The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-07-19

eoa Int 4one man Of sound sense and we'll
trained thinking powers Zine in" and he
LOOKS awful bad. He reminded me Of MIR.
Donnelly's reply to the Hastings Gazette
ats awful strainin' to kick agin nuthin'.
T. C. HoDGsoN.
From a Distinguished Anti-MonopoIst Of
oImsted county-An Argument tor lnde-
pendent Action.
O1MsrED Co., Mimi, July 2, 1875.
Editor anti Monopolist:
l, among the many, as verify beheve,
of farmers and working men Of other states,
who are only seeking immunity for our
selves and our posterity from the encroach-
ments Of monied aristocrats, and all laws
that are made in the interest Of the few ana
against the many, are now looking about to
find the best means to accomplish that END;
and, whereas, there is now throughout the
Union movement on foot looking to the
naturalization of a new party, OF the INDUS
trial classes, in which there can besno con-
fict of interest and sympathy, carrying out
the idea expressed by yourself, that It was
easier to build new house than to ria the
old ones of vermin. And in the new party
all can be equal, and be rid OF the burdens
of prejudice engendered by the differences
of opinion and interests, in the issues OF the
old parties. And can conceive OF no good
reason why il is better remedy Tor US 10
adhere to old parties, In which there IS no
well defined issue. wherein all members Oh
the party, in interest and sympathy. can
agree And one of these parties have Deen
too long and largely dominant, the result OF
which, as has been demonstrated, Dreeus
corruption and impunity. The other party,
in this State at least, was powerless; anu
by its acts so acknowledged. When IN 10 Q
a few farmers met in Mower county anu
there resolved to call State convention 10
be held at Owatonna, and at that place al
who participated, save one, who Withdrew
pledged themselves to support and 10 owe
fealty to the new party, and there was 'oi-
Grated by all the opposition Anti Monopoly
at the head Of the ticket, and II the cam.
paicn had been two months longer 1t would
doubtless have been elected entire; 1t was
only a question with many whether they
could if they cast their fortunes with the
new move, control it in their interest
against the monopolists. who by their pro
fessions were with the farmers. Yet by tht
very nature of things, must be opposed II
interest and sympathy, and were only there
for power to control or destroy Next II
1874 Anti Monopoly was not at the head o.
, the ticket, save in few counties: very gen
erallv it was inside of Democratic Republl
can. Now l have no unkind word to say
about that and believe large majority
that as we'll as the Republican party, ar
all right upon the issue now before u.s. Bu
the leaders generally. while they appear to
be apart in their respective parties are real
; ly working together for their substantial in
terests. And at about the time of the clos
of the Legislative session of 1874 the Anti
: Monopoly committee sent circulars exhort
L ing local committees to call meetings pre-
paratory to further action. But character
!, istically, as a prominent Senator said, 20
l. farmers would sit down and do nothing.
y The result Of all this was returning
e their first love, and those who hesitate
II were confirmed in their fears. STILL on II
&c part of many it was hoped as the effort
d now being made to develope strength, an
~ as they were Anti-Monopoly organization
: wholly or in part effected in Blue Fart
- Goodhue, Fillmore and other counties du
~ ing the campaign last fall, that by coale
III cence their prestige might be gained,
a. for the above reasons in part the whole e
=. terprise was generally scooped And NJ
VI since last fall the careful reader will
III cover that the discordant elements cam
harmonic, and that each, If they canr
&c co ,trol the nominations, will ruin sncc'
su' nv their votes A convention of Anti
We nopolists is to be held at Owatonna. ~
VI. o9th. and l, as one of the signers OF
'"' call. invite all true Anti Monopolists, fr
up all parties to participate and see to 1t tina
~ ticket is made that you can unanimou
fHe vote at the polls and elect men Of our 0
one who will carry out the broad Democrs
principles, the greatest good to the grea
: number Let thee be an exception to
general rule, and not wait for some city
cross road politician to stimulate You to
tend to this important business. but as
al know help comes to those who help tn
you selves, therefore see to it that you
rom properly represented at the convention.
ems tend to the primary meetings, always,
is as you work, appreciate, reward and
ort- denim You will encourage newspal
friends and champions to work for
} In Examine the records Of your public serv
om- and know for yourselves who are the ia
NIB full BY SO doing you will obtain sue
are worth having. and success is assured,
jack cause it is always expedient to be right
ath- Truly Yours, .. d.
cred - - !.
f it A Letter Of Personal Defence from Il