The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-08-02

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The scope sof the farmer, aud he thought
suitable arrangements could otherwise be
made. lie advised postponing action until
another time, as the Alliance Mt present
should not undertake too heavy a load. But
he was perfectly willing to abide by the de-
cision of the body and do all he could to
carry out its purposes.
Tho Hon. Jeremiah Smith thought that
the Alliance members had sent them to the
State Alliance 10 adopt some such measure,
and should they not adopt such measure
the ''Subs" would be disappointed.
Lecturer Talbert, of Texas, thought that
South Carolina should take her stand with
tho sister States, and was anxious to see
this State adopt q plan for an cxcha nge.
The Hon. M. L. Donaldson, of Greunville
thought that the exchange should be adopt
,: ed.
Col. d. X. Norris thought the pan too
complicated, and that the Alliance was not
yet ready to undertake the move; though
II adopted, he would support it,
The details Of the plan or system adopted
Ssare somewhat intricate and will be given
20 the press for publication later. The
schsme provides for the formation of joint
stock company, for which q charter from
| tbe State is to be secured. The capital
stock Is to be $50, 900, divided Into shares
-of $50 each, but business to be commenced
when S5 900 shall have been paid in.
In this joint stock company the stock
is to be hold by the sub-alliances Of the State,
as organizations and not by individuals,
rs such. With the fund comprised in the
capital stock as backing, all goods and
articles needed by the members are to be
purchased in large quantities at the lowest
$ cash price possible, ana sold through Coun-
{ ty Alliance agents to members at prices
nrIU frs,,n tI,V -.
the profit to pay running expenses.
No part of the capital stock is to be used
TO pay salaries, those being proposed to be
paid out Of the profits. The eutire manage
nent Of the affairs Of the company will be
vested in board Of directors and officers
chosen by the Alliances holding stock, acting
through State business agent.
a. ~ VOTE FOR CONSOLIDATION.
$ After somewhat prolonged discussion in
reference TO the ratification of the action of
the National Alliance, which at it's last meet
ing at Meridian, Miss, voted to unite with
the agricultural Wheel under ioiut
constitution, vote was taken on the qucs-
ton, and by vote of 23 10 II it was voted
to Iatify, thus endorsing the proposed con-
soiidation.
THE COTTON COVERING QUESTION.
"A resolution was adopted heartily endors-
\, 20 action Of the various County Allan
ces Ito using cotton bagging as u covering
for cotton.
The following preamble and resolution,
presented by Mr.. W. J. Talbert of EIgefcld,
were also adopted:
{, "Whereas, in view ofthe great importance
Of the introduction and permanent adoption
Of cotton bagging instead Of jute as covering
for cotton, be it
"ReSolped, That we the members Of the
State Alliance, in convention assembled, do
earnestly appeal TO all sub-Alliances g. in this
State to make s#ory efurt to secure the same,
and that they use only cotton bagging, or,
if q sufficient quantity of cotton bagging
cannot be obtained, then that they use any
other substitute from straw, or even common
homespun, or anything but jute.'
The following were appointed rs members
Of the State judiciary committee: Messrs.
NJ. L. Donaldson of Grccnvillc, w. d. Evans
of Marlboro, and J. Stopey Porchcr Of Berke-
ley,
Mr.. NJ. l.. Donaldson of Greenville was
elected State business agent.
The following were appointed to represent
the State Alliance at the next meeting of the
National Alliance, to be held at St. Louis
Mo-. Messrs. L. p Mitchell. ID. X. Norris
and w. j. Talbert. Alternates-J. f. Jar
nigan and A. p. Butler.
RoUsING RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted
during the session:
"Resolccd, That VIC recommend to our
County Alliances the passage Of n resolution
to use no fertilizers not put up iu cotton
sacks.
"Rcsolred, That we memorialzc the Legis-
lature to enact an antitrust law, similar to
such laws passed by tho Legstures of Kan
sas, Missouri and other States
This resolution was proposed by Col. a.
p. Butler, the delegate from Richland Coun-
ty Alliance, VIII ch had authoriz and di-
rected its introduction.
Another resolution was adopted endorsing
the action of the National Cotton Committee
and pledging that the State Alliance would
do oil in its power TO assist in perfect
ing the combination contemplated.
GREENvuLE AED TIE COTTON PLANT.
Resolutions were adopted strongly en-
dorsing the cotton PIam as the organ Of the
order in this State, and commanding it TO
the liberal patronage Of members as entirely
worthy of their support.
1t was voted to make Greenville the place
of holding the next annual convention Of
the State Alliance which will take place on
the fourth Wednesday in July 1890.
After some unimportant discussion the
convention adjourned sine de Mt lO:30, many
of the delegates having left for their home $
however. before that hour by the late night
trains.
A fresh lot of TURNlp SEED at