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LOUISIANA
Ex-Gov. Hoard. of Wisconsin. for Secretar
of AgricuIture.

The state of Louisiana is not yet known as
much of a dairy state, although its vast ca
pacity for grass production will some day give
IT particular conspicuity in that direction, and
when that comes the voice of Louisiana will
be heard in dairying directions, perhaps mo .e
powerful than now. We are led TO these re-
fections by the suggestion made in a number
of our exchanges that Presdent-elect McKin
ley give the position of Secretary of Agricult-
ure to ex-Gov. W. ID. Hoard, of Wisconsin,
who is one of the most prominent and effect
i've agriculturists in the United States and the
editor of the well-known Hoard's Dairyman,
published at Fort Atkinson, Wis. Ex-Gov
Hoard is to the manor born. He is one of
the most progressive agricuturists in the
United States, and just such man as we
should have at the head of the agricultural
department of the government. Many of
our leading Louisiana agrculturists will re-
member with great pleasure meeting Gov.
Hoard at the Int Agricultural Con-
vention held at Lake Charles some ten years
ago.-The Southern Farmer, New Orleans,
La, Jan. 10, 1897.
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KANSAS.
Hnardl fnr Cahinet.
KANSAS DAIRYMEN INDoRsE HIM. STATE
ASSOCIATION WILL BACK THE Ex-


ASSOCIATION WILL BACK THE Ex-
GOVERNOR or WISCONSIN FOR
SECRETARY OF AGRIcUL-
TURE IN THE Mckinney
ADMINISTRATION.
Abilene, Kan Nov. zo.-The Kan
sas State Dairy Association gave Ex-
Gov. Hoard, of Wisconsin, a most en-
thusiastic boom for Secretary of Agri-
culture to-day in a special resolution
favoring his appointment. The reso-
luton set forth that he had endeared
himself to the dairy interests of the
west because of his friendship shown
in his public life and his work in that
direction in private capacity. The
Association adopted it unanimously
without discussion, and selected ]. X.
Burton, of this city topresent the same
to Mr.. Mckinley.
The Association members tonight
were much pleased with their action,
as il is believed to be in the direction
of gaining a recognition of their inter
ests in the national agricultural depart
ment. A member of the legislative
com.Iittee said:
1--WE have suffered in the west by
reason of the discrimination in favor of
cattle feeding, cattle raising and crop
production as against the dairy inter
ests. We have been compelled to
wait on some tree planting theory or a
new kind of seed watts while our cream
cries were getting no attention. Gov
ernor Hoard is not only thoroughly ia
miliar with our needs, but he is dispos-
ed to give the western COW a chance
He is of the old Jerry Rusk school, and
will make a head to the department
who will deal in facts, not theories
Kansas has not much to say, perhaps,
but we propose to make fight for a
recognition of the vests needs in get
ting friend of diversified agriculture
in the abinet if we can. We will fol-
low up the resolution with petition to
Mr.. Mckinley which will be signed by
nearly every creameryman in Kansas. p"
There was talk of a delegation to
Canton to press the appointment, but
it was left to the executive committee.
One element of Gov. Hoards popular
ity is the belief that he would assist in
the fight on oleomargarine and help the
pure food legislation, for which the as
sociation is making a strong effort. In
terviews with a number of leading
members, regardless of party afhlia-
tons, tonight, revealed a general feel
ing of Endorsement of the associations
action, and populists as as well as re-
publicans were pleased with the resolu-
ton. An engrossed copy will be sent
Governor Hoard, so that he will have
at least one tangible reminder of the
friendliness of the Prairie State to-
ward him.
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For secretary of Agriculture.-Iowa.

