The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
IMMIGRATION CONFERENCE
 AWAKENS LIVELY INTEREST
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Continued from Fifth Page) ized nor will it be conducted with view of any direct profit to the pro motors, nor will there be any charge Tor any work performed by this association, but it's object will be to follow this mat ter up in an intelligent and systematic manner as any other business proposition. If will cooperate with the various local association throughout the state' inter- ested in the subject, and in every way in its power will do everything possible toward promoting immigration.
 In conclusion MT Thompson stated that the railroads were to do everything Tn their power to aid in the development and building up of all the interests of this state. and that to their minds there was no other one thing which was of so great importance to every interest or the state and the people thereof as that Of immigration; but that to make this a suc- cess, and to secure the results which are so much desired, 1t was essentially nec- essary that practical methods be adopt ed, and the matter handled as any other important business matter, and that It was on these lines that the railroads of the state of Alabama were now ad- dressing themselves and hence the forma- tion of the organization mentioned. The railroads requested the cooperation or the people of the state of Alabama in the carrying on of this great work and upon their part, he said they promised that nothing should be left undone to make it a success. and to secure to the state and the people the benefits which are so earnestly desired.
 Mr. Thompson said that while the need for work of this kind was more or less felt throughout the south. it seemed that conditions in Alabama at the present time made the demand more urgent here than elsewhere, and hence the railroads had determined to inaugurate this work in Alabama, and if it proved a success here 1t would doubtless be extended to other sections.
 Other speakers who heartily endorsed the object of the conference and made helpful suggestions were D. M. Tutwiler, w. l.. Henderson of the Southern rail- way, Samuel Ullman of Birmingham, M. McMullan of Gadsden, who made plea for fair and generous treatment of the immigrant.
 Mr. knox's Remarks.
 John B. Knox made a temperate, well considered speech, in which he took oc- casion to commend heartily the purpose of the conference. Care should be taken, said he, to offer proper inducements to the immigrant to come here. and equal
 
 opportunities in the industrial world after he arrives here The proposition was serious one said Mr. Knox, and should be approached in the spirit of seriousness. Secretary Babb of the Commercial club and w. T. Brown of Brighton made brief speeches filled with helpful suggestions.
 An interesting letter was read from M. V. Richard industrial agent Of the Southern railway, who Is doing effective work in the immigration movement.
 The conference at 1 o'clock took a re- cess till 2:30. In the interval luncheon was served to the delegates in the Com mercial club rooms.
 At the afternoon session interest cen tered in the report of the committee on resolutions
 After considerable discussion this reso- lution, introduced by Charles F. Lane or Huntsville, was adopted:
 Lanes Resolution.
 Resolved, That we express to the rep resentatives in the federal Congress from this state our earnest desire that they support any reasonable measure looking 10 the elevation of the standard of for eign immigration to the end that crimi- nals, paupers and il1iterates be excluded
 Resolved further, That we cordially 1avor the encouragement to this state or all desirable immigrants who will aid in us moral and material development.
 The chairman was directed to appoint