Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-20
AFTERNOON s SESSION.

At 3 O'Clock Maj. Hanson again called the
convention 10 order, and reviewed the work
of the morning session. In addition TO those
who were present during the forenoon, there
were Mr.. E. s. Hobbs, superintendent Of
Mathews Cotton Mills, Selma; Mr.. ]. Peyer,
dent Exposition Mills, Atlanta, and Mr.. o.
s. Porter, Covingtou (Ga.) Mills.
Mr.. I. B. Dallas moved that the repre-
sentatives present resolve themselves into
an organization, to be known as the South
ern Cotton Manufacturer Association. The
motion prevailed, and those present were en-
rolled members.
Mr.. Peyer suggested that the objects of the
association be mutual protection and benefit.
The suggestion was declared wise one, and
was, upon motion adopted.
Mr. Inman did not know the exact purpose
of the organization. He thought al first that
it might be sort of pooling association, but
since the objects had been avowed, he was
heartily in favor of the association.
The election of officers was upon motion
proceeded with. Maj j. F. Hanson was
elected president, returning thanks and de-
claring his Willingness to aid the organizes
ton in any way he could. He reviewed the
present condition of the cotton manufactur-
ers of the South, and said that it was the
only line that did not have protective or
ganization. He declared that by the organi-
zation every manufacturer would be enlight.
ened and aided by every other member. He
was certain that by the Intercourses mutual
benefits wsuld accrue and that in a few years
many of the evils which now infest their in
dustry would be expunged. Maj. Hapson's
remarks, which clearly established the neces-
sity of the organisation, were listened to
with marked attention.
NJ Dallsa Uaa alacted parmanent sanre-
tary.
Mr.. Peyer moved that each member be
assessed $40 to defray the expenses OF the
association, and that the secretary be made
treasurer also, and that he be empowered to
call upon the members for an additional sum
when needed. The motion was adopted.
President Hanson named Mr.. II. 7. In
man, OF Atlanta; Mr.. R. NJ. Clark, of the
Oglethorpe Manufacturing Company, and
Mr.. w. T.IHugueley, of West Point, as the
executive committee provided for in Mr.
Peyer's motion.
Mr.. Davis thought $40 an unfair assess
ment upon those present, as there were sig'
natures to the call for the convention whose
writers were members, and who, by being
| absent now, escaped the fee.
President Hanson thought $40 small
sum to the benefits intended.
| Mr.. Inman was of the opinion that So wal
enough.
President Hanson thought that those who
| signed the call and who we're absent wer,
virtually members OF the association, ane
should be held for the assessment.
Mr.. r. NJ. Clarke thought IS sufficient, a
slso did Mr.. Claiborne.
| Mr.. Davis's motion to make all signer
liable was adopted, and as substitute u
was made the fee instead OF $40.
Immediately after the adoption OF tn
above resolution each member present antics
S. to the treasurer.
| Mr.. Booker moved that all cotton manu-
| f.cturers of the SCUM DC aecrzreu nsenbcr
OF the association, and that the secretary 81
inform them, asking them to signify thei
acceptance. The motion prevailed.
The meeting then adjourned, leaving tn
work Of writing an address 10 the cottol
manufacturers OF the South to the Executiv
Committee.