Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-17
LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION
FAvORS PROTECTION

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. i7.-The an
nual meeting of the National Live Stock
association ended "Wednesday with the
passing of a string Of sizzling resolu
tionS.
The first declared strongly in favor
of the protective tariff upon live stock,
wool. hides, meat and meat products,
resenting the intention of many OF the
Democrats to open the door to the
free importation OF the products Of
the farm and ranch, thereby shifting
the burden of the tariff system to the
agricultural and stock raising portions
of the country and depriving those in
dustries of the benefits now accruing
to the great benefit Of the cattle bus
mess for the benefit of others. Duties
were demanded in proportion to others
levied and the live stock interests were
called upon to unite against the pro-
posed discrimination against them. The
abolition of duty on hides was de-
nOunced.
In retaliation for an attempt Of the
railroads to raise freight rates. con-
greSS was urged to enact a law for the
immediate valuation of railroad prop
critics and for determination Of all costs
of railroad operation. 1t was resolved
also that railroad rates westward on
cattle shipments are unreaSOnably high
and readjustment was demanded.
The work of the agricultural de-
rartment was commented as well as
the administration Of the national for
ests as most efficient ana lust and
ias Of distinct advantage tn The stock
men Of the west. Currency reform
was indorsed. objection was made to
the discriminatory taxation of Oleomar-
-arine and other meat products.
Legislation within states was urged
for the control of all infectious stock
diseases.
Regret was expressed over the death
of j. " Nickers of Los Angeles, who
had been one of the most active mem
bers of the association.
Concerning conditions across the
border, the following resolution was
ordered forwarded to the secretary OF
state and congress:
"WhereaS. citizens OF the United
States are the legal owners Of large
tracts of land. and have extensively en-
gagged in business of raising cattle in
the Republic Of Mexico. which has been
carried on for many years. and
"Whereas. during the past two years
such intolerable conditions have pre-
vailed in the states Of Chihuahua. so
nora and Coahuila. in particular. and
at other points, as to prevent the op-
der useless the property of American
citizens, and
"WhcrpaS the government Of Mex
leo has not furnished protection to
said property or to the liberty or lives
Of citizens Of the United States, and
"WhereaS. the ranch owners have
been prohibited from going into their
ranches. or sending the representatives
or employees to look after and protect
cattle and property. and have been
subjected to the commands and de
mands Of insurgent bands operating
under various leaders, who have con
tscated. used and destroyed cattle.
horses and other property upon the
ranches, and
.WhereaS. the government Of Mex
leo has shown il is unable to protect
| the lives and property Of the persons
so operating their business III the Re
public Of Mexico. therefore, be it
"Resolved, by the American National
| Live Stock association. that this reso-
| luton be laid before the constltutcd
authorities of the United STATES. and
that full and detailed information he
| given. setting forth the outraSes and
/ the destruction Of life and property
| Of the citizens of the United States
| aforesaid and that we demand the
complecst and fullest protection to
| American lives. interests and property
| aforesaid. and protection Of its citizens
| in full peaceful and lawful enjoyment
Of their property. and protect them
against the outrageS. and further That
| the United States demand from the
government of Mexico compensation toi
| the losses and damages sustained ny
reason Of the destruction Of life and
property"
The officers We're reelected as fol
lows:
Henry a. Jastro Of Bakersfield, pres
ident: Dwight B. Heard Of Phoenix,
C.. NJ. O'DonnelI of New Mexico, }. b.
kendrick Of Wyoming, NJ. X. Parsons
of Utah C. B. Rhodes of Colorado. }. I.
Pryn of Texas, vice-presdents: ]. W.
TomlinSon of Denver. secretary: john
w. Springer Of Denver, treasurer.
Ell Paso and Albuquerque, applicants
for the next session, Withdrew when
advised Of the usual practice of hold
ing the convention on alternate years
in Denver.