Arizona republican., 1911-03-04

suppression of wildcatting. Mir. Don ald made the somewhat startling statement that any mining man who does not put a per cent of the money he collects into the ground is a wild- cater Homer King. Wilbur Tread well and Harold Baxter made short talks on matters pertinent to the sub ject in hand and then Secretary Young came back with demand for cheaper coal The fuel question, he said. is the greatest drawback to the development of Arizona's mines. par ticularly those around Phoenix. Speak ing further he won applause by de- claring that the mining industry is rapidly getting down to q legitimate basis
 Being asked to explain the aims and objects of the American Mining Con gross. Mir. Wolcott made the declara- ton that Arizona's mines have made the territory what it is and were they properly developed the population of Arizona would be ten times greater. To get legislation favorable to the in dustry through congress is one of the main objects of the congress and it has already succeeded in not only having established d federal bureau of mines but has obtained an appro- priation of S475.000 to establish gov ernment testing stations to test ores and originate methods of handling de- posits which under existing circum- stances cannot be worked with profit. An Arizona chapter can do valuable work in getting god laws through the laRiG lat ha aCs.4r rsg, of undesirable legislation Mir Vol colt told of what the Colorado chap ter has done along this line.
 One of the most interesting state ments made by Mir. Wolcott was that Arizona can have the 1912 convention of the mining congress if she wants it. IL is uD to the various cities of the territory to decide which partic ular one will be selected as the place for the convention.
 The secretary read copy of the constitution provided by the mining congress for all it's chapters The constitution provides for a president three vice presidents. secretary. treas urer and eight directors. The officers are also directors. A local section Of the chapter can be established where ever a sufficient number of members desire it and the presiding officer of each section shall be an ex-officio member of the board of directors Membership in the chapter is restrict ed to members of the American Min ing Congress. Mir. Wolcott stated that there are 12O such members in Ari- Zona.
 all ItsaI pressed their intention of joining the congress. the constitution was adopted as read and the election of officers was taken up. with the following re- suit
 President. Richard F.. Sloan: first vice president. George L. Young: sec ond vice president. w. F. Twitchell: third vice president. A. J. Sampson; secretary, Harold Baxter: treasurer. R. E. Burmister: directors J II. Kib- bey, Wilbur Trcadwell. | T Stoddard. Rex w. Dunlap. Homer King. Dr. R. W. Craig, l.. H. Landis and w. T. F. Donald
 Before adjournment Mir. Wolcott explained the temporary nature of the organization and announced that convention of all members of the American Mining Congress in this territory would he called at a later date. It was agreed that all should work with the idea of holding that convention during fair week.
 The officers and directors got to- gether after adjournment and agreed that all should act as boosting membership committee. to secure as many members as possible for the mining congress and Arizona chapter Homer King. Harold Baxter and Rex Dunlap were appointed on the regular membership committee. to examine applications.
 MT. Wolcott expects to leave Mon day for Globe and between now and fair week will visit every part of the territory. working up sentiment for the Arizona chapter. The organiza- tion effected last night while entirely local in character. will serve as nucleus for an association of Arizona mining men far more powerful than any that has heretofore existed in this territory.
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