The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-02
Resolutions Passed Commenting a Number
of Matters to the National Body.
HOARD, OF WISCONSIN,, HONORED.
Election of Officers Full OF Spirit and Good Feeling
Some More Interesting Papers Read-Presi-
dent j. J. Hill Delivers An Address,

! have a representative body in relation to the
transaction of such freight and to confer with
the joint traffic association. And further
| that such standing committee prepare writ
ten report to be presented to the next an
nual meeting of the Farmers National Con-
gress, subject to their approval, containing
the views of committee fifth recommendations
as TO classifying rates and modes OF transpor-
tation of fruits and vegetables for railroad
regulations in the state, as well as interstate
commerce
RECLAIMING MISSISSIPPI.
Whereas. owing to the enormous damage
caused by the foods of the Mississippi, at
| different points along its course, and
Whereas, under the constitution Of the Unit
ed States, this work OF redemption cannot
be accomplished by agreement among the
states directly interested. inasmuch as it ex-
| pressly provides all compacts between the
states, therefore, be il
Resolved that the work of retaining the
Mississippi river is truly national in its char
acter, and that it should be done by the ma
tonal government for the benefit of all the
navigation of said river and its tributaries,
should be literally advanced so that they
may be utilized in the cheapest and best
manner possible for all purposes of trans
portation.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE.
Whereas, The ultimate object of agriculture
Is the production Of food for mankind.
Whereas That object fails in the most
essential point if the food which is produced
with skill is ruined in preparation, through
ignorance; therefore. be it
Resolved, That we, the National Farmers
congress, use our own active influence and
effort towards establishing domestic sciences
in the departure Of agriculture at Washing
ton. and in the various state agricultural
fairs, colleges and institutes throughout the
nation, where best methods and appliances
for the preparation of food may be presented
in connection with best methods and appli-
ances for its production
MAIL AND POSTAGE.
Resolved. That the Farmers National con-
gress thanks the congress and the pOstofice
department for the experiments now being
made in the free delivery of mail to farmers,
and respectively asks that these experiments
be continued for such time as will make them
a fair test.
Resolved, That there should be no reduc-
ton in the present rate Of letter postage
until rural mail facilities have been improved
to the fullest extent. that the above-named
experiments show would be advisable.
PURE FOOD LABELS.
Whereas, Certain states have, for the pro-
lection OF products and consumers OF pure
food products, issued state labels to be used
only on 1ure food articles mentioned, and
making 1t a misdemeanOr to use them on
Whereas, Said labels are being counterfeit
ed by unprincipled dealers outside of the re-
spective states, and are being used to brand
an inferior article, not only to the detriment
of the producer of the pure food article, but
also to the consumer; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this national farmers con-
gress do petition the congress of the United
States TO pass act allowing each state to
copyright such labels as they may issue for
the protection Of the products of their re-
spective states.
EXTERMINATE THE MOTH.
Resolved, That the efforts of the common
wealth Of Massachusetts. in endeavoring to
exterminate the imDortive pest known as
| ocneria desper, or moth, meets with our
hearty approval, and we, members of the
| Farmers National congress- assembled at ST.
Paul, earnestly appeal 10 the congress of the
United States to aid our sister state in ex-
! terminating what is liable TO prove national
| pest, if neglected.
FAVOR THE NICARAGUA.
Whereas, 1t is of the utmost importance
! to our country that we have the shortest
! possible waterway between our eastern and
western seaboards therefore be it
Resolved. That the Farmers National con-
! gress favors the construction and speedy com
| pleton Of the Nicaragua canal, and recon-
| mends the congress of the United States to
| pass such laws and make such appropriations
! as shall bring about this much desired object,
! viz: That We, q nation, construct own
| and operate the said Nicaragua canal.
IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS.
Be it resolved. That this congress ask tho
! national congress 10 pass more restrictive
| measures regulating the immigration Of an
undesirable class of foreigners to American
shores.
! Resolved. That the constitution and by
laws of the United States be so amended that
! the United States senators be elected by the
| people.
! Resolved, That we favor the teaching of the
| elementary principles Of agriculture in the
public schools.
! MEMORIAL.
Your memorialists. the Farmers National
! Congress Of the United States Of America.
| profoundly sensible Of the great benefits de-
! rived by the American farmer by reason of
the beneficial provisions Of the homestead
! laws Of the United States, and believing that
soon other reservations Of lands viii be
thrown open for settlement, and feeling that
g further extension of the privileges of the
| homestead laws. would be wise as well as
/ beneficial, do most earnestly request your
/ honorable body, the congress of the United
! States, 10 speedily enact a law providing for
the further extension Of homestead privileges
| to the actual settler on said lands.
Be il further resolved. That our senators
and representatives in congress are respect
| fully requested to use all proper means, after
| congress has convened, 10 secure the passage
! of the free homestead bill, now pending in
| the congress Of the United States, and which
has already passed the senate