The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-03
DIRECT TRADE,
The State Agricultural Society Uneni-
mously Endorses 1t.
From the Macon TELEGRAPH.

mously Endorses 1t.
From the Macon Telegraph.
Coils. I. ?. Stovall and !. w. Avery of
Atlanta came down to the fair yesterday
and brought the matter Of foreign direct
trade before the State Agricultural Society.
Col. Waddell. the president Of the society,
stated that 1t had been intended to bring the
matter before the convention in February
next, but be was glad TO have the gentlemen
conducting the movement present. it now,
and introduced Col. Avery to the board OF
directors.
Col Avery made brief address, explain
ing the origin and progress OF the move
ment, aHd showing how 1t nov stood with
the partial lines operating at Savannah aud
Brunswick, and lines proposed at Port
Royal and Jacksonville, and with q num-
Der Of large southern and western railway
systems cooperating and pledged TO its sup
port, and others considering the matter.
He explained briefly the causes Of failure
OF the many previous efforts at southern di-
rect trade, and showed how the time had
come when everything wGs ripe for its sue
cessful operation now, by union Of all in
terests and agencies in the south aud west.
de stated that the state democratic conven-
ton, tbs presentHo of Representatives and
toe boards Of trade of the state, had unani-
he aad Col. Stoval desired TO have the ap-
proval and support of she great agricultural
interests represented by the states society g,
and he offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously and enthusiastio-
ally adopted upon motion Of Capt. Pearce
Horne.
DIREor TRADE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, By the State Agricultural Society
otGsorgia, that
WHEREAS, The south has now all the condl-
lions for complete direct trade with foreign
countries, ia commerce. products, terminal ia
cilities, railway and negotiable exchange, while
foreign steamship lines are CON peting for south
ern freights; and
WHEREAS, The ports of Savannah and Bruno
Wick IN this state have begun operations under
large appropriations from the United States
governments that will secure deep water in
their harbors for ships Of the heaviest draught;
and
WHEREAS The movement for direct trade
started by Thomas 2, Stovall aud Col. l. W.
Avery has resulted In the establishment of par
tial lines at Brunswick and Savannah, and the
proposition 20 start liuea at Port Royal, S. O.,
and Jacksonville, Fla,
Be it Resolved, That the State Agricultural
Society OF deorg1a heartily indorses the effort
for direct trade as movement that will create
business and income TO feed our railroad and
commerce, give new markets to our farmers.
settle our i0le lands with thrifty toilers, and aid
to give the south commercial independence and
financial strength.
Be 10 further resolved That our citizens of
every calling are urged to help this necessary
project, and especially are the railroads of the
south and west invoked to combine with the
foreign steamship companies by an equitable
division of risk and laher in building up profit
able and permanent lines of steamships from
foreign lands to southern ports for successful
direct export and import trade.
Be it further resolved, That the agricultural
interests of Georgia and the south are TO be
benefited beyond any other class by direct trade,
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cihsively southern products of cotton. rlc Il
sugar. melons, oranges and early truck without
paying toll to other sections less favored for
farm purposes; and by bringing to Us direct the
vrtuous and Christian immigration with capital
that alone we want to populate our surplus and
fertile acres, and enjoy our healbhfHl climate;
and shat we urge the contamination of this long
cherished boon as the imperative need of the
south and the means to give her the trade
power and freedom that her welfare and self
respect alike demand