The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-30
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CITIZENS.
Mr.. WantIand Says That the Rail-
way Men Generally Are in Favor
of the PrOject-ResoIutiOns FL
naIIy Adopted FavOrinG Road
on to the Coast-Thc Latest BY
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chamber of commerce, which had for
its duty the outlining of a plan of ac-
ton for the citizens of this city to take
in relation to the proposed line which
Mr.. Vroman is trying to interest people
in.
Part of the gathering helped Vro-
man and constructed his line. When
this was completed and trains were
running, Abram H. Cannon projected
an enterprise in the shape Of a line
to the coast and drove the last spike
with great eclat. Then j. H. Whalon
took up the matter and, with a con-
Struction train and several men, built
a standard gauge route to the coast,
equipped it with passenger cars Of the
latest model, cut rates 10 minimum
and did d whole lot of business.
John w. Smell was there and while
he did not build any roads, he took
several falls out of Goulds and Van
derbilts, Sages and DillOns, and had a
good time generally.
Mr.. Vroman did not go away with
any great amount of encouragement.
While all present seemed to be OF the
opinion that the line he proposes to
build would be a good thing, 1T is fair
to say that enthusiasm was not as in
tense as II might nave DeeI
Judge Colborn called the meeting to
order, an act which was the immediate
cause of his being chosen to perma-
nently preside.
This little business over with, re-
porter was chosen to act as secretary,
ostensfbly for the purpose of giving
debate a chance to sprint with Itself.
Reporters never talk in meetings, any
way, and his selection gave everyone
else a free and unlimited chance at
ratio of 16 to l.
The report of the committee was
then read. 1t was somewhat lengthy,
but here is the whole of it:
To the Public:
Your committee appointed TO inves-
tigate the credentials and standing of
Mr.. Vroman, respectfully report:
That we had a meeting with Mr..
Vroman and examined his credentials
and made such investigation as we
could IN the limited time, as to his ac-
quaintance with railroad employees.
We fully recommend Mr.. Vroman to
the citizens of Salt Lake city and
think he is a good man for the posi-
lion he occupies. We also think that
any business entrusted to him will re-
ceive due and proper care and atten-
ton.
We also submit herewith a letter
from Mr.. c. Z. WantIand, of this city,
addressed to our chairman, and make
it a part of this report.
Mr.. Wantland's letter relates that he
has been taking a trip over the lines
of the Union Pacific for the last sixty
days and finds the men generally are
in favor of this route. He has held
conversations with many of them and
with those who are not trainmen, and
learns that they favor the enterprise;
opinions collected are reliable and
from men who have saved their
money; have not ''blOwn it in against
whiskey and other fOolishness." Many
of them have announced their inten-
ton of subscribing to the road and
inducing their friends to ante up also.
Mr.. Wantland's deduction is that it is
reasonable to expect that if the pro-
ject is vigorously pushed, 100000 will
be subscribed by men on the Union
Pacific system alone. With such an
impetus the movement will spread rap
idly. The men all know Mr.. Vroman
and have great confidence in him for
his integrity and his ability as an or
ganiZer.
The general impression abroad is
that the road offers inducements which
are unsurpassed by any section in the
United States. This fact is we'll known
Many men of all classes think this
plan of building a line and operating it
by railroad men is the best thing
which can be done. Mr.. Wantland
thinks, too, the men of Utah will con-
tribute largely to the enterprise, both
in money and labor, and that Cali
fornia will be heard from in the mat
ter right royalty. All that is needed
is a we'll organized movement.
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members Of the committee.
At the conclusion of the reading
Judge Colborn made a few remarks,
in which he dwelt at some length upon
the Importance of the line. Of course,
all this has in general way been
talked over before, but still what the
judge said was pertinent.
Everybody took a hand in the mat
ter of discussion after Judge Colborn
had concluded Major Wilkes was
heard from and Mr.. Smell.
The latter favored something IN the
line of railroads, provided bonds were
not issued. Mr.. Smell is death on
bonds
Abram H. Cannon said he did not
deem it wise to take any action; there
was one company formed at this time
which was making good progress, and |
it would seem that in such an event !
the citizens of this city and territory
ought to support that one until such |
time as it was demonstrated that sue |
cess could not be achieved.
J. H. Whalon advocated his pet |
which has been reported be- !
fore in The Herald. and then President |
Vroman talked for a few moments on |
the cost of construction.
Several other people took a hand in |
the discussions or voice rather, and |
talk was flowing free as water when I
H. w. Early, who had sat silent dur
ng all the conversation, arose, and in |
/ speech replete with posey and SEN
-iment presented the following reso-
ution, which was adopted:
Be it resolved, That it be the sense
If this meeting that we are heartily !
and enthusiastically in favor of a
abroad from this city to the tidewater
If the Pacific coast, and that we
pledge our material support to such
In enterprise, although at present we
ire unable to endorse any special plan
or the accomplishment of this desir-
lble object.
This resolution was adopted, and
he meeting adjourned. The report of
he committee was also adopted.
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY.