The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-02
CONGRESS OF FARMERS
PARTIAL REPORT MADE BY THE
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Ex-Governor Hoard, of Wisconsin,
Elected President-Wide Range of
Subjects Covered by the Speakers.

ST. PAUL Mimi, Sept. 1.-The farmers
national congress this morning postponed
the election of officers to hear a paper by
E. w. Randall, secretary of the Minnesota
Agricultural Society on the causes of fail
ure and success in state fairs Among
other things he counted state management
and ownership of grounds as essential to
success; also impartial award of premiums
and prompt payment of same a compre-
hensive line Of exhibits, strong amuse-
ments, exclusion of all gambling and gener-
Gus local support.
DR.. A. M. Sotedo, of Venezuela, con-
graduated the farmers upon the return of
prosperity and the increased European de-
mand for wheat, corn and cotton. He said
Venezuela felt the Warmest feeling for this
country, and then he sketched briefly but
eloquently the products and possibilities of
his own country. When Dr. Soteldo re-
ferred to what he termed the attempt of
Great Britain to absorb Venezuela he
brought forth an enthusiastic burst of APP
plause by saying that the people of this
country thoroughly appreciated and would
always remember the attitude of the United
states in forbidding interference by foreign
nations with the governments of this hemlS-
phere. He highly cOmplimented the work
of the bureau OF American republics. The
speaker has a favorlte project for the es-
adjustment of colony of american farm
erS in Venezuela, and said he hoped soon to
see the success of this plan. Then with
closer communication between the two
governments their friendly relations would
be cemented forever.
Senior Romero, Mexican minister to the
United States, spoke briefly, expressing
briefly that miners in Mexico would do bet
ter as farmers, and that ne thought Ameri-
can farmers would do well to turn their
attention that way.
The election of officers followed Ex-
Governor w. B. Hoard, of Wisconsin, was
a Of frNN
y. r. Clayton, the present incumbent, and
S54 for Secretary Stah John NJ. Stahl
was reelected secretary and N. q. Spalding
OF New York, was made treasurer by ac-
clamaton. Among the state vice presidents
IS George r. Motz, of Indiana. r. ]. APP
well, of Providence. r. T. We're unanimous
~ reelected first and third assistant secre-
taries and Alex. Dunlap, of Manistee,
coed d. O. Lively of Fort Worth, Tex.
AT the afternoon session numerous papers
were read; Among the number We're
Farming from Business Standpoint" by
James j: Hill, president of the Great North
ern Railroad, ST. Paul; National and
State State T Is; by u G. Shading New
Aduteration,' Mrs. Emma Sickels, Chi
cego, and The Benefits of the Agricultural
Press to the Farmers, by T.. T. Orr of
Iowa Farmer, added few remarks supple
mental to the latter paper.
BY an overwhelming vote the decision to
reconsidered, and the matter will be finally
settled tomorrow morning, when it is ex-
pected that Omaha will be chosen.
The committee on resolutions made a, par
tial report, favoring, among other things:
The establishment of postal savings banks;
national appropriation to aid in eXterminat-
ing gypsy moths; a further extension of the
homestead law; extension of free mail de-
livery in country districts: a law to prevent
food adulteraticn; teaching of elementary
principles of agriculture in the public
schools; election of United States senators
by vote of the people; restriction of unde-
sirable Immigration: the immediate con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river and re-
clamation of bottom lands by the national
government.
committee of three was appointed to
confer with the Joint Traffic Association
managers relative to rates and transporta-
ton on fruits and vegetables the committee
to report at the next annual meeting.
The evening session was very brief.
Papers read were: 1.-The Government Seed
Beet Sugar in the United States, by A. s.
Goetz. New Mexico. The latter was read
by the secretary owing to the absence of
the author. The convention then adjourned
and spent the remainder of the evening as
the guests of the Commercial Club.
An important change in the constitution
is contemplated and will be brought before
the congress for action at its session to-
morrow. 1t is proposed to broaden the
scope of membership by admitting delegates
from kindred societies. such as the wool
growers, cattle breeders, etc The sessions
of the congress conclude tomorrow