The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-02-13
ANTHONY PRODUCERS
MUST HAVE PROTECTION
CoEuR D'AlENE COMPANY PRE-.
SENTS SITUATION TO MEN,
BEERS OF CONGRESS

Tariff protection for the producers
of anthony must be secured in or
der TO place the industry upon a
profitable basis This is the condition
that confronts the Occur d'Alene An
near the mouth of Pine creek Is
believed to contain the largest body
o. high grade antimony in the United
States. But the company is unable
foreign cheap labor. and is therefore
making a determined effort to secure
protective duty on imported ores,
A few months ago II. j. Hibschman,
peared before the tariff commission
at San Francisco and submitted an
argument in support of protection for
American producers, and has since
ton in order to interest members Of
congress in the subject. A report of
the results of his work was presented
al the recent meeting of stockhold
ers, from which it appears that no re-
lief can be expected from the present
congress, but that favorable action
may be expected from the republican
congress after March 4. Mr. Hibsch
mans report is dated at Bayonne, n.
j., January II. and is here produced:
Mr.. Hibschman's Report.
Il have recently made two trips to
Washington to see what could be
done about getting higher duty i'm
posed on antimony entering the
United States but have not attempt
ed to make any report because l am
waiting for a copy of the tariff COM
report on the subject, which
was in the hands of the printer when
was in Washington but should be
available within the next few days.
That report will make quite a differ
ence with us, because If it is favor
able it will save us a lot Of work
However even if unfavorable, we need
not quit, because l have been assured
that we will be permitted to present
to the ways and means committee all
the evidence we had in San Francisco
and anything else we care to offer.
On Washington found this:
First, there will be no tariff legis-
lation, except possibly with reference
~
gress
Second, the new congress, coming
in March A, will prepare a new tariff
bill and put it up to the president to
sign or veto.
Third, Congressman Fordney, of
Michigan, will be chairman of the
ways and means committee, which
will have charge of the preparation
of the bill.
Fourth, Fordney, himself, gave me
an opportunity to discuss the subject
with him and assured me Of his per-
sonal good will towards our contention
that we need protection. He will give
US every opportunity to present oul
case, regardless of the tariff commits
sion's report.
Fifth, | interviewed four senators
and six members of the house. ant
every one of them will give us his
support Mr.. Smith was particularly
cordial, recognizing the fact that We
are operating in his district.
81 have also had several confer
ences with officers of the Magnolia
Metals company and we will have
their active support. At Mr. Powell's
suggestion have been trying all week
Ito see Mr.. Needs, of the Western
Metals company. but so far l have not
succeeded in seeing him. We can be
sure, however, of their support
Taking everything into considera
ton, I feel hopeful of relief, but II
must be apparent that it will take
time and work and attention. In fact
we should plan to be represented II
Washington whenever, after March 4
the committee is ready to take up the
subject of antimony."
Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting of stakeholder:
OF the Occur d'Alene Anthony com
pany was held January 49,, when thu
following officers and directors were
elected: M. E. Jolly, president; &. 2
Blankenship, vice president; c. M
Powell, secretary treasurer. The onl.
change was in the election of MI
Blankenship to succeed Mr.. Hibsch
man.
An assessment of mills per shar
was levied. which will provide fund
for sinking the shaft and other ex
penses.