The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-01

immediate admission 70 statehood OF New
Mexico. Arizona and Oklahoma
BY James Kirkwood OF Oklahoma-Urg-
ing that the public domain should be ap-
propriated by the government 70 provide
homes for Americans under the general
homestead law and that all lands not PAT
ented come under this law.
BY Ex-Governor Prince Of New Mexico
Whereas. The decline in the American
merchant marine has for years been .
subject OF regret to all patriotic citizens
and its large increase is now especially
necessary in view of our acquisition Of an
island domain in the Pecihc ocean;
Resolved. That we urge upon the con-
gress OF the United States the adoption
Of such legislation as VIII restore Ane-i-
can shipping 10 its former proud position
and place US in the front rank OF com
mercial nations"
STORAGE OF STORM WATERS.
BY Wesley A. Stuart. South Dakota.
Whereas. Large sums are being con-
stantly expended by congress along tho
Lower Mississippi 10 prevent the flood
waters from the great northwest de-
stroying the crops, lands. homes and ives
Of the people along its banks; and
Whereas. These annual food waters are
needed and can be utilized by a reservoir
system, conserving the same at or about
the head Of the Missouri and Mississippi!
rivers and their tributaries: and
Whereas. In this great arid region Of
the great northwest agriculture Is fast re-
solving itself into the alternatives OF IT,
gate or emgrate; be it therefore
Resolved. first That this congress
| should and hereby does memorabilia the
national congress 10 spend less money IN
| trying TO make banks for the Mississippi
river winch Nature has not, ana THAI it
| expend more money in storing for ir-isd-
/ ton these vast foods that lay waste Il G
1 southern lands and for want OF whic1
water the dry. parched and arid lands Of
/ the northwest are in places little less
j than a wide waste. Second. That the fed
! erai congress at its next session pass an
act empowering an engineers corps "a
| fully investigate the topography and sub
nit report ard surveys OF adequate stoI-
| age reservoirs in the regions named.
MINES AND MINING.
BY Ex-Governor Prince OF New Mexico
/
( the country aas attained such vast pro-
portions that II is entitled 70 due rec5ru.
ton from the national government. and
We call for the establishment IF DEPART
ment Of mines and mining. similar 20 inc
department q agrieulture-not only as a
roper req, uition Of existing conditions
but because Of it's Importance 20 the fU-
ture development Of the industry
Resolutions offered by Messrs. Ewlnl
and Sl0sson of Texas. bearing on deeI
water:
Whereas. The Fifty-ffth congress ap
propriated $4,000 (as the acts on N,
subject have been construed by the Unit
ed States attorney general for a deep
water outlet at Houston. Tex. but tina
| high official has suggested on account Of
claim of error that only 500 90 be mad,
available until further action by congress
| and
Whereas. This congress Is deeply I'm
| pressed with the necessity OF deep waite
| at Houston, In order 10 make availabl
for the demands Of commerce the eXistini
entrance At Galveston, anl IS furthe
deeply impressed by the fact that grea
| benefits viii result 20 the commerce Of IN
south and northwest as will be amply com
mensurate with the cost Of the enterprise
as estimated by the United states corp
OF engineers;
Therefore. Be Il resolved by the Trans
/ Mississippi Commercial Congress IN con
/ vention assembled: First that this con
/ Rress heartily indorses the enterprise o.
deep water al Houston. the consummaiiof
of which would be a handbook harbor hft'
I miles nearer 20 the products n ire Erea
/ northwest. and. second. that we earnest
/ urge unon the United States congress III
| confirmation of the above appropriate
Of 3 3o) 90 70 be followed by further ap
! propriations 70 complete the PROTEST b