The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-02-21

lens OF owosso. we hereby assure them that
"nuness 10 US as farmres is fully appre-
ciated and In the future we shai, .,,ar ~a,na,n-
DER them as our personal friends
We hereby thank the Union Te,anhon Gam
pany for their kindness In furn,sh,ro ne ,a,.-
phone service during the meeting
We hereby tender our thanks IN Tho Ao,,,.
Quartette. 10 Miss Ferry, Miss Petersen Mr.
Martin and others who SO well and kindly en-
tertained us with music.
RESOLVED, That we favor the initiative ana
referendum when all proposed important laws
would be submitted to the people for adoption
or rejection.
whereas, One provision of the Loud Bill now.
peiore congress is to place the rural mail car
.,oi' On tne contract system, making the posi-.
son VI rurai mall carrier simply a matter of
VINO VII 90 the work for the least money for
the man VINO has secured the contract from the
government, be it
hesolVed' That we are heartily opposed 10
the proposed change and favor the continuance
OF the system as at present, under civil service
provisions
beleving that the present methods of elect
ing United States senators is demoralizine IN
our legislature, and that It's evil effects extend
throughout the whole system of political action
in this state, therefore
Resolved, That we favor the election Of
United States senators by direct vote of the
people.
Whereas, The Hon. Chase S. Osborn and the
Hon. Geo. b. Horton gave their time. and at
their own expense did attend our Farmers
Club Institute and contributed largely TO the
success of our program. Belt
Resolved, That we do heartily thank these
&c ntlemen for thus honoring us.
Resolved, That we real re the importance OF
the ONCE OF dairy aud food commissioner and
urge upon him the necessity OF Jealous dis.
charge OF his duties in enforcing the laws with
regard to the manufacture and sale of oleo
margarine, and all other food products.
Whereas. Corruption In politics seems to be
on the increase and a system being desired as.
simple and effectual as possible, therefore
Resolved, That the election law be amended
30 that oil political parties shall hold a nomi-
mating convention upon the ana day and that
all primary elections as now held be entirely,
abolished. And be it further
Resolved, That We are opposed to any dele
gate or set Of delegates being pledged to any
man for public office by any other power than
his own free will
Resolved, That we favor change In the bank
ing law OF this State compelling a majority of
the directors Of such bank to make oath each
month to schedule OF all the securities held
by such bank and file the same with the county
clerk Of each county in order that small depos-
its may be protected in patroniziug such insti-
tutions.
Whereas, We believe that the courts are I'M
burdened with petty litigation
which should and could be fairly disposed OF
with less expense to the public; therefore
Resolved, That law should be passed limit
ing the amount for whIca an appeal could be
taken from judgments on contracts to the circuit
and supreme courts, and that such practical and
effective relief should be provided by which the
supreme court could decide the cases submit
ted to 1t satisfactorily TO itself and to those
hearing litigation in such court.
Resolved, That we most emphaticaly op-
pose all ship subsidy measures.
Resolved, That we are unanimously in favor
Of paying State and county officers regular
sal airy, and that record be made and kept of
all public moneys received; and that the same
be paid respectively to tie state and county
where such funds belong.
The hour for final adjournment hav-
ing arrived, the large concourse of
farmers repaired to the armory to par
take of the banquet prepared by the
business men, and enjoy the closing hour
of tha institute