St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-17

rect the imperfections of the present
vague and imperfect law. The matter
was referred to the executive commit
tee
II. G. Day. of the Albert Lea Stand
ard, then took the platform fer an eX-
cellent paper on the question of estab-
fishing business organization of the
association. (Mr. Days paper appears
on the sixth page.)
DISCUSSION BEGUN.
j. L. Stack was slated to read paper
from the advertisers side of the sub
Ject, but as he was not present when
Mr.. Day closed, che discussion of the lat
ter's paper was at once taken up, George
n. Lanphere taking the initiative. Mr..
Lanphere held that it was an absolute
necessity for the newspaper men to
organize for protection against newSpa-
per sharks, but he doubted the pro-
prlety or practicability OF the plan of
establishing cooperative supply or
ready-priDt establishment. Mr.. Lam
phere submitted a plan somewhat less
radical i'll its departure from the pres
ent system, but providing for an asSo-
citation to control foreign advertis-
ing. the publishers joining the
ASSOCIATION to give the executive COM
mittee full authority to contract for
foreign advertising based Oh the actual
circulation of each paper such eircuia-
ton to be ascertained, where any ques-
ic
ing investigation. Should users of pat
ent insides deem it expedient, the asso-
citation might enter into some practical
arrangement for the issue of ready
print matter. Mr.. Lanphere specially
emphasized the necessity for some
means to meet the imposition practiced
by attorneys on publishers in paying
only percentage of the legal rate and
demanding an affidavit covering the
full amount allowed by law, the attor-
ney reaping the difference. He could
suggest
NO SPECIFIC REMEDY,
but urged members of the profession
to hold ont for full legal rates.
S. P. Jennisou took issue with Mr.
Lanphere on some Of the details of his
plan. especially that relating to foreign
advertising, and urged that he controlled
his columns and would not accept such
matter unless he could get satisfactory
rates. He would not be willing to sub
nit his columns to the use of any syn
dicate. whether it was the foreign
advertiser or the local newspaper asso-
citation.
j. j. Ryder,of Luverne. made strong
plea for more business like treatment
of the business affairs of the association,
which was we'll received and heartily
commended.
Mr.. Paradis, of the Midway News,
held that all the concerns which fur
nished supplies to the newspapers were
organized for mutual protection, and it
was logical conclusion that the news
paper men must organize ID the same
way or retire from business. He COM
mended the plan suggested by Mr.. Day.
Mr.. Day being interrogated, replied
that his plan contemplated the substi-
tuition of the proposed business assocIa-
tioD for the present social organization,
or at least to make the latter entirely
| secondary to the former when the Or
ganization shall be effected.
MIR. STACK ARRIVES.
The discussion was interrupted at this
point by the arrival of j. l.. Stack, and
as his paper was so pertinent to the
| discussion it was decided to hear his
paper before the further prosecution of
the discussion. Although the hour was
late. Mr.. Stack was given a patient hear
ing while he presented the advertising
agents side of the case. Mr.. Stacks
paper appears OH the sixth page.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Stacks paper
Mr.. Paradis offered some very practical
suggestions and statistics showing the
value of country newspaper advertising
Mr.. Buell. made an announcement of
Mr.. Posts lecture OIL single tax at the
Lyceum theater. Mr.. Day introduced
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we condemn the sen.
ate of the last legislature, and especially
| the judiciary committee thereof, for its
| refusal to pass the house bill providing
| for the regulation of express companies,
| and we do charge that such action was
| against the interests of the public and
without just cause. The recent action
OIL tne express COtD pdHleS In I'll ulVlulng u0
| the territory of the Northwest on the
different lines of railroads makes i'm
perative the need of action to resist
their extortions, and we do now renew
| our demand that the bill of the last house
| or similar one be enacted into law,
| and we recommend the newspapers
make this a persistent Issue in order
| that just relief may be obtained.
The following telegram, received by
II. p. Hall, was read:
ST. PAUL, Feb. 15.-Extend courte-
| sizes of the Commercial Club of ST. Paul
| to the convention.
w. j. FooTNER, President.
Later in the session Mr.. c. c. Whit
neY, of the Marshall Messenger, moved
vote of thanks to the Commercial
Club. which was heartily adopted. As
the association was entertained at the
| theaters last night and will visit Still.
water today, it was impracticable for
| them to visit st. Paul at this time.
j. j. Ryder moved vote of thanks to