The record-union., 1896-02-13


from the city, has not gathered for US
the interesting matter expected, but
through the courtesy of c. J. Wilder
Freight Auditor of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, and c. J. Ellis, Freight and
Passenger Agent in Sacramento, they
have furnished the chamber, by request
of your Secretary, a valuable condensed
report of freight shipped from Sacra-
nento for the year 1895, thus establish
ing the fact that Sacramento stands
second in tonnage and at least in one
line takes the lead, which is as follows:
Tons.
Fruit, dried. :. :. :. 8. 131
Fruit. green SO, 422
Vegetables potatoes. onions, eto).. 1851
rsarslll5' EaIsaS c,ooas < 9S9
6OpS 6'10g 6'og
General merchandise and ma
chinery, etc. .l36,4F9
Total of all freight shipped :. ..215, I'll
In conclusion, desire to state for
the information of all members of the
chamber judging from the many letters
received from States east of the Mis-
souri, River by parties desiring to pro-
cure homes in this vicinity, that we may
confidently expect in the near future
large immigration, and the Chamber
of Commerce seems to be regarded as
a reliable bureau of information, and
to all such I have furnished the varied
printed information at my command,
and when asked, "Can oranges and
other citrus fruits be grown success
fully in this part of the State?"
have referred with pride to our Orange
vale and the large belt of country ex-
tending to Oroville, warranting an af-
frmative reply, that this class of fruit
is not only grown to perfection, but is
ready for market from three to five
weeks earlier than in Southern Califor-
MIA, thus giving a good market for our
oranges from Central California Re-
spectfully submitted
JAMES I. FELTER, Secretary.
The report was also received with ap-
plause and ordered placed on file.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
The report of A. A. Van Voorhies,
Treasurer, was as follows:
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce in
account with A. A. Van Voorhies, Treas
urer:
By cash. general fund. :. 81, ,212 90
To warrants paid, to "a inclusive $50 10
BY cash building FUND. lUOU w
Total balance. >. =. :. -. 81, 1926 80
I would recommend that If the 81 900
in the building fund is to be kept for
building purposes, the chamber loan the
same out and thereby derive some
revenue from it.
A. A. VAN VOORHEES,,
Treasurer.
T,a do, he 1axy1 1r,r fte
President declared the names Of the
officers, directors and committee Chair
men elected at the last election.
William Turton, President of the Sac
ramento Pioneers, on behalf Of that
body, rendered welcome to the cham
ber and an invitation to partake of a
banquet rendered by it.
Win. ]. Davis, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Statistics, was called on for
his report, but stated that as it was
only few minutes since he was de-
clared elected, he had not prepared his
report. He outlined, however. what he
conceived to lie within the sphere of
his duties and expressed his intention
to do his best.
G. E. Adams, in relation to disparag-
ing reports that drive away investors,
years ago and bought twenty acres of
land and had not only made living, but
a good one, by their own exertions, put
ting up their produce in such attrac-
tive shape that it brought good prices
in the Eastern market.
r. l. Bentley said he thought the
bonded debt should be debated here,
where the business men were assem-
y fol
proposition to refund it.
c. E. Adams spoke against refunding.
T. B. Hall and v. S. McCiatchy said that
they had always been in favor of it, but
there were influences adverse to it, and
they had concluded that they could
wait as we'll as others. They thought
we should refund as a business propo-
sition.
Mr.. McClatchy said we need a sewer
age system, clear water and several
other things in the way of improve
ment, but we do not have them because
a number of citizens are opposed to re-
funding and manage to kill it whenever
it is proposed. IF we refund, we can,
for a tax rate of 81 10, have all these
things, and it would pay the city.
Mr. Adams contended that Sacra-
papers. The papers of the city had
ruined it's reputation abroad by publish
ing the fact that it has bad water.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported as follows, the resolutions being
unanimously adopted, except the one
indorsing the Johnson bill:
Resolved, That the Board of Direct
ors provide for the publication of the
Presidents address in pamphlet form.
FUNDING BILL INDORSED.
Whereas, 1t is important for the well
fare Of our community and our State
that an early solution be had Of the
question of the Indebtedness of the
Central Pacific and Union Pacific Rail-
roads to the Government; and whereas,
we believe that any measure which will
require the payment of said indebted
ness upon reasonable terms would best
subserve the interests Of the people;
and whereas, the application of busi-
ness principles to this Indebtedness
would indicate that an extension of the
time for the payment of this indebt-
edness would be the best solution of
the question to the end that the future
finances of said railroads may be clear,
and said properties be used. improved
and extended to their utmost capacity
with the object of insuring correspond
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