The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-04

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Oklahoma unoccupied known as the
kiowa, Comanche and Apache Indian
reservations; it ought in justice to said
Indians, who should have the environ
| ment, be opened for settlement and occu-
pancy by the white man; therefore be it
Resolved, That the congress of the
United States IS hereby memoralized 10
ratify the treaty between the said Indians
and the United States and open the said
lands to settlement.
No. D-Whereas, All the recent CONNER
cial and military history of the world
have especially emphasized the necessity
for a Nicaragua canal, uniting the waters
of the Atlantic and the Pacific, and
Whereas, 1t no longer admits of argyll
ment TO the American mind that such
project Should be planned executed and
administered by the American people;
therefore be it
esolved, That the Trans-Mississippi Con-
gress favor the construction and owner
ship by the United States government Of
the Nicaragua canal and call upon the
national congress for such legislation as
may be necessary for its speedy construc-
ton.
Whereas, The competition Of Coolie con-
tract labor is detrimental to free white
labor, and
Whereas. We believe that free white la
Dor should be protected against Coolie or
any contract labor; therefore be it
Resolved, That congress be requested TO
enact such laws as shall prohibit Coolie
or other Contract labor from competing
with thu free labor of the United States.
Whereas, The policy Of free homes for
American citizens has received more
unanimous endorsement from. the citizens
of this country than any other measure
ever presented to the people, and
Whereas. Congress has failed to recog-
nize this endorsement; be it
Resolved, That We request in behalf Of
the pioneer, home builder, and nation sup
porters, a recommendation be included in
the next message to congress.
Approaching the opportunity and posi-
bility of American commerce, and as
there can be no greater hindrance to the
development Of that congress, than the
constant changing, every few years. of our
consuls to the different governments; be
it
Resolved, by the Trans Mississippi Com
| mercal Congress, That our consular sys-
TEN be established upon a permanent
| basis regardless of politics, having but
one object in view, the establishment of
a more general brotherhood with foreign
nations; be it
Resolved, second, To accomplish the
best results, to place our nation upon an
equal footing with other leading CONNER
cial nations, our government should es-
tablish an academy for the special train
ing of those who wish to enter the con-
sular service, and when it is possible our
| consuls should be selected from those who
have completed the prescribed course, and
changes in our consuls should not be
made except for substantial causes, other
than political views; and be it
Resolved third, That we urge upon our
| senators and representatives in congress
that action looking to this end be taken.
Amending Rule 5. to read as follows:
In order to provide for such expenses,
! the annual dues for membership shall be
| $, and any person in the Trans-Missis-
| s.ppi country shall be eligible to such
membership on payment Of such annual
| dues. subject, however, TO repection by
the executive committee.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
| Whereas, It has come to the knowledge
| Of this congress that since its last meet
| ing the Hon. E. Hogaboom of Hot Springs
/ Ark. and the Hon. VIM. Paxman Of
| Hephi. Utah, members of the executive
committee Of the Trans Mississippi Con-
| gress have departed this life. and
! Whereas, This congress recognizes in
/ these gentlemen of high executive ability
whose past service as active members Of
! this committee has been both able and
! efficient. and as citizens broad-minded and
! able advocates Of all the great interests
| which mark the commercial grandeur Of
( the Mississippi country.
| Resolved, Therefore, that in the death
| OF these our fellow members, this con-
sress loses two of its best equipped and
| earnest supporters, and that we hereby
| express our high appreciation OF their past
! services.
Resolved further. That we tender 70 the
! families Of the deceased the sincere con-
! dolence of this congress. That a copy OF
these ersolutions be embodied in the pro-
cee7,nrs Of th, congress and transmitted
Ia the families Of the deceased
Resolved. That the thanks OF the Trans
/ Mississippi Congress IS hereby rendered 70
/ Wichita Lodge No. 90 A ? and A NJ,
/ for the loan OF the steroptican 70 this con-
gross and also 10 Mr. Fred J. Cossit. the
( electrician VINO so efficiently operated the
same.
Resolved That the special thanks o.
MS congress be etended 10 the press Of
wichita. who have given 20 the delegates
every attention and facility during their
/ stay N this genial city.
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wez-. this land OF the free.
l Where the Twentieth Kansas cross river
and sea,
Ra.se Cain among the Tagais. nd vars
hottest scenes
Deck "Old Glory" with sunHoTers IN TIE
far Of Philippines
Resolved That the congress calnot al
,1w il session II close without ex1'eFss T.=
n strong terms is sense OF a2pEsciai-7n
/ ~ the c7rrteSies extended % SIS men z-ers
+ hv the authorities q TIE cry . W.cs'-a-
Z -aa Commercial oIuh. snd The LADIES' az !
gentlemen Of re city. Sao have Il 50
many wzys contributed 70 make th4s
session delightful Is vel as zzszE-5T-
able one.
re3iavisr that ooznne-cialLsm II -
+;zhes- s@zse moves side By SIDE With the
| h!ghes, order u patriotism. and selie1-r z
f,l--ae- that great navy = essential 70
a great merchant rparins. snd believing
that the respect q q nation Il me esTlra&-
tEaa % Other governments depends r a
ersat measure OF tas zSgli,y. courage ard
hssa Sense q duty Of rs volunteer Sol
dIe-y- taersSs-e. De =
Resolved. Taat ;his ea1gress hereby
gives sxa-ezzsoa q Is h-zAssE S2,ree4-