The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-22

hlS VI N''t StNtu iN'AhNiS iN"ShN hN''
here today was called at this time be-
cause of the dairymen's association
meeting, as a good many men are
members of both organizations. II
was regular meeting, made up of
delegates from county and local
leagues, and its purposes were, in a
general way, to bring about acqualnt-
ance between the members and get
the machinery running. 1t is pro-
posed to soon put some speakers in
the field, and this and some other
matters were discussed by the eNecu-
tive committee.
The meeting was called to order at
at 10 o'clock this morning by Presi-
dent +. p. Cotton, with about fifty
men in the audience. Mr.. Cotton
made brief speech, explaining the
purposes of the organization. He
said that feeling of unrest and un-
certainty had brought about the Or
ganization of the league, and that its
purpose was to advance the interests
of farmers through politics and legis-
lation. The league demands economy
in public expenses, the reduction of
salaries and a revision of the school
law to make it clear and adapted to
the wants of the people. The league
is political, but not a new party. 1t
would support the candidates for office
most likely to advance the interests
of farmers, and those candidates need
not be members of the order. Far
mers can do much single-handed, but
they can do more with the support of
men in other pursuits. The action
of the league twill depend entirely
upon the action of the old parties.
If they ignore and try to kick us out
we can afford to leave them if they
can afford to lose us. II Applause.
President Cotton appointed as a
comm ttee on resolutions G. p. Beard
of Randolph, c. F. Clough of Water
bury and A. ID. Mathews of Barton.
Prof. Dole of Norwich University
followed President Cotton, giving a
short general talk on matters in hand,
and next came Mr.. Clough of Water
bury, who pitched into everything in
sight.
There were about 100 men present
in the afternoon. Rev. E. j. Rams
low OF Swanton spoke upon the nee
essity for farmers organizations, and
his speech was followed by a brief
address from j. r. Dodge of Wash
ington of a general character. The
then adopted the resolutions
which were reported by Prof. Beard,
and adjourned. The resolutions
were as follows:
Filst-That we seek by organized
efforts to improve the condition of
the farmer and 50 secure the general
welfare Of the whole people.
Second-That we believe that prop
or Legislation is an essential means
for securing our ends.
Third-That we demand reform in
of political affairs in ex-
sting parties without seeking the for
nation Of third party.
Fourth-That we call upon all far
ners to join the league that it may
nave the full strength of union of all
who are to be especially benefited in
he results of our efforts.
Fifth-That we demand ecoromv
If expense in the administration of
public affairs, and to this end retrench-
nent IN salaries and appropriations
suited to the depressed condition of
'griculture and reform in our sys-
EN- of taxation.
Sixth-That we solicit the friendly
corporations of all farmers organic
tions and manufacturers of the state
n our efforts to promote the above
FAMED objects.