East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-13

The following circulars have been
issued by officials of the National
Livestock and American Stockgrow-
ers' associations regarding the joint
meeting of the two associations in
Denver on January 80, 81 and Febru-
airy /
To All Stockgrowers' Associations and
Stockmen:
| The annual meeting of the National
Livestock association will be held in
Denver January 80, 81 and February
/ 1.
Matters Of the utmost Importance
to all of you demand a representation
| from your state or local associations
at this meeing. Among the reasons
for your presence here will be the
| consolidation of the National Live
stock association and the American
| Stockgrowers' association into one
great livestock organization represent
| ing the entire livestock producing in
terests of the entire country; this Or
ganization will be effected upon the
following basis which was adopted
| by a conference coru mittee of the two
associations held in Denver, October
| 20 and 21:
First: The membership to consist
of livestock producing and maturing
interests of the country.
] Second: The constitution and by
| laws of the American Stockgrowers'
association. modified so as to admit
to membership associations of live
stock producers, as well as individu-
ais, to be made the basis.
Third: One strong central commit
tee, appointed by the association thus
formed. 10 carry on the business of
the association.
Fourth: The association to Coop
crate with all allied interests through
such subcommittee as may be ap-
pointed by the executive committee
Whenever the interests of said asso-
citation and such allied interests are
mutual.
Fifth: The objects Of the organi-
zation thus formed will be to repre-
sent the livestock interests in all mat
ters of general and public import
ance, and to conserve the interests,
protect the rights and to redress the
wrongs of each and all of its men,
bers.
F.. J. HAGENBA RTH,
President National Livestock Assn.
MURDO MACKENZIE,
President American Stockgrowers'
Assn
Subjects to BE Discussed.
The central committee of your asso-
citation have put forth strenuous ef-
forts in behalf of the reciprocity
movement to open up the markets of
the foreign countries that are gradu-
ally closing down upon us, and at
present it looks as though temporary
arrangements will be made with Ger
many, to be followed by a more per-
manent basis satisfactory to the in
terests of both nations. The extension
of the 2S-hour law: the increased ap-
preparation for agricultural and exper-
| mental stations and the inspection of
meats, must demand the attention of
every stockman.
The land question in which you are
| nterested-grazing upon the forest
reserves or upon the public domain
outside Of the reserves a question
that will demand a great deal of at
tention at our meeting. Secretary
Wilson, of the department of agricul-
ture, and Mr.. Pinchot, chief forester
of the agricultural department. ex-
pect to be here and outline the gov
ernment's policy both as to the forest
reserves and the public domain and
expect to be largely guided by the ex-
pressions of the stockmen at this ma
tfonal meet-the same to be the con-
census of the public opinion among
the stockmen. This one question
alone should be Of sufficient interest
to bring 5000 stockmen to Denver
Commencing Monday, January 20
. the Western Livestock Show is to be
held here at the Union Stock Yards
and at the present time has every in
dication of being a splendid success
This Is a western affair and one which
is intended to show the improvement
which has been made in the stock in
dustry from the range standpoint ant
vantage to every stockman present
1 Two thousand dollars in prizes ha
1 been hung by the stock show and thi
> has been duplicated by speciaul prize
a from individual stockmen and Pure
Bred Record association-so thos
e who exhibit will be well repaid TO
= the efforts they may put forth.
\ The citizens of Denver are putin
y forth every effort to entertain yo
i while here and you should not mis-
r this opportunity for coming into con
y tact with your fellow stockmen fror
= all over the country. There shopld b
a no necessity for urging your attend
ance for this is to your own individ
n ual interest.
n Please let me know at once wha
@ representation we may anticipat
from you, their names and addresse
and when you arrive in Denver pleas
report as soon as possible at heao
v quarters. 211 Quincy building.
:, j. II. GWINN,
:. Secretary.