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one Of the largest conventions ever
held in the South Are being made
in New Orleans for the general meet
ing of the American Cotton Associa-
ticn, which will be held here Septem-
Der s and 8. A call for the meeting
was recently made by governors Of
the cotton states and the Association,
through its president j. Skottowe
Wannamaker.
Delegates appointed BY the COVER
D0rs to represent each state and each
county of the state, WIN be present,
and delegates will also attend from
farmers unions, State Agricultural
Departments, bankers associations,
State Chambers of Commerce, State
Departments Of Education and other
business and professional organiza-
TONS 1t is also announced that the
general public is invited to attend the
sessions.
Among the speakers who have ac-
copied invitations to address the New
Orleans meetings are Gov. Ruffin D.
Pleasant Of Louisiana; Hon Martin
Behrman, mayor Of New Orleans;
Hon. John NJ Parker, of New Or
leans, former United States Food Ad-
ministrator; Col w. B. Thompson, Of
New Orleans; Hon. Earvie Jordan,
of Monticello, Ca; Hon. J. Thos. Hef-
lin; congressman from Alabama; Hon.
Hoke Smith, United States senator
from Georgia
Hon. p. P. Claxton, United States
Commissioner Of Education; Hon.
JnO. Sharp Williams, of Mississippi;
and Senator E. u. Smith, of South
Carolina, are endeavoring to arrange
their affairs SO as to be among the
behalf Of the American Cotton Asso-
citation Will be delivered by President
WannamakeF.
Questions concerning the general
economic situation as affecting the
production and marketing of cotton
will be thoroughly discussed, and a
) fair price for cotton, based on the
cost of production and other items,
will be recommended.
a..is.No Arbitrary Price To Be Set
an at is not OUT intention to Fix the
price Of cotton arbitrarily" said Pres
aidsnt Wannaniaker, In announcing
: plans for the meeting, but simply
tt.recommend minimum price to the
producers. This will be determined
only after q careful and conservative
analysis of all factors entering into
the production and marketing Of the
crop. 8
Tin fact, all Of our deliberations and
plans will be Conservative. We do
not purpose to indulge In wild and
visionary specuiations nor urge i'm
possible schemes With the aid OF
experienced business men on our sew
,erai committees, we plan TO consider
ali features OF the sstTetion impair
italy, doing Justice to All parties CON
cerned
I'VE bear no antagonism to any
other organizations" declared Mr..
Wannamaker. I'VE are devising no
offensive campaign against any inter
ests, for we are fconfident that our
plans successfully worked out will
rebound to the welfare of all in
terests concerned whether with the
production, preparation, marketing or
manufacturing of the SOuth's great
staple.
Perfection of the organization Of
the American Cotton Association, en-
larged plans for the membership cam
paign and discussion OF the general
business situation will feature the
first day OF the convention. The
question of fair price for cotton
will be taken up at the final ses-
sion.
Group meetings for the completion
Of state organizations will also be held
Various committee meetings will dis
cuss matters relating to warehousing,
marketing. finances and other phases
Of the Associations program.
To date the following governors
have signed the joint proclamation
for the New Orleans meeting: Cover
nor Kilby. Of Alabama; Governor