Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-09-17
OLIOMARGARINE LAW.
ITS PASSAGE CELEBRATED By AN INPOR-
TANT ASSEMBLAGE
Nesting Of the Seventh Annual Convention Of the
American Agricultural and Dairy Association
In Philadelp phia--The President Sends
Letter of Regret

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l6-The melnUers VI
the American Agricultural and Dairy aSso-
citation met in their seventh annual conyen-
ton n,this city. After few prelirninaries
Mr. joseph II. Real opened the convention
with along speech. He stated that the con-
vention was called to celebrate the most i'm
portant victory ever won for agriculture,
the passage Of the oleomargartne law, to
take action toward retaining and increasing
the strength Of the agricultural interests in
congress and state legislatures and to dis
cuss tho general interests Of the farmers, for
the purpose Of adopting measures to protect
and advance them All of the associations
convsutbns, he said, had been attended by
reprAs. s.statiye men in agricultural and
kindred pursuits and they had been repre-
sentative in character.
The speaker tnen reviewed at length the
work Of the association since Its organization,
and pointed out the benefits accruing to the
agricultural interests from the agitation set
on foot by its members. Referring to the
oleomargarine bill, the speaker said: at was
the first contest for national legislation made
in the history of the country by the farmers,
and they were victorious, for it was they who
fought and Won the battle. 1t was not
money; it was not argument; it was not
party politics. 1t was the irresistible power
of an organized army OF farmers, marshaled
up to the doors of the congress that secured
the law. 1t was the expression Of their will
by letters, petitions and personal interviews
that beat down the walls of prejudice, forced
q practicable, sensible and useful interpreta-
ton of the constitution, and overcame the
power OF millions arrayed against them"
He urged his hearers to foster aud encour-
age dairymen by every means in their power
and declared that they were much indebted
to the grangers Of the country for the vic
tory gained in securing the passage Of the
bill taxing adulterated and counterfeit but
ter The approval of the bill by the presi-
dent, he said, was prompted by an earnest
desire to serve the best interests of the farm
ers The speaker returned his sincere thanks
for the generous and unfailins support that
had been extended by the dairy farmers and
produce merchants in the recent campaign
against bogus butter.
Referring to the tariff laws, he declared
that il was to the interests Of all farmers to
see that they were directed toward the adj
vancement and protection of American in
dustry and SO framed as to give to farmers
the best home markets for produce. Then
there would be just enough protection and
similar amount of free trade. Continuing,
the speaker said immigration should be reg
ulated and confined TO an acceptable class,
pledged TO become citizens. The land laws
should be revised and sales in large bodies to
aliens prohibited. 4 reasonable and prac-
tical regulation of interstate commerce was
necessary and the Cullom bill for the cstab
lishment of National railroad commission.
now pending in congress, would seem iii
cient to accomplish this purpose.
In conclusion the speaker urged the far
mers and those interested in the agricultural
interests of the cSlntry to see that his vote
was cast this fall regardless of party for the
members Of congress who voted for the oeo-
margarine bill, and in case any were de-
featfJl for denomination to select the best Of
the two candidates in the field. A majority
of the National congress" he added, "and
true friend In the executive chair are with
us, and let us be sure to keep both there"
Mr.. Reall was frequently interrupted by
applause during the delivery of his address.
There were about forty delegates present,
representing the Eastern states, Canada,
Iowa and Kansas Letters Of regret were
read from the governors Of Pennsylvania,
NORTH Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Colorado
and Illinois From Senator's Sawyer, of Wis
consin; Harrison, of Indiana; Mahone Of
Virginia, and Miller, of New York land from
large number Of congressman.
The following permanent officers were
elected: Joseph H. Reall, president; F. h.
Moreland and William S. Taylor, Of New
York, secretaries; vice presidents, j. j.
Rose, Delaware; d. Harpester, Ohio; James
Wallace, Maryland; Ex-Governor Price, Now
Jersey; s. T. Spangler, Iowa; J. f. MiSsley,
Kansas; A. s. Cadwallader, Pennsylvania; /;
Hon. A. p. Rowe, Virginia, and Archibald
Tweeder, New York
President Cleveland, who was invited TO
attend tho convention, sent the following
letter of regret:
"SARANAC lNE, y. Y, Sept 8.
"Jos II. Reall, Esq, President &c:
MY DEAR SIR-Your letter Of the Both
inst, supplementing our pleasant interview,
| and containing an invitation TO attend the
National convention Of the Anne rican Agri-
| cultural and Dairy association, is received
| | should be glad TO accept the kind invitation
rendered, and avail myself of the opportunity
| the convention will afford to meet the repre-
sentatives Of an interest SO important and
valuable as that which the farmers and agri-
culturists of the country have in charge.
THE relation Of this interest to the welfare
and prosperity of our land is so intimate that
| its proper and legitimate care and protection
is, in my opinion, patriotic duty. This
consideration elevates the responsibility OF
| those in anywise intrusted with our farmin g
! industry beyond the plane of mere Seltishness
and should induce conservatism and modera-
ton. Demands made in such a spirit cannot
fail to exact Just and appreciative response
| from those who make and execute our laws.
Il hope that the coming convention may be
! productive of the best results to the agricul-
| turists as we'll as to all the people Of our
country, and though plans already made
and engagements already agreed upon will
prevent my accepting your invitation TO lie
present, shall be much interested in its Oh
| iects and purposes. Yours sincerely,
| "GRovHR CLEVELAND
| At the afternoon session Of the convention,
| the discussion Of the oleOmargarine question
was continued Mr.. Willis, Of Delaware re-
| ferred to the large amounts Of money that
had been spent for lobbying operations in the
oleomargarine interests. The hepresident COM
plimented Ex-Governor Price, Of New Jersey,
and said that the success Of the measure was
largely due to his efforts Other delegates
Joined in the discussion
Resolutions were then adopted advising
agriculturiSts to oppose all candidates for
congress who are not in harmony with them
on this measure, and recommending the ere
alton Of a new cabinet office-that OF secre-
tary Of agriculture. The convention then
adjourned for the day.
! OuarantiniDg Against Pleuro-PnumoniA-
CHICAGO, Sept. l6-The state yeterinar-
ian has served a notice Of Quarantine On &C
count Of pleuro pnumoniA, against the stock
I INar,a's ~ RiHrglan1