Daily globe., 1879-07-23
,ther determinations completely cutting us of from

other determinations completely cutting us of from
| st. Paul
At the time when project was on foot to build
railroad from st. Paul by way of Cannon Falls
give an eastern outlet to st. Fanl and Lake Supe
rior outlet to u.s. well direct connection will
st. Paul, we thought We felt light and liberty dawn
ing upon us, but ST. Paul seemed to partake of SOM
| unknown opiate which seemed to quiet her nerves
and iull her to sleep, and cloud darker than eve
overshadows our prospects.
Now, If st. Paul would again awake from its quie
slumber and procure controlling interest In thu
davenport st. Paul railroad, other like roat
having an eastern connection, and complete 1t from
It's present terminus, to St Paul by the way of Roch
ester, Oronoco, Cannon Falls it would be Of vast Inn
portance to st. Paul. not only as an eastern outlet
put IL would open up and make tributary to St. Pau
the Richest best settled, and at present most produc-
two part of the State which is cut off by reason
OF having no RAILROAD connection. And If there IL
any advantage to be derived from running railroad
through country where there Is plenty of good
water power, besides being good agricultural dis
ric this section possesses that advantage for there
Is In this township ample water power to run seventy
five run Of stone, with all the improved machinery,
portion of the power being already improved. And
if this power was used to propel cotton mills, it
would set whirlng 100000 spindles, 10000 looms,
producing 10000 geo yards OF cloth per month. and
give employment to $4,000 hands, which would sup
port a city of $1,000 Inhabitants.
What we want is direct railroad communication
with st. Paul. and competing line to all the pres
country will do its part towards getting it, if St. Paul
Will move III the matter. Why should not citizens of
Minnesota own and control railroads as well cti-
zens Of other States. Hoping the problem will be
~ NJ. W. CLAY.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, July 18th, 1879.
Hon. j. W Mcolung, st: Paul, Minn.-Dear Sir {:
tons In the ST. Paul papers In reference to the
posed connection with the Canadian system Of rail-
roads, aording direct eastern outlet, via Sault Ste
Marie and the Straits Of Mackinac, and desire to
call your attention to route not heretofore men
toned, which deem worthy Of consideration, and
herein enclose map with the proposed line designa
to Hudson, River Falls Eau Claire, thence easterly
to the Menomonee river, thence along the shore Of
Lake Michigan to or near the mouth Of tho Monist-
aeneray az sis S n mae
grade, and can be cheaply explored or sur
yeyed' to determine the feasibility of
this route. For long distance it runs through
hcky settled country, and the balance of the road
traverses country rich in hard wood and pine tim
Der, growing upon hne agricultural lands. If con-
structed upon this line it crosses the Chippewa Wis
consin, Wolf Oconto and Peshtigo rivers in Wscou-
sin, and the Menomonee, Cedar, Escauabo and Man
stique rivers in Northern Michigan, all pine bearing
streams, and all running south. This will enable the
lumbermen to cut and run their logs down these
streams, and manufacture them into lumber upon
the line Of road (Which is south of the great pine
bel and ship directly West, and renders It all avail
for By the link
road, distance of about 12O miles, o direc; commu-
nication with Green Bay and Manitowoc is made,
and q business already being done along the line
that will support railroad. In fact many think this
is the best unoccuped railroad territory in this State
and much better than much that is occupied. The
distance from st. Paul to saut Ste Marie over this
l1ne Is little farther than direct air line, and those
conversant with the northern portion of Wisconsin
and Michigan are well aware that an air line is not
feasible the country being rough, hilly and broken
large OF territory not susceptible of cultVa-
tion, and very expensive line to construct. This
can also be truthfuly said as to route near Lake
Superior. I will not encroach upon your valuable
time farther, but If desired, will be pleased to enter
more into detail regarding the route suggested.
Very respectfully yours, Wa. RUST.
THE COMMITTEE OF TEN.
The chair announced the following as the
committee on programme:
st. Paul-W. L. Banning. chairman, 81. 81.
sibley.
Minneapolis-W. D. Washburn.
Duluth-O. P. Stearns.
Faribault-G. E. Cole.
Stillwater-D. M. Sabin.
Taylors Falfs-L. W. Folsom.
Sault Ste Marie-C Chauncy Montgomery.
Falls Of st. Croix-W. L. Blanding. 4e
Red Wing-L. F. Hubbard.
The North Canadian Route.
Mr.. Chauncy Montgomery, of Sault Ste
Marie, made report of the progress of the
Canadian Northern road. 1t was fast ap-
the Sault Ste Marie and with a
southern road on the Michigan shore it gave
a railroad outlet at all seasons of the year and
through rich, fertile country which was al
ready fast settling up.
Within few months the road would reach
the boundary line, and the canal could be cas-
lily crossed. He saw no reason why the road
should not be built, and it's practical impor-
given for road from the Straits of Mackinaw
to Marquette, and there was no reason why the
grant should not be made to serve for the con-
struction of this road. MIR. Mont gomery sug-
gested some decided action in reference to this
road.
questions as to the extent of the road as con-
structed.
MIR. Montgomery replied that its east
ern terminus was at Montreal. with
the intention of an extension to
Maine. At present ON the westward
route it had reached French river, 1923 miles
east of Sault Ste Marie. e
On motion of Gen. H. H. Sibley Mr.. Richard
Glute, of Minneapolis, was added to the COM
mittee on programme.
Resuming, Mr.. Montgomery, with map in
hand, explained the route of the Northern
Canadian railroad and showed the desirable
American shore connections. The country was
rich in timber, agricultural land and minerals
on the Canadian side, and the American route
was equally rich except in minerals.
Mr.. Banning wanted to know from whence
the capital would come for the construction of
the road and its connections.
Mr.. Montgomery replied that it would come
from Canadian capitalists. The road was urged
forward, and by them, and the Importance of
the American extension was a matter of much
moment and urgency to them.
Mr.. Banning stated there was very modest
gentleman iE the room-of course he referred
to President Drake, of the Sioux City road. He
called upon him for some remarks. @
A RAILROAD VIEW.
President Drake said lie was earnest in this
matter, as a citizen of Minnesota, and he wished
he could create enthusiasm in the matter. Mr..
Drake then referred to his former remarks at
the executive committees meeting, ana said his
remarks had been misunderstood by the report
ers, or that their reports had been misunder.
stood by such as had read them.
His stand was that the terminus
of Minnesota's commercial ways should
be within the State. but as to the
outlet, we should take no notice of State bonn-
Diary lines but seek it in Michigan or Montreal,
wherever it would beto the advantage of our
system. In reference to State legislation, he
was opposed to it. The importance of distinct
lines to our outlet not controlled by the Chi
aago system could not be overestimated. Yet
as to their purchase and control of roads, ex-
tending its power, etc., he could not censure
them or the management, for it was matter Of
business. But the whole thing was to make it
our business to counteract devise some sys-
tenn to overthrow or oppose the Chicago sys-
tom.
Mr.. Drake proceeded at some length to COM
mend the route advocated by Mr.. Montgomery.
1t was 800 miles nearer the ocean than any
other route.
W. D. Washburn being called upon said they
might as well understand once for all that the
Duluth road had been lost to Minnesota. He
did not believe the statement that it would
be run free as heretofore. The natural outlet
for Minnesota was by Lake Superior, and thu
convention should see that the evil. done is re-