The advocate., 1890-12-31
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tions and establish tho fnirsst and moot uni
form method would DO for al states 20 emu
merato and pay No tho expiration Of tho igst
six mOnths Of The year. To do thia, 10 would
DO necessary DO tho subordinate bodies 90
report thoir active momborshlp and pay Ave
cents per capita dues with their April report
10 the county secretary. The county score
tarioa would have 10 nll Ia and make their
report and remittance 20 the state secretary
In July, accompanying their regular reports
20 the stato soOrohary who would have pl0nty
OF time TO receive and compile Same by tho
hrst OF September, al which date the report
and remittance from the atatO secretaries
should be duo, with the distinct understand
inug that the FIRST day Of November would
be the last day OF grace, and that all states
which violated the constitution by not haV-
ing made both report ana romittgno0 on on
before that date would have no right to de-
mand representation In The supreme coun-
The board has hold three sessions during
the year, the 6mt Ia February, 20 tho begin
ming OF the year, for che purpose OF estab-
liBhing the work, approving boda, olo. Tho
second was Ia May, immediately after tho
expiration OF the Arot half OF the year. This
meeting was called BY ths chairman for tho
purpose OF examining the soOrgtary's books
and tO sec if Che expenses could not be cur
tailed 80 as not 10 01C00d the receipts. After
q careful examination OF the condition OF
affairs In connection with the president 10
was decided that this board had no authOrl-
ty 20 curtau expenses expressly prescribed
by the supreme council. A short summary
OF tho condition was sent 20 each Btate or
gahizatiOn then about 20 convene, showing
that there would probably be q deficiency OF
Of n0arly S6,OOO and calling their attention
90 the constitutional provision requiring
them TO report and pay ON tho flrst day OF
November, In order Co bo entitled 20 repre-
sentatiOn. The prediction then made as 20
a probable deficiency has been verified, but
the prompt response of the states has re-
duCed tho Same very materially, and should
Tho balance Of the statos pay their indebted
ness, all obligations can be discharged, the
expenses OF this session met and. funds left
In the treasury fOr the expenditures OF the
coming year on tho economical basis horoin
recommended by this board, but otherwise
IL will not bo auiiiciOnt. The third and Last
session OF this board was held on the 18th
OF November for Che purpose Of examining
the books aud closing the bualness OF the
year.
The secretary has made a very ample and
complete report, one that reflects credit upon
himself and will DO appreciated by you on
account Of its simplicity and tho readiness
with which you can understand 10 and prove
itg correctness. A copy of same Is submit
ted with this report, and your attention Is
called 10 the various vouchers for Che OK
penge account Of the secretary and other
officers, by which you will see thGt economy
has been tho rule, and that no display or
luxury has been indulged; also TO Che bill Of
printing and supplies OF books sold by the
secretary, which will show tho great help
the national organ has been by facilities
which enabled Il 10 do tho printing much
cheaper than 70 could be procured else
where. Much credit Is due your secretary
for the efficient manner Ia which he has
discharged his duties, and the economy With
which he has conducted the work. DurinR
large part Of tho time his wife has BEEN
compelled 90 assist him, and th6y have per-
formed the work pertaining to the o}ilCo
with the help OF boy made necessary By
the large amount Of packing and shipping
outfits and supplies, The gain arising from
the sale Of supplies has more than paid an
che expenses OF Che Office except the salary.
Q. w. MAoUNE, On.
A. WARDALIy
J. n. TILEAfAN.
The chairman Of the executive board them,