Show TRUST CONTROLS THE MARKET the question of an independent si smelter nelter for utah has again presented itself for consideration and discussion it is a subject that will not stay in the background for the reason that it is one which appeals very strongly to every mine owner and to every producer it cannot be denied but that under trust rule the producer feels that he is not getting all that lie he is entitled to and he naturally favors anything any project or scheme which promises him relief from the oppressive hand of the combine the mining review strongly favors independent smelters shelters sm elters and a competitive market still it seriously doubts whether any combination of capital for the building of an independent smelter can prove successful for the reason that such a project will surely meet with the opposition of the trust with its influence its millions and its almost absolute control of the metal market there can be no doubt but that an independent smelter can be successfully operated in this state that an abundance of ore for treatment can be secured that treatment charges 0 can be reduced and that individual mine owners can be induced to become shareholders in such an enterprise this is freely admitted and the times are ripe for the inauguration augu ration and consummation of such a project viewed from one side of the fence however it is ia admitted that the trust controls the metal market that it makes its greatest gains crains on the sale of the product of its smelters shelters sm elters and refineries this fact alone would bring 11 the independent smelter squarely against a solid in penetrable stone wall it can produce the bullion but where can it f ind find a market for it if the combine refuses to become a party to its sale there is ia the rub A company producing bullion which it cannot dispose of might as well go out of business it is not the intention of the writer to discourage the proposition to erect an independent smelter in utah but to point out some of the difficulties which will be encountered and which will have to be overcome before the enterprise can be regarded as a success if the product of an independent smelter can be easily marketed then the project is a feasible one as every producer and mine owner to a man is eager for a competitive market and a reduction in hi smelting smelling sm elting charres charges it is an outrage that thai a state of affairs should exist that is antagonistic C to independent action and enterprise ter prise that it does exist we all know full well and the consideration of these conditions should govern the actions of those proposing 0 to embark in any project regardless of personal feeling or opinion in the premises |