The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1881-09-14
BUSINESS !!
That's What the stoekmen Of Choteau
and Meagher Counties Mean.

On last Saturday meeting Of the Execu-
tive committee of the Stock Protective Asso-
citation was held and important action taken.
Messrs. Stuart, Kingsbury, Baker and Price
were absent and proxies were appointed in
their stead. The preliminary meeting was
held in the afternoon when an adjournment
was had until evening. a. the latter meet
ing 8 full committee was present, also Dele
gate Msginnis and several cltizens of Benton,
interested in the movement. The meeting
was called to order by the chairman, after
which Secretary Miner stated succinctly the
causes operating to demand the organization
of such an association and the steps that
have thus far been taken. Speeches were
made by Messrs. Ford, Meyers, Taylor,
Weatherwax, Green and Miner, after which
in response 10 d hearty Call Major Mayinnis
took the fl mr and made speech that was
received with boisterous applause by the
stockmen present. Mr.. Maginnis said be CO.
inciued with the views expressed by members
and approved of the movement they had set
ON foot. While he deprecated any action
that would lead to q war with the Indians,
be could not but sympathlzs with the stock
men il the present case. Ii the government
refuses to extend its strong arm for the pro-
lection of the citizens of Northern Montana
there is no recourse left them but to prOtec,
their own property, and it is natural that
they should do so. The Major stated thai
in the pas. he had done all in his power to
obtain redress Of wrongs suffered by the
stockmen Of this section, but without any
good results. While the claims presented
were generally allowed by the proper officer,
Congress would not appropriate money Y
II = SIsoe yrIo @ q ~ AN Fir M tH nunpa l
millions ia all. He promised also at the
coming session Of Congress 10 put forth his
hest efforts to secure relief for the %stock,nen
to see to it,if possible, that British In
dams do not commit further ~depredations on
soil. When Major Maginnis con-
cludei his speech, which was we'll received,
committee went into executive session,
transacting the following important bust
ness !:
It was moved that the executive committee
appoint one stookman to reside at Benton to
Sheriff Healy on all expeditions
taken il behalf Of the Stock Protective As.
ISOLATION and that the stOckman so appointed
be paid by the Association and is to be sub
iecf to the instructions of the Executive COM
mittee. Carried.
Moved that the Association ofT areWard
of $500 for the apprehension and conviction
Of any person ! persons, who sell, barter OF
rive whisky and other intoxicating drinks to
indians On the ranges Of the stockmen who
are members Of this association. Car
RED
Moved that q reward Of Sl0O be offered BY
be association for the apprehension and
conviction Of the first person or persons de-
tected selling, bartering or giving whisky or
other intoxicating drinks to half-breeds up
IN the ranges Of the members Of this aesocla-
ion. Carried.
Moyad that the associatian oTera reward
If $500 for the apprehension and conviction
any person or persons who maliciously O.
,arelessly set out prairie fires on the ranges
the members Of this association. Car
ned.
Moved that 8 standing advertisements to
he q bove effect, stating the rewards offered
inserted ia the Fort Benton papers. Car
led.
The following resolution was adopted !:
Ali Indians coming upon the ranges OF the
members OF this association for any purpose
whatever, unless accompanied by q military