The record-union., 1899-09-09


those genuinely engaged in editorial
newspaper work, as a business of life
and vocation, not as an avocation. That
is to say, this association desires to
call the attention of the National Edi-
torial Association to the wisdom of ex-
Guiding mere class Journalism and pup
fishing from membership and represen-
tation, in order that true journalism
| and genuine newspaper following may
be placed upon the plane such profess
sion and business should occupy.
DELEGATES ELECTED.
On motion of Mr.. Francis the con-
vention proceeded to the election of
| five delegates to the National Associ-
alton at New Orleans.
Mr.. Owen said that Mr.. Barcar had
been elected by the delegation as a
delegate to the Executive Committee,
which has the power to select the
places of meeting and it might not be
New Orleans, unless that city offers
proper inducements.
The election of delegates resulted in
the election of Messrs. Mackinder,
Moore, Oakes, Richardson and Ravens
croft
Alternates for these were elected in
the same order. as follows: Barnes,
Mcpherson, w. C. Brown, c. H. Smith
and Mrs. Huston.
On motion of Mr.. Willis. the Exec
utive Committee, was authorized to fill
any vacancies in the list of delegates
and the Secretary was Instructed to
communicate with the delegates and
alternates and find out who will attend
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the National Association.
Mr.. Willis presented Secretary Of
State Curry, who was received with
applause, and the President rendered
the hearty thanks of the convention
for the courtesies shown it.
Mr.. Curry said he was always pleased
to meet the representatives of the press
| outside of San Francisco He believed
in the press, and the people look to the
press for information. He looked on
the San Francisco papers as personal
organs, but the country papers are
working for the good of the State. He
felt that the work now going on in
the convention was for the good of the
State. He wished to tender to each
member a copy of the Blue Book just
published.
The President said all the members
would be glad to have it, as many
inquiries had been made concerning it.
Mr.. Lennon called attention to the
State Library, and said the directors
were working to secure a newspaper
history of the State. A volume of Da-
Wis Political History of the State"
had been ordered mailed to each editor
in the State.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Memorials re-
ported as follows, and the report was
adopted:
Whereas, Since the last annual meet
ing of the California Press Association
it has pleased the all-wise Creator to
remove from among us and from the
scenes of their earthly activities the
following respected and worthy mem
bers of our association: Charles Mont
| gomery, A. V. Morgan, r. M Folger
and Watson Chalmers; and
Whereas, This association recognizes
in the death of these members a dis
tinct loss to the association and the
editorial fraternity; therefore,
Resolved, That we thus give formal
expression to our deep sense of sorrow
and loss at the death of these late
fellow-members of our association and
of our sympathy for their bereaved
families and relatives.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this asso-
sent to the family of each of the de-
ceased members.
SYDNEY NJ. HASKELL,
]. E. BARNES,
PAUL H. MOORE.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported as follows and the report was
adopted:
The California Press Association, in
annual session assembled at Sacra>
mento, mindful of the many favors and
courtesies extended to it and the news
paper fraternity, desires to express it's
| appreciation of these courtesies to
those who have extended them, as fol-
lows:
To the Secretary of State, c. F. Cur
ry, for his kindness in preparing and
opening the Senate Chamber for our
official meetings and for the Blue
Book, a copy of which he offered to
each member of this association.
To the directors of the State Agri-
cultural Society, and especially to its
efficient Secretary, Peter j. Shields, for
their unceasing efforts to entertain our
members while in Sacramento.
To the Sacramento Chamber of Com
merce for it's kindness in furnishing <
rooms for a headquarters of this asSo-
citation and for other favors.
To the manager of the Clunie Opera
house for his invitation to attend the
theater as guests of the management.
To H. j. Small, Superintendent of the
Southern Pacific shops, for his invita-
ton to inspect the mechanical works OF
| the company.
| To the odd Fellows of Sacramento
and the Commercial Travellers Associ-
alton for invitations to attend their re-
ceptions and for the entertainment Re-
spectfully submitted,
]. F. THOMPSON,
FRANK H. OWEN,
GEORGE A. OAKES.
Mr. owen presented a resolution
thanking Raleigh Barcar, the retiring
President, for his constant, able and
untiring efforts in behalf of the welfare
| of the association, and his unselfish
elevation of it's interests, and for his
courteous and efficient efforts as pre-
| siding officer.
The resolution was adopted, and on
motion of Mr.. Daniels, the convention
| adjourned.
RAILROAD SHOPS VISITED.