The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-05
OFFICIAL CALL
Ofthe Transmississippi Commercial
Congress.
TERRITORY EMBRACED.

sentation.
BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.
The governor of each state and territory
may appoint ten delegates; the mayor of
each city may appoint one delegate and
one additional delegate for each five thous-
and inhabitants, provided that no city may
have more than ten delegates. The execu-
tive officer of each county may appoint
one delegate. Each business organization
may appoint one delegate for each fifty
members, provided that no such organ Ia
ton may have more than ten delegates.
The governors of states and territories,
members Of United States congress and
all ex-presidents of this congress are ex-
oficio delegate with all privileges. except
that of voting and election TO Office.
OBJECTS OF THE CONGRESS.
The object of this congress is TO pro-
mote the business interests and develop
the resources Of the states and territories
entitled to representation, and to increase
reciprocal and foreign trade by the dis
cussion Of questions pertaining thereto.
and TO cultivate acquaintance fraternal
feeling, and a hearty cooperation among
the various commercial bodies. and thus
influence legislation and individual effort
and promote the general welfare.
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION.
Discussion will be confined TO questions
of common interest 10 the territory repre-
scented. Local and political questions will
be excluded. Any question german to the
object of the congress may be introduced
by the delegates. but the following are
suggested by the executive committee after
a careful consideration of the many ques-
tons submitted by members.
l. Irrigation and the Arid Regions
(a) Should congress Iegislate in their in
terests? Cb) What can be done for this
region by individual effort? (c) New
plants adapted to arid lands.
2. Improvement of Western Rivers
(a) Floods of the Mississippi. cause and
remedy. Co Deep water at the mouth of
the Mississippi. (c) Preservation OF the
forests.
8. Water Transportation-(a> Nicaragua
canal. CD Harbors on the Pacific coast.
(cl Gulf outlet.
4. Transportation Facilities of the West
la Equitable rates TO tide water.
). Our Trade and How to Increase It
'a) With Mexico, Japan, China. Hawaii,
the Philippines and Cuba. Oh Pacific
coast cable. (c) Ship building on Pacific
coast.
6. Mining in the West-(a) Should there
be a national department OF mines?
7. Agriculture-(a) Beet sugar industry.
'b) Introduction of our Indian corn in
Europe as a culinary article.
s. National Quarantine.
9. Statehood for the Territories.
10. Monroe Doctrine.
II. Homestead Laws.
u. Trusts and Combines-(a) Are they
beneficial?
Is. Our Foreign Possessions.
Il. United States Senators, Should They
be Elected by the People Direct?
Is. Our Representation at the Louisiana
Celebration and the Paris Expo
iition.
THE BEST TALENT.
The men to whom has been assigned the
for discussion. have made national
equation by practical work and laborious
study of the several subjects assigned
hem. It is expected there Will be present
he president Of the United States, the
governors of the several states and terri
cries, and many of the members Of the
rational congress. both senators and rep
'esentatives. as well as some of the lead
Eg men from Hawaii. Hon. Hugh Craig.
PRESIDENT of this congress. is ex-president
# the Chamber of Commerce of San Fran
.sco. Cal. one of the most influential
bodies of the United States
'he debates in this congress will be partici-
,ated in by the most eloquent orators OF
he west, and a day spent here VIII be
more interesting than a day in the senate
f the United States. This will be a nota-
lie gathering Of the influential commercial
nen of the west.
WICHITA.
California. Colorado Missouri, Nebraska,
louisiana, Texas and Utah have in turn
Hospitality entertained the congress. It
low falls to the good fortune of Kansas
o have the congress at Wichita. one Of
he young giants Of the west: Il is a city
twenty thousand inhabitants. enjoy
lg the distinction OF being the CONNER
ial center Of the state and the tobbing
enter of the southwest. The city. during
he spring and summer. Is ver.table for
St. Of shade trees. with beautiful resi-
ences and well kept lawns: fl is one OF the
1ost inviting cities Of the west. Four
arge trunk railways enter the city from
ifferent directions. The Missouri Pacific |
he St Louis and san Francisco. The |
tchison. Topeka and Santa Fe and The
hicagc. Rock Island and Pacific. Special |
ates will be made over all these roads. I
nipple hotel accommodations can be had /
Z reduced rates. Delegates viii be cor /
iaIlv welcomed and the citizens viii take /
7ecial pride in entertaining them.
TRANSPORTATION
The Western Passenger association has /
ranted the congress a one and one-th.rd /
are for the round trip but an effort r |
eng made 70 secure rate Of one fare !
II the round trip on al the railways with /
the territory embraced by the congress.
IS hoped that we can make such ar
suzements over ali the roads IN the /
ntted states. Specific information may
p had on application - the agente % the 4
.veral railways. or ny addressing the esc-
.ta-v q the congress and ne AT. for
ard information 70 an delegates 70 the
,agrezs as soon az Te learn Of their ap-
ointment
RESULTS
Tnis congress has held nine sessions
fuencinE the national congress % I
-eatsr degree than ali other babies 81
.e United States together. among whlch
AZ - noted the annexation q fiazsE. I
.e- vzrs~ on me cr1.f. resaced ra1z-sv
ausportat.on, the N,caragua canal. ire
.nkruDt Az and q general awakening .
y agricultural and commerc-al Interests
the west L was rhT9usa IRE Influence
ca.s congress t5at the Omaha expo
On vas conceived and = national a9-
.7-rtat.on secured for "a beaest
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