Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
RATIFICATION.
A LARGE CROWD REJOIOES AT THE
CRAWFORD LAST NIGHT.
Over the Favorable Action on the Okla
homa OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hearth
iy Cheered

iy Cheered
The news in the EAGLE yesterday morn
ing concerning the Oklahoma situation
had decided effect on the board of trade
and it was decided to hold ratification
meeting. Soon the word to that effect
could be heard on every hand and the idea
seemed very soon popular one. The
Crawford was secured for the occasion as
well as the board of trade band.
Shortly before o'clock last evening the
band marched up the avenue advertising
the meeting and were followed to the opera
house by large crowd. Very soon the
first and second floors were completely oc-
cupied by people and large number in
the gallery
Col. M. M. Murdoch stated that the
meeting had been called for the purpose of
taking hearings on the Oklahoma situa-
ton. In the storm that had lasted for
months and facts years there might be
danger of loosing location and it was
thought best to take observations. He an
nounced the meeting ready to receive nom
nations for chairman.
Mr.. VIM. Bering placed in nomination
Mr.. Geo. W. Clement, who was unani-
mously elected. On assuming his duties
as presiding officer he said:
Wichita had been called city of won
der. Had seen wonderful things done in
Wichita A wonderful thing to see at a
single banquet $4,000 raised for Y. M.
G. A. building A wonderful thing to see
such large audience. 1t did not take
long for enthusiasm to run high. For a
long time Wichita has had its eyes on the
south, on the beautiful territory to be oc-
cupied by the whites. 1t has at last been
determined to give this territory to the
people to whom it justly belongs. The
rights of the red man are not to be tram
pied upon. He is to be disrobed of his
sayagery and become factor of civiliZa-
III n. The meeting was to ratify the ac-
ton taken at Washington. The meeting
is to express the interest in the situation
Wichita is the gateway to the situation,
being the nearest point of supply. This
was greeted with cheers. The speaker
further said that the eyes of the east are
on Wichita as holding the key to the sit
uation.
The people had been down in
the valley of dependency and
many people had almost given
up in despair, but the winter of discomfort
being over the time for rejoicing had
come
1t had been said Wichita and Kansas
would be depopulated, but the opposite in
the speakers opinion would be true In
five years he predicted the population
would be 100000. Could hear the tread of
IA
rant the assertion of Wichita becoming in
the near future one OF the largest cities
west of the Missouri river.
Concerning the city he said he never
saw the future brighter for Wichita
in his life. The many expressions of
confidence were enough to warrant such
The system of sewerage and
the many important improvements would
aid in bringing about wonders in the city.
The board of Grade has no reason TO doubt
the result of any of the many big schemes
now on foot. The board Of trade has the
people behind it and feels confident of a
favorable result in everything. The
speaker said he wanted simply to offer
few words of encouragement to the people
On the Oklahoma question. He suggested
it would be proper to complete the organi-
zation.
Mr.. Boring was made secretary and it
was decided to elect five vice-presidents.
Col Jocelyn, Mayor Allen, Geo. H Litzen-
berg, p. V. Healy and Col. Z. c. Cole were
-lected.
Committee on resolution appointed as
follows: Col. M. N. Murdoch, J. r. Mead,
Geo. L. Douglass, n. A English, VIM.
The committee was instruct
to have resolutions ready to report at the
close of the meeting.
The chair stated that Judge II. c. Sluss
had made a specially of the Oklahoma
Dill and its various and many amendments
and had consented to address the audience
giving the exact situation as it is found at
he end OF the last session of congress.
JUDGE SLUSS SPEAKS
Judge Sluss said if any one doubted the
movement would rebound to the benefit
IF Wichita just read the papers in some
ocalities of the state where it was con-
,eded it would not benefit. The year 1889
Will pass into history as the
year Of an important step Of civilization.
No single year has witnessed the advent Of
20 many stars on the banner as 1880 In
addition to this an increase Of territory for
he industrious people of the land.
The speaker said he had been employed
o give a. legal opinion. He insisted it
vas one of the last things he had on hand.
lie had observed a few days ago some
PAPER said oklahoma had failed"
md more recently Oklahoma is
,urs." He insisted that the average man
mad no idea of the feelings of member of
congress in the rush of legislation. He
aid the Oklahoma legislation so far is a |
most perfect piece of law making. sThe bill !
provides in a few words for the wiping |
way of all conflicting interests. 1t shows |
contract has been made for the purchase |
# Greek and Seminole lands. The terms |
lave been agreed upon and money has |
'een appropriated. This magnifi- |
ent domain shall all pass to |
IS rightful owner - the people of |
he United States. When all arrange
nents can be MADE the president can issue |
proclamation which will give the people |
he right to settle there, each man taking
ne hundred and sixty acres of land &C
ording TO homestead land. The law pro-
ides for a land of homes, an actual home,
ot an indication of home. 1t must Dc q (
ome and no six months living on it with
furrow around five acres, arrangements.
ne settler pets the land for nothing, but
aust live on it.
This land had been the home OF the wild
exas steer and wilder Texas steerer but
ow by congress action it had been taken
,om barbarism and given over to civiliza-
on and those to whom the honor for such
ction is due would be remembered as the
lend of the people. The bill provides
nat three commissioners shall be appoint
TO negotiate with the Cherokees for the