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many disadvantages, until it had taken a front rank among similar 

 associations in the United States — therefore, Resolved, That in 

 convention assembled we take' this opportunity of expressing our 

 hearty appreciation of the exceedingly good work performed for 

 the dairy interests of our state, and indirectly to that of the other 

 states, by our friend Mr. Bliss in the earlier history of this As 

 sociation, and who is not now able to be with us. 



Resolved, That these resolutions be placed with the records 

 of the Association and a copy sent to Mr. Bliss. 



E. R. TOWLE. 



A. J. Croft : — I take pleasure in moving the adoption of the 

 resolutions. I think it would be only a mark of due apprecia- 

 tion. 



Mr. Eddy: — If the gentlemen who just spoke will allow me 

 to suggest that a copy of these resolutions be sent by the secre- 

 tary to the gentlemen, Mr. Bliss, I will second the motion. 



Motion put to vote and the resolutions were adopted. 



Mr. Towle: — I thank you very much for the expression of 

 appreciation on my part, also for my old friend. Mr. Bliss. 



The president : — We will now listen to the report of the com- 

 mittee on resolutions. 



Mr. Eddy : — Your committee beg leave to report the follow- 

 ing resolutions : 



Resolved, That the Vermont Dairymen's Association, at the 

 close of its 35th annual meeting desires to express its appreciation 

 of the many accommodations and courtesies accorded by the citv 

 of Montpelier and his Honor the Mayor, which have so mater- 

 ially contributed to its success and enjoyment. 



Resolved, That this Association regards with favor the policy 

 of President Roosevelt relating to the control of trusts ; and the 

 control and management of the railroads of the United States, 

 as to rates and rebates and interstate commerce matters. 



Resolved, That this Association respectfully urges that Con- 

 gress enact a pure food law, by and under which the producer of 

 food and food materials may be protected against fraudulent imita- 

 tions. 



_ Resolved, That this Association unanimously protests 

 against any reduction of the existing tax upon colored oleomar- 

 garine because such a reduction would work great injury to the 

 butter making industry of the state. 



Resolved, That this Association regards reciprocity with 

 Canada with anxious disfavor and earnestly protests against the 

 same upon any terms yet proposed by that country. 



