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Rosolved, That we deeply regret the enforced absence of our European 

 associates, and we venture to express the hope that out of their present 

 trouble will come lasting peace and unity. 



Moved by Mr. E. M. Sheehan, of Sacramento, Cal., that the resolution 

 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Hiram Dewey, of New York. 



Motion carried. 



Resolution No. 4. 



Whereas, The International Congress of Viticulture, in convention assem- 

 bled in San Francisco, California, this 13th day of July, 1915, has had its 

 official attention called to a condition existing in the United States inimical 

 to the industrial welfare of grape growers and wine makers throughout the 

 United States, resulting from the infliction by the Federal Government of 

 an impossible tax on brandy used in the fortification of sweet wines; and 



Whereas, After carefully listening to a statement of these conditions 

 presented in paper No, 1 at this convention by Mr. E. M. Sheehan, Secretary 

 of the California State Board of Viticultural Commissioners, followed by a 

 thorough discussion of the subject by delegates attending the Congress, we 

 believe that a great hardship has been placed on the viticultural interests 

 of the United States, which, if continued, will result in the destruction of the 

 sweet wine industry and great commercial depression in the dry wine, table 

 grape and raisin producing sections of the entire country and of California 

 particularly; therefore, be it 



Resolved, That it is the sentiment of this International Congress of Viti- 

 culture that immediate steps be taken by all honorable and legitimate 

 means to right the great wrong that has been done that we commend to 

 fullest extent the effort that is being made under the auspices of the State 

 Board of Viticultural Commissioners of California by way of prevailing on 

 the Federal Government of the United States to repeal or amend the exist- 

 ing Emergency War Revenue Act of October 22, 1914; and that we pledge 

 our earnest support and influence in the accomplishment of this great work 

 which is aimed at saving the vineyard properties of this country. 



Moved by Mr. Sheridan Peterson, of Santa Rosa, Cal., that the resolution 

 be adopted as read. Seconded by Mr. Hiram Dewey, of New York. 



Resolution adopted by a unanimous vote. 



Resolution No. 5. 



Whereas, It has been the long established policy both of the State and 

 Federal governments to extend every encouragement and help to the growers 

 of grapes and makers of wine; and 



Whereas, This policy has resulted in the development of viticulture in 

 many States of the Union, thus adding greatly to the Nation's wealth, re- 

 sources, employment and revenue; therefore, be it 



Resolved, By the International Congress of Viticulture in meeting assem- 

 bled that we appeal to the people of the United States to urge upon their 

 representatives in the State Legislatures and in Congress to give increased 

 support to the vineyard industry and technical investigations pertaining 

 thereto. 



