The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-06-16
KANSAS.
Activity ~ the eembackeFs -E0rma
slOm Oe Earmerss Alliances.

KANSAS.
tlOm Oe Earmers' Alliances.
Topeka Cor. Chicago Trlbune.l
Some interesting speculations are now
being indulged concerning Kansas poll
tics. There are rumOrs OF all sorts Of
combinations-a perfect saturnalia Of
rings-for the control Of all the prospec-
tive vacancies in Office, and the indica-
tions point to spirited contest all
around.
The Greenbackers are very active,
and are believed to be increasing their
strength considerably. They are in bet
ter shape than ever before, and are well
organized. Their State Central Com
mittee has Just issued an address to the
people, asking them to arrange for thir-
ty mass meetings in July and August
next--ten in each Congressional district
to be addressed by Gen. Weaver, Of
Iowa, and the Rev. d. p. Mitchell, Of
Kansas, late Greenback candidate for
Governor. Mitchell was recently de-
posed from the ministry by the South
Kansas Conference for meddling with
politics, and his friends ar now trying
to raise fund toenable him toroam over
the country denouncing bondholders,
like the unhappy being who ran about
the streets Of Jerusalem crying Woe to
Jerusalem l" when that city was be-
sieged by the Roman hosts. A general
fund Of s., 900 is being provided by pop
,lar subscription to keep him in the
lecture-field for one year.
Arrangements have also been made
Dr securing the services Of Solon Chase,
Of Maine; Gen. West, Of Mississippi;
Col. Lowe, Of Alabama; Mr.. Gillette,
the Rev. De La Matyr, and other apostles
OF the Greenback faith. Each point ut
which Weaver and Mitchell speak is ex-
pected to provide the sum Of $35 for ex-
lenses. When five speakers are wanted,
the locality must raise at least $50, and
for ten speakers 800, to defray the OK.
penses Of transportation and printing.
The purpose is to organize an aggressive
campaign, and carry the work into every
engaged to be here through July and
August, il the expense fund is raised,
which now seems probable, rs the sub.
scriptions are pouring in rapidly from
the Grcenback strongholds, which are
mostly in the Second Congressional dis
trict, now represented by the Hon. ID. G.
Haskell. To further the aims Of the
Greenback- Labor party, there has lately
been great revival Of the grange or
ganization. In addition to this help,
farmers alliances are heing formed all
over Kansas, the objects Of which are
set forth as follows:
"First, to enable tho farmers 10 bet
ter, by untiring efforts, protect them
selves against hostile legislation, resist
further encroachmeDts Of the great rail-
place the railroads under the control Of
the United States Government as the
most practicable way Of ending the dis
elimination and rings within rings that
are rObbing the producers and shippers
| Of the country in the interest of few
men. Second, to secure more equita-
BILE assessment Of taxes, SO that each
property owner will be compelled to pay
according TO the protection that his
property requires. Third, to work for
| the elevation Of agriculture by the men,
| tai, moral and social Improvement Of its
members, which can he best effected by
frequent meetings, free discussions, cul-
tiyating and developing their best talent
for business. By inspection and trial
| adopt more rational system Of tillage-
one guided by the exercise Of more brain
and thereby command return COM
mensurate with the capital, brain and
muscle employed in it's production. The
Alliance will seek by plans and joint ar
rangements to obtain higher prices for
all the farmers productions, and lower
| prices for all he consumes Of others
products. To encourage and practice
the cash system in buying and selling
thereby saving heavy expenses incurred
in losses, by agencies, officers aud inter-
est. To oppose special and class
| legislation, and also to rebuke
the misguided legislation of the
past. To endeavor to secure the NOM
ination and election of good men to Of.
flee, and spurn rs dangerous to liberty
and economy all professional Office seek.
ers. To denonnce all political rings,
machine candidates and special priv.
leges to corporations, and frown upon
the efforts Of all classes Of professional
men in charging exorbitant, unreasona'
blo fees. In this Alliance the largest
liberty shall be allowed for the discus
sion Of all questions, religious, political
financial or domestic, which can possibly
interest the real farmers. This Alliance
is to work for more favorable agricultu
raj legislation, more equitable taxation
equal rights in transportation, lowe
rates Of interest, cheaper administration
OF the laws, more respect for the tr,l,
wants Of the people, and especially
more thorough representation in th
halls Of legislation and in Congress-.
These Oranges and Alliances are al
fashioned after the New England Pat
rons Of Husbandry," and, while not 20
lltical in their nature, are generally con
sidered as training schools for Green
backism. It is SO in Kansas, ut least
While many reliable Republicans ar
members Of these agricultural organiza
tions, the great majority Of the member
lean toward political policy independ
ent of either the Republican or Dem,
cratic party. 1t is renewal Of til
Granger movement Of 1874, and every
thing indicates that the approachin
contest in this State is to be betwec
the Republican and the Greenback-Ls
Dor parties.
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