, 1884-02-14
CATTLE KINGS.
The United Rocky Mountain S~tock-6row.
srs' Association Holding a Grand
Convention.

growers association assembled In grand
c~onvocation yesterday at Salida, Col,
and will continue in session until to-
wards the close Of the present week.
1t is the largest and most important
gathering Of the kind ever congregated
in the Rocky Mountain region, whose
contiguous plains-country Is 80 densely
covered with vast herds of the choicest
cattle which find extensive markets
both at home and abroad. The meet
ing Of these cattle kings at this oppor-
tune time Is a most hopeful sign to the
prime end in Wow, that these stock
growers are diligently aiming to per-
feet their organization, the lack OF
which has been most seriously felt dur
ing the past year. The convention Is
composed Of representative men OF
wide influence, and their views, as ex-
pressed at this meeting, will carry
great weight and command much res
pect. Its main object Is to discuss ex-
tensively and adopt wisely such sp-
proved measures rs are calculated to
best promote the mutual welfare of all
participating in the deliberations, as
we'll AS all others coming properly
within the purlieu Of their official 40
lions.
HISTORY OF II ORGANIZATION.
Last August q meeting of delegates
representing q large numbar Of the
sto~ckgrowers Of the eastern portion OF
the Rocky mountains met Mt Poncha
Springs. Initiatory steps were taken
towards the formation of an organize
tion comprising the stockmen OF tho
mountains, to be known as the assocIa-
ton above named. The stockmen OF
the mountain regions are, at present.
but partially organized. By reason OF
the nature Of the country they are
naturally separated from the stockmen
Of the plains, conduct their business
differently, and have many interests
that are not identical, and hence derive
but little benefit from the Colorado
Cattle Growers association, composed
almost entirely OF plainsmsn. The
benefit to be derived from mutual pro-
tective organizations of stockmen are
apparent, and nearly all sections have
them. They are the more needed In a
broken, mountainous country, such as
that of the parks OF the Rocky noun
tains, In which cattle do not duff
much and where stockmen conse-
quently get but little acquainted with
each others brands. Such q country,
with its numerous small home markets,
offers great opportunities for stock
stealing and the illegal butchering Of
cattle. Hence the great Importance
that the stockmen Of the mountains
should become thoroughly ORGANIZED for
mutual protection.
PROGRAMME FoR CONSIDERATION.
The following is q partial programme
OF b work to be done, and Of the sub.
jects offered for discussion:
First-Permanent organization and
election Of officers.
Second-Means Of protection from
stock stealing by the alteration of
brands and driving from one section to
another. "a An
Third-Msanso OF protection from the
kill ng OF stolen beef cattle for use At
small home markets.
Fourth Means to compel raj lroads
to pay promptly and squitably for
stock killed.
Fifth-The preparation Of a revision
Of the stock laws of Colorado for 1.-THE
action OF the next legislature.
Some other questions Of interest to
stockmen generally that will be pre-
scented for discussion are as follows:
The fencing Of the public domain.
The advisability OF legislation to
compel waters to be left open.
What action is advisable by the ma
tional government as to the use Of the
public ranges.
How to compel the increase of the
number Of bulls on the ommon ranges
The best blood with which TO grade
up stock cattle.
The best mode of disposing OF NAV
ericks.
Much well digested thought will be
given forth through a series Of peril
nent discussions, the substance OF
which will daily appear in our columns
during the pendancy Of the conyen.
tons proceedings.