With a new administration in charge
of governmental affairs at Washington,
there will be a change in the cabinet
OF the president also, and among the
officials CO. stituting his advisors, that
of Secretary of Agriculture is one of
leading Importance to the country at
large. Cultivation of the soil with its
allied branches of farm economy are
the main sources of the nations wealth;
so that it is right and proper that one
well acquainted with its agriculture and
in sympathy with its requirements
should be selected for this place by
President Mckinley.
There are scores of men in the Unit
ed States that would ably fill the chair
now occupied by Mr. Morton, but
among them all none would do 50 with
more credit than Gov. w. ID. Hoard,
of Wisconsin. His prominent connec-
ton with the dairy industry of this
country makes him its leading expo
nent. Fer more than twenty years he
has steadfastly urged the needs and
benefits of improvements in this branch
of farming. and has seen this industry
grow and develop in such magnificent
proportions that it now seems to lead
all others in Importance and extent.
There are evidences that we must seek
an outlet for our surplus dairy pro-
ducts, as well as to foster and Develop
new methods in dairying. And as this
branch is pivotal one around which
meat production in its principal forms
start and revolve, it would seem as if
expert knowledge along these lines
ought to be a leading qualification in
the new Secretary of Agriculture.
Gov. Hoard would be an honor to the
presidents cabinet and fast friend to
agriculture Rural Life, Waterloo,
Iowa.
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MAINE.
From Maine.

Whether President Mckinley selects
for Secretary of Agriculture Ex-Gov.
Hoard of Wisconsin, who is being
backed so heartily by agriculturalists
everywhere, or Worthy Master ]. H.
Brigham of Ohio, around whose banner
the Patrons of Husbandry are gather
ing, one fact is assured, either one will
dieLify the Office, and act in public and
private for the best interests of the
farmer. Both are broad minded, able
leaders, and it would be impossible to
find two men in all the land better fit
ted for the position than these two
royal. loyal friends of agriculture.
Both have a national reputation for
sterling integrity and faithful defence
Of the great industry they represent
Maine Farmer.
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various departments Of agriculture and
kindred questions fair attention. AS a
result Of the discussion, a committee of
three was appointed 10 memorable
President-elect Mckinley concerning
the matter. This committee, after
careful deliberation, reported in favor
of giving the place to a man in the
middle west. The candidacy Of ex-
Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin, was heartily
Endorsed. He was designated as a
man whose utterances and influence
have for years been on tn. side of pro-
gressive agriculture, and who, while
especially championing the great dairy
interest, has never neglected to ac-
knowledge that horticulture and other
branches are leading factors in the
evolution Of American agriculture.
The News heartily supports this inn
portant recognition OF William Demp-
ster Hoard. Mr.. Hoard is not only
man of superior practical attainments,
but possesses culture, as well as force
and executive ability. Tn agricultural
portfolio would take on new meaning
in the hands of Wisconsin's really
great citizen.-The Sault Ste. Marie
News.
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Endorse Ex-Gov. Hoard. CNew York,

