The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-15

state stock conventions throughout
the United States to send delegates TO
the next annual meeting of the Texas
Live Stock Association, at the city of
Austin, to take measures towards the
| formation of a national stock conyen-
ton, was passed.
a resolution was passed that this
body heartily endorses the present bill
before the legislature for the prOtec-
ton OF domestic animals from wild
and vicious animals.
The amendment to the estray law
now before the legislature, was ap-
proved by the assembly.
The convention then adjourned till
10 o'clock this a. IN.
| FOURTH DAY.
The fourth days session was called
to order by the president at l0:15
o'clock a. m. The clerk, VIM. Lam
bert, being detained at the legislature,
the reading of the record and the roll
call was dispensed with.
The report of the standing commit
tee not already read was called for.
The following is the report of the
committee on public lands:
To the Honorable James F. Miller, Chairman
OF the Texas Live Stock Association
Your committee ON public lands have
| the honor to submit the following report:
That we believe the permanent inter-
ests OF the state will best be promoted by
such legislation as will best harmonize
| its various interests and Industries.
That the stOckmen OF the state have q
reasonable right to expect that In the fu-
ture prosecution of their business they
shall receive encouragement and assist
| anee from the commonwealth. That no
laws will be passed that shall discrImln-
| ate against an industry that has tended so
largely to the development OF the re-
sources of the state Of Texas and brought
| civilization and wealth to so large Dor
| ton of her territory.
That the disposition of the lands held
by the state for the purpose of education
is OF vital Importance TO the stock inter
ests as well ~ to every citizen of the state,
| and to the lovers OF education and the
free dissemination OF knowledge, That
it is the sacred duty of the state to foster
| and protect her educational Interests an d
to ZealOusly guard treasure placed in b. r
hands by wise and benevolent policy, for
the purpose of giving her children an OPP
portunity for moral and intellectual de-
Velopment.
That we believe 1t would be wisdom
|
permanent the tenure OF those at present
occupying, or desiring to occupy, and
utilize the grazing lands belonging to
| the public domain by leasing for such
time as " Ould be conducive to the inter-
ests OF the state, the protection of her
| Industries and the welfare OF her citizens.
The greater portion of these lands are
valuable only for grazing purposes, and
are located beyond the thickly settled
| portions of the state. In some localities
the grass Is thin and not very nutritious.
| The amount per acre that .stockmen can
probably pay for renting land depends
upon the number of acres IL will require
to support the stock per head aud the
length of time they can enjoy the exclu-
siVe Use of IL. II Is certain that by far
the largest portion OF the public do
main cannot be used TO realize u
profit at greater rental than two
| cents per acre pr annum. The term
| OF leases should be fixed n a specified
period. 1t was well known that those
who desire to have permanent invest
ment in stock raising cannot afford to
build fences, erect sheds, provide water
| facilities, necessary buildings and con.
veniences (Which Will revert to the state
ut the end OF the lease) for the use OF the
lands for few years, and pay n large
| rental besides.
In our judgment the terms of lease for
| grazing lands should not be less than
| twenty years.
That the passage OF bill making pro
| visions for the Introduction of the policy
suggested above should be at once urged
by this association.
That the same should contain proyi-
sl0ns-
/. That would insure the retention oil
the territory now occupied for range pui.
poses by the present occupants and give
g. IL Il
parties.
2. That would fix the average Ientsl
price of the same not In excess OF two
cents per acre per annum.
3. The term of lease hold at not less
than twenty years
Your committee further recommend
that II this report is adopted that the
same be considered a memorial expires.
sive of the views of this association, and
presented to the legislature of the stat,
of Texas, as such.
By the committee.
JOHN N. SIMPSON, Chairman.
ID. II. SNYDER.
ii. Ii. CAMPBELL.
| w. +. LEWIS.
Ii. GATEw WOOD.
CHARLES GOODNIGHT.
EDWIN L. WILSON.
Report of committee on transporta
ton:
That we recommend the various
railroad lines running north and soutl
through the state, to retain thei
present rate on slick cattle and Gov
ponies from the southern part of tn,
state to the line of the Indian Terri
tory OF panhandle. By so doing W,
think they could be benefited as wei
as accommodate the stock interest o
| hn tot 70 hot n
this be forwarded to the freight agent
of the various routes in the state
Adopted.
A resolution was presented, reading
Whereas. The interests of this aSSO
citation, and the live stock interests o
Texas, require the speedy develop
ment of the additional lines of trans
pOrtation. and greater facilities fol
shipping live stock; therefore
Resolved, That this association re
quests the legislature, now in session
not to pass any unfriendly Legislation
whereby the building of new, and tn
extension of the old lines of roa,
would be impeded, but if additional
laws are necessary for their regula
ton, that the same be just and equita
BILE to all parties interested, aud sue
only as Will induce capital TO max
, further investments in transportation
lines in Texas.
j. NJ. MATHIS.
; This was referred to the committe
! on transportation, and was reporte
j back to the body with its approva
: whereupon it was unaninousl
, adopted.
,, The four following resolution
were adopted:
: Resolved, That this association II
] quests the congress OF the Unite
: States to pass such laws as will pr,
{ vent the expectation of lean cattle {
Great Britain.
Resolved, That five hundred copit
! of the proceedings of this conventio
r be printed, and a copy be handed I
e each member of the association.
] Resolved, That FIVE hundred copit
2 of the report of thc committee o
! public lands be printed, and a copy |
!. placed on the desk of each member {
|, the legislature.
+ Resolved, That our execute ye con
i mittee be allowed to compensate Il