Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-07-27

National, State or Subordinate, is
not a political or party organization.
No Grange, il true to its obligations,
can discuss political or religious
questions, nor call political conven-
lions, nor nominate candidates, nor
even discuss their merits in its meet
ings.
Yet the principles we teach under
lie all true politics, ali true states
manship; and if properly carried out
will tend to purify the whole political
atmosphere Of the country. For we
seek the greatest good to the greatest
number.
We must always bear in mind
that no one, by becoming a Patron of
Husbandry, gives up that inalienable
right and duty which belongs to
every American citizen, TO take a
proper interest in the politics of his
country.
On the contrary, it is right for
every member to do all in his power
legitimately, TO influence for good
The action Of any political party to
which he belongs. 1t is his duty to
do all he can in his own party to put
down bribery, corruption and trick
cry; TO see that none but competent,
faithful and honest men, who will
unilinchingly stand by our industrial
interests, are nominated for all posi-
tions of trust; and TO have carried
out the principle which should always
characterize every Patron, that
THE OFFICE SHOULD SEEK TIE MAN,
AND NOT THE MAN THE OFFICE.
We acknowledge the broad princi-
Pile that difference of opinion is no
crime, and hold that progress to-
ward truth is made by differences of
opinion" while The fault lies in
bitterness of controversy.
We desire proper equality, equity
and fairness protection for the weak,
restraint upon the strong; in short,
justly distributed burdens, and justly
distributed power, These are Amer
lean ideas, the very essence of Amer
lean independence, and to advocate
the contrary is unworthy of the sons
aud daughters of American republic
We cherish the belief that section
alism is, and of right should be dead
and buried with the past. Our work
is for the present and the future. In
our agricultural brotherhood and it,
purpose we shall recognize no North
no South, no East, no West.
1t is reserved by every Patron, al
the right of a freeman, TO affiliate
with any party that will best carr!
; out his principles.
OUTSIDE COOPERATION.
6. Ours being peculiarly a farmers
institution, we cannot admit all t
our ranks.
Many are excluded by the natur
!, of our organization, not because the
! are professional men, or artizans, o
l laborers, but because they have not
sufficient direct interest in tilling tn
: soil, or may have some interest i
: conflict with our purposes. But W
appeal TO all good citizens for the
cordial cooperation to assist in OF
9 efforts toward reform, that we ma
eventually remove from our mids
g the last vestige of tyranny and CO.
: ruption.
:, We hail the general desire for fri
: ternal harmony, equitable compron
I Uses, and earnest cooperation, as a
omen of our future success.
CONCLUSION.
1t shall he an abiding princip
! with us, TO relieve any of our OF
n pressed and suffering brotherhood |
: any means at our command.
Last, but not least, we proclaim
r. among our purposes to inculcate
! proper appreciation of the abiliti
: and sphere of woman as is indicate
II by admitting her to membership al
/ position in our Order.
! Imploring the continued assistan,
i of our Divine Master to guide us
= our work, we here pledge ourselv,
!, to faithful and harmonious labor fC
r all future time, 10 return by OF
y united efforts to the wisdom, justic
I n