Endorse EN-Gov. Hoard. New York;
NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE
PASSES RESOLUTIONS ENDORSING
HIM FOR SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE.
President William Willis called the
members of the Exchange to order on
Monday and introduced Mr.. William
C. Taber, who, on behalf of New York
Produce Review, offered the following
resolutions
Whereas, Several names have been
publicly advocated as candidates for
the portfolio of agriculture in the cab
met of President-elect Mckinley, prom
inent among which is that of Ex-Gov.
Hoard of Wisconsin, and
Whereas, The members Of the New
York Merchantile Exchange realize the
importance to the national dairy inter
ests of securing as Secretary of Agri-
culture a man who is known to repre-
sent fully and completely the interests
of pure dairy products as against the
authorizations which have in the past
placed these interests in jeopardy
and
Whereas, Ex-Gov. w. ID. Hoard is
known to the members of this Exchange
by his wide reputation, as a man whose
life has been largely spent in the act
i've development of true agriculture,
and whose experience in governmental
affairs has especially fitted him to the
duties of this office, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the members of
the New York Merchantile Exchange,
in meeting assembled this 14th day of
December, 1896, do earnestly endorse
the candidacy of Ex-Gov Hoard for
the appointment q Secretary Of Agri-
culture upon the expiration of the term
of the present incumbent, Hon. ].
Sterling Morton, and
Resolved, That copies of these reso--
lutions be transmitted to President
elect Mckinley and Ex-Gov. Hoard.
Speaking to these resolutions Mr..
Taber said: at needs no words of
mine to convince you Of the wisdom of
passing these resolutions of endorse
ment, but | want to say that the senti-
ment of the dairy communities OF this
country is overwhelmingly in favor of
Ex-Gov. Hoard. While ia the west
recently ] was urged to bring the mat.
matter before this Exchange, and am
glad of the opportunity Of doing so.
Other names have been mentioned for
the position OF Secretary of Agriculture,
but none carries the weight of w. d.
Hoard. Ex-Gov. Hoard is well known
to you, and there is no truer friend of
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House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. 8, 1896.
Hon w. ID. Hoard, My Dear Govt
One of the regrets of the campaign is that
did not have an opportunity to take your
hand, look you in the face and express my
gratitude for the three splendid meetings
that you gave me in my district. heard
from all of them, and you more than met my
expectations and the expectations Of my
people. want to thank you most sincere
ly, and from my heart, for your good work
in Iowa.
BY the way, Governor, when it comes to
making up the tariff bill want you to keep
a sharp lookout for the interests of our west
ern farmers. You are in aposition to speak,
and while am not on the Ways and Means
Committee, | am on guard, and will be graf
fled to have the benefit OF your counsel on
the agricultural schedule of the tariff bill,
which we hope to consider at special ses-
sion. In fighting friendship and fellowship
| am, Sincerely yours,
ID. Il. HENDERSON, NJ. G.
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The interest of the farmers centers
in the choice of the right man in the
Department of Agriculture. An ex-
preston of their unanimous choice
would doubtless find favor with Major
Mckinley. In many states there has
been a strong preference made for Ex-
Gov. Hoard Of Wisconsin. His tire
less efforts against frauds and adulter-
ations, and for the elevation of the
standard in our dairy industry, his
knowledge of the needs of the farmer,
and above all his irreproachable char
acter, eminently fit him, as no other
man named, for the Office of Secretary
of Agriculture. Fort Dodge Times.
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country. He has always been loyal to the
Republican party, and the majority which
his state rolled up for the winning ticket
ought to have weight with the administration
in the distribution Of patronage.
With Ex-Gov. Hoard Secretary Of Agricul-
ture, much could be accomplished the com
ing few years for the good of the dairy in
terests that is absolutely necessary for the
prosperity Of those engaged in the business
No man better understands the needs Of the
farmer than Gov. Hoard, and no man has
ever enioyed more fully their confidence. He
is known To- the farmers from Maine TO Cali
fornia. from Dakota TO Louisiana, and his
presence is ALWAYS demanded at their meet
ings when the good Of dairying is TO be con
sidered.
Another thing that it would be well for the
administration to take in D consideration: II
is the dairy states of this country which gave
Mckinley the heavy majorities. Illinois,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and New York
are the leading dairy states, and they piled up
enormous majorites for the ticket upon which
Major Mckinley was elected. And we be
lieve if the truth were known, that the dairy
ing interests Of the Dakotas, Nebraska and
Kansas were stronger for The winning ticket
than the remainder of the farmers.
1t appears 10 Chicago Produce that Gov
Hoard has the strongest claim upon the posi-
ton, and it is to be hoped that the matter
will be taken up by the various bodies inter
ested in the dairy business, and res buttons
passed endorsing his candidacy, and sent to
the proper persons to insure its being brought
10 the notice of the presidentelect
This is an important matter for the dairy
interests, and should receive the attention OF
those interested.
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Michigan.
Michigan State Board of Agriculture.

Michigan State Board of Agriculture.
Hon. VIM. Mckinley, Canton, o.
Dear Sir:-The Michigan Board Of
Agriculture believes that at the present
time the agricultural interests of the
United States are of the utmost inn
portance to the country and that wise
administration of the affairs of the De-
partment of Agriculture will conduce
largely to the prosperity of the people
engaged in agricultural pursuits, do
hereby request that you call to the
head of that department, Ex-Governor
Hoard, of Wisconsin.
This request is entirely voluntary on
the part of he Board, but il is made
with full knowledge of the qualifca-
lions which we think Gov. Hoard pos
sesses for the duties of that position.
He is a gentleman of high character,
great intelligence, large experience and
wide acquaintance, with an intimate
knowledge of all the varied interests
connected with agricultural pursuits
and business. OF his knowledge of
public affairs, his patriotism and fdeli-
ty to the government you have abund-
ant assurance of your own personal
knowledge.
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NEBRASKA.
Prom the NehrnsI.a rarmer

