The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-19
The National Grange,

Boston, Nov 18.-At yesterdays session of
the National Grange W. FL. Tolhacher, of Kan
sas, submitted report setting forth that: "If the
principles of cooperation are so apparent and
its necessity is so imperative, why should we
longer reject the opportunity offered through
this organization of leaving our impress upon
the institutions and laws of this countryg" The
report was accepted. r. P. Boise, of Oregon,
for the committee transportation and COM
mercial relations. submitted a report in whic
he said: "We recommend that our internal
waterways be made more efficient and that
Congress aid in their improvement. We also
call attention to the great Importance of Con
gress providing, soon as possible, for the con-
structon of an interoceanic water way along the
Nicaragua route, which shall be under the con-
troll Of the general government. 1t should not
be forgotten that railroad managers of trans
continental lines are doing all they can to de-
stroy our merchant marine. Neglect to have
limitations inserted in their charters has led to
fragrant abuses and usurpation of power. We
should now return and resume our too long neg
lected rights and power. and subordinate these
corporations to the control of the people through
the action of the legislative power This report
was accepted
J. F. Hall, OF West Virginia, submitted re-
port from the committee education. 1t
strongly recommends the establishment of
grange libraries, and declares it is to the farm
that the Nation must look for the element of
stability which is much lacking in our great
cities. Several other reports were presented
when an adjournment was had.
The National Grange reconvened this morning
and elected the following officers for the ensuing
two years. Hon. P. Darden. worthy master; j.
g. Draper, of Worcester. overseer of the grange
Mortimer Whitehead New Jersey, lecturer; A.
j. Rose, Texas, chaplain; j. E. Hall, West Vir
ginia, steward W. III. Stenson, New Ham pshire,
assistant steward F. M. Mcdowell, New York,
treasurer; John Trlmble. Washington, D. c.,
secretary; Henry Thompson, Delaware gate
keeper. Ceres, Mrs Kate Darden, Missis-
sippi; Pomona, Mrs S. H. Neal. Ken
lucky; Flora, Mrs. James C. Draper.
Massachusetts; lady assistant steward Mrs. e.
NJ. Lipscomb, South Carolina. The election of
members of the executive committee was post
poned until the afternoon.
The committee on resolutions through Gov
Robe. of Maine presented series of resolu-
tons recommending that officers and members
OF subordinate oranges make their instructions
and principles matter of special and careful
study; that, above all party considerations,
stands the American government and pledging
the order to defend law and order
everywhere; deploring the attacks on
the private character of candidates
for official position recommending biennial State
eectlons opposing the creation of unjust mon
Eopoiles by force of law; recognizing the equali-
ty OF the two sexes and hailing with delight any
advancement of the legal status of women: ure-
ing farmers to united and determined efforts in
protecting their interests through the ballot and
favoring the promotion of the office of Commits
sioner of Agriculture to Cabinet position The
resolutions were adopted. A motion IN support
of the striking oe-lasters at Z cton was
adopted,
The afternoon session was devote chiefly to
the consideration of various proposed changes in
the constitution and bylaws. The evening ses-
sion was occupied in the exempliication of the
seventh degree, the highest known to the order