Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-30
MORE HEED TO FARMER.
His Delegation at Industrial Farley
Likely TO Be Increased.

WASHINGTON, Sept 29.---Efforts by the
national board of farm organizations
to obtain for agriculture larger share
OF representation at the forthcoming
White House conference on industrial
conditions will probably meet with
success according TO the petitioners
At all events men In close touch with
the president and also with conditions
calling for such conference have IN
dicated desire that moro farmers take
part In the deliberations.
Among these Is B. NJ. Baruch. who, 1t
has been said. is likely TO be chairman
of the conference Mr.. Baruch recently
received delegates from the National
Farmers union; tho National Milk Pro-
duccrs' federation, and many other
organizations which arc affiliated with
the national hoard OF farm organiza-
tions, To these the former director
OF the nationpl war Industries board
said: -Of course agriculture should be
well represented at tho conference
at II significant that since she farm
ers met Mr. Barnoh several new names
have been added TO the list OF agricul-
turists originally invited to attend the
conference" said Secretary Lyman, OF
the naIlOTll DpaIu vi Faiib ''eabA"
tions. "Indications arc that the de-
mands made In resolution at the re-
cent convention OF farmers In wash
ington will be met. The resolution re-
citedLt In the Judgment of the con-
vantion agriculture should >cecoive con-
sideration equal to that given labor and
| industry" .-..
"Thc farmers in this demand appear
| to have the hearty support OF Mr.. BAR
uch. This Is important because 'of the
| extensive industrial affiliations OF the
| former director Of the national war In
| dustries board Mr.. Baruch was quick
| 10 recognize the value Of tho farmer to
the nation and his worth in any con-
| certed effort TO ailay social and Indus
trial unrest"
In both branches OF congress- tho
| prevailing opinion is thatjt would De
r. mistake to subordinate agr!cussH'e
! as n factor In the forthcoming confer
ence.
"A little reflection ought to con-
| vince any legislator or any executive
| that to subordinate the farmer In a
conference which Is expected to have
a far reaching influence upon the
country would be unwise." said Repro
sentative Hersman, OF California
"'rhe truth is that ne ought 70 have
| first place. without him Industry OF
| any other kind would be lmpossblc."
| Senator Curtis. OF Kansas, said the
farmers were really giving more
thought to social and Industrial mat
! tors that IL given by any other class.
! The KANSAS statcamhn declared that
they were v"t} qualified to glve advice
In connection with the strained condi"
! tons under which the industrial HE
! Of the nation is struggling and II
would be serious bhtnder for the
! conference to fail to avail itself OF
such counsel.
! Il believe the president would help
himself and tho country by Inviting
fifteen Of the most thoughtful and ns
| the same time the most efficient farm
ers Of tho nation TO take part In the
conference" said Senator Curtis
what tho farmer knows about social
and industrial conditions constitutes Q
valuable asset which the president
would do we'll TO seriously consider