The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-01-25
BOARD WILL CONSIDER
FIXED PRICE OF WHEAT
WORK OF NORTH IDAHO CHAM.
Der OF CONFERENCE.-THE
6LooMER GIRLS.

The proceedings Of the board OF
trade yesterday were enlivened by
the discussion Of the proposal, eman-
ating from the Moscow chamber OF
commerce. TO memorabilia congress to
fix the price Of wheat at $3.50 per
bushel for the next three years. The
discussion and final action indicated
Enthusiastically that while the senti-
ment of the members was opposed to
the principle of price fixing by the
government II was nevertheless
strongly in sympathy with the farm
ing interests in the difficulty that con-
fronts them. The matter came up
when the secretary read resolution
adopted by the Moscow chamber Of
commerce asking the Idaho legislature
TO memorialize congress for the pur-
pose stated above Judge d. H. De-
Long moved that the resolution be
tabled, which carried without COM
ment. Hardly had the result been
announced when II. J. Rossi reminded
the board that this was rather hasty
action on a question of great import
ance to the people of Idaho. and that
he felt that it should not be disposed
OF without more thoughtful consider
alton. He therefore moved that the
motion tabling the resolution be re-
considered. which carried. Mr.. Rossi
then moved as a substitute that the
resolution be referred TO a special
committee of three with instructions
TO report at the next meeting
Judge DeLong opposed the motion
on the ground that price fixing is a
war measure and should not be ex-
ercised under any other conditions.
There had been too much price fixing
already and for the government to
proceed further in that direction
would increase the ills of the country
rather than remedy them.
Mr.. Rossi said he agreed to great
extent with what Judge belong had
said regarding price fixing, but that
that was not the question under dis
cussion. Rather it is question as to
whether the board Of trade is going to
act arbitrarily on a question that Wit
ally concerns a large element of the
population of Idaho. particularly in
the southern part of the state. Be
cause we are fortunate in this section
of the state in having good market
conditions for our products it should
not be forgotten that we frequently
present matters for legislative action !
which require the friendly support of |
the people of Idaho who are not direct |
ly concerned. For that reason he de-
sired to see this question receive the
consideration it merits before action
is taken by the board
James +. Mccarthy said that he
agreed with Mr.. Rossi and to a great
extent with Judge DeLong Even now
there are matters pending before the
legislature affecting the mining indus
try and in the final disposition of them
we hope to have the friendly cooper
alton of the people in other parts Of &
the state. As a matter of courtesy {
and friendly interest the board should
give the resolution careful considera- 1
ton. t
This view was further emphasized n
by George A. Mortimer who favored d
the matter to a special com
nittee.
The motion was adopted with one
dissenting vote. The president ap- Al
pointed H. j. Rossi, A. NJ Corner and a"
Harry W. Marsh
North Idaho Chamber. 4,
A lengthy communication from the -
Of the North Idaho chamber -
+ commerce called attention to the :.
dues and plans for the -
Of the same. and requesting :
payment of SIS to aid in meeting =,
urrent expenses The communica- ~
ION also called attention to the vari- A.
us activities Of the North Idaho body -
nd invited expressions regarding A.
lem; also suggestions looking to fur ~
Ter extending its usefulness
On motion of C. w Walker the sec ~
'tary was authorized to remit s25 to -,
lie secretary OF the North Idaho -,
lamDer. The other matters mention o.
in the Communication were refer -,
d TO the traffic and industry com -.
ittee. ~.
Preparing for Baseball
A letter was read from the manager
the bloomer girls baseball club ask -
g for game with Wallace during tht
e coming season. The matter was -
ferred to the baseball committee
I'm F. Ferguson. chairman Of the
'mer committee, called attention to
z fact that there was no such COM
ttee and suggested that one be APP Gro
nted.
4. J. Rossi moved that the president T
authorized to appoint such COM Con
ttee. and that the bloomer girls the
ter be referred to the committee The
h instructions to close an engage is r
Mt if possible for the entire season. "a f.
-fter remarks by George II. AIorti- this
r and Walter Sullivan strongly ad- cent
ating support of baseball but sug- oun,
ting that members Of the old COM ton
tee be excused from service on the com
:, the motion was adOpted and the ifhe