Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-06-19
BIG MEETING OF FARMERS.

Present indications point 10 the largest
gathering OF representative farmers from
all parts az the United States In Georgia
this fall that has occurred az any similar
meeting in the south during the past p
years. refer particularly 10 the next an
nual session Of the Farmers National
congress. which couvenes at Macon. Ga,
or the 9Th. sth. 9Th and 10th days OF Oc-
tober. 1907 The northern and western ag-
riculturai press indicate great interest In
this convention. and I feel assured that
southern farmers viii Re present in strong
delegations from all the southern states.
The fact that this convention Is TO be held
In a typical southern city. located In the
heart Of typical southern agriculture. and
In one Of the best states in the union. has
had much TO do with arousing interest and
multiplying the usual attendance on these
sessions. The additional fact that an old
fashioned southern welcome was cordially
extended the northern and western farm
ers along with the invitation sent the ex-
ecutive committee Of the congress from
Macon. and the prompt financial compli-
anCe Of the Macon Chamber OF Com
merce with all the requirements Of the
committae-s demands. created a most
the officers OF the congress. The appoint
ment Of delegates In the different states
Is now proceeding rapidly and there Is no
doubt that the coming 18th annual session
VIII be the largest and most interesting
ever held by the congress. When Il is con-
sidered that 80 delegates have already
feen appointed from the state OF Illinois
alone. some conception can be had as 10
the Immensely II the delegation. provided
only = per cent OF the delegates appoint
Cd IN the different states should be able
q attend.
Some Of the Attractions.
The program covering the four DAYS
session OF the congress has been pre-
pared with unusual care and covers four
teen subjects pertaining 10 the interests
81 national agriculture. Hon. George L.
FLANDERS o. Albany. -. Y. president OF
the congress. Is also chairman OF the
committee on program. He has taken
great pains I'm the selection OF speakers
20 handle the subjects 10 be discussed
and the delegates will be entertained by
some Of the most eminent men in the
country. who are identified with and
deeply interested in the future Of our
national agricultural development
The program Is now in the hands OF
the publishers and will soon be ready for
distribution and publication all over the
country. Hon. HoiSe Smith. ex-secretary
81 the interior department. and one OF
the s0uth's ahiest statesmen. viii deliver
the opening address OF the congress on
the subject, "Interoceanic Canal" o ma
ti1nai question Of vast Importance 10
American agriculture Governor Allen p.
Gambler viii deliver the address OF WEI
come on the part OF the state OF Georgia
on TIE morning OF October Tth at the
assembling Of the delegates. This will
nrohablv be Governor Gamblers last pub
iic address before retiring 20 private life
from the Office which he has so ably
diied during the past four years. Mr..
George A. Smith president Of the Macon
chamteT 81 commerce. viii deliver Tire
address Of welcome on the part OF the
CITY OF Macon. and the response 10 the
ADDRESS Of welcome win be delivered by
The nrst vice president Of the congress.
AT OF the general subjects with the
NAMES OF the speakers selected from the
different states viii be published fer the
benefit 81 our readers when the complete
program g received The railroad rates
charged fo- this special occasion will be
ore fare Ter TIE rourd trip from all
PARTS Of the country- This concession on
tire Fart cr TIRE railway commission win
cf itself izEure large attendance.
Some LEGAL Attractions.
The opportunity presented for advertis-
ing the agricultural. mineral and timber
resources OF the state OF Georgia 10 these
hundreds Of visiting agriculturists was
never more conspicuous. and viii be fully
taken advantage Of by the citizens OF Ma
con. cooperating with prominent farmers
IN different counties In the state. It has
already been determined 10 erect a larger
tent covering several thousand square
feet OF space. OF the park just In front OF
the Academy 81 Music where the sessions
81 the congress will be held. Under this
tent viii be attractively arranged. individ-
ual and county displays OF agricultural,