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this question. They object to the withdrawal of our re- 

 port. I have consulted with the secretary, and he seems in- 

 clined to oppose the movement. If any members of this 

 society intend to oppose it, we want to know it. We want 

 a free expression of opinion in this matter. If those who 

 have this in charge are going to do anything they want to 

 feel that the members are endorsing their action. 



Mr. A. L. Hatch — I think it would be well to have some 

 standing committees appointed. Not for this session only, 

 but to act from one session to another. We need a com- 

 mittee in regard to legislation and one on experiment 

 station work. What shall we do about it? 



Pres. Smith — It would be competent to put it in the form 

 of a motion. I will a^k for a motion. 



Mr. B. S. Hoxie — I move the appointment of a committee 

 of three on resolutions and a committee of three on legisla- 

 tion. 



Motion carried. 



Mr. B. S. Hoxie — Mr. President, you inquired if I had a 

 report as corresponding secretary. I have none, but I will 

 say a word. Perhaps you and a majority of the members 

 know that there is a bill pending in congress called the 

 Hatch bill, calling for $15,000 annually for experimental 

 work in different states, and it is to go to the agricultural 

 college where one is located. The bill has passed the sen- 

 ate, and it is hoped and expected it will pass both houses, 

 and if so, we shall be provided with a fund in this state. I 

 am sorry that we have not an agricultural college, and we 

 must take some action in that matter. If we really want 

 an agricultural college worthy the name of the state of 

 Wisconsin, we must be united. They are doing a noble 

 work at Madison. Reports have gone out from there that 

 have been scattered all over the world- but we need a better 

 place to put that money. Should the bill now before congress 

 pass, as I have no doubt it will because communications are 

 coming up from all over the United States. They are all in 

 favor of the work. 



I would say in regard to the committee on experiment 

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