St. Landry democrat., 1889-03-02

politan circles, and this would be partially
produced by grea' grains in population by
Immigration lie thought it best to seek
do1nesllc Immigration to come South
rather than foreign Immigration The
northern ana western people who had set
tied IN southwestern Louisiana agreed
with the white people of this State on the
great pfooielh' the dark cloud hangs over
this State, and that there would he
united people on these matters. Prof
Knapp discussed many branches of this
question IN mighty practical way, and
WAS happily received by the convention,
LETTERS WERE READ
from Congressman Newton. Wilkinson
Blanchard and Lagan, Senator Gibson ans
Judge Mctnery, expressing regrets tha+
public duties prevented their presence Of
the convention and indorsing the work 90
ing on in this matter i'll Louisiana
Judge Moncure. after brief arpnmer+
on the subject, Offered resolution IN 49,
effect that The president of the association
should curtail and Gull the articles and oI
dresses made before the convention 70 crol,
lengths as would make book of reodahla
size. The resolution was adopted
resolution was adopted that any mar.
1hh may Hereafter prepare and forward n
the president an article for pub!i a,jon in
the contemplated pamphlet
TIE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS
nade the following report:
Resolved, That we congratulate the PEG
pie OF Louisiana upon the great interest
1h2nl1tsted IN the cause of Immigration,
htiieVInE IN TINS we not only promote our
interests OF those who may by our efforts
De induced 10 leave other less favored sec.
lions and seek homes within our State
Resolved, THAI we extend our thanks to
the presiding officer and members of this
Htat4 jmmlgra Ion Association, who by
their self sacrificing labors have rendered.
such valuable services in the cause and
that we recognize the efficient servicac
rendered by the State commissioner of i'm
migration, assuring both of them that we
Will heartily cooperate with them in all
their efforts to promote the object so much
desired
Res Owed, That we urge upon the vari-
GUS parishes OF the State the Importance
Of forming auxiliary societies to Cooperate
with the State Immigration Association
and the STATE commissioners in promoting
Tue CAUSE Oh lllW!STd'lGu.
Resolved, 7 hat this convention com.
posed of those who are natives of other
Southern States and other sections who
have found i'll Louisiana hearty welcome.
desire to render this testimony to the ad
vantases here ep jOyed in climate. health,
fertile soil and the cheapness of same. and
the ease with which comfortable homes
and competence may be acquired by the
industrious man.
Resolved, That there is an urgent neces-
sitY for thorough aud practical topo-
graphical. botanical aud geological survey
Of the State, and that urge upon our
representatives. in both National und State
councils the importance of the same.
Resolved, That this convention desires
the eyten>ion and generalization of the
signal service throughout the State as a
matter likely 20 accomplish much practical
good.
Resolved, That we appreciate the Of
forts of our State and local government,
and the superintendent of public education
in the efforts made to advance the public
school system, and urge upon the mass of
the people their hearty cooperation.
Resolved, That we commend the efforts
made by the proper authorities in the ad
of justice, recognizing the
fact that full protection to life, liberty and
property should be accorded to all, and we
guarantee to all the enjoyment of these
rights as citizens under any and all cir
cumstances.
Resolved That while We recognize the
present advantages offered by the hill por-
ton OF Nora LouisiaSa, that now the al
luvial portions of the State are so thor
oughly protected by the levee system, that
these localities, together with the prairie
sections, offer the most wonderful induce
ments to immigrants.
Resolved That we extend hearty well
come TO all good people from every cline
who come to aid in the development of the
untold resources of this fertile State, as
surfing them of hospitable reception and
every necessary assistance in securing and
making for themselves happy homes
Resolved, That we tender to the officers
Of this convention our thanks for the able
and impartial manner in which they have
presided over our deliberations, and espe-
cially would we tender thanks to the ladies
and good people of Ruston for the kind
and hOspltable treatment we have received
and for the beautiful decoration of the hall