The Dispatch. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1891-1895, 1891-01-24
The Re ports Of tbe
6opnittsas.
inducements Offered Rail-
roads to Tintic and
Park City.
The Chamber to Secure Nee
essary Rights of way
as a Bonus.
The Subject OF Waterworks
Also Receives Attention
by the Members.

regular SESSION IaSG nlgnU, WIN L lISt |
Vice President SIS. Jones in the chair.
w. Fl. DusenberIy, in behalf of the |
committee appointed TO look into the |
feasibility Of securing increased mail |
facilities between Provo and Salt Lake, |
stated that two petitions had been Gil |
signed and forwarded to the |
proper authorities, asking for a morn
ing mail from Provo to Salt Lake, and |
an evening mail from Salt Lake to
Provo. The matter was now being
considered by the U. S. mail agent at
Ogden.
A. A. Noon moved that the report
be accepted, and that the committee
continue its laborS Carried.
Judge Jones alluded to the fact that
the feeling seemed to be general that
there was no special committee APP
pointed at the last session to attend to
the union depot question. He wanted
to know if this was SO.
The secretary sailed forth for his
minutes to find out, and during his alb
sence a recess of five minutes was
taken.
When time was called, the chair
stated that d special committee had
been appointed, consisting of W, Ii.
King. VIM. II. Brown and b. Bach
man. None Of these gentlemen were
present. however, and consequently
the matter would have to go over till
next meeting,
The report of the committee on rail
roads was then called for, when the
following document was presented 10y
Oscar b. Young:
To the Chamber Of Commerce of Proro
City;
Your Committee on Railroads.
Freight, Traffic and Transportation,
respectfully submit foI your considera-
ton the following resolution, to-Wit:
That,
WHEREAS, PROVO City is popular.
progressive and important commercial
centre Of an extensive region of c0un-
try, rich in agricultural wealth and
mineral resources; and,
WHEREAS, Said city is the natural
point of distribution of the products
of said region, and contains numerous
and important natural facilities for
smelling ores. working minerals and
for other manufactures: and,
WHEREAS, The interests of the
farmers, merchants, stock growers,
miners aui mine owners, manufac-
turers and all concerned in the de-
velopment of the unlimited resources
of our territory would be greatly sub
served by an increase Of means of
transportation: and.
WHEREAS, The people of Utah and
Wasatch counties are DESTROYS that
railroads may be constructed from
Park City, Summit County. and Eu-
reka. Tintic, to Provo City. and will
aid in the construction and mainten-
ance of railroads; and,
WHEREAS, Said road would greatly
facilitate commerce, manufacture and
add greatly to the prosperity, wealth
and mutual interests of the people;
and,
WHEREAS, The construction and
operation of said roads are easy and
practicable, and with the cooperation
of these interested IN the growth and
development of our Territory can be
made reality; and,
WHEREAS, it is customary as well as
necessary to offer a bonus to induce the
investment of capital; now.
Therefore be It reSoIpcd. First
that the Chamber of Commerce
of Provo City ascertain the most
practicable route for the construction of
railroad from Provo City, through
Provo Canyon to Park City, and from
Provo City extending through Spring
vile, Spanish Fork City, aud Payson
in Utah county, and thence to Eureka.
Tintic,
Second-That the right of way for a
railroad over said route be acquired
and given as a bonus to aRy railroad !
that will within a reasonable |
length of time construct and operate |
a railroad over ths same.
OSCAR B: YOUNG.
Judge Jones, speaking on the resolu-
ton, said that so far as regarding the |
grade was concerned the Utah Central |
had surveyed the most difficult part Of |
the route from Park City down Provo /
canyon. consequently the greatest OBJ
stacie IN the way was practically over
come. Then in regard to the right of |
way, there is no doubt at all but what |
The farmers and other land owners
would willingly and gladly give the
rights of way required for the proposed
route. The speaker did not doubt but
hat the r. @. w. and O. p. would, in
view OF this resolution. move out and
build the road.
On motion of A. d. Cash the report
If the committee was adopted
Ben r. Eldrdge moved that a copy
If these resolutions be at once for
present in New York Probably Nh
l..
.XteDd his road. the Utah Central,
rom its terminus down Provo canyon.
IN suggestion, Mr. Eldridge added
hat copy also be forwarded TO the
of the r G. w.
Judge Jones moved to amend by
the committee to forward
opies Of the resolutions to the man
gers or presidents of roads now being
perated through this city, and all
Dads now in contemplation.
Mr.. A. A. Noon wanted the cham ,
er to be broad in their views, and he :
therefore, heartily supported the mo- :
cotton of Judge Jones. The amand- i
lent was carried and the original ]
loti0n was also carried. i
The committee on public improve f
tents submitted the following resoiu- d
Ons: a
10 the President md Members Of the
roco City Chamber Of Gommerce:-
ENTLE4EN:-Y Your Standing Com q
ittee on Public improvements re- p
'ectfuliy submit the following report :.
I'd resolution for the consideration of r
the Chamber, That, a
WHEREAS, The unprecedented light fc
IL of snow in the mountains during p
e present winter, from which our SC
pply OF water must come next sum- Al
er, If at all, to moisten and sustain o.
G foliage and vegetation ofour beau ii