The advocate., 1890-07-16
D. G ZERclIER,
secretary Cltlzensl AlIlanoe NJ. I.
GALEsDURG, Kan, July Z, 1890.

we'll as the official organ Of our state or
ganization Of the Farmers and Laborers'
Alliance of Kansas, 20 communicate "A
few facts concerning the last quarterly
convention Of the Neosho county alli-
ance, held in Galesburg, July 5th. AS
was anticipated, large delegation was
present, and the meeting, TO say the
least, was one of exciting interest, The
stalwart republican, the bourbon demo
Crat and the union laborite were curious
ly devising ways and means whereby we,
as industrial classes, may not only assert
our rights, but ere long may see the drift
Of legislation favorable 10 the now en-
shaved and depressed laboring and in
dustrial classes, for whom many at
least something besides resolving and
theorizing must be done soon. As mat
ters concerning what political move
should be made by the people this fall
were under serious consideration, excited
discussions were indulged in, which Of
course might be expected where such a
mongrel state Of political complexion
exists, and in many cases political or
partisan prejudice was theruling passion.
After much discussion the following was
adopted as a resolution framed by a con.
ference of committees from the
Farmers and Laborers' Alliances and
Farmers Mutual Benefit Associations Of
this county respectively, viz:
We, the undersigned members Of the
conference committees Of the Farmers
and Laborers' Alliance and Farmers
Mutual Benefit Association, respectfully
recommend TO respective county organ
izations that the following declaration
Of principles for platform for a county
campaign, be adopted:
Whereas, The people, regardless of politi-
cal parties, demand certain reforms that
cannot be obtained by divisions and parti-
san strife; therefore be it
Resolved, That all who are in sympathy
with the demands that are being made by
the people for relief from trusts and com
bines OF all kinds, and who are in full SYM
pathy and accept in good faith the declara-
tion Of principles Of the Industrial Union,
as set forth at St. Louis on December &, 1889,
come together in convention at our county
seat and place county ticket in the field.
(Signed by COmmittee)
The above is the report Of seven good
men, most OF whom have in the past been
radical partisans, but who are fair enough
to succumb to the pressing demands Of
the people, relegating, AZ least for time,
their political affinity TO the shade or
course the bowling partisan press as well
as political bosses, will cry "mugwumps,
backsliders,' etc But must and will we
listen TO that siren voice that has 80 long
allured the industrial classes into those
snares that have nearly been their ruin?
Or, on the other hand, will we rise like
men and in the language of our blessed
Master, say, "Get thee behind me, Satan,
establish our own line Of action, fight our
own battles and If beaten calmly accept
the situation? Upon the whole we trust
the result Of our meeting may place
NeoshO county in the line of loyalty to
the great move of the industrial classes
all over our land Respectfully submit
ted, A. o. WEAVER,
County Secretary.
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