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When the body was called to order at the expiration of the recess, a 

 rising vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Thompkins for his address. 

 The following resolution was read by Commissioner Wright : 



Whereas, Certain butter substitutes are now and have been on the market for 

 years, with increasing indications for future sale ; and 



Whereas, These substitutes known as Oleomargerine, Butterine, and by other 

 names, are in direct competition with the product of the dairy, being cheaper, thereby 

 forcing the dairyman to lose the profit he should receive on his legitimate profits ; and 



Whereas, The dairyman and the customer are entitled to protection from these 

 substitutes, 



Therefore be it resolved, That this convention use its best endeavors to secure 

 such protection as is necessary, securing the proper marking of all cans, cases and 

 packages containing the substitutes, and requiring all dealers in and users of the sub- 

 stitutes to brand the articles as substitutes. 



Be it resolved, That further, this convention will, in all ways possible, aid and 

 encourage the dairymen in the removal of all obstacles that may impede their progress 

 to success, assuring them of the sympathy and co-operation of this convention. 



Adopted. 



The following resolution was read by President Stevens: 



Whereas, The annual loss accruing each year in the handling of cotton, growing 

 out of the loss in weights and failure of bale to come up to the sample classification, 

 which is due to the fact that there is no standard system of weighing and classification ; 

 and 



Whereas, These reclamations destroy all the profit of the business to the mer- 

 chant, and indirectly is taken from the pockets of the farmers, 



Be it resolved, That we use our earnest and energetic efforts to bring about the 

 desired results ; and 



Be it resolved, further. That we invite the assistance and co-operation of such 

 exporters of cotton who realize the importance of the movement, and who, from ex- 

 perience, are in position to furnish substantial aid. 



Adopted. 



The following report was read by the Committee on Resolutions: 



Considering the practicaily unlimited capabilities of the South, its vast resources 

 in minerals and timbers, the fertility of its soil and its adaptability of the cultivation 

 of grains, food stuffs, fruits, cotton, sugarcane and all kinds of vegetables, the advan- 

 tages it offers for stock raising and dairying, the superiority of its climate and health- 

 fulness, the opportunities it is offering at this time for the safe and remunerative 

 investment of capital in manufacture of cotton and other products which it presents 

 in increasing quantities ; considering also that the interests of agriculture will be vastly 

 promoted by the establishment of manufactures, whereby the southern towns and 

 cities would naturally increase in wealth and .population, and become better home 

 markets for the many products of the farm, and considering the vast areas of unoccu- 

 pied lands which offer homes to millions of thrifty people ; considering the foregoing, 

 which proves the South to be the best field in the world for the capitalist and the 

 worthy and industrious immigrant. 



Be it resolved, therefore, by the Cotton States Association of Commissioners o* 

 Agriculture, That a new invitation is hereby extended to the capitalists and the immi" 

 grants to come among the Southern people and partake with them in the blessings of 

 the grand era of prosperity which is dawning upon the South ; and 



Be it further resolved, j hat individually and collectively this association will do 

 its utmost to facilitate the desired advent of the capitalist and immigrant into the 

 South. 



The time having come in our history when trained intellect and mechanical skill 

 and manual dexterity are everywhere needed to develop the resources of the Southern 

 States, it is 



Resolved, That every modern agency available for developing the above forces be 

 fostered by proper legislation. 



We therefore urge that agriculture be taught in our rural schools, not only as a 

 means for increasing the wealth of the country, but as a basis for training the mind 

 unsurpassed by any other studies. 



We earnestly commend our agricultural and mechanical colleges and oar indus- 

 trial and technical schools. We invoke liberal legislation in their behalf, 



We believe that farmers' institutes, so potential for educating our farmers, which 

 are simply schools for the farmers, should be encouraged by proper legislation, so that 

 the best talents of the country shall be secured therefor, and that every farmer of the 

 country can enjoy the benefits of at least once a year. 



We commend the organization of farmers' clubs, associations formed, not for 

 political reasons, but for educational and scientific advantages. 



We commend State and county fairs and exhibitions as being object lessons of 

 great educational value. 



We commend the erection of cotton factories in every community, being powerful 

 adjuncts to the growing of cotton throughout the South. 



We also advise the erection of cotton oil mills, so as to secure the largest profits of 

 our chief staple. 



To aid both of the above, we earnestly commend that each State in the South 



