The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-19
Low RAILROAD RATES.

The committee appointed to make sugges-
tons and correct grievances met and con-
sidered railroad business, aud made the fol-
lowing report
The committee begs leave to report unani.
mously that IL indorses the plan adopted by the
railroads OF selling what are called nome
Sc tkers" and land excursion tickets, TO promote
and encourage immigration, and recommends
that a committee OF three b. appointed by the
southern interstate immigration convention to
apply TO the several passenger ami traffic asso-
cst ons for an extension OF tue sale OF such tick
CTS at as low rate and as frequent dates as can be
secured. And whereas, the practice of scalping
or ticket brokerage makes the sale OF such
tickets on numerous dates and from many
points at low rates hazardous to the revenue of
The transportation lines selling such tickets
and diver IS the usa of such tickets from their
original purpose, the committee recon nends
that tins convention memorabilia congress to
prohibit scalping ticket brokerage ny an
amendment to the interstate commerce act, as
T 0spGa BY the nffeTs5sts com
report. That We further recommend nat
each state delegation to this conyen-
tlcn bring the action OF this convention
TO the attention of the congressional represen-
tativeS of their respective states and ask their
rooperation in securing the proposed legisla-
uon; also that the same state delegations ask
tneegiSlaturcs of their several states 10 instruct
their representatives in congress to enact thu
legislation asked for by the interstate com
merCe commission.
The report brought on discussion, which
was participated in by representatives from
nearly every state. Finally the resolution
vas adopted
THE MANAGERS ANNUAL REPORT.
=. b. Chiffon of Austin, Tex. general
manager Of the Southern Interstate Immi-
grafton Association, then made his annual
report. After greeting the delegates
warmly, he said that it must rest with the
Ilture to reveal, through the results brought
ABOUT by the plans laid down i'll this con-
gWenton, how wise and great is the south.
ne went on to say that the object of the
convention was to attract good men from
al states and capital from all nations.
we welcome" he said, new settlers in
ne work OF placing the southern section OF
Sle union IN the position where it justly be-
tongs" He spoke of the work accomplished
oy the Florida bureau. which had sent one
exhibit to Boston and two 10 be shown at
.Irs In the north and, thatssin consequence
ao0u1 oVO letters of inquiry had been seIt
tne bureau headquarters. A good deal
E ras been done in the advertising
she contract having been made by
s'ncn more than 5000 worth of adver-
lIslng was secured. During this year ex-
s uiolOS OF southern products had been dis
Played in New Jersey and New York and
three points in Canada, also in Maine
tbtShdinlasyiVsnia, Indiana and Michigan. Exs
g golLs by trains Of cars he deemed imprac-
,saole, but as made at expositions they
'eie certainly advantageous.
THE FUTURE WORK
III: Chiffon continued: ''If the means
VIII StI Justify, we propose to engage speakers.
sr u9 viii address meetings in the east, north
~ west, aud contend against the prejudice
p saI1st the south. 1t Is also proposed to
;o. lne stereopticon, showing views of IN
Ws assO In the south. Representatives will
10 a'' out inside of ninety days. If
ma convention Endorses the plan
mn au the scope of the work as
vii Pped out in 1888, this association
ey -a. oe the most powerful body of men
NM landed together for toe upbuilding of
10, country, AID the success that will
TpesaAY come TO the south will be the
tI he, vel OF the world. With one accord and
~ union u sentiment and interest from
No -' A.. alone strength can come, we will at
On, +.o1ant day achieve a fuller measure of
Veil k'eatness through our own efforts rs
Cbd. vote OF thanks was rendered Mr..
.Is1tas1 Tor his able report. aud be was re-
general manager OF the bureau.