St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-21
A NATIONAL CATTLE TRAIL
The st. Louis Convention Adopt the
Resolution Looking to the Es-
Enlistment of a Ma
ti0nal Trail
An Interesting Session Yesterday and Live
ly Interest Manifested by all
Parties Present.

mittee to confer with a similar CON mittee on
the Chicago convention resolution concern
ing the trail, which then came up for eonsid-
GRAFTON. having been favorably reported by
the committee. motion 20 adopt the re-
port elected spirited discussion which was
participated in chiefly by the Kansas and
Texas delegations, the former opposing it as
hostile 10 their interests; the report was finally
adopted BY a large majority.
/ The committee then reported fAvorably on
the resolution relating TO pleuro pneumonia
and other kindred diseases, introduced by
Mr.. Salmon, urging an appropriation by con-
gress and the Commissioners OF agriculture TO
70 act in cooperation with state bureaus, 'and
continue means TO rlppress the disease. The
report was adopted"
/ A favorable report was made by the com
mittee on the resolution introduced yester-
day by DR.. Moore, Of Colorado, which is as
follows:
WHEREAS, Large tracts Of the public do
main have been reserved for the exclusive
use OF the American Indians. and
! WHEREAS, Each year permits are granted
large numbers of said Indians 10 leave their
reservations ana hunt over lands stocked
with cattle, resulting in the destruction by
fire OF vast acreage Of pasturage, and
WHEREAS, These things have a tenden cy
to exasperate ranchmen aud provoke col
lisions that result in loss Of life aud de-
struciion to property, aud infict heavy ex-
pensc on the government, therefore,
ResoVed, We respectfully and earnestly
request the secretary Of the interior to re-
strict all except those Indians In the Indian
territory 10 the limits Of their respective res
ervation.
On motion TO adopt General Porter OF
the Greek Indian nation territory, himself
an lndidn, took the platform aud made an
I eloquent appeal 10 the convention Y strike
out the preamble rejecting unduly opa'large
body OF Orderly Indians. He was supported
by Gen. Brisbin OF the Indian territory, Mr..
Pollard oi Idaho, and several others.
DIR. Moore spoke 10 favor Of the resolution
paying high tribute TO Gen. Porter, aud
said the preamble was not aimed at them,
but at bands OF tramp Indians, and whites
as well, that Inflicted loss on western cat
tie men.
The resolution was finally referred back 70
the committee for further consideration.
At l p. IN. the committee adjorrbed till
3, when the delegates viii review military
parade from the front steps Of the exposition
building.
With favorable recommendation the pre-
| amble and resolution OF Judge Carroll, Of
Texas, relating 10 the cattle trail, was re-
! ported by the committee. On motion 10
adopt the report spirited debate ensued.
Russell, of Kansas, opposed the trail, on the
/ grounds of its being hostile TO the interests
OF the people in his state. large number
Of his cattle. he said, had died by contact
with Texas herds on the trail now used He
said Kansas had no objection to driving
Texas cattle through their state except be-
tween May and Nov. 1, but il tine trail
went on the proposed route it would be re-
sisted by the settlers. EK-Gov. Coleman. Of
Missouri, spoke favorable TO the resolution,
AMI urged reference OF the resolution to
congress at once.
Col. Stalwart, of Montana, objected to the
wording of the resolution. saying Montana
was quite as much breeding ground as
Texas and was already overstOcked and de-
sired an outlet for its cattle as well as Texas.
Gen. Curtis, OF New York, advocated the
passage Of the resolution
Culver, of Kansas, also spoke in favor Of
the resolution.
The resolution was finally endorsed by a
large majority. The resolution is:
WHEREAS, One of the objects of this con-
vention is to procure by all legislative means
within lis power such legislation from con-
gress as shall best protect aud promote the
entire stock interests of the United States,
and TO each and every section of the country
an ample market and transportation -facili-
ties, and
WHEREAS 1t is desired by this convention
that a safe and cheap route be opened from
the extensive breeding grounds of the south
to the extensive breeding grounds of the
| north and
WHEREAS, We believe this can only be &C
complished by the establishment of national
stock trail; therefore,
heSOtood, That this convention do memora-
lie congress by such appropriate legislation
as shall be- sufficient TO accomplish the pur-
poses herein intended 10 open, establish aud
maintain a national stock trail. beginning al
some point on the Red river and extending
thence in a north or northwestern direction
To the north line Of North America, aud that
a commiuee of nine members OF this con
vention be appointed TO draw up a resolution
for presentation to congress.
AT $3.50 the delegates gathered in front Of
the exposition building to review the state
militia and city fire department, which
marched down Olive street and made a fine
display; after which they took seats in the
ball and resumed their session.
1t was announced from the chair that the
Wabash. Chicago & Alton, Chicago. Burling-
ton q Quincy and st. Paul railways had ex-
tended the delegates the courtesies OF their
lines for visit to Chicago and 10 return TO
their homes, the thanks of the convention
was returned and the Representatives. of roads
extending courtesies invited to take seats on
the floor.
Charles Breonaker was substituted for j.
w. Hamilton, delegate at large for Ken
lucky, the latter being absent on account OF
sickness.
Dwyer,of New Mexico, offered a resolution
in reference to lands lying between the
ninety-eighth meridian and the Sierra Nevada
mountains, urging the appointment of a
committee to memorable congress TO take
such lands from under the homestead laws
and set them aside for grazing purposes. Re
ferred.
The following resolutions were also re-
ferred: By Mr.. Mccoy, OF Kansas, respect
ing the width OF the trail and establishment
of quarantine groundlfor cattle. By Denman,
OF Montana, calling the stteption Of the sec
Rotary of the interior 10 moving tribes Of Iu-
diaus in Montana, Idaho and Arizona. By
Mr. Wilson, for the appointment of a com.
mittee on statistics.
a paper by j. w. Ralsten, of the colleet
of physicians and surgeons. on pleuro pneu-
monia and other cattle disease, aud DR.. Hop
kins, of Wyoming, on same subject, were
ordered spread on the records. Adjourned
till tomorrow.
The De Young Shooting Affair.
SAN Francesca, Nov. 20.-De Young, VIII,
was shot last night by young Spreckles
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