The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-25

those warehouses and thcre are others in course of erection.
 The Warehouse system.
 we realize that by this plan we can bulk our cotton. Warehouses owncd by our members are incorporated. When the system has been perfected and there are warehouses throughout every section of the State, 1t Is our in- tention to incorporate them all into one great body. Then. when the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and others. have perfected their ays- tems as we have, we will incorporate them all into a great national corro- ration. When this has been accom- plfshed. then the owners of ware houses, after their cotton has been concentrated, can go to the spinners and eliminate speculation in their staple, and demand an equitable price for the quantity they have in stock And then the farmers Of the South will prosper, and the farms will blossom as the rOse
 "We hear a deal about railroad. mining and other interests, but 1t Is fact that the success of every interest in the country Is determined by the success of the farmer. To that extent which the farmer is depressed. so ev- cry interest is depressed. We ask that all interests cooperate with the Farmers Union. that all may prosper together.
 "1n conclusion. let me tell the offi- cers of the Association that at any time the Farmers Union can serve It.. it is at their command"
 Following MT. Pinegar. Major w. w.. Screws rose to address the people and to present to them UnI,ed States Com missioner of Immigration Frank P. Sargent. Governor Jerks. he said, had intended to make the presentation, Out had been unable to reach Montgomery in time for the occasion The South. said the speaker. is suffering for a lack of labor. In agriculture. manufac- turcs, and other interests. an fnsufh- ciency of labor has held industry back. It Is the abundant labor of England which had made 1t the great manu- featuring country 1t Is.
 Major Screws drew me attention or the audience to the fact that the na- tional government has taken up the subject of immigration, and has estab- lished a special bureau to handle the question Hc introduced Commission CT Sargent. the head of this bureau. as a man who has made his way from the ranks of the people to the high position he now occupies.
 Addressed by MT. Sargent.
 When the Commissioner arose. he was greeted wi,h 8 hearty round of applause, and as he proceeded with the development of his speech, the crowd listened intently, frequently express ing their approval of his statements. MT. Sargent is A speaker of the force full practical type. He pInCtuates the points upon which he lays stress with forceful gestures. His delivery was rapid. energetic and impressive.
 Address Of M-. Sargent.
 Commissioner Sargent spoke in part as follows
 Ladies and Gentlemen:
 ''T am indeed proud to be here in Alabama on an occasion like this. l the history of your great State---a day uron which all Alabamians should be rejoicing.
 T had an opportunity this morning. for few hours, of getting a slight idea of what there is in this State. I had an opportunity of looking upor your handsome ladies, and if there is anything that will encourage business men, it Is the beautiful ladies of their country.
 T do not know of any class of peo- pie that should feel more proud of their state than you people here in Alabama. This exhibition here on these fair grounds is only a far example of what Alabama has been. is now and can be in the future Alabama offers advantages today to people of the country who may be desirous of