Show THE AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS hon J H richards cf boise idaho president of the american mining congress which will abold hold its seventh annual session in portland oregon august 22 to 27 inclusive in discussing the outlook for the coming meeting said in my judgment the portland convention of the american mining congress will exceed in interest as well as in the number of delegates present any former session of that body the national character of the congress is becoming better understood and the national importance of mining as one of the he greatest elements of permanency and stability in sustaining industrial and commercial progress is being more fully recognized the people of portland as well as of the state of oregon as evidenced ay iy y the newspapers printed in the city aal an 1 tate are taking a very earnest interest in developing lev loping eloping Or egons mining rea sources and naturally feel a solid and substantial interest a st in the success of the congress knowing that hat it will wili not only serve to direct attention to lo portland as a city but to the varied resources of the state and the pacific north vest generally As a convention city poi portland aland is splendidly situated both as regards her hotel accommodations and on account of the great variety of attractive scenery in its environs I 1 know cf no other part of the united states that in variety of magnificence and scenic attraction attract ign qan can surpass the territory hinline inline surrounding portland for about one hundred miles in all directions the snow capped peaks mounts hood st helena and adams the fertile willamette valley vailey the grand and stately columbia river the innumerable pacific coast resorts or to put it in a more condensed form everything that the harmonious blending of mountain valley river and ocean can present presona nf but the enduring picture of all this grand grandeur elir and beauty coupled with the capacity to sustain such a vast home and industrial du life as will in the near future thrive within within this landscape is what heightens the attractiveness of this highly favored section to me in the light of the surrounding conditions as I 1 see them it would woula be profitable to all delegates to the american mining congress who have the time at their disposal to arrange to remain in and around portland for seme time after the convention closes or else arrange to arrive there some time in in advance of the meeting in order to avail themselves of the numerous opportunities tuni ties for pleasant excursions that will b 3 provided the citizens cf portland have hav a thoroughly representative committee in charge of all ail local matters connected with the congress and this committee is heartily operating cooperating co with our secretary col irwin mahon among other things I 1 have been informed that at the convention the portland 1 commercial club easily the most handsomely equipped popular commercial body in west is to give a reception at which tho the citizens and delegates can become acquainted i quain ted A trolley ride showing the varied and peculiar attractions of portland will be another feature of interest while the local committees are arranging for side trips at reduced rates for delegates who not only wish to enjoy the scenic attractions but desire to investigate the different mining sections throughout the territory of which portland is the center mr J frank watson third vice 1 dent of the american mining congress and president of the merchants national bank of portland represents not only the executive department of the american mining congress but is also acting with the portland committee and it is assured that the representative mining men ot the west will find a hearty and cordial welcome in portland it is the intention to provide especially for the comfort and convenience of visiting newspaper men representing not only western publications but those printed in the great metropolitan itan cities and it is also do de sired that newspaper representatives from foreign countries attend this session of the congress we want delegates from every section of the united states state and we have reason to anticipate an especially large attendance from row colorado Colora oo new mexico arizona mon tana wyoming california utah nevada idaho washington oregon kansas and Mi missouri the program at the portland meeting will be one of especial interest and among those who will address the congress are some of the best speakers in the united unite states while the experts representing the united states government will be a feature of vital importance this meeting at portland is expected to decide definite definitely y upon the question of permanent business headquarters for the american mining congress adequately equipped to conduct the business of the congress between its sessions there will doubtless be an interesting contest ba tween different western cities in regard to the locati location cn of this permanent headquarters while the decision of the congress as to its next place of meeting will also be an important matter and a subject of some riva rivalry liy we must not cease to press our demand upon congress for an independent department of mines and mining this is one of the necessary steps to be taken in accomplishing shing the alms aims of the congress and the institution of such a department is just as essential and will be found to be just as salutary as the creation of the department of agriculture |