Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

respective communities, and that the
secretary of the association be notified
as early as possible of the name and
address of each delegate appointed.
Each delegate should be given prop
er credentials to be filed with the COM
mittee on credentials at the opening
of the convention.
OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The object of this association, stead
lastly adhered to, is to secure the
early completion of the project as
adopted by congress, for permanent
six-foot channel at low water in the
upper Mississippi river from Minneap-
oils to the mouth OF the Missouri
river.
To encourage the provision by the
municipalities at the ports on the riv-
er of adequate modern terminals,
adapted TO the convenient and econom-
! zeal handling of commerce.
To promote the utilization Of the
river and expansion Of its traffic, in
order that the people may enjoy the
fullest benefit of cheap water transpor-
/ tation.
/ CONVENTION 4 REPRESENTATIVE
/ BODY.
The conventions of this association
have always been thoroughly repre-
sentative of the towns and cities of
the upper Mississippi valley.
! The large attendance of delegates
( has not only shown the deep interest
existing in the work we have in
/ charge. but, through their representa-
tives the sentiment of the various COM
munities has been expressed as to
the general requirements of the people
and the benefits that will be derived
from the completion of the improve
ment of the river for transportation
purposes.
/ At no previous time have the condi-
| lions been of greater importance than
the present.
/ With the early completion and oper-
alton of the Panama canal, there will
/ be opened a new and economical trans
portation route to the Pacific coast
and 10 foreign ports, which must in
.
sippi valley. To gain the economic
results TO be obtained by the use of
this new water route, there must be
means provided for utilizing connect
ing waterways, like the Mississippi
river, in the transportation of the CON-
merCe of the people, which will re-
quire the construction of modern tow
boats and barges and the provision
of adequate terminals at each port on
the river for quick and economical
handling Of package and bulky freight.
These end other subjects of para
mount Importance will come before
the convention for deliberation and
will be discussed by prominent speak
ers. They are matters in which all
industries are deeply concerned, and
they command the serious attention
and attendance of every delegate at
this convention.
Each delegate has a voice in the
proceedings and his community an op-
pOrtunity to be heard from.
GOVERNORS OF STATES TO ATTEND
A notable feature of this convention
will be the presence of the governors.
Governor Major of Missouri, has in
vited Governor Dunno of Illinois, Gov.
ernor Clarke of Iowa, Governor Eber-
hardt of Minnesota and Governor Nc
Govern of Wisconsin, to attend and
be his guests during the convention.
An acceptance from each one is ex-
pected
The presence Of these noted men
will make the convention marked both
by their attendance and the excellent
addresses they will deliver.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Suitable entertainment will be pro-
vided and everything done to make
the convention a marked success.
No effort will be spared by the Com
mercial club or other Civic associa-
tons Of Hannibal to provide bounte-
Gus hospitality for the visiting dele
gates in attendance at the convention.
Hannibal, the former home of Mark
Twain and Huckleberry Finn, is noted
for its courteous and generous hes
pitality and each and every delegate
will be made TO feel at home.
Acknowledging the valuable service
and assistance heretofore rendered by
the press, it is hoped the same cordial
support will be continued towards ac-
complishing the valuable work being
carried on by this association solely in
the interest Of the people.
Very respectfully.
The Upper Mississippi River Improve
ment association.
Thomas Wilkinson, president,
Lewis B. Boswell, secretary.