Morris tribune., 1910-03-25

hence retarding the agricultural de-
velopment of the state, -..
Therefore, be it Resolved, That it is
the sense of this convention that
speedy, adequate relief be afforded by
the next legislature looking to the cor
rection of these evils That laws be
passed imposing tax on all state
lands not used exclusively for public
purposes, to the end that these vast
areas of state lands in Minnesota may
pay their just proportion of the tax
necessary for the building of roads,
schools and public buildings. That an
amendment to the constitution Of the
state be submitted to the people
amending article 8 thereof, so as to
permit the enactment of a better and
more businesslike method of dispos-
ing Of state lands, having in view the
proper protection of the permanent
school fund of the state.
There having been lack of moneys
from time to time in the funds from
which loans are made by the state
board of investment,
Be it Resolved, That it is the wish
and will of this congress that Mime
sofa, through it's board of investment,
dispose of, at the earliest possible
opportunity, enough of the bonds of
other states held by this state neces-
sary to secure and loan to our own
towns and counties the money essen
tial to state development, and espe-
cially for roads, drainage and schools.
STATE DRAINAGE.
Whereas, During the last few years
drainage projects of enormous mag
nitude have been projected whereby
vast areas of wet and low lands have
been reclaimed and transformed into
some OF the richest and most fertile
farm lands in the state of Minnesota,
Resolved, That we are heartily in
accord with the drainage movement
commenced by the different counties,
the state drainage commission and the
United States government and we
recommend that all Minnesota coun-
ties do all in their power to further
the cause of drainage; that the fed
eral government be urged to reclaim
the millions of acres held by them in
trust for the Chippewa Indians; and,
further, that the state legislature sub
NIT constitutional amendment to the
end that appropriation of funds can
be made for the Strengthening and
deepening of the rivers and channels
which are the natural outlets of our
drainage projects, and to generally as
sist in this important work.
Resolved, That this congress rec
ommends that our state legislature, as
early as possible, pass a law provid-
ing for a board or commission to have
charge of or aid in waterways i'm
provements, the development and con-
troll of water powers and the use OF
water for domestic purposes; for irr1-
sation, for developing power for COM
mercial purposes, or in all ways that
water may be used in our state.
TO PRINT PROCEEDINGS.
Whereas, The results and accrued
benefits Of the Minnesota Conserva-
tion and Agricultural Development
congress depend very largely upon a
wide publicity and general knowledge
of the facts brought forth in the va
rious sessions,
Be it Resolved, That it is the sense of
this meeting, and the opinion of the
delegates here present, that all ad-
dresses given and all discussions
brought forth be put into some per-
manent form, so that it may be widely
among Minnesota people
and all others interested in the well
fare of this state and that committee
of five be appointed to to that end
Be it Resolved, That measures be
taken to empower some one of our
state boards to secure accurate and
exact statistics of Minnesota crop and
farm production so that these facts
may be compiled in pamphlet form
and published annually.
Whereas, The value of soil survey
would be of inestimable value to the
people of this state,
Be it Resolved, That the federal geo.
logical survey department be urged
by this congress to take steps to pro-
cure this information that Minnesota
may have the advantages of a thor
oughly authentic soil survey such as
many states have already secured.
Whereas, The results of the good !
work and the public sentiment aroused
by this congress depends on its con-
tinuation,
Resolved, That the counties of the
state organize by the formation of |
auxiliary associations to work in har-
mony with the aims and purposes of
tnis congress.