St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-03
FREE TRADE LEAGUE.
An Organization for the State Formed
Last Evening.

Last Evening.
A meeting was held in the large parlor at
the Merchants last evening, of gentlemen
invited by committee appointed at con-
ference Of free trade men, held in this city
two weeks ago, the object of the meeting
being to organize for the promotion of
free trade principles. Hon. Jno f. Norrish
of Hastings was elected chairman and Capt.
J. D. Wood of Fergus Falls was elected sec
rotary. c. Fl. Benedict, Esq, of st. Paul,
explained the object of the meeting, read
letters received from prominent men of both
political parties, endorsing the move
ment and protesting against the
present Ubiquitous tariff robbery.
Mr.. Benedict also, as chairman of q COM
mittee appointed at the former conference,
reported form Of constitution and by laws.
The report was discussed by most of those
present, was amended by changing the name
from club to league and extendr 6
the field of its operations to elections for the
state legislature, and as amended was
adopted.
THE CONSTITUTION.
The principal points in the adopted consti-
tuition and bylaws are that the association
is named the Anti-Protection
Tariff League of Minnesota and
its object shall be by every laudable means
to advance free trade sentiments and to labor
to secure the nomination and election to
congress and the state legislature those
who favor the gradual reduction and
ultimate abolition of all tariff
rates levied for purposes of protection.
The membership is to consist of persons
admitted on payment of So, and of one dele
gate from each local league in the state.
FIRST MEMBERS.
The constitution and bylaws, as adopted,
were signed by the following persons:
John F. Norrish, Hastings.
]. G. Pierce, Red Wing.
P. H. Kelly, st. Paul.
T. G. Mealey, Monticello.
W. NJ. Campbell, Litchfield.
c. H. Benedict, St. Paul.
Mrs. E. Heenan, Morris,
James D. Wood, Fergus Falls.
John W. Willis, st. Paul.
B. B. Herbesh, Red Wing.
Edmund Z. Otis, st. Paul.
o. NJ Hull Red Wing.
F. B. Nash, Jr., Fergus Falls.
R. L. Frazee, Frazee City.
Tames Bixby, Red Wing.
S. c. Holland, Forrest Mills.
E. A. Campbell, Minneapolis.
S. NJ. Emery, Lake City.
P. J. Smalley, Caledonia.
H. R. Wells, Preston.
j. NJ. Bowler, Bird Island.
After signing and paying fees the mem
bers of the league elected officers with an
understanding that the nextmeeting resigna-
lions would be accepted to allow a wider
choice for officers for the year. The cleo
tions were unanimous as follows:
C. Fl. Benedict st. Paul, president.
B. F. Nash, Jr., Fergus Falls, first vice
president; B. B. Herbert, Red Wing, second
vice president.
P. H. Kelly, st. Paul, treasurer.
John W. Willis, st. Paul, corresponding
secretary.
James D. Wood, Fergus Falls, recording
secretary.
With the officers above are associated for
executive committee, w. NJ. Campbell,
Litchfeld; NJ. Hall, Red Wing; and 7. G.
Mealy, Monticello.
The executive committee was instructed
to prepare for publication and circulation an
address to the people of the state. For that
purpose the committee will meet at 10 a. m.
to-day at the office of G. II. Benedict, Esq.
Adjourned.