So the men were ordered to report at Denver, Colorado, the 1st of April, 1892, where they were to be met by a committee, after the annual meeting of the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association, on the 4th. The association meeting was attended by many leading cattle raisers from all over the state, and while nothing is known by the public as to what its secret actions were, it is believed that the work of the several special committees was approved and the general plan of the campaign adopted. Results immediately following force the above conclusion. Before adjournment on the 4th, the following resolution was introduced by W. E. Guthrie and passed by a unanimous vote: “Whereas, The cattle interests of this state have been seriously jeopardized by thieves and outlaws; and “Whereas, Many herds are leaving this state to seek protection elsewhere; be it “Resolved, That the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association appreciates and endorses the able and fearless manner in which the Board of Live Stock Commissioners have attempted to guard the interests of honest cattle owners in the state, acting as they have without compensation or reward, and solely for the general good and prosperity of the state; be it further “Resolved, That we believe all money now withheld by such board to be the proceeds of stolen cattle, and that we commend their cause in retaining the same until proof of ownership shall be made.” This is a direct reversal of all law and practice--branding men as thieves and then requiring them to prove themselves honest, instead of counting them honest until proven to be dishonest. It was an approval of the idea of the invasion--taking the law into their own hands, or rising superior to the law and declaring that they “were a law unto themselves.” The Idaho contingent was ordered to report at Cheyenne, and a squad was expected to be at Casper. About twenty-five men were gathered at Cheyenne, and all day during the 5th the work of preparation was going on. Guns and pistols were purchased by the score and ammunition was carted out by wagon loads. Rolls of blankets were shipped, and altogether it was a busy day in the Capital City.