Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-06-16
MEDFoRD WANTS TO ASSIST
IN MINING CONGRESS


Ed Andrews visited Grants Pass
Wednesday as the official representa-
tive of Medford, and came bearing
glfts-denying that they were gifts.
of the Greeks, that no Trojan horse
filled with men and knives was sta
toned without the gates.
Mr.. Andrews visited The Courier
office and said:
81 come as the representative of
Medford and am instructed by the
people and business men of that city
to say that they want to get closer to
you and expect to come in special
train to your mining congress"
I'VE will be glad to see you,"
remarked The Courier, provided
you do not attempt to take the whole
works away with you"
mo; we want to be your friends,
and want to cooperate with you"
said Mr.. Andrews.
well II that is correct, 1t will be
the first time Medford ever sought b
cooperate with Grants Pass on any
proposition, remarked representa-
tive, of The Courier. SIS 1t because
we are about to enter upon heal
thy mining revival. arranging for ex-
tensive irrigation and doing other
things along the lines Of material
prosperity that Medford wants to
warm up to Grants Pass?"
"Oh, no." said Mr.. Andrews.
"We heard some of the Medford
people made an attempt to turn In
coming mining men from Grants
Tass to Medford, that Medford was
the logical headquarters for all this
mining region; in other words Med
ford tried to seize the glory ant
some increment from what rightfull!
belongs to Grants Pass and Josephine
county" said The Courier. TIT
Medford man said "oh, no" again.
a These iests aside, Mr. Andrew
discussed the future in an earnes
way. Medford could not have sen
a more competent and broader MAJ
, on this mission, as Ed Andrews a
all times is for the development o
the entire Rogue River valley and al
of its towns, and no narrow, selfish
. ness can find room in his ments
makeup. He is one of the best posi-
ed men on the resources of souther
Oregon, and whenever he speaks h
has something Of interest to say.
MIR. Andrews spoke of his missio
rs follows:
. There may have been cause ft
:, complaint in the past regarding yoi
suggestions, that is that Medford dl
, not cooperate with Grants Pass an
:, other towns Of the valley, but we d
:, not mean 1t in a selfish way. "
. we're so busy with our own ente
prises and local development that v
allowed ourselves to appear indi
ferent. But 1t was only appearance
:, not reality.
J" "Our business men got together
few nights ago and we talked tn
matter over, and decided that q
time had come when cooperate
~ should develop. We appreciate yo
decision to not hold celebration
the Fourth of July and want you
49, go in a body to our celebration. "
on our part, intend to charter a ST
cial train and come to your mini
congress. There will be lar
=. number of enthusiastic Medford pt
- pie on that train, and we know II
we will be welcome in your midst
"Medford is glad to see the nc
fruitiap of your great irrigation
wv terprise; when this is under way y
y" will have the greatest country In
- world.
Josephine county Is rich in min
y, al So is Jackson county, and
On operation of these two rich donna
Til should be the watchword. BY {
''e means much mutual good can be
20 compllshed.
'ai "As I remarked before, we exte
VI genuine welcome to all OF I
people of Grants Pass to be with
= on our two days Of celebration, j
? and 4, and you may publish
broadcast that Medford will be W
YOU, and will come shouting, wi
he mining congress convenes j