The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-29

of the bureau of information of the de-
partment OF commerce and labor be ex-
tended, with the purpose of securing i'm
migrants VINO were farmers In their ma
tive lands for the farming region OF the
great west The committee on resolu-
tions introduced resolution touching
this same subject.
l.. j. Hart OF Texas urged the adop-
ton OF resolution for the improve
ment OF the ports OF southern Texas and
Tor appropriations. for this purpose. and
opening the port of Aransas Pass.
Asks Appropriation for Fair.
A resolution was offered by Colonel
asking congress to appropriate S. 600, 900
toWard the Panama Pacific exposition OF
1915 at San Francisco. The committee
on resolutions offered recommendation
indorsing the movement for transconti-
mental highways and good roads,
John l.. Powell OF Wichita, Kan, chair.
man of the executive committee. read
several proposed amendments to the by
laws OF the congress. These were made
a specific order of business for this morn
Ing
On motion of delegate Savage OF Ok
lahoma, the congress adopted a resolu-
tion thanking President Taft for his
letter TO Governor Spry in relation to
the congress-.
All resolutions were referred to the
resolutions committee, and action upon
them Will be taken at later sessions. pro-
vidtng they are reported for consIdera-
ton by tho committee.
Speculate on President.
During the luncheon hour, following the
ia bernacle organ recital, the principal
topic or discussion among the delegates
was as TO who would be the next presi-
present Indications. will be between John
l.. Powell OF Wichita. Kan, chairman OF
the executive committee, and former
Governor James Fl. Brady of Idaho. It
Mr.. Powell was the leading candidate
upon his arrival here. but since former
Governor Brady entered the field the talk
has been about evenly divided.
Yesterday morning a number OF state
delegations caucused, and all which have
instructed their directors except Kansas
have decided In favor OF Governor Brady.
These Include several Of the southern
states. and 1t Is well known that all the
states Of the northwest Will be solid for
Idaho's chosen son.
Utah for Brady.
California. Oregon. Washington. Idaho.
Montana, North Dakota. South Dakota.
Minnesota; Colorado, Wyoming. and Utah
Bradys friends and Nevada will proba-
bly, enter the ranks tonight. What south
ern states have come over TO Governor
II Is declared among inner circles that
several are In that column. The presi-
dent Of the congress is nominated by the
directors OF the various states represent
general assembly. The directors will
probably meet early Thursday morning
and the ratification will take place Fri
day at the morning session.
See America First"
citizens who have been closely following
the sessions, took the O'Clock train
for Saltair. Many had gone earlier, and
large crowds went out on later trains.
the edges Of the pavilion and marveled
at the scene before them,
The first See America First" session
was called TO order in the Ship cafe al
3 o'clock. In short, appropriate speech
he told OF the objects OF the slogan, paid
high tribute 10 the late Fisher Harris OF
Salt Lake, who is regarded as the author
Of the phrase, and introduced Richard
Sake Jones OF Seattle. who presided
Teeming with wholesome humor and
earnest In It's delivery. Mr.. Jones's speech
h!t the nail squarely In the declaration
that to see the slogan See America
First bear successful fruit. u must be-
come the duty Of every citizen 10 help
an ambition on the part OF Americans and
foreigners alike 10 see what America
really has to offer Some cities he said
were not yet ready TO be seen hrst'-
they were not so far along as Salt Lake
Americans in Hurry.
The bad spirit OF Americans, he assert
ed. Is 10 want 10 see everything in about
a minutes time. Americans as gen
eral rule were not real visitors, he said :;
they were not realizing the worth OF that
In America which was apt 10 be wor-
SHIPPED In Europe Aside from the great
natural attractions OF America, ne said
It's people should develop and make their
respective sections such as to make peo-
pie want 10 see America FIRST. second.
and Bll the time
Chairman Jones then announced the
regret OF Louis w. HILL chairman OF d.
rectors OF the Great Northern railroad
St Paul. Mimi. In not being able 10 be
present TO deliver his scheduled address.
Speaks for Hill.
r. W. Graham. western inlmlgra ton
and Industrial agent OF the Great North
ern. was introduced Mr.. Hills rep
| reEeutative, and In behalf OF Mr. Hill
| ne spoke In part as follows:
It's pity Uncle SIN could not
have his observatory telescope nd