Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-20

to call upon a few people to supply
the sinews OF war. with two Of the
greatest conventions TO be held IN the
country this year IN our midst, Il IS
fitting that the entire community get
together and raise the funds noces-
sary for properly entertaining the
delegates. The last legislature made
this possible BY the passage Of a bill
permitting the counties to levy Q tan
for the purpose Of participating 10 q
general exhibition.
President W. w Armstrong made q
brief address In which he pledged the
Commercial club 10 assist any and all
counties IN any movement looking TO-
wards the improvement Of tho state,
He said that Utah has advanced In
population by 30 per cent In the past
few years, while sister states had
reached 60 20 100 per cent
Major n. W. Young Of the irrlea-
don congress set forth the objects and
purposes Of that gathering and related
what Il had accomplished for other
communities. He also told how the
state and county came to pledge their
support TO that and the Trausmlsais-
sippi congress and asked the support
OF the county commissioners.
W. r. Jensen OF the Transmissis-
sippi Commercial congress committee
spoke briefly ON the advantages 20 be
derived by the sessions OF the con-
gress. Twelve hundred delegates with
their families win visit Salt Lake. ac-
cordiug 20 Mr. Jensen.
George r. Odell gave his idea Of tho
general results possible OF accomplish
ment by hearty cooperation IN meet
ing the expenses OF the two con-
crosses.
George A. Snow. chairman % the To-
cal board OF control. of the National
Irrigation congress said that Utah
needs outside capital ANA homebuild-
ers.
Former Governor Heber ". Wells.
chairman Of the executive committee
to control the funds for both con
crosses. said that the salt Lake coun-
" commissioners had agreed 10 levy
a special tax for exhibition purposes
between the first Monday IN july and
the second Monday IN August. This
action was upheld by the opinion Of
the county attorney, He also read q
lengthy petition which is to be pre-
scented 10 the salt Lake city commits.
sion today. askiag that body 10 appro-
pirate $4,000 fur the purpose OF dec
Oratlons and special electric lighting
while the congresses are in session.
Commission 20 Help.
City Commissioner Henry w. Law
renee said that the commission Is in
hearty sympathy with the two con
crosses and appreciated their value
to the state. He said that the commits
sion would do everything possible 20
give the necessary financial aid, pro-
vided the law VIII permit.
John G. Maekay, Salt Lake county
commissioner. made speech In which
he oorrohorated the statements made
regarding the proposed action Of the
commissioners OF this county.
The roll call OF counties followed
and each commissioner made brief adj
dresses, the substance OF which was
that each would fall in line and levy
the required tax. while only s32 $50
was originally asked for as the poll
progressed II was evident that a larger
amount could be secured. Opon sug-
gestion Of Attorney General A. r.
Harness tho sum was increased 10 $780,
600 and the commissioners agreed 70
supply the added amount pro rata.
want a hack9 Gail Trimble
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