make ample appropriation for our needs. The Legfislature in the past has 

 most patriotically responded to all requests for support, and every doUar ap- 

 propriated has been honestly expended. It is a matter of conerratulation that 

 the board invites the very closest scrutiny, with the manner in which its 

 affairs have been conducted, conscious that no wrong will be found. 



During the coming two years I urge each and every one of you to still 

 greater diligence than has ever been shown. Illinois is a vast empire; it is 

 now the third state in the Union in population, but in its agriculture and 

 manufactures it stands without a rival. Much of its future depends upon 

 you and the manner in which you discharge your duties during the coaiing 

 two years. The people have the right to expect from you service commen- 

 surate with the importance which Illinois' position demands. I believe you 

 will not disappoint them, and that we shall turn over to our successors a 

 better record than has ever before been known in the history of the State. 



To this end I will bend my energies, and with the hearty cooperation 

 which I teel I will have, I am certain we will succeed. 



On motion of Mr. Crebs, Mr. Madden was appointed eecretary 

 pro tempore. 



On motion the secretary pro tern was instructed to cast the entire 

 vote of the board for W. C. Garrard for secretary for the ensuing 

 two years, which was done, and Mr. Garrard declared duly elected 

 secretary for the years 1901-2. 



On motion of Mr. Prather the secretary was instructed to cast the 

 entire vote of the board for Mr. E. A. Hall for treasurer for the 

 ensuing two years, which was done and Mr. Hall was declared 

 duly elected treasurer for the years 1901 and 1902. 



The president laid before the board the following communication 

 from Hon. F. A. Busse: 



Hon^ Martin Conrad, President State Board of Agriculture. 



Dear Sir:— I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the State Board 

 of Agriculture, to take effect at once, as my official duty as State Senator 

 will prevent my giving the matters pertaining to the State Board of Agricul- 

 ture the attention they deserve. I would be greatly pleased if the board would 

 name Jacob F. Rehm as my successor. Mr. Rehm is well known to you and 

 needs no further recommendation from me. You will kindly explain to the 

 board my reasons for this action, as you are fully acquainted with the facts. 



Respectfully, 



Fred A. Busse. 



On motion of Mr. Madden the resignation of Mr. Busse was ac- 

 cepted 



On motion of Mr. Lovejoy the secretary was instructed to cast the 

 entire vote of the board for Hon. Jacob F. Rehm, Jr., to fill the 

 vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Busse, which was done 

 and Mr. Rehm declared duly elected a member of the Board of Agri- 

 culture from the Sixth Congressional District. 



Mr. Lovejoy offered the following resolutions and moved their 

 adoption : 



Whereas, In view of the fact that the grandest live stock exposition ever 

 held in the world has recently been held in the State of Illinois, reflecting 

 credit on the live stock interests in Chicago and the State at large, 



