The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-09-30
HE FARMERS
] NATIONAL CONGRESS

AThe Farmers National Congress, a
3ioneer national agricultural body,
organized in 1881 to voice by re-
ution the wishes of the farmers of
country on questions related to
I 'iculture.
he membership Of the Congress is
posed of delegates from each state
ointed preferably by the governors
he Respective states, but should a
ernor for any reason fail or refuse
lake ppolntments. certificate of
1intment by, the secretary Of the
4 board Of agriculture or state
y cultural society. or by the state
y presidents Of the congress, is suf-
4 1T. The number of delegates from
Z state is unlimited
f amendments are for term OF
\ years.
Y delegate who has been proper
& )pointed and has attended four
x al meetings is a life member, and
u to every privilege of mem.
"a Il annual payment of dues.
q Farmers National Congress
~, 10 confne its discussions and re-
Il 4. ms to broad national problems.
"a xssues are avoided. and speakers
"A { oected to discuss national sub
MtsI a broad national manner. The
.9l9 IS is partisan but is free to
ReI any politicO-economic or other
Il s p of Importance to agriculture.
"a rk Of the Congress is distinc-
'9 E other body occupies the same
ia .ntally the Congress is of
n alue to the delegates socially
IA .saalso of much Importance to
4, iy&ationally in giving valuable
3 ATOM by means of object les
,I bout different sections of the
n of national and state reputa-
"a d OF acknowledged ability are
IN found among the members, all
NJ N relactually engaged in ag-
M al pursuits. Able papers are
@ ed at the meetings, which are
~ and which are valuable for
~H &c.
81 resolutions adopted always
N I'd respect and carry great
AZ and are vigorously advocated
ythe Federal Congress and the
J. Mpy the Legislative Agent of the
y WIS.
# Rngress has devoted thirty
III I'D of aggressive effort in be-
5s the American farmers, and
Z OF material service in secur-
AZ n valuable legislation for the
81 tural interests of the country.
rs ,ngress has been a power III
vi and a strong influence in Sc
~ such beneficial legislation as
rec mai delivery, interstate
E rec commission. oleomargarine
IA free denatured alcohol, postal
S banks, river and harbor i'm
nents and inland waterways APP
n atlons pure food laws. parcel
4 tic.
NJ expenses of the Congress are
.a met by the sums paid by
in which it meets, and by the
| fee of one dollar from each
s@ tie. The delegates - including
,f hcers--pay their own expenses.
ss Ger receives any salary.
IA voting strength of any state or
ri Dry is one vote for each 10000
4 or majority fraction thereof, as
.ss by the 18th census. When only
,legate is present from state
ritorv he is permitted to cast
M ilf of the vote to which that
.t or territory is entitled. When
or more delegates are present, the
cation decides how the vote of its
Re shall be cast.
I fhe election of officers is held in the
ID years. except that ~<e member of
be executive committee is elected an
nally for three years.
The future of the Congress is in the
hands of the farmers of the country,
IS the past has been. If each state,
and each agricultural interest con-
inues to be fully and ably represent
d. the resolutions adopted will con-
inue to be influential and the good
york of the past will be maintained
md increased. There are also posi-
,ilities of expansion and increased
lsefulness.