The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-14
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Juan Islands was the subject or MI. }.
A Gould's paper, and served 20 open the
eyes regarding that sea-girt county OF
all who were fortunate enough 10 near
Mr.. oGuld's tribute to the group or Isl
ands, of which he is a representative N
the convention. The readers report OF
affairs, besides telling OF the wonderful
resources Of the county, represented that
there is, and has always been. condltion
OF prosperity IN San Juan county. tramp
has never been seen there, and hog cholefa
and human diphtheria are unknown guam
titles. Land is procurable al a low hSure.
and yieIds a liberal return 10 all branches
of husbandry. The facts and figures OF the
fishing industry were gone over, ana IL
Mr.. Gould. in his patriotism 10 san Juan
county, was not enthusiastic TO degree,
then financial affairs in Island county are
altogether satisfactory. When ne returns
10 Friday Harbor he can assure ms fI1ends
that his paper created a sensation
The Flax Industry.
Mr.. o. b. Barbo of Whatcom, was down
on the programme for paper on ne
Flax Industry" Mr.. Barbo pTefaced MS
reading by saying that he could not be ex-
pected to know much about fax, as ne
had spent most of his life ~ law office.
His paper. however, showed great deal
OF study. and was fun OF statistics and
figures. He claimed that the growth or
fax could be accomplished 10 advantage
in competition with the best raised any
where in the world. Chances for the exer-
else of ingenuity were cited in the wants
OF the culture of fax and its conversion
into linen in the matter Of machinery.
Mr.. Barbo reviewed what has been done in
Whatcom county. showing that the raising
OF fax has passed the experimental stage.
A G. Lane. OF Seattle, read paper in
favor of assisting Alaska to secure des3ra-
bic immigration.
The programme for Tuesday morning
having been disposed Of the remainder
of the session was consumed IN success
sion of pleasant and informal talks on sub
jects Of immigration and ways and means
10 bring il about.
Mai. A. s. Cole, of Whatcom, moved
vote of thanks TO the gentlemen who had
prepared the entertaining and interesting
papers read before the commission. Maj.
s. W Clark, of Seattle, talked Informally
on the subject of railroads, and cited
number of cases where an apparent in1us-
tice was done shippers by the transporta-
ton companies. the representation or
such instances led Mr.. ]. Hannum Jones
TO side with the railroads. and he went
into details. showing that where there was
very little business it was necessary Tor
railroads 10 charge in excess or what
might be considered a fair rate, in order
TO pay expenses. several olher members
OF the convention spoke on the same sub
ject until Chairman Benson stated that
the discussion was out of order, and that
il would be better before proposing any
action in the matter TO wait until the per-
manent convention was organized.
Island County'~ Resources.
Mr. j. Ely, of Island county, arose in
his seat and said that as there was small
attendance he would make that meeting
his occasion for speaking of Island county.
While the county ne represents IN the con-
vention is a very small one, he told enough
about 1t TO fully show that he considered
it worth considerable mention. tie con-
vulsed his listeners with his description OF
colonization schemes employed on WILDLY
island He also said that all that had been
said in favor of other sections Of the stale
might be said In favor Of WILDLY island,
with several additions, among which was
the advantage of not having 10 irr.Sate
in order 10 raise crop.
Upon motion the convention adjourned
unit! O'Clock this morning.
This evening the delegates VIII attend
the Seattle theater 10 see Miss Ellie Els
Ter as RosaIind.