The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-21

turn honest thanks for the faithful ser
vices performed during his five years
term of Office.
HEAD HEARD FROM.
On motion of Mr.. Mitchell, of Austin,
Mr.. r. G. Head addressed the convention
as to the one which is to be held on the
9th inst. at Denver. He had taken some
interest. he said, iii having good repre-
sentative men sent there. 1t was by such
movements that we come to understand
better questions affecting different sec
tions, and especially those affecting our
more immediate local interests. Many
questions will come up at Denver which,
| though not affecting this state directly,
will do so indirectly by affecting sections
through which Texas will be affected.
Though our interests are not identical IN
all respects we will all be benefited by
these meetings and the opportunities to
present our cases.
The manner of handling our meat and
other products is one of the important
questions that will be considered Here
tofore, the channel of trade had been like
funnel, with Chicago as the small end,
and the movements had been backed by
millions of capital.
He alluded to the opening possibilities
of Texas, the great west of the state
especially, remaining for greater develop
ments by making water tanks, daming
ravines, and establishing other water
facilities where artificial means were
needed. This would be done to stock the
county, and we should do it ourselves to
get the benefits and not leave it to be
done by foreign capital.
We should study to devise means for
getting our beef dressed in market, and
save the shrinkage which results from
shipping on foot, and the commissions
charged by the middlemen in the bust
ness.
He alluded favorably to Texas as fine
section for breeding cattle. The tendency
for breeding was towaIds southern latl-
lde.
Abiding to certain movements in which
he was supposed to have bee interested,
what he had done, he said was in an lndl-
vidual capacity as private citizen, and
not in connection with any organization.
He felt deep interest in the state, and
was glad to be here, where he had lived so
long, and where he was assured he had the
confidence of the people as friend of
Texas.
Mr.. Heads remarks, which were more
elaborate even than indicated, were well
received.
PAYING THE FIDDLER.
Mr.. Robinson offered the following res
olution, which was adopted
Resolved, That the treasurer, upon an
order from the sergeant of arms, be in
structed to pay such amount as is neces
sary to liquidate the expenses incurred
by the use of porter, ETC., at this meeting.
THANKS TO DARDEN.
Mr.. Nelson offered the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
Resolved, That We hereby tender our
most sincere thanks to Col. Stephen H.
Darden for the use of representative hail.,
and also to the resident stock men, and
citizens of Aussin, for the many courte-
sizes and kindnesses shown us upon this and
former occasions.
ADDING DELEGATES.
Mr.. Robinson moved that Gen. A. r.
johnson, of Burnet, and R. G., Head, of
Trinidad, Colorado, be added to the del
egation to the convention at Chicago,
next fall. The motion carried unan-
imously.
CONFERRING POWER.
Mr.. Rogers offered the following resolu-
ton, which, on motion of Mr.. Stoddard,
was adopted:
Resolved That we authorize any three
Of more of the executive committee of
this association, who may be in attend
ance at the Denver or Chicago convention,
to issue credentials to such Texans as
may be in attendance, who have not been
elected delegates, if, in their Judgment,
the interest of the state will be served
thereby.
HONoRING THE DEAD.
Mr.. Nelson moved that Messrs. Sittle-
field, Ike Preyor and Anderson be ap-
pointed committee to draft suitable
resolutions on the death of members re-
ported by Secretary Lambert, and that
their report be included in the official
proceedings of this session. Carried.
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