The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-04-22

each member Of Congress and governor of each
u esieTn state and territory and that they are
hereby respectfully requested TO use every
honorable means to bring about the objects
herein mentioned.
Resolved, That when this convention adjourns
after this session tonight that it be sine die. IN
order that tomorrow may be devoted to sight
seeing and pleasure seeking, and that in ac-
cordance with resolution passed at the meet
ing of this association year ago, we meet
again in Ogden at place and date 10 be ar
ranged by the secretary.
Contrary to all expectations the resolu-
ton rrecipitated no fight. 1t was sec
onded by j. A. Waite Of Kansas, one of
the delegation which was supposed to be
working against Ogden in favor of Salt
Lake. The gentleman said this city was
the choice of the Kansas delegation. The
resolution, so amended as not to adjourn
me congress cine die after the evening
session, was passed.
An animated discussion ensued, several
delegates opposing the consideration of
the resolutions. They were swamped,
however. and the resolutions went in.
Jacob West of Idaho, in defense of the
resolutions, declared that in order to bring
the cattlemen from under the present de-
preston some legal rights must be
secured wherewith to hold the lands and
protect themselves.
Colonel Harvey sent in the following:
Resolved, that It is the sense OF this conven-
lion that early action be taken BY the govern
nent, looking toward the admission into the
Union OF all territories whereby the people OF
the respective territories may have equal rights
and advantages in legislation by the general
government with other states OF the Union
Resolved that we do most heartily condemn
the practice Of tenerant sheepmen taking their
herds and focks from one place to another and
detriment OF the actual settler; ana be 1t
further
deavors 10 induce our several legislatures to
enact laws TO protect us from such nomads.
Resolved That il is the sense of this conven-
lion that all the states and territories within
&c western live stock growing country organ
ize permanent inspection associations, and
that all cattle owners see that their brands are
properly recorded with the secretary OF their
respective associations; also that the location
OF their rances be given, and that copies OF all
brands be furnished 20 all sherifIs, and that all
cattle owners be requested TO become members
OF Bnch associations and assist in bearing the
expense Of carrying out the meaning Of this res
olution.
Col. Harvey read telegram from SEN
ator Stewart, dated at Washington, say
II leave for Ogden, to attend the Trans
Mississippi congress, at 7:40 this even
ing.'
&. R. Ridgely, of Oregon, introduced
the following resolution:
Resolved, That this convention demands the
free aud unlimited coinage OF silver.
The following resolutions were intro
duced, read by their titles and referred TO
the committee:
Whereas for the development OF the cattle
industry in the intermountain country there
should be stock yards where the barter and
sale Of live stock can be promoted, and we re.
gard this as q most important matter to be
fostered and encouraged by this association.
Second-We regard Ogden with its railroads
Teaching out TO all parts of the west
as the best location for such stock yards;
therefore be il
Resolved, that we pledge this association to
encourage the establishment OF such stock
yards at Ogden and to patronize thsn when
built.
Resolved, That while recognizing with pleas
ure the presence OF delegates from many states
NJ this convention. we accord a special recog-
milton TO the splendid delegations from Omaha
and Kansas City; also their ladies who have
accompanied them.
Resolved That it is the sense OF this conven-
ton that the Indians upon all reservations Of
this country should be allotted lands in sever
ally, and that all Of the lands OF such reserva-
tons as be not thus allotted. should be opened
Tor settlement.
A recess was then taken to enable the
committee on resolutions to prepare its
report, but the time was occupied by
Col. w. II. Harvey, Captain Ransford
Smith, L. r. Rhodes, w. e. Sumner and
j. b. Waite, who spoke on the silver
question, Ogdeu's hospitality, markets,
transportation. range protection, buying
and selling, and many subjects of inter-
est germane to the congress.
After being out over an hour the COM
n1ttee on resolutions entered the hall and
through its chairman made a report
recommending the adoption of all reso-
buttons introduced, except those provid
ing for the ceding OF all mountain arid
land TO the sheep men and that intro
duced by Mr.. Witherell, providing for
the summary disposal of scrub range
horses. The report was adopted. When
the roll call on the statehood resolution
was called there was one solitary "no.'
On motion the old officers of the asso-
citation were retained, as follows:
Orlando North of Nevada, president.
e. ID. Swan of Salt Lake city, Utah,
chairman of executive committee.
r. L. Armstrong of Ogden, Utah,
secretary.
John Derby, of Promontory, U. T.,
assistant secretary.
Vice Presidents. A. Sherley, of I'm
lon, Or; W. E. Skinner, of South
Omaha, Neb.; j. A. Waite, of Kansas
City, Mo-; II. S. Wooley, of Paris, Ida :;
William Poindexter, of Dillon, Mon. !;
Aouilia Nebeker, of Randolph, U. T. !;
Samuel Hartsel, of Colo; o, H. Hadley,
of New Mexico.
On motion of E. R. Ridgely. all COVER
nors, probate judges, mayors and trades
organizations of states and territories
west of the Mississippi, were authorized
to appoint one delegate to all future con-
ventions of the association for each 100
population.
After giving the usual vote OF thanks,
the convention having concluded it's bust
ness and cleared the table, adjourned
sine die.
A few of the delegates left tonight, but
the great majority remained over and will
pleasure seek tomorrow. No programme
has vet been formulated.
A. Z. De Ricqles, manager of the stock
yards, extended an invitation to the cattle
men attending the Ogden convention to
visit the stock yards today. Several of
tie delegates came in last evening and
registered st the Knutsford, as follows:
A. H Lee, F. E. Short, Guy Short,
George Burke, Bruce McCallock, William
Campbell, j. A. Brainard, ]. S. Walter,
z. p. Savage, Omaha; J P. Carter,
Louisville, KY; w. E. Gunthrie, Chey-
enne, Wy; g. w Ballanteen, M Il.
Ward, Denver; w. Raymond and son,
Sheridan, Mon; Perry SeIden, Blair,
Eeb-
The visitors will start for the Union
stock yards at II O'Clock this morning.
THE OBITUARY RECORD.
Richard O'Donneu.
DENVER. April q. Richard O,DonnelI