72. 



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It was the opinion of Commissioner Hill that it would be a very diffi- 

 cult matter to secure the attendance of delegates from each congressional 

 district. 



The suggestion was made by Conimfssioner Patterson of North Caro- 

 lina that directors of all State experimental stations be included in mem- 

 bership of the organization of the convention, which suggestion he 

 embodied in an amendment to the motion of Commissioner Hill. 



Commissioner Culver found objection to the amendment, declaring 

 that if all the directors of all the State experimental stations were allowed 

 membership in the organization, there would be a very large membership, 

 and might cause some complications, as there were negroes in Alabama 

 who were members of the State experimental station. 



The chair suggested that all matters of detailed organization should 

 be referred to the Committee on Organization for adjustment, and this 

 suggestion was embodied in a motion, introduced by Commissioner Hill, 

 which was unanimously adopted. 



Professor J. B. Huuuicutt, editor of the Southern Cultivator, Atlanta, 

 was introduced by Commissioner "Stevens to the convention, and he deliv- 

 ered an address upon agricultural interests. 



On motion of Commissioner Stevens, the convention adjourned until 

 tomorrow at nine o'clock in the morning. 



Those who were present at today's session were: Commissioners Leon 

 Jastremski of Louisiana, I. F. Culver of Alabama, Frank Hill of Arkansas, 

 3. L. Patterson of North Carolina, J. A. Redhead of Mississippi, O. B. 

 Stevens of Georgia. 



ROYAL DANIEL, Secretary. 



Approved: 



LEON JASTREMSKI, 



Temporary Chairman. 



ATLANTA, GA., Oct. 35th, 1899 



The convention was called to order at 9:80 o'clock this morning, in 

 the Chamber of Commerce, by Temporary Chairman Jastremski. 



The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed, with the 

 addition to the list of those present, as follows: Dr. W. C. Stubbs and 

 Col. Charles Schuler of Louisiana, and Capt. Richard Cheatham of Ten- 

 nessee. The courtesy of the convention and privileges of the floor were 

 extended these gentlemen, upon motion of Commissioner Patterson. 



Commissioner Stevens moved that the same courtesy be extended all 

 members of the press who might attend the session of the convention, 

 which was carried. 



Commissioner Stevens announced that Commissioner L. B. Wombell 

 of Florida had notified him that he would not be able to attend the session 

 of the convention on account of business matters that were imperative. 



A letter was read from Commissioner George W. Koiner of Virginia, 

 stating that he would not be able to be present. He assured the conven- 

 tion of his hearty support and cordial wishes and co-operation. 



Commissioner Redhead moved to defer the reading of all papers until 

 the business before the body was given attention and a permanent organ- 

 ization was effected. 



Commissioner Redhead moved to take a recess of thirty minutes to 

 enable the Committee on Permanent Organization and By-laws to get 

 together and make its report. 



The report of this committee was announced, and was received as 

 follows: 



CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 



I. This organization shall be permanent, and shall be known as the 

 Cotton States Association of the Commissioners of Agriculture. 



II. Its object shall be to improve and promote the agricultural in- 

 terests of the Cotton States of the United States of America. 



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