The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-26
PENCE'S SPEECH
CREATES Juror
Utah Delegates to Mining
Congress Resent the Re-
marks of Man From Idaho
WARM DEBATE FOLLOWS
Great Bitterness Displayed
When Mormon Question
Is introduced at Meeting

PORTLAND. Aug. 25.-Great bitter
ness was aroused at the afternoon ses-
sion Of the American Mining Congress
by the injection OF the Mormon ques-
ton into the discussion anent the Sc
lection OF permanent headquarters for
the congress The sentiment that Utah
viii solve the Mormon problem in her
own way and that it VIII be settled 70
the satisfaction OF the country was
holly Endorsed, judging by the applause
OF the largest assembly that has at
tended the sessions OF the congress. A
controversy started by Lafe Pence OF
Lewiston, Idaho, a former member OF
Congress from Colorado. developed into
q debate that IL is now believed viii re-
suit in the postponement OF the selec-
ton Of the permanent headquarters for
one year or perhaps longer.
President Richards. in calling the
convention 10 order for the afternoon
session. made an appeal 70 the dele
gates 70 approach the question in all
seriousness and be prepared 10 give il
their most careful consideration. He
characterized il as the most important
question that the organization had ever
been called upon 10 decide
John Deru OF Utah promptly took the
floor and moved that Salt Lake be made
the permanent headquarters OF the
congress
Before he had taken his seat James 2
Caubrezth IT. OF Denver was on his
feet with q motion 10 amend by sub
- .
nel John H Crawford OF Oregon start
ed in 10 speak in advocacy OF the rec
Ommendation OF President Richards.
but was ruled out OF order on the point
being raised by H < Joseph OF Utah
Judge O. ". Powers Of Utah then took
the platform and delivered an address
in support OF the claims OF Utah's cap
dtsl city IN the course OF his remarks
he pledged 10 the congress the hearty
support Of all classes OF Utah citizens.
Jew. Gentle. Mormon and in the best
way made reference 70 the good will
with which the Mormon church has ex-
tended the privilege OF using its assem-
bly, room 10 the great congress until
such time as its building is completed
Lsfe Pence OF Lewiston. Idaho. for
mer Congressman from Colorado. was
the next speaker and spoke in behalf
Of Denver In the course OF his re-
marks he adverted to the Mormon
problem and instantly the convention
vas thrown into a state OF intense ex-
element that permeated the proceed
ings Of the remainder OF the afternoon
and sngendered q bitterness that has
not before been manifested
The remark by Pence that started the
turmoil was this
Every city stands for something and
il IS so recognized by all the world.
When Denver is mentioned 10 any
body he or she thinks OF the mining
industry With the first thought When
Salt Lake is mentioned. the man or
the woman thinks of-some other in
dustry.
Everybody who hears the name OF
Denver or Colorado knows what IT
stands for IN Denver every man is
entitled 10 more than one mine. in Salt
Lake he is entitled 10 more than one
proxy"
The Utah delegation resented this
with much bitterness and the contro-
versy was acrimonious in the extreme
James 2. CaIIbreath OF Colorado de-
ivered an address that presented the
claims OF Denver in a straightforward
concise manner