Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-02-19

Exchange, and stated that Mr.. Greedy
could give us information of rea
practical value which I'VE could rely
on and that they would be glad tc
offer Mr. Groely's services i ITO the
board in this matter. Thereupon he
called Mr.. Greedy and introduced hin
to the members OF the board, and
with Mr.. Greedy tie members OF the
board retired to his office adjoining
that of Mr.. Lotus, and there discuss
ed the terminal elevator matter.
What Greedy Said.
In this disc lssion, When asked his
opinion as to the ACCESSIBILITY OF the
state OF North Dakota building OF Op
Grating a system of terminal elevators
in the states Of minnesota or Wiscon'
sin, or both, Mr.. Greedy stated il.
most emphatic terms that no such
system OF elevators would in any
way, shape or manner overcome the
abuses which he believed existed a,
terminal markets, and that it, would
not .abe Of any benefit whatever to
the farmers Of North Dakota, and that
if Mr.. LOTUS had had the practical
experience that he, Mr.. Greedy, had
had he would know that these things
to be a fact. HE Stated that While he
believed Mrs LOftus was sincere in
his belief, that such a plan would ben.
eft the farmers Of North Dakota, thar
he, Mr.. Greedy, knew better after %
years of practical experience, and
that he believed If Mr.. Lotus had had
the practical experience that he, Mr..
Greedy, had had, he would not think
this plan would he of any advantage
to the farmers of North Dakota. Mr..
Greedy then voluntarily stated that
he would at any time go to North
Dakota and talk TO the farmers, 1905
or 10000 of taem, and that if desired
he would so to- the legislature itself
and tell them that the proposed plan
for the state Of North Dakota to es-
tablish and operate a system Of ter
minal elevators would in no way,
shape or manner he of any benefit to
them,' and that such a plan was not
at all a practical proposition for the
state to go into, and would in fact he
a waste Of the peoples money! Mr.,
Greedy stated that lie did believe
evils existed at the >terminal markets,
such; as control of the trusts, but thai;
they would never he stopped or over
come by any elevator or elevators
thatt.the state of North Dakota might
WI or operate at terminal points.
And he stated he knew this to be a
fact that could net De col1tradicteG,
because his Is years of actual expert
ence in the grain business had con-
WINGED him of it. '-
Inasmuch as Mr.. Lotus stated SO
emphatically that. the board could re-
ly on Mr. Greely's information, and
be guided thereby, and inasmuch as
Mr.. Greely was so emphatic in his
statements tina there was absolutely
nothing to- the proposal, insofar as.
the interests Of the farmers of North
Dakota were concerned, the board dia
not further take UP the matter with!
Mr.. Greedy until 2ie=came to Bismarck
or about January 10, 1915, as here
after referred to-. -" .i".'.
Mr.. Lotus wasAnLt present when
Mt Greedy made the above state,
ments to the board and has never
been told of them by any member of
the board. and may not yet know that
Mr.. Greedy made them.
Mr.. Greedy was not present when
the board discussed the matter with
Mr.. Lotus in his Of bGe, excepting dur.
ing that brief period.
Inasmuch as the 5oard is creditably
informed that Mr.. LOTUS has made
statement to vour body, or in pdo-
lie meeting in Bismarck, the board
desired to state that at no time dur
the conversation with. Mr.. Lotus
did he ask if the members of the
board, or any one Of them represent
ed the Minneapolis Chamber OF COM.
MERGE, and nothing he SAID could in
any way, shape or manner be SO coz.
''
Just as the board was, about. to
leave the office Of the Cooperative
Exchange, the president Of the
St. Paal Chamber Of Commerce, Mr..
came in and the members of
he board were introduced. to him,
out the discussion ct the elevator
matter was not gone into with him.
Forgets Statement.
1nasmuch as Mr.. Lotus agreed to
the board a detailed slate
ment setting forth all the advantages
which this proposal had for the farm
ers Of this state, they relied upon
him to, furnish this information, and
sufficient time to be Incorporated
IN the report. which Mr.. LOTUS was
informed must he submitted to the
present legislative assembly, should
the board consider the information
and conclusions would add practical
of value. No word was
received from Mr.. LOTUS and accord
ingiy, on Dec. 70, 1914, the boarc
wrote him, and copy Of all CORE
which thereafter passed
between the board and Mr.. LOTUS is
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