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and be a most progressive feature. But the local or county fairs in Iowa 

 have become features of such high excellence in themselves, and are of 

 such universally recognized value to their several local communities, 

 and are withal in such close touch and helpful and reciprocal relation 

 with the State Society that we feel that this should be left to their own 

 initiative, and as they may each see their several interests. We would 

 rather recommend that the several counties be encouraged to make ex- 

 hibits in the various departments of the State Society, and in this regular 

 and proper way both gratify their local pride and add to, and strengthen 

 the state exhibition. 



Inasmuch as we realize the value of strong local fairs for the promotion 

 of the best agricultural and industrial interests of the communities they 

 serve, and also realizing the difficulties they meet in making it a success- 

 ful undertaking, we, therefore, urge a generous policy on the part of the 

 General Assembly toward the increase in the support fund now given 

 the worthy county and district fairs in Iowa. 



It is the sense of this meeting that there should be no discrimination 

 by the railroads in the shipments of live stock for exhibition to and from 

 the Iowa State Fair. We understand that there is discrimination against 

 the shipment of horses as the roads now return free all live stock shipped 

 to the Iowa State Fair for exhibition, except horses, which are charged 

 a full fare to and from the point of shipment, which we can but regard 

 as a discrimination against one of the most important industries and 

 greatest attractions represented at our State Fair. 



We are especially gratified at the good feeling and mutually helpful 

 relation existing between the state society, through their officers, and 

 the several county fairs throughout the state. This cordial and mutually 

 helpful relation should continue in a common effort and interest to 

 advance the great agricultural and producing interests of Iowa. 



We most heartily thank the officers of the society for the prudent, 

 careful and intelligent manner in which they have conducted the business 

 affairs of Iowa's great fair. Through their untiring efforts we now have 

 the high distinction of having in Iowa the greatest agricultural fair and 

 industrial exposition in our commonwealth of states. 



And I, Mr. Chairman, move the adoption of these resolutions. 



Motion seconded and carried. 



President Cameron : Gentlemen, tlie next report we will have 

 will be that of the committee on credentials. Now, gentlemen, those 

 whose names are called will please answer so that the Secretary 

 will know they are present. 



REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. 



The committee on credentials presented the following report: 

 We, your committee on credentials, beg leave to report that we have 

 examined the credentials on file and And the following delegates entitled 

 to take part and vote in this convention, the number of delegates entitled 

 to the privileges of the convention being one hundred and seven. 



Respectfully submitted, 



John P. Mullex, 

 W. W. Morrow, 

 James Novak, 



Committee. 



