St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-25
MONTANA STOCK GROWERS.
Their Work in Building up the
Northwest.

Northwest.
Special TO the Globe.
MILES CITY, Mont, April 24.-The Off
GERS of the Montana Stock Growers assO-
citation are the pioneers and founders of the
great stock interest I'm the Northwest,
They are men OF the most extensive expe-
rience and best judgment. Most
of them hayye passed quar-
ter OF a century pin in Montana and are
thoroughly acquainted with every range in
il and men of sterling Integrity. They
have been the means pf developing
the resources of land always until re-
Gently considered worse thar desert into
q great stock region, giving the finest meats
10 the Eastern markets OF any country in
the world. Montana beef and mutton have
made their market in the wOrlt's commerce
and to-day take the premium in all mar
kets. The men engaged in this vast and
lucrative business are the most intelligent
aud liberal stOckmen in the Union. The
association is composed of men Of rank,
wealth and culture. as we'll as men self
made and tolling up from very humble be-
ginnings. They have by their energy and
well-directed efforts made the Bad Lands
of Dakota and Montana yield
them richer harvest than
has been delved from the fabulous mines
Of California and Idaho. Tributary 10 st.
Paul and its legitimate commerce, the day
Is not far distant when il will pour an
ocean of business and wealth into her mar
ket The interest of St Paul demands
that she shall open the way. All that is
necessary for her TO do Is omake the nee
esSary preparations for the accommoda-
ten Of this trade on the most
LIBERAL AND EXTENSIVE
plans anh il will come. 1t must. It is the
natural outlet, Just as much so af the
Missouri and Mississippi are the natural
outlets of the waters OF this region TO the
great gulf. The most economical and easy
transit, and extensive and convenient yards
fhsuld be secured at once. The honest and
square-daling on economical principles
should be inaugurated, relieving the stock
men Of the long driye and exorbitant and
unjust expenses and commissions at Chi
cago. Why should not st. Paul and Mime
apoliS consume the beef of their own Gus
toners instead of that of St Louis and
Kansas City. 1t can be furnished
by the Northwest cheaper and better
article. Thousands OF dressed beeves
now from Kansas City find ready market
in st. Paul and Minneapolis, while ouI
natural neighbers along the Northern Pa
ci6c are compelled to 90 on through to Chi
cago. TLis ought not 10 be- The
mutual interest of both demands a
home market in st. Paul and Min
neapolis. This must come unless il
Paul and the stockmen alike shut their
ears to common sense and reason. The
committee that is to visit ST. Paul soon in
the interest of this matter will no doubt
meet with the waTmest announcement from
st. Paul, aud an arrangement will be made
of the greatest mutual benefit to both parties.
1t would no doubt be of interest to the
readers of the GLOBE to see sketch of the
lives and portraits of the men now at the
head or this great Montana Stock Growers
association. The sturdy stockmen of the
Northwest have accomplished more for the
welfare of their country than all the poll
ticians and bondholders, and their lives are
Of more interest to the people.