The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-07
OUR KNOWLEDGE BOX.
The Enrmcrs' Alliance.

HoGANsNTLLE, Ga, January 81 1SSS.-Ed-
ltoIs Constitutions notice in q recent issue of your
most valuable paper communication from La
Grange rejecting somewhat upon the Farmers al
nance" placing them in political attitude which
Is untrue. Now, the first part of said article de-
scribing the distressed appearance of LaGranee
merchants on account OF the concentration of the
farmers trade all 20 one or two trade houses may be
so, and no doubt is correct but so far as our aim
being in any way connected with local politics or
seeking its control, making states, etc. is an in
justice and must Rave been written by some one
who is totally ignorant Of what VIC do or the end
desired by the alliance to attain. ] have teen a
member OF the Farmers alliance nearly from its
first organization i'll Troup county; hayo never
missed attending meeting of the Ilogansville alli-
ance; have attended every meeting of the
county alliance but one since organizing
and never yet have heard politics men
toned in any way, shape, form or fashion. Your
correspondent is, no doubt, afprant and of
some profession that deprivcs him OF the opporuni-
ty of becoming member of the Alliance and fear
ing such political concentration we have accom-
plished in trade is alarmed, and desires TO spit
thing at us incredible. In declaration of prtn-
cpcS we pledge ourselves to work out our salvation
on one line only-that of agriculture studying its
practicabiiiiy and making the farmaers moters of
their own profession, building up agriculture to
that degree il is entitled to- which is alongside of
the most honorable of human callings. And don't
tantalize us with other motives, more especially to
take up arms against such class as that OF profess
sonal politicians, which is Of no kin at als to agri
culture We are going to vote for such men as win
fill Office with honor, and not local and chronic
Office seekers that are first to prophesy dstrust and
hollow like Sam Joness dog, that you might know
was hit, because he followed. We have had much
to endure from the outside woodland in our infaIi-
cy, too--by being tanazed with this and that
character, with all sorts pretended sport discour-
agement and threats, but we gaining strength
every day which must prove to our enemies that
We arc fast coming to the POINT where they must
admit Of ability u accomplish the object
aimed Mt.
We are making no Political fight, and more, we
have no fight for any profession, but simply
intend to take better Of our interest than here
tOfore and be masters Of all we survey. with our
motto good VIII TO ALL" and if by SO dong mer-
chants squeal and politicians bark, certainly the
Alliance should not be blamed. Every other profcs.
sion has its organizations, and pray what for? Ger
tainiy for protection. You, Mr. Editor are trying to
organize the democratic party for tariff protection
and you right, and every Alliance man Is with
you, tOO--which is only one other link 10 the long
chain that is necessary TO sustain us as farmers We
antagonize no class, mean TO iujure no one, but
simply to take care Of ourselves. Should half our
merchants have to close their doors let them put
their money in manufacturing in our midst, which
would enhance our interest. and accomplish still
more for the farmer than he can for himself Don't
90 10 farming. We have too many now; but want a
more convenient and profitable market for our
products. J. r. JOSEs.