The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16
DAIRY INTERESTS.
Seventh Annual Meeting of the American
Agricultural and Dairy Association.

ton met IN this city to-day, in their seventh an
nual convention. After a few preliminares,
Joseph II. Real opened the convention with a
long speech. He stated that the convention was
called to celebrate the most important victory
ever won for agriculture the passage of the cleo
margarine law; to take action towards 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 tIe purpose of adopting measures
to protect and advance them. All Of the asso-
cations conventions, he said, had been attended
by representative men in agricultural and kin
bred pursuits, and they had been rep
resentative in character. The speaker then
reviewed at length the work of the association
since its organization, and pointed out
the benefits accruing to the agricultural
interests from the agitations set on foot by its
members. Referring to the oleomargarine BILL
he 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 the irresistible power of
an organized army of farmers, marshaled up to
the doors of the Congress, that secured the law
it was the expression Of their will by letters pc
titions and personal interviews that beat down
the walls of prejudice, forced practicable, SEN
sble and useful Interpretation of the Constitu
ton, and overcame the power OF millions arrayed
against them" He urged his hearers to foster
and encourage dairymen by every means in
their power, and declared that they were much
indebted to the Changers OF the country for the
victory gained IN securing the passage of the
bill taxing adulterated and counterfeit butter.
The approval of the bill by the President, he
said was prompted by an earnest desire to serve
the best interests of the farmers. The speaker
returned his sincre thanks for the gen erouS and
uDfailing support that had been exterd ed by the
dairy farmers and produce merchants in the
cent campaign against bogus butter. Referring
to the tariff laws, Mr.. Real declared that
it was to the interest of all farmers
to see that they we're directed toward the ad
vancement and protection of American industry,
and so framed as to give the farmers the best
home markets for produce Then there would
be just enough protection, and similar amount
of free trade. Continuing, he said immigration
should be regulated and confined to an accept
able class pledged to become citizens The land
laws should be revised and sales in large bodies
to aliens prohibited Reasonable and practical
regulation of Interstate commerce was neces-
sary and the Cullom bill for the establishment
of p national railroad commission, now pending
in Congress, would seem sufficient to accomplish
this purpose. In conclusion, the speaker urged
the farmers and those interested in the agricul-
tural interests of the country to see that their
votes cast this fall, regardless of party, for
the members of Congress who voted for the cleo
margarine bill, and, in case any were defeated
for 70 nomination. to select the best of the two
candidates in the field "a majority of the
National Congress-" he added, 'and a true friend
in the executive chair, are with US. and let US be
sure to keep both there" Mr.. Beal was fire.
Quently Interrupted by applause during the de-
livery of his address,
Some forty odd delegates were present, repre-
senting mainly Pennsylvania, New York New
Jersey. Delaware, Ohio. Virginia, Maryland,
T.. w. n.
ada. President Cleveland sent the following:
SARANAc Inn Sept. IL, 1886.
To Joseph H. Reall ESQ, President, ETC.:
My Dear Sir-Your letter of the Sd inst, supple
menting pleasant interview. and contain ing in
vitation to attend the national convention of the
American Agricultural and Dairy Association. is
ceived. should be glad to accept the kind invitation
rendered and avail myself of the opportunity the
vention will afford to meet the representatives of
interest important and valuable that which the
farmers and agriculturstS of the country have in
charge The relation of this interest to the welfare
and prosperity of land is so intimate that its
proper and legitimate and protection is. in my
opinion patriotic duty. This consideration elevates
the responsibility of those i'll any wise intrusted with
farming industry beyond the plane of mere selfish
ness and should induce conservatism and moderation
Demands made in such spirit cannot fail to exact
just and appreclatve response from those VINO make
and execute laws. hope that the coming
venton may be productive of the best results to the
agricultursts as we'll to all the people of
try and though plans already made and engagements
already agreed upon will probably prevent my accept
ing your invitation TO be present, shall be much in
terested in it's objects and purposes Yours sincerely
GROVER CLEVELAND
Congressman James Buchanan, of New York,
addressed the convention the subject of the
oleomargarine bill, and in his remarks said he
believed that during the next session of Con
gress efforts would be made, either to repeal or
modify the law, and he advised the association
to hold itself in readiness to oppose such at
tenpts.
After Mr.. Reall was installed as presiding
sffcer, the convention took recess.
At the afternoon session Of the convention,
the discussion of the oleomargarine question was
continued. Mr. Willis, of Delaware, referred to
the large amount of money that had been spent
for lobbying operations in the oleomargarine in
terests The president comphmented ex-Gov
ernor Price of New Jersey, and said that the
success of the measure was largely due to his
efforts. Other delegates Joined in the discus
sion.
Resolutions were then adopted advising agri-
culturists to oppose all candidates for Congress
who are not in harmony with them on this
measure. and recommending the creation of
new cabinet offce-that of Secretary of Agricu-