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loss would be still greater from tlie loss by washing off' on the 
surface. 
Mr. Benton offered the following resolution: 
Resolved , That a committee of five be appointed by the chair to prepare resolu¬ 
tions expressive of the opinions of this convention on the financial and political 
questions of the day, the committee to report at 9 a. m., Thursday. 
An amendment was offered to strike out the word u political.’’ 
Mr. Benton : This is a mere objection in name, not in substance. 
The political action is unavoidable in this country. We don’t 
make a move unless it is connected with political action. The sale 
®f crops, and everything else, is political. It is simply to express 
our opinion what legislation we think is necessary for onr benefit 
and good, not to be hampered, but to give us room to work. 
Mr. Anderson: I think it is almost impossible to separate these 
questions. Every action is undoubtedly political that we want to 
take in regard to our affairs. It is all political. 
Mr. Clark, of Rock county: I think the less this convention 
has to say about politics the better off we shall be. 
Secretary Field: I seems to me that we have not met here for 
political purposes, but to discuss certain financial questions, as well 
as all other questions which we believe appertain to the interest of 
the farmer and manufacturer, as in fact to all industrial organiza¬ 
tions. I would like to see the amendment adopted so as to strike 
out the word “ political.” 
Mr. Benton accepted the amendment. 
President Stilson: We are here assembled as an agricultural 
convention. Although our results may have political effects, w T e 
cannot help that. We are going to endeavor, if possible, to steer 
clear of hampering ourselves with politics; nevertheless, as I said 
before, if our actions have political results we cannot help it, but 
do not let the convention assume a political aspect. 
Mr. Roberts: I do not see the propriety of appointing a com¬ 
mittee to propose resolutions expressive of the opinions of this 
meeting. I don’t know how the gentleman, if he was on the copi- 
mittee, could propose or show what my opinions are upon any sub¬ 
ject. coming before this convention. I would amend that by ap¬ 
pointing this committee to receive resolutions, and not to propose 
them. I move to strike out that word, “propose,” and in place of 
that, insert “receive.” 
