The Madison journal., 1920-03-27
FROM THE AMERICAN COTTON
ASSOCIATION

While Louisiana is taking practical
steps to make a determined fight
against the Mexican Pink Boil Worm
which has appeared in Cameron, CAL
casieu and JEFF Davis Parishes, other
states realizing the menace threaten
ing them if Louisiana fails to control
the pest, have declared drastic quar-
antines against Louisiana, and Florida J
has appealed to the Federal Horticul-
tural Board to declare Federal quar-
antine against Texas and Louisiana,
covering not only cotton seed but lint,
and linters.
The American Cotton Association .
Louisiana Division took the initiative
in the steps to combat the pest, and
when the action Of the Florida Plant
BOARD was taken en- March IL, Chair
man W. B. Thompson wrote to DR.. c.
s. Marlatt, Chairman of the Federal
Horticultural Board, pointing out that
such drastic quarantine as proposed
by Florida was unjust, and unnecess-
ary; that this state was already taking
steps outlined by him and DR.. Hunter
as necessary to meet the situation,
and that a referendum of the newly
elected legislature was being taken
on the question Of the necessary laws
and compensation for the planters Of
cotton in the region declared nom
cotton zones.
Commissioner of Agriculture Harry
Wilson wrote the Senators and Con-
gressmen from Louisiana urging this
view of the matter also.
This morning DR.. Marlatt wired Mr.
Thompson as follows:
"Notice of public hearing to be held
by Department of Agriculture il
Washington April 9Th was issued yes
terday, to, consider adyisability Of
quarantining all or portions of Texas
and Louisiana account Of pink boil
worm infection. The occurrence Of
this insect in Louisiana and its reap
pearance in Texas makes this action
necessary. It is my hope that th'
steps already taken by Louisiana to
give full cooperation in control msas
5 ures, and particularly the prohibition
I of the growth of cotton in the area:
5 known to be infested, will make j
!. possible the restrictions under FEEDER
tt al quarantine to such areas in Lou
n isiana. Copy Of notice and statemer
n issued by Dept. mailed to you today
I &c. Z. Marlatt, Chairman Feaera
8 Horticultural Board"
:. Mr.. Thompson Immediately tool
y steps to arrange for a delegation t.
It 60 to Washington and present the sit
o uation before the board. Amonl
', those who viii comprise this delega
n ton sre Clarence Ellerbe, of Shreve
Ie port; John p. Parker, Of Monroe; n
l. C. Williamson, Of East Carroll; w. N
IT Davidson, of Tensas; and E. o. Pay
k one, Of Natchitoches. COMMISSIONS
in Harry d. Wilson will also make tn
trip.
u The referendum Of the newly elec
r. ed leg. lature, taken by telegram
at from Governor Pleasant, Governol
m Elect John N. Parker and Charms
i. Thompson, is almost completed. MOI
Of than majority Of both houses ha,
q responded by telegraph or mail, q
he favoring necessary legislation to cor
On bat the pest, and all but very fe
OF fsvoring some form Of compensate
to the cotton producers who are th'
al deprived Of the opportunity Of gro'
he ing any crops.
nd On Thursday the Texas Chamber
X Commerce took mp the question at
to big meeting held in Dallas, to co
he slider the guarantees that had be
sss placed against the state by 9th