The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Assembling of the Deep Water
Convention ard Temporary
Organization Effected.
Caucus of Texas Delegation, and
Results Thereof-Prominent
Texans Present.
special Telegram to the Statesman.

the stage, the vast auditorium was packed
with delegates from various states, while
the galleries we're filled with interested
spectators, among whom were many Ia
dies. On the stage sat distinguished
groups of men; among the lot Ex-Governor
Ireland, Judge Hancock, Governor Gibbs,
Senator Douglass, of Texas; Colonel
Brady, of Houston; Judge Barnard, of
San Antonio; Colonel Fulton, OF G lves-
ton; DR.. Blanks, of Texas, Mr.. Paddock,
of Texas; Hon. Columbus Epson,
of Texas; Mr.. Creary, also of Texas;
Donald Fletcher, Ex-Governor Eaton, O.
S. Thomas, Mayor Lee, Governor Adams,
j. B. Porter, General Cameron, of Denver;
Senator Wilson, of Pennsylvania; William
Hamdin, Hugh Butler, of Colorado; John
NJ. Berkey, Mr.. Willis, Mr.. Street and Mr..
Fulton, of Kansas; Messrs. Neil and Jones,
of Kansas G. W. Thayer, of Nebraska;
Judge J. Carroll, of Denton, Tex.
The opera house band discoursed music
for the occasion. AS the band played, the
applause broke out tumultously. The
strains of Dixey brought the Texas dele
gates to their feet with hurrah, and the
Star-Spangled Banner set the whole house
on fire. From the stage to the entrance
the huzzahs sounded, and the convention
opened.
Thus, with patriotic strains and senti-
ments in calling the convention to order,
Mr.. Z. B. Porter said: "Gentlemen-1t
has devolved on me to call this conven-
ton to order. The first proceedings will
be the reading of the call of the conven-
ton"
He then introduced Governor Adams,
who made an address, being frequently
and heartily applauded.
Acknowledgements Gibbs, of
Texas, moved that they proceed to tenn
porary organization by selecting chair
man. Governor Gibbs said that few
years ago but few men entertained
any dream of the commercial connec
ton between the northwest and south
west. But one man, an old resident OF
/ Celo-e 90, bad cherished this dream, and
he placed in nomination Ex-Governor
Evans, of Colorado. Cheers.
Judge Carroll, of Denton, Tex, seconded
the nomination. He spoke of ex-Gov.
ernor Evans as man who had scorned
to sell out the interest of the great west to
the interest of Wall street. There were
no other nominations, and Governor
Evans election was made unanimous.
Upon motion of Colonel Sprague Of
Colorado, Ex-Governor Gibbs, Judge
Carroll and Colonel Sprague were
appointed committee to escort Governor
Evans to the chair. He was loudly
applauded.
He said: Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen
of the Convention-I had no idea until
came here of receiving such an honor as
am thanking you for. 1 had, as dele
gate, thought about what should be done
from my position on the floor.
The governor then read very dellber-
ately a speech which he had prepared fol-
the occasion of the convention. He said
that no greater or more important project
had ever been proposed for the considera'
ton of any convention. A deep harbor
was to be constructed for the benefit OF
two,thirds of the area of the United
States. st. Paul, Mimi, is about equally
distant from Galveston and Portland, Ne.
and all states south and west nearer to
Galveston or to any point on the gulf OF
Mexico. He advised the convention
to not ask for harbor which would
not be deep enough to fl Dat any vesse
and large enough 10 accommodate the
commerce of the whole world. The great
western country, he urged, was greater IL
agricultural possibilities and as great IL
manufacturing possibilities as the whole
eastern portion of the continent. To {
harbor reached by the lines of railroad
which extend westward and northwarC
will all the business OF the country flow
Railroad pools have been found to stan(
J in the way of the building of suci
harbor, "But," said he, "never fear
go on and build your harbor deep
and wide, and as quick as possible
Before it is finished state legislation will
regulate and prevent I'M ustice. AT NJ
distant day the extensions of great RAILROAD
corporations will be prevented, and To,
election of men to the legislatures VIII
will sell themselves and their people t,
corporation powers will soon be don
away with. 1t is not Texas question
alone. 1t effects vast population mort
! and west. The ex penditure of $10,000,00
or $4,000, 900 will be wise Investment
But do not fritter away the great infuenc
of this convention by local dissensions.
At the conclusion of Governor Evans
I remarks Mr.. H. A. Lewis, of Dallas, Tex
was chosen emporary secretary.
General Care, of Colorado, moved tina
; a committee on credentials be appointed
consisting of five members from the stat
o of Colorado, five from Texas and on
q from each other state.
This was amended by Senator Matlocl
of Texas, who offered a substitut
! basing the representation upon the con
q gressional presentations.
II Mr.. Chase, of Omaha, moved, as a
= amendment, that all action by the CONVEX
!, ton should be based upon congressiont
;. representation.
Senator Houston, of Texas, raised tn
Point that there was no rightfIl reason f
appointing a committee on resolution
J. until the convention was permanent
II organized.
q Mr.. c. D. Thomas, of Colorado, sal
y that time could be saved by appointiD
one committee for all. He therefor