Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-11

After discussing every phase of the
resolution ON the parcels post for more
. than an hour. in which many of the
delegates were constantly clamoring
for recognition, and amendments sub
mitted were declared out of order, the
resolution was passed by rising vote.
The disposition of the report of the
resolutions committee was only half
completed when the noon hour was
reached, and it was found necessary TO
adjourn.
This morning at S:45 o'clock the del
egates boarded three large street cars
and were taken TO Rock Island arsen-
al as the guests of the city of Rock
Island and given an opportunity to
see the government employees at work
making army equipment. The Illinois
theater, where the morning session
was held was reached On the return
trip shortly after 1890 o'clock. and
the convention Immediately convened.
The opening prayer was given by Rev
o. w. Lawrence, pastor of the Memo
rial Christian church. II. Il. Strange
of Marion. Ind. second vice president
presided in the absence of President
StahI.
COuics ON Parcels Post.
When the resolution for a parcels
post was read. J. E Cowles. the Con-
necticut author. arose and was invited
to the platform to explain the PROPOSE
ton and after exhausting the 10 min
uates allowed, he appealed TO the
house and The time was extended. |
There were two such resolutions and
the one by Mr.. Cowles was under dis
cussion, but the delegates were con
fused as to which cne was before them.
Mr.. Page, Des Moines declared the
United States could carry merchandise
for less cost to Europe than in this
country, and many clamored for recog
milton from the chair. But the center
of the differences was on the limit 20
be placed on parcels; whether a barrel
could be mailed to rural districts, or
whether the number of pounds was to
be sent should be determined.
n motion was made to refer the re-
after about twenty delegates had ex-
pressed their opinions, Colonel Wickey |
explained that the purpose of the reso-
luton was TO consolidate third and |
fourth class mail matter. and the rate |
per pound to be eight cents. The pres |
ent limit is four pounds and the rate
for mailing is 1G cents.
Resolutions regretting the death of
Congressman H. c. Adams of Wiscon- |
sin. who died suddenly in Chicago, and |
who was on the program for the pres
ent congress were passed and a copy
ordered sent to the late congressman |
family.
Oppose Seed Distribution.
The convention went on record as
unanimously opposed to free seed dis
tribution by congress, and recommend
ed that the money expended for that
purpose be used in foreign lands to
discover better agricultural methods
and the manner of growing, and then
giving instruction here at the agricui-
tural schools and the government eX-I
pertinent stations.
The congress is in favor of an in
creased appropriation for the improve
ment of rivers and harbors. This was
advocated by Congressman J. L. Rans-l
dell in his address before the conven-
tiOn Tuesday, and the resolution re-
suited
The support of the farmers will be
given Secretary Wilson in his request
for an appropriation of $4,000, to en-
able him and his Successors to investi-
gate the various farmers Institutes and
agricultural schools. in order to- make
plans and secure suggestions for DEM
Onstrations to the farmer.
some Not Adopted.
The following resolutions were intro
duced, but not acted upon by the com
mittee: The establishment of courses
in horticulture in the public schools;
favOring GREATER restriction of ifnmigra-
tion, and more thorough examination
at the quarantine stations; and another
asking for national cid for good roads.
The following resolutions were tabled:
an amendment to the inter-
state commerce laws; recommendingi
provision to permit the farmer to dis
pose of denatured alcohol to the small
distiller; recommending tariff revision
to put timber on the free list; one IA
voring woman's suffrage; and the onel
suggested' by Mayor McCaskrin asking