The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1902-01-24
Combined Farmers Organization
of Maryland.

We have received the following letter
which we checrfully publish:
Mr.. ED1roR:-Realizing that you are
deeply interested in the development OF
rural conditions, as we'll as heartily in
favor of any legislation of reasonable
character which will be productive OF
good to the great agricultural interest of
Maryland, we wish to call your attention
to movement inaugurated June last. by
the Farmers Organizations of the State,
on the grounds Of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College and the Experiment Station.
After most careful examination of
the aft airs of College, Station and Farm
ers' Institute work, it was the unanimous
opinion of the gathering, consisting OF
over 200 people, that the present needs OF
these institutions were of such pressing
character that immediate State aid was
necessary in order to render effective the
liberal grants from the United States Gov
eminent. 1t was realized from the Ian
guage of these grants that the National
Government expected State cooperation
in the extension of the usefulness of these
funds.
In fact, we found that it was impossible
for these grants to be utilized to their
maximum extent without State aid. 1t
was agreed that the pressing needs OF
these agencies for the advancement OF
agricultural interest would require at this
time $4,000. to be paid in two yearly in
stalIments of $50, 900 each. 1t was further
ordered that Committee of Nine be ap-
pointed to take the matter up in confer
ence with the President of the College
and the Directors of the Experiment Sta
ton and Farmers Institute and form q
Bill for presentation to the Legislature OF
1902, setting forth in detail the needs of
these institutions. In obedience to these
commands this Committee, through its
Chairman and Secretary, have formed q
bill representing the'expressed will Of the
organized farmers of Maryland. 1t does
not represent a dollar more or less than
what is needed. The claim is based upon
Justice to vocation that has silently con-
tributed large share to the present pros.
perity of our great State. The farmers
have not been unmindful that corporations
and manufacturing enterprises have been
developed to marvellous extent by special
privileges and tax exemption. A special
privilege or tax exemption is but another
name for State appropriation.
The representatives of the rural COM
munities have contributed to this prosper
ity by their vote, making possible the
enactment of favorable legislation. The
agricultural interest now seeks the inau-
guration of the spirit of reciprocity in
securing the enactment of legislation
greatly needed for its advancement.
We invoke your aid, Mr.. Editor, in Sc
curing this recognition. We call your
attention to our Bill enclosed; also the
National Bills, known as the First and
Second Morrill, Acts and the Hatch Act.
You will note the UNDERSIGNED paragraphs,
emphasizing the fact that the funds can
only be used for specific purposes.
No provisions commensurate with the
necessities of the case are made here for
buildings. repairs or general expenses
The order is mandatory that these funds
shall not be used in this way. Does il
not imply, if it does not directly say. that
the State must make provision for these
| necessities? After a careful perusal OF
the laws enclosed, and study of their CO
ordinate relations, we feel assured that
you will lend the influence Of your able
organ to securing this much needed legis
lation.
We ask for your editorial comment
upon the Bill and the worthiness of the
cause In the full confidence that you
will aid US, we are, with much respect ant
esteem,
Very truly yours,
JAMES D. CAssARD, President.
Asa B. GARDINER, JR., Secretary.