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It strikes me as a good idea to go on record and say we are
in opposition to this movement, and send a copy of the same to
the proper committees of Congress, through our Secretary, and
also to the New York Herald, to show that everybody is not in
accord with their views.
W e will all admit that it is an ideal system, but when an
ideal svstem costs as much money as this we do not want it.
The resolution goes 011 to say that this country is the only
one which abuses it, and it winds up this way: “Your petitioners
therefore pray that a law be adopted making the metric system
compulsory in the L nited States.’’
1 would like to offer this resolution:
“Whereas, we oppose the present agitation to make the use
of the metric system compulsory, as it entails unnecessary expense
and inconvenience upon manufacturers and dealers in machinery
and supplies;

“Therefore, he it resolved, that we, the National Supply &
Machinery Dealers’ Association, in annual convention assembled,
and the manufacturers here represented, respectfully urge upon
the Congress of the United States that the optional legislation
now in effect concerning the use of the metric system is sufficient
for all practical purposes.
"Resolved, that the Secretary be directed to forward copies
of this resolution to the proper committees of Congress and to
the publishers of the New York Herald.”
M r. M oykr : 1 second the motion.

P rksidknt S trong : Is there anything to be said 011 the
question ?

M r. P a t t i s o x : T can't see where that question com es before
us as dealers exclusively.
M r. P r i o n : The resolution says “that we, the National
Supply & Machinery Dealers’ Association, in annual convention
assembled, and the manufacturers here represented.”

P rksidknt S t r o n g : Those in favor of the resolution signify
it b\ saying aye.
It seems to be largely carried. ( Applause).