New-York tribune., 1874-01-15
TIE FARMERS MOVENENT
COMPLETE ORGANIZATION OF THE boston
GRANGE.

GRANGE.
BosToN. Jan. 1.-THE officers Of the Boston
Grange were installed in due form this evening by
Charles " Felt Worthy Lecturer OF Tire state Grange.
Al the close of the service he communicated
the password for 1874. thus putting the Grange
ON an equality with the other Oranges Of
the State Being thus regularly organized recognized
by the National and state officers. aud IN possession ot
the password the mcmbers congratulate themselves
that the difficulties under which they have abOrcd are
cleared away aud they expect Ia be able TO overcome
all opposition which may he brought agun, thcm ~
the mccng - tho National Grange 10 which Lry VIII
send three delegates
TIE MrLLERs on TIE TRANsroRrATIoN QUESTION.
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CmC,Go, Jan. 1.-THE Milers' National
Association in annual convention IN TINS city to-day.
and was called 10 order by President Jacob Bln". O.
Grand Rapids Mich After the reading OF the usual re-
ports the Committee TRANSPORTATION presented their
report The substance OF their recommendations ~ eui
braccI in the accompanying resolution:
Ees0ired By the miller. oi the Uni ed Siatc- nted
in mass meeting CHIcsCO, Jan. A. 1874. mat IN ne
matter OF transportation u hjur We respectfully urge
upon the transportation lines thc ia'Ot46ie c"naueIa
ton Oi the follow requests: l, That hOuf IN pdcL-
have precedence o shipment and rates over wheat
bulk; 2d That tariff OF rates be adjusted upon an
equitable without discrimination or pTclndlce 10
tie interests OF micr. 3D. That uniformity and sieadi
Of rates be maintained rs matter ot the utmost
importance without which there can br roaiiy 40 per
nancGcy in the inarhet
The resolutions were adopted The question o, mill
or's journal was discussed but not settled.
TIE KANSAS FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASsocIA-
TION.
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CmCAGO. Jan. l4.-lhe annual meeting Of
the Kansas Farmers Cooperative Association begaa IN
Topeka Yesterday. THIS Association organized last
March John Davis OF Junction City IL President. Hs
address reviewed the opetions III the Association since
its organization: congratulated his hearers OF the sue
cess which had attended The united efforts of the farm
er I'm the political field ana predicted excellent results
thercirom a. well IN the Legislature Of the pres
ent winter - IN the coming political CANVASS. lie
made "A strong argument In favor oi the Oranges,
and defended the sccrc; features Of them with
spirIt He also spoke warmly IA favor Ol
the principle OF cooperation in bs practical
application to the every day necessities OF the farmer.
The total abolition OF the National banking system was
uc, and urgently needed reforms IN the systems u
National and state taxati0n recommended Perhaps be
most CURIOUS suggestion made 10y the speaker was that
bers of Congress and other Officers should be- liable
10 in,peachment by twothiris vote of the people.
fboroughy demonstrated. &. W. Green Of Jackscnyle
lhen addressed the Association, aud Capt Geo. T.
Anthony made 4 argument for the retention OF
rhe present banking syrtem The discussion oi I'M,
question continued by state senator Bronson, Capt
Anthony, and the President OF the Association ny
DAVIS wa reelected President, and most Of The DINER
officers We're also rejected.
A. the second days session OF me ASSOCIATION an in
tcrc.tins discussion had concerning IN" piopriGV
o. allowing members Of the legislature, VINO were also
delegates. 10 participate in the meeting Iney were
finally admitted. Mr. BrOdbcut was elected sccre
;arv. in place Of MIR. HUDSON. resigned The re-
port of the Committee on the state Agricultural
College read. prasng the management OF the uSl
tu,on but crcisng the classical course OF study as
fnclful and OF great 70 those who meant 10 be
farmers. P.O Kelsey the forester or the htchiSOh
Santa Fe Topeka Railroad gave his experiences III
trer planting the plains, which were hsuly eucouf-
ag1u. 10 the believers in forest culture