St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-23
OUR CATTLE KINGS.
The Closing Exercises of the Ma
tiOnal Cattlemen's ASsOcia-
ton Yesterday.
The Arid Land Resolution Adopted By
a Large Majority After Con-
siderable Discussion.
Col r. d. Hunter, Of st. Louis, Elected Pres
ident Of the New Assoeiation-Final
Adjournment

AuJoutNIlent
ST LOUIS, Nov. 22-The sixth days ses-
sion Of the national cattlrmen's convention
began At about l0;30 this morning
Governor Stone, OF Colorado, chairman Of
the committee on solutions, reported IA
voraby on the resolution Of Mr.. Milne. OF
New Mexien, with reference to the arid land
lying between the niuctv-eirhth meridian
aud the Seirrs Nevada mountains, urging
memorial to eonEr - for legislation per-
hitting eAit-men % lease the land In tracts
Of suitable size for grazing. The preamble
OF the resolution set forth that under the ex-
isting laws the tenure OF rinchmen In that
section cannot be made securr, hence the
ranehmen are not safe IN proceeding with
Improvements which would result in doub-
ling and trebling the wealth OF the cattle in
terrsts, as ii is not safe to sink wells, build
res. rvoirs, or take other steps 70 redeem the
land from uselessusss. Il is not proposed TO
disturb the existing homestead or prr-emp-
ton laws, but reserve all rights to settlers
under these laws. II Is proposed, however,
10 except California, Nevada aud Oregon
from the provisions Of the proposed act.
Judge Wallace, OF Colorado, Of the same
committee, presented minority report,
signed by himself, J &. Mccoy, F. d. Pat
terson, Falex Seth and j. 7.
Harlin, opposing the resolution,
as measure in the interest Of large owners
20 the prejudice Of the small, and one that
would work a substantial repeal Of the home
stead laws.
Judge w. T. Thornton, Of Santa Fe, spoke
in support Of the majority report; said lac
believed the resolution involved the most
important question that had come before the
convention. Il was not proposed n disturb
the rights Of small holders and homestead
ers, but simply 10 give graziers an assurance
which would justify them in reducing lands
otherwise vaiue.ess % condition suitable
for their purposes. He said the proceeds Of
the proposed lease system, at the Fate Of one
cent per acre, would be an annual in
come Of twelve and a half mfiiiOn dollars,
and this, with great benefit to the lessee.
Bishop Faust, If Utah, opposed the major
ity report as hostile 10 the interests Of all
small owners.
Mccoy, OF Kansas, said he signed the mi
uOrity report because he didn't believe any
congressman would dare introduce the pro-
posed bill. as it involved political suicide to
any man who would do so.
Judge Rhodes. OF Colorado, objected TO
the measure. He said the wonderful pro-
gress OF the cattle interest for the last twenty
five years had been made under the existing
laws, and he saw no reason for changes. He
believed the leasing Of the public domain
would have the effect Of throwing the con
troll Of the range interests interests into the
hands Of foreign capitalists and build up
great monOpO.ies.
Col. Babbitt, of Wyoming. denied the res
olution was in the interest OF monopoly He
said the interests of Wyoming demanded
such legislation.
Gov. Hadley, OF New Mexico, expressed
himself opposed 81 foreign, or home mouop-
olists, and also opposed TO ranch fences, but
believed the leasing OF the public domain
was necessary to the successful prosecution
Of the cattle industry
McCaskill, of Colorado, favored the reso-
luton as being in the interest of small
owners.
Judge Wallace, Of Colorado, opposed the
measure as one calculated 10 stop immigra-
ton into the west, as It would practically
nullify the homestead and pre-emDtion laws.
He believed also il would have the effect
Of forcing small owners out of the busI-
ness.
GOV. Stone supported the resolution on the
grounds already recited.
The majority report was then adopted by
large majority.
An amendment was then passed by which
the territories Of Idaho and Utah we're also
exempted from the provisions of the resolu-
ton.
The chair announced the following com
mittee TO present the memorial on the trail
question to congress: Hon. c. c. Epson, of
Texas; Gen. y. VI. Curtis, OF New York:
Judge Frost, of Kansas; Alex Swan, of
Wyoming; J. II. Hamilton, of the Cherokee
strip; Ben. B. j. Room, Of Kentucky; Judge
S. S. Wallace, Of Colorado; A. J. Dull, OF
PENNSYLVANIA; DIR. Moore, of Colorado.
Gen. Porter, of the Cherokee nation, pre-
scented joint resolution on the Indian aues-
ton, eliminating the Objectionable features
of the resolution reported day or two ago
This was adopted without dissent.
The report OF the committee Of conference
with the hide and leather association, recon-
mending a memorial in the interest Of a
more iudiciOus system Of branding cattle
was referred to the committee on permanent
organization.
On motion Of Gen. Brisbln the thanks of
the convention were rendered 10 Chairman
Roult.
A resolution introduced urging the bureau
of animal industry TO be put under the
charge OF an expert veterinary was adopted
On motion OF Lane Of Texas the thanks OF
the convention were extended To the Stizens
81. Louis for their kindness 10 the cOnven-
tian.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
Immediately ON the adjournment Of the
convention the members OF the new National
Cattemen's association met and mporarily
organized by calling Gen. Brisbiu to the
chair. Brooks, Of New Mexico, was elected
temporary secretary
The reading of the constitution aud by
laws dispensed with, and the election of per-
manent officers followed.
DR.. Moore, of Colorado, nominated Col r.
ID. Hunter. Of 81. Louis. as president, who
was elected bv reclamation.
Gen. Brisbin Was chosen first vice presi-
dent, Amos T. AtEater secretary, and z. c.
Moore treasurer both Of 81. Louis.
Bishop Faust Of Utah, Gov. Stone OF Colo
ado, and J.. Dodge Carroll OF Texas. con-
Quoted Col Hunter to the chair, when he
spoke few words which were greeted with
loud cheers. Delegates from the states and
territories were then elected IS follows:
A II. Hardin. Colorado.
A. NJ. Pryor, Illinois.
Elmer Washburn, Iowa.
Justus Clark, Kansas
Arthur GOrhsm, Kentucky.
Ben B. Groom, Louisiana.
J. d. Staples, Maryland.
J. L. McAtee, Missouri.
Leverett Leonard. Nebraska.
J.rB. NesseTvr, Utah.
II. j. Faust, Mexico.