The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-20

Bureau, IL 1t deems 1t best, TO publish the re-
sources Of the States. with illustrations,
with space for each, according 10 c0ntribu-
ton.
SECRETARY PATRICK EXONERATED.
The committee appointed for that purpose
reported they had investigated the charges
made By The Manufacturers Record, and
against Secretary John +. Patrick. and had
found them unfounded. The report was
adopted unanimously. The Committee on
Manufactures recommended that all per-
sons contemplating the beginning OF manu-
featuring interests be invited TO correspond
with officials Of to Bureau. The report
was adopted.
The Committee on Importing and Export
ing reported that the exports OF the country
nad far exceeded the imports for several
ears, and that the shipment Of Southern
products was greatly increasing. The
committees report spoke Of the products
that were imported which should be pro-
duced or manufactured in the South. The
committee commended the act Of Congress
IN apprOpriating money for the purpose OF
opening sOuth Atlantic and Gulf ports. The
report was adOpted.
The Committee on Exhibits by Train Of
Cars submitted the following resolution:
''ResOlyed, That We believe that adycrtis-
ing our resources by a train OF cars niled
with exhibits of our agricultural aud min
sral and manufactured products to be sent
hrOugn all Of the North. East, and West,
would result in inducing large immigration
10 the South and prove one of the most useful
means OF advertising that could be adopted,
md that we commend it to the special at
tention of the Executive Committee"
COMMITTEE on MINERALS.
The Committee on Minerals reported their
regret that the want of time prevented their
making statistical data desired TO be used
by the Bureau for publication. The Foreign
and Domestic Immigration Committee re-
Jorted layOrably On the resolution of Major
Malone. TO the effect that the consuls OF the
United States be empowered to inquire into
the moral and physical condition OF immi-
grants. with an amendment providing for
Government official examination OF all i'm
migrants at the port Of entry, and another
amendment 10 send a copy to all United
STATES Senators anu congressman. The re-
port was adopted.
The committee reported favOrasly on tn
resolution Of W. NJ. Pickett, to invite tn
ietter class OF immigrants from New Eng
and. and the report was adopted.
motion was made 10 have appointed dele
gate from each state to cooperate with the
vas accepted with the amendment In ( tht
committee be appointed by the Executive
Committee and the general manager.
PLACE OF MEETING.
II was moved and seconded that the Con-
,entOn select the place Of its next meeting.
A point Of order was moved that the regular
rider of business at th It time was the re-
ceptiOn of reports. and il was then moved
hat the rules be suspended. THIS was do e
by large rising vote. An amendment was
made to have the matter Of time and place
referred to the Executive Committee, and the
vote by States was called for. The vote re-
suited in 92l1z in favor OF the amendment
ind 32lH against il. The matter was, IN
accordance with this vote, referred To the
Executive Committee, and this action was
then made unanimous.
RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS.
A resolution was introduced by Mr.. John
son. of Texas. as follows: Resolved, That
the delegates of this Convention tender their
thanks To the Governor Of North Carolina,
the MAYOR and citizens, the Press, railroads,
md hotels of Ashyille for their hOspitable en-
tertainment during our stay in this pictur-
esaue city of Ashyllle, and particularly to
the Hon. NJ. I. Bryan, who has so ably
and the secretary, Mr.. ID. ii.
Elliott, who has 80 ably conducted his try
ny branch Of this Convention" 1hls was
adopted. -,
A resolution was introduced by W. ii.
BrOOker, Of Texas, that at the future con
IentiOns the delegates shall 90 prepared u
,tay during the entire session. This was
referred The Committee on Organization
md Work reported they had examined ~
ietai the methods in tue department OF or
ganiZatiOn of the Association and the DE-
yelopment bureau, and had found means
adopted; had accomplished satisfactorily
the work undertaken. The report com
mended the adoption Of these methods, ana
urged the active cooperation OF all the
states in the South. The committee also
ndorsed the resolution OF G.. p Cannon, of
tennessee. looking TO the location OF cen
raj headquarters at Washington, ID. g,
md the securing Of blace in that city Tor
ne purpose OF exhibiting he resources ol
he south. They recommended the appoint
ment Of committee Of one from each state
o devise ways and means to accOmplis
this ~ early as possible. The report wa-
accepted.
OFFICIAL STATE ORGANIZATION.
The Committee on OH .ial State Organ
Zt.i0n reported that as but four or hve OF
lne states represei ted had official stat
prganiZ atoms. thes rec mmended thar the
delegates formulate and publish "A call for
convention 10 be- held in their states for the
purpose of organizing bureau OF immlgra-
ion in each State. The report was adOp-
ted. Adjourned till 3:3D Z. NJ.
THANKS TO THE PRESS.
The (onyentiOn reassembled at $3.50 i.
VI. 4 large amount Of routine business
was rapidly dispatched. On motion of Mr.
}. NJ. Leach, Jr., Senatorial delegate for
North Carolina, the Convention
.Resolyed, That whereas the press OF the
country has literally and eiiectually aided
the Southern Interstate Immigration
Bureau, therefore be it
Resolved, by the southern Interstate I'M
migration Convention, assembled In Ashe-
vile. North Carolina, That the thanks OF
this Convention be. and are hereby rendered
TO the press; and be it further
"ResOlyed. That this Convention invoke
the potent aid Of The press in more iuily eX-
planning the object and scope Of the work OF
the Southern Interstate immigration Bu-
rrau. and the Secretary of this Convention
be instructed to forward copy ofthese res
O utiOns to the Associated Press
After adopting reports OF several commit
tees the Convention directed the standing
committees 10 dispose of the unfinished
DiHlitss. uuu at , sDV ~ bhl'AAhNN 'AhN
die. to meet at such time and place as the
Executive Committee should determine.
FLoRIDA's DISPLAY.
An interesting display was made by the
state Of Florida, on large table in front Of
the platform, exhibiting the following pro-
ducts Of that state: Eggplant, tomato.
radishes, cucumber, snap beans etc,
oranges, lemons, lines, grape iruit. pine
apples. pomegranates, gnaw, Jamaica ar-
PIE, sour sop, sugar apple, melon, pawpaw,
saponilas, tamarinds, almonds, cocoanuts,
hanyan tree, sugar cane stalk twenty-five
lcet long, sixteen feet Of matured stalk, and
forty -four matured joints.