Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-12-16
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DISCUSSING THE PRESENT HIGH TAX.
The Cincinnati Association and the Trade
Generally in Conclaye-They Adopt
Resolutions Demandlnga Re- '1 -
duction of the Tax, y9a5

CINCINNATI, December l4.-A special
meeting Of the Tobacco Association, to-
gether with manufacturers and dealers
in the weed, was held yesterday after
noon at the Office of Mr.. W. e.. Morris,
No. 1S West Front street, for the pur-
pose of discussing the present high tax
on tobacco, sad to take action express
sive OF their appreciation OF the stand
taken in thisamatter by Eastern dealers.
The meeting was called to order by
President Dduham, who presided, and
Major Symmss was at his post az Sec
retary. The; President stated the OBJ
ject OF the meeting, and said that all leg
islation upots this question should be
decisive, and;should be carried to con-
clusion at the earliest possible moment.
1t is desired by the trade that reduction
in tax should be made. The meeting is
now open for any remarks that may be
made on the subject.
On motion Mr.. Prague, a committee
of three was appointed to draft resolu-
tions expressive OF the sentiments ofthe
meeting. The chair appointed Messrs.
Prague, Bruce and Malley as the com
mittee.
DIR. Spence stated that this meeting
was one that had been suggested by re-
cent meetings is New York and Phila-
delphia.
Major Sterry, of New York, who has
been travelling extensively through the
West and Moth, was called on for a few
remarks. He said that the sentimento OF
dealers was hat it was necessary for
the interest 4 the trade that the Eastern
and WesternSrade should send to Con-
gress a full bi Fly Of delegates, backed by
resolutions sr3ting forth the sentiments
of the trade III this queation, so that
report shall Ae made at an early day,
thus giving o. tr national law-givers no
excuse for sittling back, and, while
toasting the% shins, say, "iou can
wait" Cincinnati could do no better
than to send Dr. Spence to represent
her interests Sn that body, and hope
he will be th,; man; and when the time
comes | hope Cincinnati will send
good delegation to labor for the reduc-
ton Of this tax.
At this point the Resolution Commit
appeared, and submitted as the result Of
their deliberations the following:
We, the Committee appointed by the
Association hf the Tobacco Trade to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense
of this meeting in regard to the tobacco
tax, would report that
WHEREAS, The interests of all legiti-
mate branches Of the tobacco industry
demand reduction Of the tax upon it,
and as stability or confidence in the
trade can not exist until that is accom-
pliShed, therefore,
RSolrcd, That this Association is in
accord and sympathy with the expires
sions made by the New York tobacco
manufacturers at their late meeting to
consider this subject, and that we pledge
our cooperation and active efforts to Sc
cure the passage of the House bill for
reduction Of tax at the earliest possible
time.
Resoirel That we respectfully and
earnestly request our honorable Senators
To exert their utmost influence to secure
the end as Il measure OF paramount I'M
portance to a large portion OF the State
of Ohio and adjoining States and partic-
ularly i'll the city OF Cincinnati, In view
OF her position as great tobacco center
Of increasing Importance.
ReSolred, That the Board Of the Associa-
ton be requested to take all necessary
and proper measures to aid in the ac
complishment Of this end, by correspon-
dence with Committees and like AS
sociations, and by the appointment Of
delegates to attend meetings which may
be called at Washington to advance the
cause.
Resolred, That the officors Of the Asso-
citation be requested to furnish copies OF
these resolutions to the Senate Finance
Committee and each OF the Senators of
Ohio and Kentucky.
On motion Of Mr.. Greist, the report
Was adopted unanimously.