Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-04
lists TINT the Denver & New Orleans
railroad Is an inviting enterprise Tor
,,rnfitahle Investment. and

lists TINT the Denver Il New OIlcan'
railroad Is AN inviting enterprise ioi
profitable Investment; ana
Whereas. the neglect of our legisia
ture TO enact suitable laws for carrying
ont the provisions OF our constitution,
recurring railroads to connect ana IN
terchange business, has left the Den,
yer q New Orleans railroad without
mower to resist the said conspiracy
leaving IL at the mercy OF the EFFORT u
break 1t down; and
Where's, the only power 10 counter
act such combinations 10 prevent the
building of new railroads, aud 10 grass
our commerce until such legislation
can he had, IL in the exercise Of a UNI,
ted voluntary public sentiment ana
moral support; therefore
Resolved that we heartily cooperate
In ,-,s,, effort to unite and maintain
such support. =, r
anee every effort to impede the build
Inc of new railroads, as well MS efforts
TO break down such laudable enter
pfises rs are already projected.
Resolved, that we condemn any anu
all efforts on the part OF the press or
the people TO put impediments IN .he
way of the earliest possible extension
of the Denver & New orleans raiiroau
to a connection with the Gun u Mex
leo.
Resolved. that we will earnestly co
operate with our fellow citizens TO Sc
cure the enactment at the next session
of the legislature Of such laws regu'
lating railroad connections ana rail-
road traffic in the state rs was contem-
plated by the trainers ofour constltu-
ton.
All OF which is respectfully submit
ted By NJ j. McS ANAh ..,
Tile resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Mr.. Sprague made n few remarks in
which he endorsed the action OF Gov.
Evans and bis coadintors in their oner-
ous undertaking. In conclusion he
said that he was sure the people of
Denver were IN full sympathy wit.
the enterprise, and If Governor Evans
could suggest some way IN which this
sympathy could be practically shown,
the people would not be found want
ing.
Mr.. Hugh Butler was called on and
in response delivered an interesting
address. He said in his opinion the
city OF Denver has been remarkably
fortunate in its success but In the de-
sire TO accomplish personal success the
general welfare of the city had been
seriously overlooked. He thought
speculation in real estate had been too
expensive, and that ii had been con-
Quoted TO the detfiment OF the city.
He thought that all enterprises should
be encouraged, and while the people
should welcome all Improvements,
manufacturing and railroads us well az
all the rest, they should stand on their
merit, and in extending the hand OF
welcome receive them at all times ~
their friend but as their masters.
never! He thought the merchants of
Denver should assemble in their
chamber of commerce and board Of
sources. They should
PREVENT DISCRIMINATION
and support each other in their efforts
10 obtain equitable rights. In concu-
sion, he paid Governor Evans we'll !
deserved tribute and alluded to the
Denver ~ New Orleans railroad,
for it the earnest and never
ending support OF every man, woman
and child IN the city Of Denver.
Governor Evans returned thanks 10
the organization for their hearty sup
port, and stated that the contract was
all ready for the signatures OF his CO.
adiutors and himself, and promised
that he would sign. the same before he
ritired He desired to thank all for their
cordial support, and he now thought
that he had gained his point 10y his
bulldog tenacity. and was very
grateful for II. He said he pro-
posed TO make the Denver &
New Orleans more profitable than
any other railroad ever started in the
country. The benefits will be felt by
the people of Colorado In all branches
OF business. Among the advantages
enumerated were that cattle can he
brought here from Texas In five or six
days from the time they leave the Lone
star state, and grrze on the ranges
much longer, thus Giving them twice
ns long to fatten. Then, again, III,
cotton from Texas Is now shipped /,
Europe and sand IL used rs hallaei, n
the expense of handling the sand
When the New Orleans il com
III led the base bullion of Colorado will
be gladly accepted in the place OF sand
IA II can be handled much easier. an,
shipping men will gladly transpor
bullion for the privilege TO any port il
the world.
suBsrANrIAriSo TIE STATEMENT.
When the governor concluded. MI
Scherer said he desired to add his te.
timony that II the Denver q Ne,
orleans road was completed now, In
cattlemen of Texas, Wyoming an
Colorado would ship 100000 head ,
cattle into the state this season. A d
rect line IL sorely needed, for the trail
over which they have been heretolol
driven are now seriously ohstrlictet
The direct line of road would ais
make II much cheaper for the cattl,
men TO ship their stock than to dirk
them.
The meeting then adjourned.
KEEPING iiIs PROMISE.
Gov. Evans was congratulated i
many OF the business men upon n
determination TO sign the cnntrac
and in return the governor feuuesi,
apariy OF gentlemen to accompa,
him to the Office and witness the sir
Ing OF the contract. Quite deleg
tlon responded and SAW Govern
Evans append hia signature TO the /
strument.
The exact contents Of the contra
nave not yet been made known, but
" principally for the purpose of {
tending the road from Pueblo 10 q
weston, Texas, III n cost of six mllllo
ofdollais. II Is understood that NO
on the road viii be begun atonce.
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