The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-01

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 Prestdent w. II. Seymour, of the Alaoam& branch Of tns 1outnern Cot, ton AssoclAtion. yesreraay issued q strong latter to tne people or Ala ban,a appealing for the cv-operatiup ot every man Tn the movement TOT higher prices, whether farmer, bank CT. mercnant, mAnuIacturer, pr0fes- sionai or laborer.
 This movement inaugurated January 2l. at New Orleans. as mas been often stated. includes the reduction or cotton acreage and use or ferunsers for lSv6 by 20 per cent. and diversincation of planting in this subtracted land.
 The Alabama convention. wnich was held in pursuance to the New orleans plans. elected Mr. Seymour president of the Alabama organization, the dele- gates by their unanimous vote piac- ing in his hands the important com mission of leading the cotton move ment in this State. That Mir. Sey- mour appreciates the magnitude of the work before him and the earnest men of Alabama is proved by the tone of his address. He believes that the task ahead is 90 great that the press of the State and all citizens must be en- listed.
 President seymeur's Letter.
 The address of MT. Seymour Is as follows:
 ITO the people of Alabama:
 Not many weeks ago halo of prosperity, the like of which, in its brightness, was never seen before, en- circied our southland and made glad our hearts; but it suddenly disap- peared, and the gloom which followed was dark in contrast.
 Realizing the cause of this unhappy change and with a sincere desire on the part of all to restore the happy conditions that previously obtained a convention of delegates from every affected State was called for the pur- pose of considering plan by which the desired might be accomplished Alabama was represented in that con- vention by some one hundred or more delegates most of whom were se- iected by you. and because of their ability and integrity.
 The convention was held as pro. vided, in the city of New Orleans, and e@A seAS NSssthA NsosVo WCtO bACt V rep resented.
 The result of the. convention was the hearty and unanimous endorse ment by the delegates of all the States of the plan which had been generally urged by you: and so impressed were the delegates from all the States of the necessity of cooperation, and the earnest desire on the part of the peo- pie to cooperate that each delegation assured the. convention that the plan there promulgated would be accept able to. and carried out by, the people of their respective States.
 That each delegation on that occa- sion faithfully and well represented its people was demonstrated by the unan- imous and enthusiastic ratification and adoption by conventions in all the States, composed of delegates from the various counties who were elected for the especial purpose of considering the plan outlined at New Orleans. .t
 That the plan adopted. if carried in- to execution, will improve our ecou- omic conditions and place our country In the front rank of commercial and industrial progress all admit. Then does 1t not become the duty of every one to contribute his part in this work--a part which has been deter mined. agreed upon. and approvedq
 Tt is not contemplated that any one should make q sacrifice, but rather that every one should act that tho fruits of his industry may be in keep ing with that teaching, the iaborer is worthy of his hire.' and that his ef- forts may rebound to his good and to the good of all.
 We live ip a land, which, through it's climate has the God-given monop- oiy of supplying the peoples of the earth with one of the necessities of life--raiment. In the hope of finding q similar climate, Governments of oth- CT countries have sent explorers into unknown lands, but in vain. Our cli- mate and soil are adapted to the growth. the luxuriant growth, of a greater diversity of grain. plants, fruits and vegetables. that are useful to man and beast, than are those of any other country. Brooks course through unpastured meadows. finally settling in channels whose banks are covered with a forage the very abund- ance of which affords shelter from winters winds: and great forests rear their heads. as if in anticipation of the woodman's coming. and throw down their nutritious seed in wasteful abundance.
 We have abused our opportunities; lu LnaL W0 udNS LdlLOO LO demand ana to receive a fair price for our product, and have been content to pay high prices for products that we naturally should have produced
 At last 6 change has been determin- ed upon. and though the work Is one If immense proportions and one that will test both patience and persever- snce. let us the more be determined upon its final and successful achieve ment.- It Is a work in which not only he farmer--but every man-banker manufacturer. professional nan. and laborer is interested:
 The other States represented at New Orleans have the right to expect tnat Alabama will do her part Let 1t be lone, so that when the day Of reckon ng comes, as 1t will come. her citizens will have the proud consciousness of that she had kept the faith md had done her part.
 We start into this work under most favorable circumstances. as the press If the State. realizing the great good % come from such a movement. has 'hown a willingness to lend its valua- 'ie assistance towards its consnmma- ion. W. H. Seymour,
 "President'
 Time is AuspIciOus.
 President Seymour said yesterday hat now is the most suspicious time n the history of the South to rescue ,rop journals of the United States all Al. A N k