The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-25
OGDEN'S CONGRESS
1t Is Opened With Great
Enthusiasm.
WEST AGAINST THE EAST.
The Mason and Dixon Line Has Given
Place to a New Political
Boundary.
WEST AGAINST THE EAST


OGDEN. April 24-The Trans-Mississippi
Commercial Congress opened in this city
to-day. Previous to the meeting reception
committees met the various delegations
from the East, West and North. The stars
and stripes tlOated from every building that
could boast pole. Bunting and streamers
in profusion decorated both business and
private houses. in fact the whole city pre-
sen;ed holiday appearance. The weather
was chilly but dry, and could not be said to
be uncomfortable.
Governor Prince OF New Mexico called
the congress 10 order promptly at IL A. NJ.
in the Grand Opera house. He spoke
briefly, cOngratulating the congress on the
magnificent representation, not only in
numbers but in the truly representative
character of the delegations. He referred
to the subject of arid lands, irrigation, haT-
Dor Improvements and free silver. Each
was cheered in its turn by the localities
interested, but the alluson to free silver
brought storm of applause from every
part Of the convention, making it evident
that silver would occupy the greater part of
the conventions time.
Governor Thomas of Utah being delayed
by railroad accident Colonel w. Il. Har-
vey of Ogden made the address of welcome,
of the city of Ogden.
Governor Mcconnell Of Idaho replied to
the address of welcome. He expressed the
belief that the congress would be enabled to
impress the nation with the importance of
restoring silver to its former place as the
money of the people TApplause.l
Telegrams were read during the day from
the O;egon delegation. en- route to arrive
tonight. Scattering delegates also con-
tinue to arrive. All of the twenty-five
trans Mississippi States and Territories
except Minnesota are now represented.
The congress is a representative and dis
tinguished body of men. and decidedly the
ablest that has ever met in the West There
is an intense spirit of allegiance 10 Western
interests, with conservative and intelligent
judgment backing il up. The boxes and
balconies of the congress hall are crowded
with an audience well sprinkled with la
dies, and altogether it makes up brilliant
scene.
On reassembling at P. NJ, NJ. L. Graft OF
Los Angeles, on behalf of the ladies of that
city, presented the congress with enough
boutonnieres to reach each delegate.
Pending The report of the committee on
credentials delegate from Utah presented
a resolution regarding the proportion of
public land to fall TO the Agricultural Col
lege of Utah. Referred.
letter was read from Congressman W.
j. Bryan OF Nebraska. in which he ex-
pressed the opinion that the agricultural or
wheat-growing States had suffered more
from the fall in tie value of silver than had
the mining States
A letter was read from Governor PEN
noyer of Oregon. Among other things the
Governor said. The whole history of the
world does not furnish a crime equal in
atrocity to the decentralization OF silver
Against this crime the Trans Mississippi
Congress should make formal demand for
the restoration Of silver"
Governor Stone OF Missouri in explaining
his absence, expressed the opinion that the
policy Of sectional conventions and con-
crosses was open to criticism, but he had no
patience to hear such criticism from the
people of the Northeastern States. They
had only themselves to blame for a condi-
tion thai compelled the States OF the South
and West 10 combine.
Governor Wilson of the First National
Bank of Mexico Mo-, in his letter wrote
The ruthless Kings Of Spain robbed their
American provinces openly and without ap-
parent computations of conscience, but
their successors, the R0thschiIds, plundered
this country equally as effectually"
Ihe question of proxies was brought up
by DR.. a. r. Briggs of California, aud
ELECTED long and warm debate, when the
cTedentlal committee came in 10 report.
The report. however, was accepted. and
the debate on proxies will probably be re-
sumed after permanent organization.
The total number of delegates present is
4S0, with more arriving by every train.
Committees on permanent organization, or
der of business and resolutions have been
appointed by the delegations.
A recess was taken until this evening.
At the evening session John E. Light Of
Colorado, in behalf of his delegation, pre-
sented a large floral emblem to the congress,
showing in the flowers the products of Colo
RADIO In his speech he reflected somewhat
on the present administration, saying that
President Cleveland boasted that he had
never been west of Chicago and had chosen
all OF his Cabinet from east of the Missouri
Colonel John p. Irish of California replied
TO these remarks, saying that nothing could
be gained by misrepre sentiDg the admins
tratiOn. Cleveland. he said. has been west
of Chicago and has appointed Cabinet
fficer from west of the Missouri. Colonel
Irish spoke later on the resources of Cali
tornia.
Congressman Pence described the want
of political resolution in Colorado.
o. w. Crawford of Velasco. Tex, secre-
:ary of the congress, spoke on irrigation,
and j. S. Dorothy OF Texas on free silver.
The congress then adjourned until 10 A. NJ.
tomorrow.