The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-06-01
PRESS CONVENTION.

F06OO IU0V6U JSUU.
RssoLuTsoxs ADOPTED AT ITS LAST
ANNUAL SESSION.
The following resolutions were
odopted by the Louisiana Press Con-
sention before its adjournment:
Whereas, the public sehOol system
Of this State is insufficient, inadequate
and not what it should be, in cOnse-
Quence of a lack Of revenues; and
whereas, the late report If the Secre-
tary Of State showed that One-half of
eur registered voters are illiterate, un-
able to read their ballots and there
fore to vote in~telligently or to inform
themselves, through the press, OH pub
lie affairs; and whereas, we see in it u
oor to the full success If the press and
to the progress and prosperity Of the
State, if not = positive, immediate and
threatening danger;
First-Be it resolved by the Louis
lana Press Association, That its mem-
bers use all their influence aud power
to better tho school system Of the
State, and to that end discuss this
matter thoroughly, and urge upon the
Legislature and the people more lib
eral provisions for education, thereby
insuring better public schools.
Resolved, That We soc in the case
Of Texas and other States proof that a
good public school system is n of
the first prerequisites for immigration
and necessary to complete success in
attracting to Louisiana that Intelligent
class Of settlers tho State wants.
Resolved, That in II good public
school system We ses the greatest hope
Of the press; tho best immigration
agent the lest MEANS Of developing
the industries of Louisiana; the surest
preserver Of peace and order, and the
guarantee Of progress and prosperity.
Second-Be it resolved, That we re-
eognize in the question Of immigration
one Of vast and vita: Importance to
the people Of the State, and that in the
solution Of the problem Of how to Sc
cure such desirable additions to our
present populations as will aid us in
developing the limitless natural 70
sources of our commonwealth and to
assist Us in the march toward Il higher
civilization, ~ worthy the best talent
in our profession. That it is in the
power Of the press to lead in this work
by keeping before the public the at
fractions here offered and by creating
aud strengthening u sentiment among
u fellow citizens favorable to u
broader appreciation of the advantages
Of immigration ; aud that to this end
We recommend the most liberal appro-
priatiOns by State, parochial and mu-
nicipal legislation.
Third-Resolved, that we earnestly
recommend to the Congress Of the
United States the prOpriety Of q liber-
81 appropriation for the deepening Of
the channel Of the bayou Lafourche.
the end that its ninety miles Of wa
ter navigation through a thickly SET
tied country, producing five millions
Of agricultural products annually,
made bo made . source of profit to tho
Union. This appropriation = be-
based on higher grounds than is usual
In such cases, for the reason that the
existing obstructions were originally
caused by works made in 1914 for the
causs Of national defense against =
invader.
Fourth-Resolved, that the State
Asylum at jackson is the
special charge of the State, worthy
Of her most soriOas attention aud
liberal support ; that accommodation
be provided for all tho insane
wheresoever found throughout tho
State, and that ample appropriation
should be made for their maintenance
and support ; such an appropriation
- would insure them comfortable
quarters, we'll ventilated, heated and
lighted, and warm clothing and health
full food of sufficient quantity, as we'll
- . sufficient number of eompetept
reliable attendants.
Fifth-Res0lved, that this associa-
ton does most earnestly reprobate
the injudicious and hurtful practice If
doing public printing below legal rates
md for less than tho rates exacted
from private individuals.
Resolved further, that the members
II this association discountenance the
practice Of taking any public printing
hy Offering . bonus or BY performing
soch work free Of charge, by refusing
70 the violators Of this resolution the
oonrtssy Of exchanging with the same.
Sixth-Resolved, that tho Louisia- !
20 State Pross Association extends its !
lAaaks to Major s. T. Grisamorc, Col. !
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plls, DR.. John Gaxxo, Ernest Dionne. |