Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryGill, Murphysboro Independent; J. B. Parkinson, Savanna Times; A. S. Harsha, CarmiCourier; Mrs. J. B. Castle, Yorkville, Illinois."The report of the committee on resolutions was presented by C. W. Warner,chairman, as follows:"Whereas, Members of the Illinois Press Association have taken a trip to the Cityof Mexico, and, through the kindness and courtesy of various parties, have been enabledto make the excursion safely and expeditiously; and"Whereas, The experience has been one of great value and unalloyed enjoyment toall participating, and it is their unanimous desire to express their recognition of favorsshown them, by which the trip has been made so pleasant and profitable; therefore, be it"Resolved, That the hearty thanks and appreciation of the excursionists is due andis hereby tendered to W. W. Kent, of the Jacksonville & Southeastern Railroad; toMessrs. Durand and McGee, of the Wabash Railroad; to B. Allison, of the Iron MountainRailroad; to President Richardson, of the Hot Springs Railroad; to C. P. Fagin, ofthe Texas & Pacific Railroad; to D. J. Price, of the International & Great NorthernRailroad; to B. W. Thatcher, C. B. Damon and L. F. Cowan, of the Mexican NationalRailroad, and to J. A. Robertson and J. D. Coplan, of the Monterey & Mexican GulfRailroad, for favors shown in the matter of transportation in speed and comfort; and"Resolved, That the thanks of the Association are due and are hereby tendered toPresident Porfirio Diaz, of the Mexican Republic; to Governor Carlos Diaz Gutierrezof the State of San Luis Potosi, and to Minister Ryan and Mr. E. C. Butler, Secretaryof the American legation to the Republic of Mexico for official courtesies shown; and"Result ed, That the thanks of the Association are due and are hereby tendered tothe Improvement Association of Laredo, Texas; to Jules A. Randel, owner of the streetrailway and the Topo Chico Hot Springs at Monterey, Mexico; to the citizens of SanAntonio, Texas; San Luis Potosi and Monterey, Mexico; to the Press of the City ofMexico, the Two Republics especially; to Frank Newell, superintendent of the Pullmancompany at Laredo, Texas, and H. J. Clark, superintendent of the same company atthe City of Mexico; to Tipp Layton and the employes of the Pullman company, fortheir many acts of kindness and courtesy to the strangers in their borders and undertheir care; and be it further"Resolved, That the papers represented in the Illinois Press Association advocatea modification of the present commercial treaty between the United States of Americaand the Republic of Mexico that will tend to reciprocity and closer trade relationsbetween the two countries, which will undoubtedly be of great mutual advantage; and"Resulted, That these resolutions be printed in the above newspapers, and that Mr.Owen Scott be instructed to see that copies are mailed to the persons named herein.Chas. W. Warner, G. W. Harper, M. B. Castle."On motion of Mr. Lieberknecht the resolutions were unanimously adopted as read."A special request was made that all papers containing notices of the excursion besent to each member of the party."Mr. G. W. Cyrus, treasurer of the excursion, presented a financial statement,which was unanimously adopted."As a matter of record it is hereby made a part of these proceedings that PresidentOwen Scott was by unanimous vote appointed historian at a meeting held at Hot Springs."On motion of Mr. Shumway the thanks of the party were unanimously tenderedto Mr. Cyrus for services as treasurer."On motion of Senator Castle a vote of thanks was tendered to President Scottfor his faithful and efficient management of the excursion.