Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-10
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The Annual Meeting Last Night--Little
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The Annual Meeting Last Night--LittIe
Business Transacted.
Last evening was the time according to
the published announcement for holding
the State Forestry association meeting, but
at 1870, the hour named, no one but Hon.
Geo. L. Becker, j. Fletcher Williams and
Leonard B. Hodges, were present. BY 8
o'clock j. W. Webb, E. G. Hodgson, Her
mann Trott,J. R. MoGill and ME- merry of
Lake City, entered the rooms of the
Historical society where the
meeting was held and
as it was pretty evident that no more were
coming those present proceeded to organ
izs by calling Hon. Geo. L. Becker to the
chair. On taking the chair he stated that
the meeting was an informal one called
for the purpose of comforting as to
the matter of tree culture, and also as to
whether or not the association formed for
the purpose of aiding in this industry
could survive the Indifference of those who
ought to be instrumental in sustaining it.
Owing to the fact that the legislature was
not in session last year the association held
no meeting, and he regretted that now when
it is In session larger number of people
could!net be got together when such an
important matter was to be considered.
Mr.. Leonard B. Hodges said the outlook
for the continuation of the organization
was exceedingl ydiscouraging. He regretted
that the members of the legislature, many
of whom came from that portion of the
state where this matter of the growing Of
trees was of very great Importance, exhib-
tied so much indifference to the matter,
and failed to attend the meeting. If the
object of the association had any
merits in it, it ought to be sus-
tanned. If on the contrary, the PROPOSE
ton to cultivate trees was not meritorious,
then it ought to be dropped at once.
Mr.. Hodgson did not feel like letting it
60 III that summary manner. 1t was too
important matter to be dropped. The
organization ought by all means to be
maintained. He was surprised at the apa-
thy manifested. Not only are the people
who reside on the prairie interested i n this
matter but the people of the whole state
| are also. The prairies of this state are
not habitable for white men till forests are
grown. He would prefer to adjourn the
meeting to some other time and try again.
Mr.. Emery, of Lake City, agreed with
Mr.. Hodgson. The subject of growing
trees ought to be followed up with as
much energy as possible. He believed the
| legislature would aid in the matter if it
was properlycalled to its attention.
Mr.. w. P. Murray suggested that bill
be prepared for the purpose of aiding in
| the matter and submitted to the legisla-
| t ure.
Mr.. Hodges suggested that 10000 copies
of the manual be distributed.
| Further conversation and suggestion
followed, when Mr.. Becker proposed that
committee be appointed to draft bill
and submit it to the legislature. In &C.
cordance with this suggestion Mr. Murray
made a motion that Messrs. Hodges
Hodgson and Williams be appointed to
prepare bill for submission, and the as
ISOLATION meet again IN the call of the
chairman to consider it, and the same was
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Hodgson it was de-
termined that an address should be de-
livered by the president, Or that he should
appoint some one who would deliver an ad-
dress upon the subject of tree culture.
| 1t was also determined, on motion of
| Mr.. McGill, that the above committee re-
| port certain amendments to the claim act
end memorabilia congress to adopt Them,
after which the meeting adjourned.