The San Francisco call., 1896-11-12

professor of geology and the professor of MIN
eralogy of the State University. and the presi-
dent and vice-pFesdent OF the board of trus-
tees of the State Mining Bureau aud the State
MIneralogist be made honorary members OF
this association, and that they and each OF
them be entitled TO seats as delegates to the
present and future conventions of this asso-
citation.
Resolued. That the California Miners Con-
-vention indorses the plan OF having the State
Mining Bureau cooperate with the United
States Geological Survey to make topograp hic
and geologic map OF The mineral regions
of the State of California, county by county,
on a scale OF 200 feet TO inch.
Resolved, That the California Miners Asso-
ciation do urge upon the Legislature of this
State, at its session commencing in January,
1897, the repeal OF those certain acts as fol-
lows, to wit:
l. An act entitled "An act for the better pro-
lection of the stockholders in corporations
formed under the laws of the State OF Califor-
MIA for the purpose OF carrying on and con-
duc;iDg the business of mining" approved
March so, 1874, and relating, among other
things, 10 the furnishing of verified weekly
and monthly statements By The superintend-
ent and monthly verified statements from the
secretary and president OF Incorporated min
2. An act entitled "An Act for the further
protection of stockholders in mining eompan-
les, approved April 23, 1880, and preventing
the directors OF any mining corporation 10
sue, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of
the whole or any part of the mining ground
owned or held by such corporation, or 10 pur-
chase or obtain in any way any additional
mining ground unless such act be ratified by
the holders of at least two-thirds of the capital
stock of such corporation.
ResoiUed, That a committee of three to be
residents of San Francisco be appointed by the
president of this convention, the duties of
which committee shall be TO examine and
carefully consider what legislation may be
necessary for the benefit of the mining indus
try of this State, either In the way of amend
ments TO existing laws or as to new laws, and
that said committee report to the incoming
legislature in writing, through the appropri-
ate committees, with such recommend ation as
said committee may make; provided however
that all such proposed legislation shall first be
California State Miners Association for their
approval.
Resolved, That all persons having amend
ments 10 propose 10 existing laws, or new Leg
islation. in the mining industry of the Stale
be invited to communicate with said COM
mttee.
Resotred, That the members of this conven-
ton make it their individual duty to advise
and consult with the legislators of their re-
spectiye counties, and urge upon them their
kind Offices in behalf of such mining legisla-
ton.
Resolved. That transportation facilities are
OF paramount Importance to the success of ali
mining enterprises and that the present road
system OF this State is entirely unsatisfa ctory
and totally insufficient for the successful de-
velopment of our mineral resources, and,
therefore, tldt tDlS convention hearttlV In
dorse the movement for good roads, as evi-
denced by the creation of the State Roads
Commission, and we do ask for immediate
legislation for the betterment of our public
The fcllowing is referred to the legislative
committee ofsthe California State Miners Asso-
ciation:
Resoired That the proposed legislation sup
Elementary to the Federal mining law con-
cerning locations, etc., and also amending
section IA of article of the State constitution.
dat of rrf<~
codes of this State, and also of the Federal
mining law, defining what shall be subject to
placer entry. as follows, TO wit:
L. An act reiating to the location, reIoca ton,
manner of recording lode and placer claims
millsites, tunnel rights, amounto of work neces-
sary to hold possession OF mining claims and
the rights OF co-owners therein.
g. An act to amend section 6O5 of the Penal
Code OF the State of California, relating TO the
removing, defacing or altering of landmarks
). An act to amend an act entitled "An act
supplementary TO an act entitled An act con-
cerning crimes and punishments, passed April
IL. $780," approved March 20, 1872.
4. An act relating to the purchase of ores
and other valuable mineral products.
5. An act TO amend section 1883 of the Code
of Civil Procedure of the State of California.
relating to the liens OF mechanics and others
upon real property.
8. Senate constitutional amendment No. =.
To propose 10 the people of the State OF Cali
fornia an amendment of the constitution of
the State, amending section Ia of article of
the constitution in relation to eminent do
main.
z. An act to amend section 1929 OF the Re-
vised Statutes relating to placer claims be in
dorsed by the California Miners Association
in convention assembled and further
The communication of Attorney-Ge eneral
Fitzgerald to State Debris Commissioner John
+. Kidder is returned for the consideration OF
the convention, all of which is respectfully
submitted. FRED SEARLs, Chairman.
EDWARD A. BELCHER
X NJ. CLARKER
At later stage of the meeting Mr..
Searls presented the following supple
mental report:
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention
be ami they hereby are extended to the mem
bers OF the Congress of the United States who
have aided the miners OF California in their
efforts to secure needed Federal legislation
be and they are hereby warmly expressed
toward the newspapers of this Slate and the
newspapers o: san Francisco in particular and
as well toward the people OF San Francisco for
their hearty support and ENCOURAGEMENT oil
this association and It's purposes.
Chairman Neff appointed Charles G..
Yale, w. q. Ralsfon and s. K Thornton
a committee to assist the secretary in
preparing an address to the people.
Congressman Barham of The First Dis
trict opened the afternoon session with
interestingi remarks, in which he face