The New York herald., 1878-11-15
PROTECTION OF ANIMALS.
eEoRGASIzATIoN or NATIONAL HUMANE AS

socIAIIoN.
BALrInoaE. Md, Nov IA. 1878
The International Humane Society reassembled at
Bsrnum's Hotel to-day. when the following members
In addition to those announced yesterday, appeared =
california Charles sonnag; Illinois, o. J. Slough;
Pennsy lvania Professor l.. H. Eaton j. r. Russiins.
protraeted discussion took place relative TO a re-
mark from the president that less support had been
received from the clergy than from others. Messrs
Angel and Gerry and Mrs Stevens spoke in favor oi
the clergy while Mr.. Bergh replied that his expert
snce was precisely the contrary. The discussion was
protracted until the president stated that, while III
his remarks he intended to cast no slur upon the
clergy he still adhered what he had said that any
aid from the clergy was an exception Not clergy
man in baltimore had come forward to the meeting
of the society to encourage efforts by his presence
Mr.. Montague said that the absence of clergymen
from the meeting was due to himself. He had been
careful not to invite any. AS they differ so much in
-their views generally their presence might break up
the harmony of the society which he would most sim
cercly dcprecate.
Mr.. Gerry, OF the Committee Constitution and
Bylaws presented their report. 1t changes tne name
from"T International Humane Society to that OF
1.-The American Humane Association the officers to
be president, twenty-five vice presidents. secretary,
treasurer and an executive committee
NO CHILDREN TO BE PROTECTED.
Mr.. Sonntag moved to amend the constitution so as
10 include the words land children AFTER the words
cruelty to animals.
Mr. AngeI opposed the motion the ground that
the subjects ought not to be united. There were al
ready societies for the prevention of cruelty to chill
drcn and TO unite them would creates confusion and
in legal aspect might seriously affect the society.
Under the present status of the society in suit foo
Tdsmages, only the value of the animal could be re-
covered; but if children are included the damages
might reach to thousands of dollars. which would
Il have TO be paid from the funds of the society
MIR. Palnla6 insisted that children should be in
cuded for certainly the child is of more consequence
y than the horse.
Mr.. Bergh said that in every State there is pro-
vision made for the children. Institutions are subsi-
not for the protection of the lower animals. His
perence made him suspicious of humanity, and he
parison II they should be united the human would
very soon absorb the effort for the protection of the
lower animals, and he earnestly hoped that no such
step would be taken
Mrs White agreed with the views Of Messrs. Bergh
and Angel. She satisfied that if the subjects
united after all the efforts would be for
the children and the animals would not be thought
of- There ten to work for the children where
there is one for the animals. She had joined an as
socation for the protection of children, but found
many ladies who desired to take part it in that che
withdrew and devoted her efforts to the prevention OF
cruelty to animals.
The proposition then rejected.
The constitution and bylaws We're then adopted.
OFFICERS NOMINATED.
Mr.. Haywood of the Advisory Council, reported
the following nominations for Office for the ensuing
President-Edwin L. Brown Chicago Ill.
Vice Presidents-Henry Bergh, New York; George
I. Angel. Mrs. I. W. Appleton Massachusetts: Cole
man Sellers Mrs. Caroline +. White. Penns sylvania
G. p. Montague Maryland; Theodore +. Gatchel Dis
trict Of Columbia; J. W Fitch. Ohio; John g. short
ALL Mrs. i. W. Peck, Illinois: John ". Winsns. o. r.
Sonntsg. California: Thomas W. Palmer Mrs. W. b.
Robinson, Michigan; George /. Clark, Rhode Island;
D. II. Noyes Jr Minnesota; +. Bringhurst, Delaware;
G. 7. Buhum, New Hampshire. Thomas 7. Kenny.
New Jersey; George w. LouDdes, Connecticut Miss
!. W King, Georgia. T. f. Avery, Kentucky; Robert
Secretary-Abraham Firth, Boston
Treasnrer-Levi Knowles Philadelphia
Appleton. Massachusetts,: Mns. Caroline E. White.
= Philadelphia; Mrs. Dusenberry. Henry Bergh, New
fornia; A. Firth, Boston, and l. H Eaton, Pittsburs
Mr. Bergh offered motion II, that the presidents 20, Of
of vice presidents. which was adopted.
A QUESTION OF FINANCE.
The secretary stated that he had been authorized by
lady OF Boston to subscribe $1,000 to the funds OF
the association. and by another party to subscribe
$780, the association will raise another 81 000 The
certain revenues then will De $2.5D.
Mr. Bergh hoped nothing would be said sbou.
money. Let the members pay their own expenses.
The society in New York had never cost cent
legislation. and where money was spoken of II
smellcd of corruption. In his State 1t WAS called
sugar and he was opposed to sugar"
Mr. Firth said he did not propose to purchase legs
Iation, but would be euinenty proper to send IN
agent to Washington and to pay Lis expenses while
there.
Mr. Gerry said the best way to get Legislation is to
intrrst IL 10 leading member OF the Senate and to
two leading members OF the House who are in SYM
patby with the objects of the association.
Mr.. Irvick could not understand Why money il not
necessary. He could not understand how the asso-
citation can get along IL there other money
than that used by the members to pay their own per-
sonal expenses.
Mr. Haywood proposed that the whole finance quee-
hon be referred to the Executive Committee, with
power take the necessary steps To raise money for
the objects of the association. After some further
discussion the following societies pledged themselves
for the amounts annexed.-Massachusctts. 500:
Illinois. s5o;. Pennsylvanis. $5o Pennsyiyania
iwomen's brsnch), $50: Delaware. $50; J. Il. Rush
Ing $50 California. $50; MIR. Haywood, $50; Detroit,
$50: Abraharp Firth, $50.
Mr. Peck offered resolution instructing the Ex~u-
tive Committee TO procure from Congress charter Of
the association, which adopted.
,s.ooiation on the second wednesday of October,
s79. The association then adjourned until fye
s'clock.
SHIPMENTS or LIVE STOCK.
On rcassembling letter read from the Rhode
Island Society, pledgng its support in the procure
ment of Congressional legislation aid the objects
the association. MIR. J. +. Bushng. of Pennsylvania,
then called on and made statement of his ex-
pericncc with regard to the shipment Of stock over
the railroads and of its treatment ut tho stock
yards. He stated that the cost OF transportation
all the trnnk hne~. except the Baltimore and
per car. OF which the those who regulate
the shipments, receive SIS per car. and which yield
year. '"o The nee whole froisht. for live stock I
pooled. Of which the New York Central receives
forty per cent the Ere thirty per cent and the Penn
from Minnesota eight days on the road to Ncw
York and fed and wstercd bnt twice-st Ptteburg
tlse stock in charge required pay siooo0oo for
hay grain which the stock get. and $500 600
additional for ysrdaee.
At the close Of his remarks Mr. Rushing read the
draft Of law for the accomplishment of the objects
OF the association, which approved.
The report OF the Committee Nomination IT On
ccrS1was adopted and the nominations confirmed
Tho association then adjourned until tho second
Wednesday in October. 1879.
After the adjournment the members repaired to
the residence OF General Montague. President of the
Maryland society, where Maryland reception was
rendered them. which was fully appreciated