The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-30
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The mass convention that was called to meet at
Severance, on the 18th nit, resulted in failure.
NO person ;at IN an appearance except +. Harpstsr
md myself, hence, 10 delegates were named. By
my solicitation, Harpster Joined me- and we repre-
sented the County to the hes, of our ability.
The convention met Mt 10 o'clock H. m, on the 3ist
in the Board OF Trade Hall. knsas City, delegates
being present irum Missouri. Kansas Nebraska and
Iowa.
Col kersey Coates called the convention to order
and move! thE; -S-C;"v-nlsr E %. Stsnard Of 81.
Eouis. be na'r crazy Chairman. which motion
prevailed. TIN taking the chair. lac made some re-
marks touching upon the importance and value Of
the contemplated improvement, and the great neces-
atty and demand for the same
A committee of six was appointed ON Permanent
Organization; enc Of five members Credentials !;
one Of thirteen members Resolutions; after which
several letters read from prominent men resid-
ing in the great Missouri Valley.
On motion, convention adjourned till Z o'clock in
the evening.
ATT O'Clock, p. NJ, convention met, and E o. STAN
ard was made permanent Chairman, with several
Viee-Presidents aud three secretaries.
The committee reported over one hundred dele
gates in attendance. After a lengthy debate, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Missouri Valley country Including two
thru. q Missouri third Of Iowa and all Of Kansas
and Nebraska but Dakota part Montana hch
might be properly added embraces Of Us
.qasre Ir. contain. population Of IoOO 90 people and
taxabe wealth Of 500 0o produces annually NEARLY
500 eco 900 bushels Of grain and Is increasing population
wealth and puctivrness at rate not less than i've Per
wHkKkAs. Water transportation is the cheapest known
TO commerce and can be supplied to the of this
ursy ono Of the sa.iy uayigs,sl wOr
for ten months IN tbs aud prior TO the erraton
which with the Of artificial and screta obstra~
ton can BE- nsir available fur ec,nnmical craft adequate
tation viii be rncsd fuy half and landed property
enlanced in value more than my per cent; and
WHEREBY The banks of the iver composed Of rich,
ailuvia soil Inadequate Withstand the force Of its
rent WHEREBY th"uaands Of Of valuable lands
wxEEA- It has always been the policy of the General
Government TO Appropriate money for the improvement
of rivers and hars and prevent the property Of citizens
frvm destruction by the acton great strrams
having thus expended $500 600 GEO. of which but 1851 40
have been expended on the M.-opr River; Therefore
Restnd That this convention representing Missouri
Iowa Kansas and Nebraska respectfully. but
River consideration with the magnitude Of
the interests to be served by its improvement immr
strnctons il ha- permitted by railway brid
for the thorough removal of all accidental ob-rctions
such -nag and drills Of floating timber and for thor
ouyh of the river by competent engineers with
view to determining the sPess and most eCcnonral plan
Of deenng its channel and protecting the property Of the
ResoIrrd That also demand that when such surveys
shall have been made and such plans approved that Con
grrss shall make such appropriations and take such other
actions will the speedy permanent and adequate
improvement Of said river
Rcolred That in view Of the magnitude of the interests
to be served by such improvement the additions thereby
Ia result tn the profits of industry and the value Of landed
property in the Missouri Valley il il the Judgment Of this
convention that devotion tn such improvement should b,
made OF for the Offices Of and
Representatives In Congress Governor and members of
State Legislatures. And therefore would recommend
TO all political PARTIES that they refuse to nominate for hes
offices not known To he devoted TO this interest and
Ia the people that they refuse 10 support at the polls Can
dates who do not stand pledged o the public TO hold this
intert paramount and to make all reasonable effort
cur the ends herein sought.
Rssnd That for the purpoe Of intoxicating this last
resolution to that existing laws relating TO bridges be
observed o collect and compile statistical and other nf0r
nation relating to the subject and to impress upon Repre-
s-natves and Senators In Congress the importance Of the
Improvement de-rs this convention prUceed to
ganik- permanent Missouri River Improvement Associa
ton which shall continue Ia keep alive this Interest," until
the ends sought shall have been obtained.
Reed That the President Of this convention appoint
committee Of thrre 10 prepare memorial TO Congress
bodying the actnn Of this convention and the policy de-
maDded to be forwarded when prepared tn the officers of
the respective HOUSES of Congress- and 10 the Senators and
Resolved. The survey Of the Missouri River pru-
and nearly completed frUm its mouth Sioux City.
should in the opinion Of this Convention be continued up
10 Fort Benton Montana
Then the convention adjourned, to meet at 10
o'clock, n. m, ON the I'D, which proceedings have
not come TO hand Yours, truly
A. W. WATERS.