The record-union., 1897-01-15

men as advisers who have made the
subject a study and are capable OF
advising in the matter. He had en-
deavored to follow out such advice,
and would do all he could to further
the efforts of the committees and their
recommendations.
1t would do no good to discuss it
now, but take the advice of practical
men and put it into effect by legisla-
ton. He suggested the appointment
of special committee from the COM
mittees present by the conference to
examine the subject and report at
future meeting of the Conference Com
mittee. He moved that two be selected
from each committee.
Senator VOORHEES, moved as an
amendment that the Chairman of each
of the committees appoint two mem
bers of his committee. and that the
Chairman also be a member, making
three, and that it be the duty of such
committee to report ways and means
at the next meeting Of the conference.
Caminetu hoped it would be done
Immediately, and that the committee
organize while Major Gillette was in
the city and consult with him.
Senator Aram thought such action
would be a little premature. The COM
mittees of the Senate and Assembly did
not know yet what measures were to
come before them. They were here to
be enlightened and find out. Till they
did so it was too early for conference.
Caminetti said it was not the purpose
to go into the business to-day. There
was ample time for that but Major Gill
lette was here and might not be able to
get here again when the committee
wanted to consult with him If it met
him now, it could get such information
as it wanted and afterward impart it to
the conference. He only proposed a con-
solidation into a subcommittee.
The motion was carried.
AsSemblyman Ennis was appointed
Secretary by the Chair, and as the vari-
Gus Chairmen were not ready to APP
point, lit was decided that appointments
be made and handed to the Secretary
before next Monday.
Chairman Seward appointed Robin
son of Nevada and Powers of Placer
from his committee.
Major Gillette said that he had writ
ten East for information concerning the
dredger and might be able in a few days
to furnish some to the committee.
Senator Gleaves asked Major Gillette
if he was not the President of the com
| mission appointed by the Government
to investigate the problem of cleaning
| and deepening the river and the latter
answered that he was.
Caminetti said he went to Washing
ton to try for the appointment of the
| av1af:r-
army engineers We're appointed on it. 1t
has the finest chance in the world to
| make brilliant record, as the people all
want the question solved.
Major Gillette said he was a member
of a bioard having the same member
ship as the commission and dealing with
practically the same work They over
lap in some directions, but are consid-
ering the same subjects.
Senator Aram suggested that it
would be proper to consult the
Government in considering a plan
for deepening the river, as the
Government has control over it, The
State Will only experiment with the
dredger in order to demonstrate what
can be done with the river, and Will call
ON the Government to carry out the
work if it proves practica BILE
Senator Prisk said the Commissioner
of Public Works and Chief Engineer
Price had devoted a great deal of time
TO the study of the river and the infor-
nation they had obtained was yalua-
BILE. He thought this conference would
bring together the miners and farm
ers. That was the disposition manifest
ed San Ety-ao nj a.
Miners Union. 1t was evident from
Senator Doty's remarks that the valley
was willing to stand in with the min
ers' bill, and it would be we'll for the
miners to give expression to the senti
ment that they will stand in with the
farmers in order that the interests of
both may be served.
keegan of Sonoma said that the
question of appropriations was one to
be considered carefully His people
We're not interested either way. They
were not threatened by the river nor
We're they injured by the restrictions on
mining. The committee should ask for
small appropriations, as the people
We're poor and i'll able to afford an in
crease of taxes in their already over
burdened State. They should ask those
or the outside to help, but should not
pile a burden on them that they can
not bear.
Doty said that perhaps those who
We're safe from overflow We're not will
ing to help, but the proposed
work, if done, would open up an en-
pire to be taxed. The appropriation
was simply asked as a loan. and if the
Plan is successful. win be returned in
taxation, so that they We're deprived of
an excuse for not helping
He understood that these questions
would always come UP. and that the
southern part Of the State was not in
terested in the same issues that the
northern part was. He supposed it
never would be till they were divided.
but he hoped they would go on toward
prosperity hand in hand. He admired
the enterprise Of the south It had al
ways favored large appropriations. and
he wanted it now. He hoped it would
not throw anything in the way. but for
the prosperity of all, would vote to re-
claim the great basin and make il an
empire covered with homes.
The north would help the south to get
water. which it needs, if it will help
the north to get rid of water that it
does not want.
Senator Simpson said he believed
Senator Doty's remarks called for an
expression of sentiment from the south.
1t had done great things and expects to
do still greater ones. For one thing. ii
stands hand in hand with tha raS+ of