The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-16
AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION.
Seventh Annual Convention In Ses-
sion nt rhiIadeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September IS
The members of the American Agri-
cultural and Dairy Association met to-
day in their seventh annual conven-
ton in this city. After few prelimi-
naries Joseph II. Reel opened the con-
vention with long speech. He stated
that the convention was called to cele.
brate the most important victory ever
won Tor agriculture the passage of the
oleomargarine law; 10 take action
toward retaining and Increasing the
strength Of the agricultural interests
in Congress and the State Legislatures,
and TO discuss the general interests OF
the farmers, for the purpose of adopt
ing measures 10 pro ect and advance
them. All OF the associations con-
ventions, he said, had been attended
by representative men in agricultural
and kindred pursuits, and they had
been representative in character.
In conclusion the speaker urged the
farmers and those interested in the
agricultural interests OF the country to
see that his vote was cast this fall, re-
gardless of party, for the members of
Congress who voted for the oleomar-
gsrine bill, and if in case any were de-
feated for denomination, to select the
best OF the two candidates in the field.
He added, "and true friend in the
Executive Chair ia with us, and let us
be cure TO keep them both there"
Mr.. Real was frequently interrupted
by applause during the delivery of his
address.
Some forty odd delegates were pres
eDt, representing mainly Penpsylva.
MIA, New York, New Jersey, d delaware,
Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia,
Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, and
Canada.
President Cleveland sent the follow
ing:
SARANAo I'M, September 2, 1886.
Joseph II. Real, President, etc.:
My DEAR SIR-Your letter OF the Sd
instant, supplementirg our pleasant
interview and containing an invita-
ton to attend the National Convention
OF the American Agricultural and
Dairy Association, is received,
should be glad to accept the kind in.
vitation rendered and avail myself of
the opportunity the convention will
afford to meet the representatives OF
an interest 80 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 it's proper and
legitimate care and protection is, in
my opinion, patriotic duty. This
consideration elevates the respons
biliity of those in auywiss intrusted
with our farming industry beyond the
plane of mere sslfishnees, and should
induce conservatism and moderation.
Demands made in such a spirit cannot
fail to exact just and appreciative
response from those who make and
execute our laws. l hope that the
coming convention may be productive
of the best results to the agriculturists
SIS well as to all the people Of our
country, and though plans already
made and engagements already sgeed
upon will prevent my accepting your
invitation to be present, ] shall be
much interested in its objects and
purposes. Yours sincerely,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Congressman James Buchanan, Of
New York, addressed the convention
on the subject OF the oleomsrgarine
bill, and in his remarks said he be.
lieved that during the next session OF
Congress efforts would be made either
to repeal or modify the law, and he
advised the association to hold Itself
in readiness to oppose such ATTEMPTS.