DISCUSSIONS. 239 



Harrison — I move that in all such matters pertaining to this 

 society we have our president and secretary represent us. 



Bessey — I think the motion a good one, and most heartly 

 second it. 



Younoers — You have all heard the motion ; as many as are in 

 favor of it signify by saying aye. 



The motion prevails. 



Carpenter — I think it would be a good plan to have a different 

 legislative committee to lobby in the legislature this year. There is 

 •quite a good deal of alliance and labor movement in different parts of 

 the state and it might be wise to meet any unforeseen event by having 

 one of that party on our legislative committee. 



Day — There is no politics involved in this matter; it is of a differ- 

 ent character, and I am in favor of retaining the old committee if I 

 am not one of them. 



Beltzer — It makes me feel good to see Brother Carpenter take a 

 step in this direction. I feel assured of our success. 



Harrison — No party should ever enter here [applause] ; we are not 

 & political organization, but our sole object is for the advancement of 

 horticulture; and although we need a legislative committee to urge 

 the passage of a bill giving us a larger appropriation, we do not need 

 to discuss the political situation in our meetings here. 



Barnard — Is there a standing committee ? 



President — Yes, there is. 



Carpenter — This is a good time to do some horticultural work 

 when we are asked for our vote. We have a little appropriation, but 

 we can't do much with it, as it is restricted so much ; we can use it 

 for paying premiums only and hence we cannot branch out at all. If 

 we can get a little money to do experimental work I am satisfied we 

 can do a great deal of good. 



Bessey — This committee should put in concise formfon a slip of 

 paper what we want ; we ought to know just what to ask for. As for my 

 self I am afraid I could not tell readily what we really do want and 

 I think the majority of our members feel the same ; but if we had a 

 slip of paper setting forth our wishes we would know what to do when 

 .a candidate canvasses us. 



Carpenter — The law says we shall use the present appropriation 



