St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-18
OUR CATTLE GROWERS
Meeting Of the First National Con-
vention of Cattlemen Ever Held in
this Country.

ST LOUIS Nov. 17.-The first nations al
convention of cattlemen ever held in this
country opened its session in this city at
1880 A. m, in the east nave of the expo
siton building, which was handsomely fitted
I'D aud decorated for the occasion. Delegates
were present representing nearly all the wes-
tern states, territories, several eastern states,
Mexico, England and Scotland. Col. r. s.
Hunter, of ST. Lonis, originator Of the
project, called the convention to order and
announced as the object of the gathering the
formation Of a national league of cattle in
terests for mutual good. After urging una
nimity of action he introduced Col. c. c.
Raiuwater, of st. Louis, as temporary chair
man.
On motion of ex-senator Dorsey, New
Mexico delegate, Thomas Sturges, of Wyom-
ing, was made temporary secretary Mr.
Sturges then read the call issued in January
last, pursuant to which the convention had
met. heated discussion ensued, partici
pated in By Messrs Dorsey, of New Mexico,
Curtis, of New York, Judge Lindsey, Of
Texas, and many others, upon resolution
of Gen. Curtis as to the method Of making
up committees upon credentials and perma-
nent organization, the western delegates
cOntending for representative from each
stock association, and the eastern delegates
for one delegate simply from each stat,
The former finally prevailed by an over
whelming vote.
At this juncture the chairman announced
that Gov. Crittenden and Mayor Ewing would
appear before the convention and welcome
the delegates on behalf of the state of Mis-
souri, and the city Of St. Louis. burst of
martial music followed aud the distinguished
gentlemen appeared with military escort,
Gov. Crttenden leaning on the arm of Gen &.
w. I. Sherman. accO npanied by his staff,
Ex-GOv. Thos. c. Fletcher, Col. Meyers OF
the state guard and others. Mayor Ewing
was first introduced and thanked the dele
gates for the honor in selecting st. Louis a 5
the place for the convention, and extended
the Inequalities of the corporation
Gov. Crittenden followed in an elaborate
address, adding his welcome to that of Mr..
Ewing, and speaking at some length on the
nature Of the question to be discussed By the
convention. Among other things he said:
81 think congress should set aside public
domain sufficient for a national or interna o.
tional trail from the Red river of the north
TO the Red river of the south, and wide
enough to accommodate million cattle
Now is the time to memorable congress to
that end"
she spoke also of the growing demand for
meats throughout the world, and the neces-
sity OF proper breeding and the adoption of
the conditions of existence 10 each particular
breed. His remarks were received with the
closest attention, and were followed by vo-
ciferous applause.
Here a loud call was made for Gen. Sher-
man, who sat on the stage. The general
responded and made a brief address Of a
general nature. He concluded as follows:
Il used TO regret to see buffalo, elk and
antelope disappearing from the plains, and
TO see in their stead a race of scrawny, lon e.
horn Texas cattle. l can now scc, hOwcv. r
1t was the decree Of nature ans that you gen
tlemen have reared race of twelty millions
OF fine breeding cattle which supply the
world with meat"
The convention then took recess till 3
O'Clock this afternoon.
A very pleasant and amusing feature Of
the convention is the COW boy band of Fort
Dodge, Kas., twenty strong, in full frontier
costume. They played several selections
during the mornings session, exciting great
applause. The leader weids in place of a
baton his silver mounted Derringcr, nearly
a foot long.
The convention reassembled at 3 O'Clock,
and after accepting an invitation from the
Merchants exchange and several other public
and private institutions TO visit them, adj
journed until 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning,
when a permanent organi cation will be
effected and the real work begun.