The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-25

cnttic men. az horse mon, as sheep men
and rs hrg men for better laws, and linz
dependent Lawmakers who are not afraid
70 uphold their convictions In any place
and under any circumstances.
/ am led TO the conclusion that the men
who produce food products which sustain
HE, may as well understand that during
the Twentieth century II viii require tke
combined efforts of both stockmen and
farmers to hold their own IN the unequal
combat. 1t is the gambling feature In
articles OF food which should by law
! be absolutely prohibited In the interest
OF the greatest number. The world must
1 be led. and the producers OF food should
be protected in every market OF the world
from any and every combination which
would speculate and gamble on the price
of food products for the selfish agsrandisc-
inent OF lot of food scalpers.
From tho almanacs for 1899 We learn
that ono hundred ANA ffty-two trusts are
now IN tull blast In the United States, Tie
list begins with an alcohol trust. barb I'd
wire trust, castor oil trust Colorado
coal combine, FISH trusts whip trust,
and 80 en- TO tombstone trust. the COM
bined capital OF which one hundred and
hfty-two aggrcgations amounts to two and
a quarter billion OF dollars. over half
watered, but dry fact.
Our aims are for the greatest good to
the greatest number: our hopes embrace
our whole allied interests; and our chief
end an educated determination to secure a
general and abiding prosperity for 10000
600 American citizens
K When President Springer called the nj
ternoon session TO order the report OF the
executive committee was submitted, cIn-
Tracing the reports OF the recording secre-
tary and treasurer. Recording Secretary
Charles +. Martini in his report, gave n
review OF the work OF tho year, showing
how by the unremitting efforts Of the eN.
ecutive officers. aided by the membership
and tho press, the association which
started year ago without q dollar and
without a name m It's membership .olls,
has grown to be powerful organizations.
embracing nearly one hundred local ass
sociations. out OF debt and with r/irly
$1,000 IN its treasury. Tho associations. ho
said, represented 5000 people. owning
100000 head Of stock, valued at $780,
600. coo, Mr.. Martin made n number of
suggestions regarding changes in the by
laws and regulations of the association.
These suggestions were adopted Ivy the
association. The most important of these
arc the admission TO membership OF rail-
road and telephone companies and n
change in the laws to permit the appoint
ment Of q board OF control, 10 consist of
a president. secretary and three members
OF the executive committee to act as the
executive committee in minor matters.
Treasurer Gouldlng reported receipts for
the year s1Sgs and disbursements Ss9G6.
The report of the executive committee
went on TO state that Denver had been cho-
sen as permanent headquarters OF the
association, the Denver Union Stocllynrds
company having offered free Offices In its
new building
Tho remainder OF the session was de-
voted to brief talks on the condition of the
stock Industry in the various States. All
reported the highest prosperity, except H..
H.. Jastro Of California. who said the
drouth of last year had somewhat crippled
the industry in his State. but that the
present outlook was bright. S, II, Cohen
spoke for Texas.
The convention adjourned until Q o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Tonight general reception was tel
dered the delegates and their friends. at
which addresses were made by Governor
Thomas, Mayor McMurray, President
Springer and others,
Chicago tonight seems to be In the lead
as a candidate for the next convention
city.