The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-18
A GREAT MINING CONGRESS.

Mining Congress VIII assemble in salt
Lake City Unh, q; 10 q n Wednesday.
July and continue at the pleasure OF
the congress during the 1th- S,h and 9Th.
The International Mining Congress Is a
permanent organization. the outcome OF
the International Gold Mining Conven-
ton he'd IN the city Of Denver. July
T. and 9. 1891. ard is the direct result
OF the deep interest taken in. and the
notable success, achieved by that con-
ventiou.
In the official call 70 the innial gather
Ing at Denver. the following explanation
OF the objects OF the convention was set
forth ard served as the keynote 10 the
SUCCESS OF those public-spirited gentlemen
who conceived and carried out the idea
OF such an organization:
The objects of the Convention are TO
secure such national legislation aS may
be calculated 10 promote the business in
fereSts and Development OF c1e resources
or the mining industry in North and
south Amsrica: to bring together mining
trade among them; to discuss such QueS-
tons as are naturally suggested by its
objects; to cultivate acquaintance, fra
fernal feeling ard hearty cooperation
among, the various mining. commercial ard
.aoor bodies represented: and especially
TO take under Amusement the Importance
ment to be known as the Department OF
mines and mining, thus securing a cabi-
Dat OFFICER that represents an interest
which affects more than one third OF the
people Of the United States
The widespread interest aroused by the
call OF the convention, and the manifest
need OF permanent organization for
practical. earnest effort IN behalf OF the
mining industry, recognized as of the
greatest Importance in our own country
and Throughout; the world. was abundant
~ evidenced by tho attendance of upward
GSar3 Yi-rxr
ton OF the United States together with
the countries OF Mexico. Venezuela, Italy.
Belgium. France and Denmark.
In view of the apparently restricted
character Of the initial gathering. as de-
noted by its name, and the consequent
misrepresentation In the minds of many
as TO its real purposes, the large attend
ance and the remarkable unanimity dis
played throughout the convention was
most significant.
A brief mention Of the more important
results Of this first International conven-
ton OF mining men will more clearly
indicate. the character. scope and influ-
ence for good that the future sessions of
the International Mining Congress will
manifest and exert
II has petitioned congress to create a
department OF mines and mining. with a
secretary at its head, who shall be a
member OF the presidents cabinet. and
OF the mining industry to that Of the
agricultural interests Of our country.
1t has taken steps toward petitioning
congress to open. for public research, the
brAced within what are known as Span
ish land grants. This question Is known
70 be OF the greatest Importance to Gail
fornia and New Mexico.
1t has also takera up the matter OF the
recodifcation and arrangement Of the
Federal laws, with a view to better eerv-
ing and protecting the interests OF the
miner and prospector.
1t succeeded in efrecting a reduction Of
the tariff on cyanide, one OF the most
important chemicals In use by the mining
der consideration by cos-..rcSz - tbs :..:,e
OF the convention.
1t advertised the Western mineral-bear-
ing section OF the United States. in tho
and had the immediate effect of attract
ing large amounts OF Eastern capital 10
mining investments.
1t demonstrated that mining, on the
same basis as other industries. should
maintain an organized and associated
strength.
all sections OF the country of varied ex-
perience, representing special conditions,
and made possible an Interchange of prac-
teal ideas Of the greatest value to every
one engaged in mining as business.
The wide field now embraced by the
International Mining Congress viz. the
mining. treatment and marketing OF all
mineral products, and the discussion OF
all subjects re4ating thereto, increases
the Importance Of the organization i'm
measurably, and 1t IA hoped and believed
that at the session designated In this Of
fetal call many thousand deiegateA and
interested visitors from all sections. rep
resenting every phase OF the mining in
dustry. will be In attendance.
In harmony with the spirit and policy
OF the first convention. the coming session
Of the congress will be In no sense parti-
san II being recognized that to accom-
plish the most beneficial results and ex-
ert the greatest possible influence tho
broadest spirit should prevail, and all
questions OF political character be laid
aside. It Is therefore desired that oil pa
pers read and subjects discussed be con-
fined 10 mines and mining and kindred
topics.
The loca. executive committee invites
proposals OF subjects and papers to be
presented to the congress.
A comprehensive display OF mineral
products and mining and milling machn-
cry Ii In preparation, and win serve as
an additional attraction 10 intending
visitors
Special excursions to the more import
ant mining districts within reac,, OF Salt
IAaks City will be arranged. enabling dele
more prominent mines. mills and shelters
in tho ir,ermountsin region.
Special rates VIII be In effect from all
points. ard ample accommodations VIII
be available during the session.
II is earnestly requested that che gov
ernors Of states ard territories. all friend
~ nations. county commissioners, mayors
OF cities and towns, all mining. CONNER
ctal. trade and labor organizations. see to
the appointment OF delegates 20 an early
date who will attend the congress and
contributes 20 It's interest.
Rasss of representation:
The governor OK each state aEa1 terri
tory 10 name 80 delegaies-at-iarge
The county commissioners of each
county TO name delegates.
The mayor OF each city and town %
name delegates and one additional for
each io0o population or fraction thereof
Each mining bureau 10 name dele
gates.
Each mining exchange to name dele
gates.
Each real estate exchange TO name s
delegates.
Each Chamber Of Commerce to name 5
Eaca Board OF Trade 10 name dele
gates.