The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

tleSt women OH lue ColtihCi'''
enjoys the distinction OF having lie
most magnificent capitol building IN
the United states; the only place III
the world where Hogg occupies
So DOC, 900 building. or course we eX,
pect to see and learn more about al
these attractions before we take our
leave, but while enjoying these ana
the many other sights and pleasures
to be found in q great capital city Ike
this, we must not forget that we
are here mainly for business;
and that we have great ana
important work to DO. we
are here as the representatives OF all
industry that has furnished the ioun-
dalton and is still a potential factor IN
the prosperity of this great state.
And while it is true that many other
industries are marching to the front
with the steps of giant, yet it can
not be forgotten that it was the man
with the branding iron and lasso VINO
invaded the painless plains and drove
back the panther and the savage ard
lifted this fair land for the peaceful
abode of Il happy and prosperous peo-
pie. Our actions and deliberations
will be watched with much interest by
the stoclmen OF all Texas. Those who
are not with US in person are with us
in heart and sympathy. They expect
through US o solution of some of the
veXati0us questions that arc now agi-
tating their minds, and we mist not
disappOint them.
This convention has been called for
the purpose of discussing the best
methods Of breeding, feeding and ma
turing live stock; shipping, marketing
and conve ting same into money.
This is a wide field for useful work,
and should you be able TO suggest any
improvement in the directions named
the Austin convention will prove a
success and you will have earned for
yourselves the enviable reputation of
public benefactOrs. l trust that your
deliberations may be both harmonious
and successful.
And again, sir, in behalf of my CO.
workers, to you, and through you to
the big hearted citizens of this historic
Austin, L extend the thanks of this
convention for all that has been and
is to be ours while we are in your
city.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Loving's
address there was some preliminary
along the line, pending
which Mr.. Charles Caldwell explained
that the object of the meeting was to
organize the cattlemen and butchers
and discuss freight rates, and other
matters affecting the cattle industry;
to see if something could not be done
by which cattlemen will be able to
protect themselves and make little
money.
MIR. B. f. Rogers stated that he
was not member of any association,
but was a stock grower, and he
wanted to know if he would be per-
mitted to take part in the proceeding,
a matter in which he took much inter-
est.
He was informed that he was more
than welcome. ..r
Mr.. John Sheehan moved that a
committee of two be appointed on per-
manent organization.
Mr.. Gardner of Dallas opposed the
motion and it was lost.
pending which a motion by Mr.. B. A
Rogers was adopted authorizing thu
chairman to appoint a committee o
five on permanent organization anC
work, the committee to report as soor
as possible.
The chairman appointed Messrs. B
\. Rogers, a. Gardner, Geo. b. Low
ing, Mr.. ROyston, Mr.. Earnest and II
H. Campbell.
The convention, on motion of Mr.
John Sheehan, then adjourned upti
, o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman SAMSON, and shortly after
the committee on permanent organi
cation and work reported as follows
TO the Chair ran:
We recommend that all persons il
attendance ON this convention, wht
are engaged or directly interested il
raising, feeding, handling, butcher
ing or in any way dealing in liv,
stock, be entitled to participate in thu
deliberations OF the same.
We also recommend as permanent
officers:
For president, b. A. Rogers; TO
vice president, NJ. SAMSON; for secre
tary, G. G Caldwell; for treasurer, w
J. Johnson.
We recommend that this conven
ton discuss, among other things
transportation freight rates, etc., ant
the best methods of breeding, grad
my, feeding and maturing live stock
the best markets for the live stool
products of the state, and the bes
methods of turning the products int
money; the feasibility of establishiu:
slaughter houses and packing estab
lishments throughout the state; tn
quarantine laws, rules and Tegula
tions.
Tho report was adopted and Presi
dent Rogers was conducted to tn
chair, aud returned his thanks in
few we'll chosen words.
The question of transportation wa
taken up.
Mr.. SAMSON moved that COMMITTEE
of five be appointed to wait upon tn
railroad commission. Mr.. Samson
stated that the matter of focal freigh
was one OF interest to stockraisers
and butchers. especially as now unde
the ruling of the commission the rate
are higher than they were before Their