The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-06
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AN EXCELLENT BEGINNING.
Stockton Independent: The meeting
OF the San Joaquin Valley Commercial
Association at Fresno last week sue
cesstuiiy cemented the federation OF
commercial bodies of this great valley.
me association has become permanent
and there seems to be but one cause for
regret IN the meeting and it's results,
VIZ, the absence of delegates from the
-FOUR mining counties. The eight agri-
cultural counties were represented by
wide awake delegates and there was a
harmony In the deliberations that au-
ours we'll for the future of the asso-
citation and whatever it undertakes.
The Importance of this harmonious
affiliation and federation of commercial
organizations in the valley can scarcely
be overrated. In large degree the ex-
tensive industrial and commercial In
terests of a dozen productive counties
are committed to the association. 1t is
trust that must be and will be hon
ored, for grave questions press for So
luton and the people will rely with
confidence on the energy Of the asso-
citation to bring about satisfactory So
lutions. The capacity and experience
of P. A. Buell., who was chosen perma-
nent Chairman, and of the other off,
GERS of the association are a guarantee
that no effort will be neglected to pro-
mote the development and progress of
every productive interest in the valley
and better the condition of every class
BLUNDERBUSs FIRE.
Fresno Republican,: The anti-Roberts
agitators would bring down more game
it they scattered less ammunition. 1t
should be distinctly realized that Rob-
erts has an absolute legal title to his
seat, against which no contest can pos
slbly be sustained. To object to his
taxing the oath at the beginning of the
session is only to send his case before
the Committee on Elections, which will
report forthwith that he has a perfect
prima facia title and is entitled to be
sworn in. To contest his seat is only
to bring an equally prompt report that
there is no ground on which the con-
test can be sustained. The House Is
the judge only of the elections, quail
ncatlons and returns" of it's members.
Roberts was elected and has been duly
returned. The Qualifications" of MEM
bers are specified in the Constitution,
and Roberts has all these qualifications.
Since the foundation of the Govern
ment it has been held without excec-
ton that neither Congress, the House,
nor any State has the power to super
add other qualifications to those named
in the Constitution. To break this
precedent would invite chaos which
would be a far worse evil than Roberts
and all his tribe. A proceeding under
the forms of contest is therefore as
pointless as a protest against swearing
in. There is only one way to get rid
of Roberts, and that is by expulsion.
The House has the arbitrary right to
expel anybody by a two-thirds vote,
and it ought to expel Roberts as a
penalty to his State for violating the
conditions of its Statehood If the agi-
tation would concentrate itself on this
object it would be less ridiculous and
more effective.
DUSTLESS CONCERN.
Los Angeles Times: They may talk
about their wireless telegraph business.
their horseless wagons and their ring
less politics, but we wish the world to
understand that California has a dust
less roads company which is prepared
to lay down roads that are self-sprink
led and warranted not to blow around
the country, in any climate. Orders
for large or small roads filled with neat
ness and dispatch. No trouble to show
goods. Samples of roads sent by mail,
if stamps are inclosed.