The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-09-24
farmers MADE MIS-
take, SAYS Smith.
SHOULD HAVE FIXED MINIMUM PRICE
OF COTTON At TWENTY OR
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.

SpeclaE-a crown IuaI IaAeo 'no
cour. house was present this morn
iingf Sesponse to the call of Presi-
dent E L Archer, Of the Cotton as
sociation. Resolutions were passed
condemnlng so-called might riding
as practiceG in some of the Western
cotton States, recommending that
no cotton should be sold at this time
for Jess than ten cents per pound,
and fine addresses were delivered by
Mr. E d Smith, the Democratic
nominee fo. United States senator.
and the Hon &C Moore, president
of the North Carolina Cotton assc-
citation. The meeting was a hearty
and enthusiastic one, and the speak
ers we're literally cheered. Mr. Smith
sthrew his old time energy and en-
'thusiasm into his talk aud several
times evoked tremendous applause,
laughter and cheering. MIR Moore
interspersed his talk with many wit
ty stories and illustrations, using
them to drive home his points effect
lively.
The following resolutions con-
demning night riding in Mississippi
we're unanimously passed:
"Resolved further, That We, as
farmers, have nothing to do
whatsoever with any conduct
or effort to interfere with the
natural rights of the individual do
ing whatsoever he pleases with his
cotton or any other produc: of the
lano. And We denounce any and all
acts by known or unknown parties
intended to intimidate any person
from managing or disposing of his
cotton or other products of the farm
as he, in his judgment, shall deem
e1pedient.
"Resolved further, That We, as
srmers and business men, will lend
ur Jealous assistance to the police
>thorities of this or any other State
bring any such violators of the
before the criminal courts, and
aid in their conviction and such pun.
ishment as the law may provide.
On motion of DR. S T D Lancas-
ter, resolution was passed recon-
mending that no cotton be sold at
this time for less than ten cents.
After the business had betn con-
cluded MriC C Moore was introdu-
ced. He opened by referring in
complimentary terms to Mr. E D
Saith, and when he said that the
people Of South Carolina had done
we'll by sending him to the United
States Senate, he was applauded.
The people of South Carolina, the
speaker said, had sent Mr. Smith
where he would be power. The
Southern Cotton association, he
said, was the voice of the South in
protest against the low price of cot
ton. The farmers are now keeping
books to show the cost of raising
cotton, and that it could not be
raised at a profit with the. staple
selling at nine cents the pound. He
referred to the time when cotton
sold at 4.60c, and said such times
would return unless the spectators
are stopped in their work. Mr. Moore
advised the farmers to deposit their
cotton checks in the bank and pay
their debts by check. Money car
ried in the pocket or hid away at
home is withdrawn from circulation.
, Mr. E D Smith was greeted with
great applause. He said he was
glad that the people of Spartanburg
are still interested in cotton. Re-
ferring to his election, he thanked
the people for their handsome vote.
He spoke of the great, development
of the country, which has increased
the demand for cotton, which is
than ever before. The present SIT
uation, he said, ought to bring the
blush of shame on the face of every
farmer. He asked the question, who
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