JCNE 25. 191S 



HARDWOOD RECORD 



iiocossity of furnishing accurate fi^^urcs us soon as possible on tbo 

 requirements of the government in niaterinls necilo.l, ninl ho i>ro- 

 vided blanks on which to make these reports. 



WiiEiiCAH. Authentic Informatlou dvmuuBtrates that from the beginning 

 the IntcntluDH of the IlohcnzoUcrn dynasty biive been a nicnncc to the 

 wi'll'belne (if our nntion, nnd 



WiiEiiE.vs, Tbo Chnmber of Comnionc of tbe Unlnd Stntos assembleU In 



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Resolutions 



The following set of resolutions was reported by the Committee 

 and was passed by the association: 



WiiEiiEAS. Our association is the recipient of friendly resolutions of 

 greeting and approbation In recognition of our relation as allies In fight- 

 ing a common enemy of humanity and freedom ; therefore, be It 



Resolveo, That we reciprocate the greetings of our northern brother 

 nation and assure them of our loyal devotion to our common cause of 

 human right and Justice and record our admiration of the noble service 

 already rendered by our Canadian allies. 



Whereas, Every record of Prussian aggres- 

 sion and Intrigue proves the unalterable and 

 vicious intention of Germany to despoil our 

 nation of Its liberties and democratic institu- 

 tions, and Its continued acts of Injustice and 

 frlghtfulness demonstrate Its lack of moral re- 

 sponsibility and Integrity ; therefore, he it 



Resolved, That the National Hardwood 

 Lumber Association in convention assembled 

 declare that we are In hearty accord with the 

 determination of our government to utilize the 

 full power of our resources to win the war and 

 disarm the Prussian menace to world peace 

 and human happiness, and reaffirm our offer of 

 the fullest and heartiest co-operation of our 

 association to that end ; and be it further 



Ue.siii.ved, That we heartily approve the 

 action of the officers of this association in ten- 

 dering the services of the association to our 

 government and in providing for furnishing 

 service to the nation in this time of crisis by 

 ifTiirdlng the use of our Inspection Department. 



Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be 

 sent to the Federal War Trade Board. 



Whereas, Congress upon recommendation 

 from our national administration Is consider- 

 ing tbe need of legislation to increase the 

 national revenue by Increased taxation ; be It 



Resolved, That the National Hardwood Lumber Association in con- 

 vention assembled urge that In determining the amount of taxation and 

 method of collection consideration shall be given to the present and future 

 welfare of American Industry and commerce and that the necessary legis- 

 lation l)e so framed that It shall not embarrass or discourage Industry or 

 bring financial harm or distress to Institutions with limited capital ; and 

 be it further 



Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Ways and 

 Means Committee of the House of Representatives. 



its war convention in Atlantic City last September, urged as a war meas- 

 ure the prompt improvement of public highways ; ond 



Whereas, The transportation requirements of the country, due to the 

 war, can be only met by completent coordination of the carrying capacities 

 of railroads, highways and waterways ; and 



Whereas, There has developed in our country a tremendous Increase In 

 highway transportation for the haulage of munitions, foodstuffs and es- 

 sential supplies ; and we believe that motor transportation over our high- 

 ways would efficiently relieve the strain upon the carrying power of our 

 railways and 



Whereas, We recognize the necessity of a 

 Federal war-time policy in respect to highway 

 imprnveiiient, permitting the various states to 

 iiiiiii. .ii:inly formulate a definite highway pro- 

 fran: . ili.refore be It 



i;i s.iivKii, That we, the National Hardwood 

 L\iii)l.. r Association, urge upon the federal gov- 

 ernment and the several states the importance 

 of adopting a program that will insure ade- 

 quate highway construction and maintenance, 

 so that our highways may properly carry their 

 share of the burdens of transportation ; and 

 be it further 



Resolved, That we urge upon the President 

 and the members of Congress the creation of a 

 centralized federal authority to determine the 

 highway policy of our government, with power 

 to direct the administration of that policy. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the associa- 

 tion are due and are hereby extended to John 

 M. Woods, who has served this association as 

 president, for his wise and able administration 

 of Its affairs ; 



To Frank P. Fish, secretary-treasurer, for 

 the eflkient and indefatigable labors and espe- 

 cially for his service to the association In 

 connection -with the War Service Department ; 

 To John W. McClure, chairman, and 

 every member of the grading rules 

 committee for^ the service they have rendered In connection with the fram- 

 ing of new and necessary grading rules ; 



To Hon. Jno. W. Fordney, Joseph E. Davles, Hon. Edward V. Babcock, 

 and Prof. Tufts for their able. Instructive and patriotic addresses. 



Resolved, That we tender to the management of the Congress hotel our 

 thanks for the consideration they have given to our requirements and the 

 care of our members. 



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