Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-21


of N. J. Bachelor Of New Hampshire, John
Trimble of Washington, D. c., and G. w.
Worthen of California, was appointed TO
escort Secretary James Wilson of the De-
partment of Agriculture to the hall. Secre-
tary Wilson was greeted with great APP
plause, manifesting a cordial feeling to-
ward the Secretary upon the part of the
members of the National Grange.
The Secretary was accompanied by AS
sistant Secretary Brigham. The address of
Secretary Wilson occupied over an hour,
and opened with an eloquent tribute to the
work and influence of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry in promoting the interests of the
farmers and of the agricultural industry OF
the country in various ways. The Depart
ment of Agriculture, he said. looks to the
grange as to other source for sugges-
lions and assistance in carrying on Its
work for American agriculture. 1t Is the
desire of President Mckinley and Of all the
officers of the department to make 1t OF
the greatest possible benefit to the farmers
The Secretary referred to his own farm
in Iowa and to his early efforts in securing
legislation for the farmers of that state as
indicative of his close connection with the
agricultural interests of the country.
The work of the department in aid of ag-
r:culture was outlined somewhat in detail
calling attention to the efforts for broader
markets for the products of the farms OF
the United States. The meat and dairy
products are inspected In order to sustain
the reputation of these products.
We are sending abroad. Secretary Wilson
said, vast quantities of raw materials which
come in contact with the raw materials
| from cheap labor countries, while we should
convert those products into forms requiring
Skill and thus get better return. He made
a vigorous statement of the position of the
department in requiring imitation dairy
products to stand upon their own merits,
rather than to masquerade as something
else The oleomargarine manufacturers have
invaded the farmers domain with their col
ored product. and the dairymen of the coun-
try are but contending for their own rights
when they ask for legislation protecting
their products from imposition. Butter and
not cleo. has the right to the color Of yell
low, said Secretary Wilson, and butter, and
not oleo. has the right to be known as a
healthy product. Unless the dairymen of
the country become active in this ma tier
they will lose their home market, which is
theirs by right.
Sixty-one per cent Of the exports of 1900,
the Secretary said, were products of the
farm. and the matter of their production is
an important one. In our new possessions
the sales Of products from this country had
risen from 81. OO0,OOO in 1895 to 81. 100000
in 1900, and the amount Of agricultural pro-
ducts sent to these countries during the
same period has risen from $1,000 600 to
so, 100000. The department Is making every
effort to secure the Introduction of new
plants adapted to our conditions, Is extend
ing the weather service, studying the dis
eases of animals and recommending reme-
dies. and making extensive experiments in
the cross fertilization of plants
At the close of the address the Secretary
was vigorously applauded. and the members
from many states We're personally pre-
scented to him At the close of this informal
reception the grange was declared at re-
cess till o'clock this evening.
Routine Business.
The grange assembled at o'clock last
routine business Henry Rhoades of Kan
sas introduced a resolution, requesting Con-
gress to fix rate of postage on books from
circulating libraries, which was referred to
the committee on education.
A. ]. Bachelor of New Hampshire sub
mitted the report of the legislative commit
tee, signed by Aaron Jones, E B. Norris
and n. ]. Bachelor. The report deals with
extension OF rural free mail delivery anti
trust law, establishment of postal savings
banks, pure food law completion of Mica
ragua canal by the United States, additional
powers to the United States commerce
| commission, election Of senators by popular
vote, regulating the use Of shoddy, opposi-
| ton to the ship subsidy bill, favoring the
Circuit bill, against irrigation of arid lands
| at government expense and prohibiting flu
| ture contracts in agricultural products.
| The action Of the committee In promoting
| these matters of legislation was reported
and the present status of each in Congress
was stated. The report urged subordinate
oranges and members to continue their In
| terest and activity in state and national
| legislative matters.
Against Subsidies.
| 7. c. Atkeson of West Virginia reported
for the committee on transportation favor
ing the CulIom bill, the completion of the
Nicaragua canal by the United States, the
building of a national waterway from the
4 l~1r
| up OF the American merchant marine with
| out the aid of subsidies. The report was
| adopted.
! Arnold Nandain of Delaware reported for
| the committee on mileage and per diem, and
| the report was adopted C. ]. Bell Of Yer
| mont, reported upon the resolution to make
| minimum fees for men 81 and women 81, in
definitely postponing the matter, which was
| adopted. 8. H. Ellis of Ohio reported for
| the committee on foreign relations favor
| meat products shipped abroad, for the pur-
| pose Of establishing a reputation and mar
ket. and. although no civilized nations
| are now at war. the report depiored the
| general warlike tendency that seems to ex-
list throughout the world. The report was
| adopted.
| Mrs. Southland OF Massachusetts, gave q
| reading and letter was read from T. r.
Smith OF Ohio, past master Of the Ohio
state grange.
| Upon motion Of Geo. B. Horton Of Michi-
|
affirmed its former position In opposition
| to ship subsidies and to the irrigation OF
arid lands at government expense.
Aaron Jones of Indiana, E. B. Norris OF
| New York and n. j. Bachelor of New
| Hampshire were continued as the legisla-
| tive committee Of the National Grange an
| other year.
| A resolution offered by Geo B. Horton
| of Michigan was adopted, indorsing and
| urging the farmers to support the Pan
| American congress at Buffalo in 1901 and
| appointing October 10 National Grange
| day.
| L. B. Norris of New York made speech
| in support of the resolution.
| J. A. Tillinghast of Rhode Island offered
| a resolution for carrying into effect the
| vote previously taken for an additional
| number of farmers bulletins, which was
| adopted. At 10 o'clock the session for the
evening was closed in form.
| Clarence Lockley of 1853 Samson street
| northwest fell through an open cellar door