The Butte inter mountain., 1903-08-28
SEATTLE CONGRESS
COMPLETE SUCCESS
p. J. BROPHY TELLS OF THE TRANS
MISSISSIPPI COMMERCIAL
MEETING.
MANY SUBJECTS DISCUSSED
Beet Sugar Industry in the West Attracts
Much Attention From the
Delegates.

The session of the Trans-Mississippi
Commercial congress at Seattle. last week,
was success from every standpoint ac-
cording TO +. J. Brophy, who has just re-
turned from the Sound city. He was the
only delegate from Butte present, but there
were several delegates there from other
parts of the state.
They were David G.. Browne OF Fort
Benton, /. ID. O'Donnel of Billings, ]. A.
Walsh of Helena. Herbert Strain and DIR.
Strain Of Great Falls.
1t was successful meeting in every
particular said Mr.. Brophy today. The
subjects discussed were OF vital importance
to the entire northwest. The people of
Seattle royalty entertained us and | am
glad | attended the congress.
Many important Subjects.
Among the subjects of vital importance
discussed were the Philippines and Orient
al trade III general, irrigation legislation
for Alaska and the other subjects that
would naturally be considered by body of
men OF that class.
There were about a2s delegates in at
tendance and the various papers and dis
cussions were closely followed by large
number of spectators.
meeting will be held at ST. Louis during
the fair.
Mr.. Maxwell. a government irrigation
expert. delivered one of the most notable
papefs Of the session. 1t is as an enter
tanning, instructive and on the whole an
elaborate review of the subject that is
closest to people in the semi-arid West.
He has given it deep thought and is withal
practical man.
Canadian Trade Relations.
Herbert Strain Of Great Falls read
common sense and business-like paper on
the development Of trade relations with
Canada.
THE question of the best legislation for
Alaska provoked an animated discussion.
The sentiment favored territorial form
OF government and resolution to that ef-
feet was adopted.
Governor Brady Of Alaska opposed a
territorial form of government for the
present, on the ground that the conditions
did not warrant it. Former Governor
Swineford, however and many others IA
vored the idea.
Senator Reed Smott Of Utah delivered
an interesting paper on the resources OF
Utah. He is evidently a man OF no mean
VIC VI tHe star papers ol lHc ScS-
sion was read by Mr.. Harris of Calves
ton, Texas, on the resources OF the Lone
Star state. II made decided hit.
"The beet sugar industry, which was dis
cussed in connection with irrigation,
proved to be an interesting theme also.
More Factories Promised.
"The state of Washington already has
one beet sugar factory and others are
promised with the expectation that inside
of year or two the state will produce all
the sugar it consumes
only once did a semblance Of politics
creep into the meeting. This was when an
effort was made to incorporate in the
resolutions a plank relative to a modifca-
tion of the sugar tariff. It'Was ruled out
as political subject, not proper to be con-
sidered.
Statehood for Oklahoma and the In
dian territory were also discussed.
The congress visited the shipyard of
Moran brothers, near Seattle, where the
battleshp Nebraska is building; we also
went aboard the cruiser New York and
ginboat Bennington. | was pleased with
the appearance of Victoria, which we Wis
tied. Seattle appears to be a rushing,
bustling place just now, full Of sightsers.
THE weather was delightful and all
other conditions favorable for successful
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