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support of this organization in the furtherance of all legislation which 

 shall .tend to secure a more equal distribution of the burdens of taxa- 

 tion upon both personal property and real estate, and upon both cor- 

 porate and private capital. 



4. Resolved. That in civil cases no appeal should be allowed from 

 justice courts where the amount involved is less than fifty dollars. 



5. Resolved, That we approve the course of the last legislature in 

 refusing to repeal our present system of taxing mortgages. 



Following Report of Committee on National Affairs was adopted: 



1. Resolved, That in view of the enormous expenditures of our 

 National government over the receipts, we request from our senators 

 and congressmen such legislation as will lessen appropriations consistent 

 wit li good economy. 



2. Resolved, That we favor a tariff properly adjusted, from which 

 the farmer shall receive a just share of the benefits. 



3. Resolved. That we observe with pleasure the growing efficiency 

 of the Department of Agriculture, and urge upon Congress a generous 

 treatment of the same. 



4. Resolved, That we feel entire confidence in the ultimate action of 

 our government regarding Cuba, but take this means at this time, to 

 express our full sympathy with those who are battling for their homes 

 and independence. 



5. Resolved, That the rural free mail delivery should be extended 

 and perfected until it covers our entire country. 



6. Resolved, That we urge the rigid enforcement of our present 

 immigration laws and ask for further legislation requiring an educational 

 test. 



7. Resolved, That we favor the establishment of postal savings 

 banks by our national government. 



8. Resolved, That we are opposed to any plan looking to the retire- 

 ment of our currency known as greenbacks and treasury notes. 



Following Report of Committee on General Resolutions was adopted: 



1. Whereas, Hon. A. C. Bird, associate editor of the Michigan 

 Farmer, did, in an editorial published on November 6, 1897, review and 

 show sundry incorrect and misleading statements published in the Mich- 

 igan School Moderator, under the heading "Fool Legislation and its 

 Cause;"' therefore be it 



Resolved by the Michigan State Association of Farmers' Clubs, That 

 the editorial referred to meets the approval and merits the cordial sup- 

 port of the Association. 



2. Resolved, That we endorse the Michigan Agricultural College, 

 commend the progressive spirit that characterizes its management, favor 

 a better equipment of and an extension of the work of the Women's 

 Department, and commend the Institution to the sons and daughters of 

 the farmers of Michigan. 



, 3. Resolved, That we appreciate the loyal support given the Asso- 

 ciation by the Michigan Farmer, and commend the efficient, earnest and 

 fearless manner in which our department in said paper has been con- 

 ducted. 



Following Report of Committee on Club Extension was adopted: 



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