Now that the patriotic cabinet car
penters are working with all their
might, unasked by President-elect Nc
Kinley, it is high time that the agri-
cultural press, representing the great
agricultural interests of our country,
should speak out in no uncertain way
concerning the one cabinet position in
which about three-fourths of our entire
population is directly interested, that
OF Secretary of Agriculture. When we
mention this, nearly every well inform
ed publisher OF the best and leading
agricultural journals of the United
States will at once say the best man
for that position is Ex-Gov. Hoard, OF
Wisconsin.
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who will preside over rs work, and
ours measurably. for the next four
years. ! desire from this eastern stale
to nominate western man for Com
missioner of Agriculture, and in doing
so believe he will have the backing not
only of our own state agriculturists,
but Of all the eastern and middle west
ern states. l name the Hon. w. d.
Hoard, of Wisconsin, man well quail
fed for the position from long expert
ence not only in agricultural and dairy
matters, but also in the management
OF official duties. Franklin Dye. Sec
rotary State Board Of Agriculture,
Trenton, n. ].
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In Minnesota.
MINNESOTA STATE DAIRYMEN's AND
CREAMERY BUTTERMAKERs AS
ISOLATION, ALBERT LEA,

CREAMERY BUTTERMAKERS AS
ISOLATION, ALBERT LEA,
DEC. IS, 10 AND II.
President Ames in bis annual adj
dress endorsed Ex-Gov. Hoard for
Secretary Of Agriculture.
In the afternoon the hall was crowd
ed and when Hon. A. p. McKinstry
rose and proposed Ex-Governor Hoard
as Secretary Of Agric !, e. there was
a roar of applause. nd it seemed as if
half the conventic.l yelled 81 second
the motion"
In the face of this feeling Hon. John
L. Gibbs rose and opposed the resolu-
ton; it might affect the chances of
some Minnesota politician. He put it
forcibly and, no doubt, logically from
a politicians standpoint.
MFR. McKinstry warmly denounced
the idea of introducing politics in the
meeting. The Secretary of Agriculture
was elected not for Wisconsin, but for
the United States. We we're dairy
men and as such it was our interest to
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Scandinavian.
JOHN ANDERSON PUBLISHING COMPANY,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
HOARD AND THE CABINET


CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
HOARD AND THE CABINET.
Ex-Gov. w. ID. Hoard, of Wisconsin, is
Enthusiastically the choice OF the dairymen of
the country for Secretary of Agriculture in
McKinley's cabinet In a number of states
east and west, dairy conventions have already
passed resolutions recommending his APP
pointment, and it is very probable that the
dairymen in most of the other states Will take
similar action.
Mr. Hoard is strong with the farmers in
III parts OF The country. While his attention
in recent years has been devoted mainly TO
the up-building of the dairy industry he is
recognized as a leading authority on hus-
bandry in general. His work of education
among our farmers and his incessant war
upon bogus butter and cheese and other spu-
rious products thrown upon the market by
certain large corporations, have won for him
the gratitude and confidence of the whole
farming community. They regard him a
man who knows what he is about, and who
can be trusted implicitly to guard their inter
ests against unfair, unjust and ruinous com
petition.
1t is understood that there is some fac
tional opposition to Mr.. Hoard in Wisconsin,
only fraction of the party in his state. But
his election as one of the delegates at-large
to the ST. Louis convention disposes of this
contention. lie has always been close 10
the people, who trust and honor him as an
able, strong and incorruptible champion of
their interests. If it be true that he repre-
sents any s'facton," 1t will be found upon
Investigation that the ssfaction' of Mr..
Hoard is made up of the rank and file of the
party in Wisconsin.
But the availability of Mr.. Hoard does not
rest rDon his standing as a party leader, tho
his rength in this respect is all that is re-
qrired to entitle him to consideration in the
premises. The dairymen wantrh him in the
seat of Rusk, without regard 10 their party
affiliations, and the farmers in general would
receive his appointment with satisfaction,
whether they be goldmen or silvermen-
1t is not TO be denied that there is some
unrest and apprehension among our farmers
on account of the threatening aggressions of
corporations and concentrated wealth. They
have confidence in Mckinlev's ability and
intentions, and their faith in the President
elect would be greatly strengthened should
he see fit TO put Hoard in charge of the de-
partnent of agriculture. The farmers of the
west in particular would regard Mr.. Hoard's
appointment as an earnest of the fulhllmeI t
Of their hope and expectation: that the adj
ministration of Mckinley is to be distinctly
an administration of the people and for the
people.
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In discussing his merits for the position,
the Vicksburg Commercial Herald says:
"Much interest is being taken here among
the business men in the candidacy of ex-
Gov. w. ID. Hoard, of Wisconsin, for the
Secretaryship of Agriculture, and expressions
to this effect are being heard on all sides,
without the slightest reference to the politics
OF the speaker. Gov. Hoard has been a fire.
quent visitor to Mississippi and other south
ern states, and his magnetic personality has
won him friends throughout this section. On
two occasions he met large numbers Of wish
tors from all over North Mississippi and
Louisiana, in Vicksburg. His qualifications
for tie post have been freely recognized,
since he is regarded as one of the country's
foremost agriculturists and dairymen. From
the expressions of his more intimate acquaint-
ances it may be concluded that all the infiu-
ence they may possess will be at his disposal.
Certainly, whatever his Mississippi friends
can do to forward his chances will be freely,
gladly rendered"
Gov Hoard would be eminently satisfact-
DRY as secretary of agriculture to the many
Mississippians who know him. They would
feel that the bureau when under his charge
would be in the hands of thoroughly com
petent person.
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NEW YORK.
Handy on The Hoard Boom, :,


