St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-29
THE RANGE CATTLEMEN.
Second Day at Dcnver--A silver Res
OlutiOn Introd need.

DENVER, COl., Jan. SS.-lne second
day Of the range cattle convention was
called to order at 10 this morning. Gov.
Casper chairman of the committee on ere
dentials, announced that he was ready with
his report. One hundred apd seventy-four
delegates, representing diffe, snt states and
territories, were accorded seats in the con-
ventiOn. After appointing committees on
resolutions, permanent organization
and rules. Simpson of Texas offered res
olution providing that committee of nine
be appointed to inquire into the possibility
of speedy completion of the Denver &
New Orleans railroad TO the Gulf OF Mex
leo. which would give the cattlemen an arid
region and direct connections with ship
ping points TO markets ali over the world.
DIR. Moore of Wyoming offered a resolu-
ton ON
FREE COINAGE:
Whereas, The range cattle industry shares
the present long-continued business depres-
sion, and,
whereas We believe this depression largely
attributable TO contracting the currency con-
sequent upon characterization OF silver by the
German empire and the hostile attitude of
our government toward bi-metallism; there
fore.
Resolved, In our judgment it is time for the
United States to act independently in protect
ing and fostering her interests as great pro-
Queer of precious metals; that she shall
bring other nations to her own policy
rather than longer silently submit to their
dictation: that IL is a cause for congratulate
ton that in a crisis our senators and repre-
sentatives from Kansas, California, Texas
and Oregon are unit in favor Of the
continuance of silver coinage, and rigid COM
pliance by every department of the govern
ment with the laws relating to gold and
silver.
Resolved, That a copy OF these resolutions
be sent to representatives and senators in
congress as an indication OF our profound
interest In this great question. and our hearty
commendation of their advocacy of BIZ
metallism.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Thomas Sturgis of Wyoming read an
able paper showing the beneficial results
derived by rangemen in feeding cattle for
market. The convention adjourned to wit
ness an exhibition by the Denver fire de-
partment. Soon after the convention was
called to order in the afternoon commu-
nication from New Mexico was read, ask
ing that some measure be taken toward the
adoption of plan to pay live stock COM
mission men percentage on the amount of
sales instead of so much per head
A letter from Gen. Bent of st. Louis was
read, in which he regretted not being able
to be present to deliver an address upon
The Arid Region the Permanent Range, as
invited to do. Col. Holt moved that here
after the delegations to the International
Range convention be appointed on a basis
of one delegate to every 10000 head of
stock, instead of so. 900 as called to the
present convention. The motion was
amended by Archibald of Colorado TO
make the basis of representation one delegate
to every thirty members of local associations.
There was considerable discussion upon the
subject by Senator Dorsey and Judge
! OiBrien of New Mexico. Col. Holt and Judge
Faust of Utah. The amendment was lost,
and the motion carried. The convention
adjourned till tomorrow. The freedom OF
the city has been rendered to the visiting
stockmen. and invitations extended to them
to visit the large manufactures, smelling
and car shops and liquefaction works. One
thousand tickets to places of amusement
are distributed daily by the citizens enter
tainment committee. Tomorrow night a
grand ball and banquet will be rendered
them at the Mammoth rink.