ford did SO, wearing d sort of
doubtful look the while and apparently
wondering What was going to happen to
him. He soon found out, and the infor-
NATION was very pleasantly conveyed to
him.
Calling his attention to a large and
handsome case filed with beautiful sill
verware President Neff took occasion
to commend Senator Ford in the warm
est terms for the faithful work which
he had done for the miners in Wash
ingrton. That these efforts had not failed
of appreciation among those for whose
benefit they were chiefly made, Presi-
dent Neff explained that it was the OBJ
Ject of the gift to prove. He therefore
took especial pleasure in transferring
the collection Of plate to its future
owner
Senator Ford seemed much moved by
the evidence of his friends apprecia-
fion OF his efforts, and for a moment
paused, as if unable to find words in
which to express his feelings. Speedily
recovering himself, however, he thank
ed the convention in fitting and eloquent
words for the kindness shown him,
while at the same time deprecating the
inclination to single him out as es-
1}ecially worthy of praise. He paid
warm tributes to the good work which
had been done for the miners by Presi-
dent J. II. Neff, the late J. K. Luttrell
and other workers for the cause. All
that he had done in Washington, he
said, was to present the wishes and the
views of the miners of California to the
united Congressional delegations of the
State. He was more than pleased, how
ever, that it had been within his power
to do this much, and he assured his
hearers that he would always hereafter
be entirely at their service.
Hearty applause greeted the conclu-
sion of Senator Ford's remarks, and
the incident ended in the most pleasant
manner possible.
Chairman c. w. Cross of the Commit
tee on Order of business then presented
q report outlining the manner in which
the work before the convention should
be taken in hand, the same being adopt
ed.
The Special Committee on Resolu-
tions was granted further time IN which
TO present a report.
Letters from Senator Stephen NJ.
White and Congressman +. T. Loud
were read, both writers regretting their
inability to be personally present, and
pledging themselves to do everything
possible in the future to further the
interests Of California.
From Z. l.. Fitzgerald State Labor
Commissioner, who had been invited to
be present, a response was also received
expressing his desire to be Of as much
service as possible to the miners and
their association.
MIR. Fairbanks Of the Coast Geological
Survey was then introduced and read
a paper outlining the progress which
had been made in geological science,
and the practical advantage which
Should accrue therefrom to miners and
their industry. He referred in highly
cOmmendatory terms to the good work
done by the State Mining Bureau, and
urged that additional encoura cement
be given that important institution
on motion Of Ira H Reed of Gala
veras the following preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted:
Whereas. Transportation facilities are
OF paramount Importance for the sue
cess Of all mining enterprises; and
Whereas. The present road system Of
the State is entirely unsatisfactory and
totally insufficient for the successful
development of our mineral resources;
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That this convention heart
3ly indorse the movement for good
roads as evidenced by the creation of
sha State Road Commission, and we
ask for immediate legislation for the
betterment Of our public highways
Judge r. \. Belcher moved that the
thanks of the convention be given Pro