The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-05-12
cArTLEMES.s CONGRESS.

Ogden, Utah, Daily Standard
 The Cattlemen's Congress, 150 strong, met in the Grand opera house yester. day (the 29th), thirteen States and Territories being represented. J. R. Elliott was chosen temporary chairman and R. L. Armstrong temporary secre- tary. Judge J. II, Macmillan was introduced and welcomed the cattle men to the city
 He said in effect: I see before me today men who have cattle on thous- and hills; who represent more landed interests than any other class of people in this country. have been interested in the cattle interests for twenty five years; l know these men. I know their big aud generous hearts. l know their honor and integrity and the un- written law of honesty which governs their actions. l know their purpose here today. It is for consideration of their grand interests. It behooves us to calmly and with judgment proceed with the work so that no trampling upon each others rights shall occur.
 The judge then paid tribute to Ogden and in behalf of all its people extended welcome to the congress and declared that the latch-string of every home hung on the outside. [Ap- plause.l
 Hon. A. S. Mercer, of Cheyenne, was called from the body of the house and introduced amid applause. He said: 1 am pleased to respond to the eloquent welcome rendered by Judge Macmillan. The cattlemen of the West have been the pioneers. The cattle industry is the great industry ovcrshadowing not only the Rocky mountain region but the inter-mountain country: that coun- try reaching away to the hills of the Sierra Nevadas, thousand miles west of you, and reaching from the grassy plains of the Northwest Territory to the sunny lands bordering the Gulf of Mexico. We are glad to be here and we appreciate the magnanimous wei come extended to us. The time will come when the country will be proud of the pioneers who delved into the valleys of the mountains and bringing their cattle here, drove out the wild beast, conquered the land and made it possible for civilization to follow them. Applause These mountains and wales are stained with the blood of the pioneers in the contests with the con- ditions of nature. They met the Indi- ans and clements and conquered. They have not laid the land waste, but have built it up. They have shown that there is great future for the country and demonstrated that the great Ameri- can desert was to be made an American flower garden. [Applause.l
 In looking over this congress l find many old faces missing. They have attended the last roundup and entered the great plains on the other side. May their children follow in their foot steps and continue to build up the country, showing the same character. istics of bravery, loyalty and true manhood that were the distinguishing marks of those who have gone before. Gently hang crape about these vacant chairs and breathe a prayer for the re- pose of the noble souls gone before.
 Again let me thank you. We accept your hospitality, We hope our visit will be a benefit to your town and our deliberations will be to the good of the grand industry we represent. Alp plausc.
 The necessary committees were ap- pointed to complete permanent organi- zation and an adjournment taken until the afternoon.
 On reconvening the committee on permanent organization reported the following list of officers and the report was accepted;
 President-Orlando North, Haas, Nevada.
 First Vice-President-William Craw- ford, Evanston, Wyoming.
 Second e-President-J.O O. Shirley, Union, Oregon,
 Third e-President-W E. Skinner, Omaha, Nebraska.
 Fourth e-President-J. H. Waite, Kansas City, Missouri.
 Secretary and Ex-oflicio Treasurer R. l.. Armstrong, Ogden, Utah.
 Assistant Secretary-John Derby, Promontary, Utah.
 After permanent organization Gov ernor Thomas was introduced and de- livered an eloqdent address of welcome to the congress on behalf of the terri tory.
 At the second days session it was determined to organize a permanent association to cover the entire range country and a suitable constitution and bylaws was adopted.
 The following resolutions were unan-