The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-10
DEPARTMENT OF MINES
Resolution Passed by the Inter
national Mining Congress.
FINISHED ITS BUSINESS
Increased Appropriations for the United
States Geological Survey Urged.
Permanent Hesdquarters-wm
Visit the Mining Camps.

Salt Lake. July e.-The second session
Of the International Mining congress
practically completed its business at the
morning session to-day. The most i'm
portsnt matter under consideration was
the establishment of the national de-
partment OF mines and mining. p. w.
Gates OF Chicago introduced a resolu-
tion providing for the establishment of
such a department. to be known as "the
department of commerce and industry"
under which mining interests should
have a bureau. The resolution met
strong opposition from the Western
states. President-elect Montgomery OF
Colorado spoke earnestly in favor OF
an independent department. TIL COM
mittee on resolutions presented a sub
gtitute for Gates resolution IN which
they recommended an independent de-
partment of mines. and after considera-
BILE discussion the resolution was adopt
ed almost unanimously.
The resolution of Frankenburg OF Col
orado was adopted. recommending that
the existing mining laws be so changed
as to prevent the locator OF a claim
amending his survey before the claim Is
patented. Tom Smith of New Mexico
introduced a long resolution in the ma
ture of a petition TO the United states
to restore to the public domain
for entry the mineral portions of con-
hrmed land grants. A recess was taken
until 2 p. m.
At the afternoon session a motion was
adopted authorizing the president or the
congress to appoint such committees as
should be necessary to carry into effect
the business transacted by the present
session of the mining congress.
A resolution offered by Christy OF
California and passed. recommended a
liberal increase in the appropriations for
carrying on the United States geological
survey and the cooperation with sur
veys now carried on by the states in
d~ependentiy.
Mr.. Atwood of Colorado. as chairman
Of the finance committee, having In
charge the resolution for the establish
ment of permanent headquarters for
this international mining ongrees, pre-
scented a report, which was adopted
recommending that headquarters of the
congress remain at Salt Lake until such
date as, in the judgment of the execu-
tive committee. II should be removed 10
Milwaukee to begin the preliminary
work for h next years meeting, and
that the sum of $1,000 be raised for the
expenses incident to maintaining such
headquarters and that said expenses
shall not exceed $3.50 for the first six
months.
At this point the committee on resolu-
tions offered the following memorial 10
congress:
Whereas, The mining interest pro-
duces the raw materials which makes
manufacture and commerce possible
and is the foundation of national pros
perity; and,
whereas, The miner makes a hand
to-hand fight with danger in the depths
OF the earth by which the whole coun-
Whereas. The difficulties and dangers
which surround him, and that the scien-
tihc and executive aid which he needs
can be only understood and appreciated
by one who has lived his life and shared
his difficulties. p%rivations' and dangers;
Whereas, The creation Of the depart
ment of agriculture has already been
of i~ncalculable benefit TO the agricul-
turai industry. while the mining indus
try still languishes. a dependence on a
department devoted 10 other interests
and necessarily Unable to understand
and appreciate its need: therefore. be II
Resolved. by the Min
Ing congress-, at Salt Lake assembled,
That we do unanimously petition the
OF the United States to create
q new department. TO be known as the
department of mines and mining, whose
purpose shall be to aid. develop and fos-
ter the mining industry of the United
States by every influence within It's
reachI and. further, be II resolved, that
the president of this association is here
by directed to appoint such committee
and take such action as shall bring this
measure to the attention OF every mem.
Der of congress and to stand firm In IL.
eupport without compromise OF any ma
ture. Until favorable action has beer
secured"
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
A vote of thanks was extended Il
Hon. Irwin Major OF Denver for bin
active interest in organizing and max
lng permanent this International mining
congress.
The executive committee was organ
lied b. the election of h. F. Montgom'
cry OF Colorado as chairman: Irwin
Mahon Of Colorado as secretary. and
David s. Rose. mayor Of Milwaukee, al
chairman of the local committee. Colone
Montgomery made an appropriate
speech thanking the delegates for th'
honor conferred In electing him as pres
ident OF the congress.
A vote OF thanks was extended eN
Governor Prince for the able manner II
which he a presided over this session
Of the congress. The ngres then al
1ourned, 10 meet at Milwaukee Sept.
1895. Tomorrow the delegates VIII =
on excursions 10 various mining camp
of the state.