Gov. Hoard has a wonderful backing
in the rank and file of western agricul-
turists and dairymen's associations all
over the country. He is urged upon
the president-electa as the ideal man for
Secretary of Agriculture, and without
disparagement of anybody, so he is.
He is cast in the Abraham Lincolr.
mold OF rustic craftsmanship, hut with
all his shrewdness, his wit and MS per
sonal magnetism he has a great head
for business, and has shown western
farmers by example, as well as precept,
how to make money. Politically he is
a stalwart Republican, but not for
long while has he been quite in touch
with the powers that be in the Wiscon-
sin Republican machine. They charge
him with having lost the state to his
party several years ago by his attitude
on the Bennett law, which played hob
with the German vote. Against this
charge his friends set forth his mani
fest personal popularity and his early
and unfailing friendship for Mai. Nc
Kinley, even when the machine was
against him.-Moses p. Handy, in
New York Mail and Express.
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AnIowa Endorsement.

As all Dairy Boards of Trade and
Mercantile Exchanges in the country
are endorsing Ex-Gov. Hoard, of Wis
consin, for Secretary of Agriculture, in
the next administration, it would be as
well for the dairy papers of Iowa to do
the same thing, as he is well qualified
for the position. He has done more
than any other MAJ in the country for
the advancement of the dairy interest,
until now, when the dairy interests of
the whole country are in advance OF
my other single industry in the coun-
,rv, and w. ID. Hoard is an advanced
dairyman, and should be at the head
of The greatest agricultural industry in
the country. If the dairy industry is
increased in the next ten years as it
has in the past, the export trade must
be looked after and with such person
at the head, it would be attended to
porperly, and as soon as practical. =
Creamery Journal, Waterloo.
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Wisconsin, is on the shoulders of his
friends as a candidate for Secretary of
Agriculture in Mr.. McKinleys cabinet.
The Jersey Bulletin wishes 10 60 on
record as endorsing Mr.. Hoard's fit
ness for such place. lie is a farmer
first, last and all the time, and knows
enough of public men and methods of
conducting public business TO be Of
great value in this office. Dairy inter
ests cannot languish under an admin.
istration of this office by Ex-Gov.
Hoard.
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Hoard to:Take the stump.

wIScONSIN'S FORMER GOVERNOR To BE
HEARD IN ONEIDA COUNTY.
An important biz of political gossip was
received here tonight from Fort Atkinson to
the effect that ex-Gov Hoard would take the
stump He will open the campaign at Kline
lander next Wednesday night, when he will
address The voters of Oneida County on the
issues now nefore the people. The meeting,
il is predicted, will be one of the largest ever
held in northern Wisconsin, as Mr.. Hoard
is very popular with the farmers and laboring
men.-Times-H Herald.