The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-05-22
STOCKMENS RESOLUTIONS.
North Montana Roundup Associa-
ton Places Itself On Record.

North Montana Roundup Associa-
ton Places Itself On Record.
The resolutions adopted At the an
nual meeting Of the North Montana
Roundup association were 70 this ef-
feet:
/. Whereas. the method of making
assessments for carrying on the work
of this association has come to an end
because of the changed conditions,
and
Whereas, it is necessary to raise
funds to carry on the work ia the
future:
Be it resolved, that annual dues of
$500 be herein after paid by each men,
Der, which shall be due and payable
at the time of the annual spring meet
ing of each year.
The membership fee shall remain as
heretofore, 500, and no new member
shall be required to pay any other
dues the first year of his membership.
2. Moved that a committee OF three
be appointed by the chair to revise
the bylaws and bring them into con-.
formity with the requirements OF the
present time. Incorporate therein that
the annual spring meetings shall be
held at any town upon the line of the
Great Northern railway in Montana,
to be decided by a majority vote of
the meeting, but that two consecutive
meetings shall not be held at any one
place. The said committee of three
shall report to the first ensuing meet.
ing Of the executive committee.
3. Moved that the first Friday Of
May shall be the regular day for the
annual spring meeting of this associa-
ton.
4. Resolved, that this association,
recognizing and approaching the most
valuable services rendered by George
w. Hall ia his capacity'.as stock 10.
spector in northern Montana for many
years, he having detected, and being
the al Of bringing many cattle and
horse thieves to justice, and learning
that he is no longer q stock inspector,
we thank him for his past services,
and we most earnestly request that
the board of stock commissioners re.
instate him to his former position as
stock ms pector.
5. Resolved, that it is the sense Of
this meeting that the state railway
commissioners shall be requested to
secure satisfactory services from the
railways in the handling of stock
trains, and the facilities for loading
cattle at the shipping points, and tha'
we consider Is miles per hour, includ
ing all stops, as being the proper
time for the running Of stock trains.
g.. Resolved, That we condemn the
many violations OF the estray Law
passed by the eighth legislative as
sembly, and call upon the proper of
fcers for its vigorous enforcement.
I. Whereas, the attitude Of the fed
eral government in the matter of it
contemplated disposition of the publ
I lands is of vital interest to all th
stockmen of Montana, and,
> Whereas, a convention to discus
the matter with a view of making rec
ommenda atoms to the government Is t.
] be held at Denver on June Is: be i
resolved,
That q committee of three member
! be appointed by the chair to atten'
that convention upon appointment b.
the governor, to attend the said meet
J ing as representatives from this stat
and from this association. The nee
; essary expenses incurred by that CON
mittee shall be paid by this sssocia
ton. The executive committee shall
draw up resolutions to be presented t
the proper authorities and otherwis
instruct the said committee of tire
persons.
; Be it further resolved, that this as
; ISOLATION does not approve Of leasin'
any part OF the public domain, an
that it Is distinctly and unqualified
' opposed to the permit system, which
! regards as being detrimental to tn
welfare of the established residents {
> western states and in effect woul
I amount to taking an unwarranted lit
erty with our rights and privileges q
American citizens.
Wool Market Is Improving.