The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-22

admit Of q remedy only through legls-.
latiVe enactment. Therefore we should
inform ourselves on such subjects, so
as 10 be IN a position 10 render the as
sistanco required. / would therefore,
recommend that some means be dcVised
TO ascertain the local burden TO when
the farmers are subjected, so we eau
aid them IN accomplishing the REFORM
they so much need. In my own county,
| know that many OF the farmers are
subjected 70 great Injustice, Whch ul1S
are powericss to remedy without we a''
Of their brethren throughout the state.
THr OYSTER INTEREST.
The oyster interest OF our State Is n
subject upon which We should also In
form ourselves, not only on account of
its bearing upon the State at large. but
also as an act OF justice 10 those en-
gagged I'm Oysterng for a livelihood. To
those citizens of our State the great ma
tional question naturally becomes Of
minor Importance as compared to the
necessity OF suitable State protection for
them IN their pursuits, and II is clear
that they Will feel a deeper interest In
our order II they know that we are willing
TO aid them by educating our members
up TO full realization OF the injustice Of
winch they complain. All that is required
10 nave their wrongs redressed Is TO have
them fully understood in all their bear
ings. Many other instances OF local grieV-
ances could be mentioned. but 1t Is not
necessary. | hope TO do 50 In order TO
impress YOU with the Importance OF max
ing a common cause in all instances
where our brethren have just grounds Tor
complaint
IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC ROADS,
The importance Of improving our pub
lie roads is little appreciated by the peO-
pie of cur State SO firmly am ] I'm
pressed with the belief that nothing Is
more calculated TO add TO The value OF
farm property, promote the comfort OF
farm life, and save our farmers large
sums Of money annually expended. di-
rcctly traceable 20 bad roads, that
urgently recommend 70 the brethren
careful consideration Of this al-inpOrtant
question. Many instances have come IN
der my observation where capital seek
ing investment 80 our state has been
driven away by the bad condition OF our
public highways. The conservatism OF
The South during The past year OF our
manifested by her citizens, together with
the due regard shown by them for the
property rights Of others VII, IN my
opinion, cause large amounts Of capital 70
be- Invested in our Southland In the near
future. and with good public roads we
may feel assured that the agricultural
development Of Virginia viii receive It's
full share Of attention from investors.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL CHASGTe.
The changes made in our constitution at
our last meeting were in the proper direc-
ton. but / am Of the opinion that II
could be stH further improved by ex-
tending - the county and sub-Alllances
more freedom Of action.
] would. therefore. advise such changes
with this object in view as, in your
! judgment, may Doe wise and proper.
i'm closing this message. ! wish you
harmonious and profitable meeting, ana
may Gods blessing rest upon YOU IN
| your efforts 70 secure 70 the asricul-
iurist "A lust remuneration for his lahors
With fraterual feelings for each and all
! n Won. / am. with much respect ....,,>.
The Alliance viii be n session TWO
| days.
TIP pcpr-rIsT CONVENTION.