The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-05-26
RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY THE LOUISIANA PRESS
ASSOCIATION, NAY 2, 1888.

mously adopted:
Resolved, That whereas to prosper
ity Of large portion of Louisiana, in
so far as concerns the successful cult
walton of the lands and the transpor-
tation Of it's products to market, de-
pends upon the proper and complete
control and improvement of tho ri
vers and other waterways within the
State, so as to insure immunity from
overflow and to furnish uninterrupted
navigation at all season of the wear:
therefore be it.
Resolved, That the Louisiana Press
Association earnestly urges and re-
quests the Senators and Representa-
tlves in Congress from louisiana to
give their earnest and united attention
to this important subject, and to make
determined effort to secure adequate
appropriations for thorough i'm
prOvement and control of all the III
vers, bayOus and other streams which
are wholly or in part within the linz
it's of the State SO as to prevent over
flows in seasons Of high water, and in
sure safe and uninterrupted navigation
at all seasons.
Further resolved, That they be also
urged to obtain appropriations for the
cleaning, deepening or otherwise i'm
proving all the harbors on our gulf
coast 50 as to meet the demands of
commerce and navigation.
Whereas, reliable information has
reached the members of this assOcia-
tion that there are no provisions made
for the clothing of the ex-Confedsrate
soldiers now, and who may hereafter
be placed, in the Soldiers Home in
New Orleans be it therefore
Resolved, that the Louisiana Press
Association do earnestly recommend
to and urge upon the Senators and
Representatives of the State OF Louis
lana to pass an annual appropriation
of money sufficient to purchase suit-
able supply of good clothing for the
old veterans in the Soldiers Homo il
New Orleans so as to render thei1
lives comfortable and pleasant for the
few days that may remain to them OF
earth and that the members Of thu
press be requested to urge the passage
of such legislation.
Resolved, That We heartily indorss
tho immigration movement now il
progress throughout the State. and
which We must all feel deeply intsres
ted in pushing forward, owing to tn,
great benefits it will bestow upon ev
cry parish. We pledge to this our IN
divided support.
Resolved, That the evident deea
dence of the French language in ou
State, and q growing distaste for it,
use on the part Of the Young especially
is greatly to be deprecated, and as I
means Of preserving this ''mother ton
que" of the people Of Louisiana, We 70
commend that our laws be so amenae,
as to permit its being taught in tn
public schools, where a majority Q
parents in any district petition for it
provided it entails no extra expense
Resolved, That in acknowledges
the cordial invitation Of the Texa
Press Association and of the Mayo
, and Merchants Exchange Of Dallas t
meet with our brethren of the press G
the Lone Star State in that city mex
week, it is with much regret that tn
same has to be declined owing to til
early meeting Of our Legislature. W
send hearty greetings to the TexS
Press Association, wishing them g
:, royal good time" and God-speed
y developing the vast resources OF II
S great State of Texas.
!; Resolved. That the Louisiana Sta
<. Press Association in it's annual CONVEX
ton assembled in the city of Opelo
sas, hereby tenders its thanks to tt
railroad officials Of our State, and G
pecially those of the Southern Pacif
- To. D,c;Sc thn Ounen and Gre