Birmingham state herald., 1896-04-26

action on the proposed amendments to the national constitution, but leave our delegates free to act as they deem best, as after hearing the amendments dis cussed at the national convention they could then act mora intelligently. Re spectfully submitted,
 L. c. CARDINAL,
 o. P. GAUT,
 M. HIRSCHER,
 E. L.. HIGDON.
 Report adopted.
 Committee on Resolutions.
 The committee on resolutions made the following report, which was adopted: Your committee on resolutions beg leave to- report that we regret exceeding ly the retirement from the office of na- tional president of the Travellers Protec- tive Associa tion of America of John A. Lee of Missouri, whose administration of affairs we heartily indorse, and at the same time we congratulate the associa- tion upon having two such worthy cand.- dates for the exalted office of national president as John c. Wilkinson of Mis- souri and Joseph Wallerstein of Virginia. We also note with considerable pride and applause the candidacy of E.. E. Smith of Georgia as a candidate for national chair man of the railroad committee, and would be pleased to see this energetic and jealous member attain the goal of his de- sires.
 We cannot refrain from calling special attention to the kindly aid of Messrs. A. Pope and J. w. Dening, officials of the Georgia and Ala bama Railroad company, in bringing about to members of our as- sociation the issuance of 2000 mile books at cents a mile, a concession thus far granted by no other railroad in the south, and which, is fully appreciated. In closing the labors of this conven- tion we wish to return thanks; 1. To the retiring officers of this divis- ion for the efficient and faithful services rendered during the past year and to our new president D. M. Scott, for his inn partial and satisfactory administration of the duties of presiding officer, much ably and worthily assisted by E. l.. HiS- don as secretary.
 ?. To Post B of Birmingham for the lavish courtesies and Inequalities ex- tended the division, especially the sump- tuous feast of food and reason at the banquet at Hotel Morris last night. 8. To MT. c. H. Nahb of the Hotel Mor- ris, whose courtesies and attention con- tributed no smaS share to the comfort of our delegates and furnished us With comfortable meeting quarters. 4. To those honorable gentlemen Capt. Joseph F. Johnston John w. Tomlinson, Dr. R. M. Cunningham, Richard F. John- ston and c. H. Greer, who graced our banquet hall by their presence and whose wit and humor enlivened the festive de- Alterations of our convention. 5. Our thanks are eminently due to the daily press of this city especially the Birmingham Evening News and the Bir- mingham State Herald, for their full and fair account of our proceedings and the furtherance of the principles and objects of our organization.
 CHAS. F. MORITZ, J. w. WEISS, R. CUNNINGHAM ALBERT THALHEIMER. J. W. Weiss stated that a circular let ter should be prepared and sent each member of the association and the houses they represent containing information relative to the eligibility of membership, together with the object of the associa- ton to promote the interest of each house represented.
 On motion Mr. Weiss was appointed committee of one to prepare such circular letter
 Secretary Higdon asked permission to read the following telegram: Selma, April 25.-T. P. A. Convention, D. l.. Higdon, Secretary, Birmingham, Ala: Post D sends thanks for honor con- ferred in the election of MT. Scott as presidents ~' the association. w. c. AGEE, Secretary The secretary also read the following invitations
 Selma, April 25.-Mr. D. M. Scott, Bir- mngham, Ala: On behalf of Post D in vite state association to meet in Selma next year and take no refusal. Yours truly, J. J. HOOPER, On motion of Charles F. Moritz of Montgomery the invitat tion was accepted. The secretary called attention to the fact that the State Herald had kindly rendered page-not column-space in it's Sunday edition for the publication of such matter as might be of interest to the association and the reading public; that it is the recognized organ of the as- sociation, and asked that each member make it point to contribute matter to addressing n the secretary, who will take pleasure in ar ranging same fer publication
 The question of railroad rates was again taken up and discussed, the con census of opinion being to proceed in conciiatory manner with the roads, and, if 1t should become necessary, then to make an aggressive fight. MT. Cardinal stated that 1t was the desire of the association to be represent ed on the floor of the national associa- tion and moved that four additional al- ternates be selected. The motion pre- vailed. and the following additional al ternates were selected: Post AL. V. LaTaste. Post B-O. T. Gaut. j't Post CIR. s. Nevil.
 Post D-Oliver D. Hobdy On motion the salary of the secretary was doubled for the ensuing year On motion the association returned thanks to Mr. Cardinal and his house for box of excellent cigars expressed es- pecially to the association. Secretary Higdon returned thanks to the association for honoring him for the fourth time as secretary, and insisted that with the proper efforts the member ship could be increased to 500 by the next annual meeting.
 Thanks were also rendered to Mr. Nabb, proprietor of Hotel Morris, for the kind hospitality extended the association during it's deliberations. There being no further business, the association adjourned sine die.