The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-05-27
NEW MEN, NEW BLOOD. ETC.

In the closing pal agraph of an ar
ticle in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER of
A pril 10Th, and signed W. G. Mac B.,
are these words in regard to elections:
" The 8bi6boleh is nee0 men, m,w blood,
new IDEAS"
If the oppressed millions of this
government would find relief they
must use this war-cry in future cleo
tons. Politicians have well nigh
ruined the country in more ways
than one. Our finances are wrecked,
and this evil brings destruction to
peace, prosperity and happiness for
the masses, which, if not r~emedied,
must end in confusion, anarchy and
the loss Of our form of government
with civil and religious liberties. Past
history proves that, if any class of
men are kept in power for a term of
years to the neglect of all others, class
legislation of the most dangerous
character follows as a matter of
course In the early days of this ma
ton our lawmakers were taken from
the best men of rural precincts; farm
ers, principally. Then we had few
laws and they could be easily under
stood. Later nine tenths of our law
makers were taken from the legal pro
fession and. now we have many ruin
ous laws thas must be interpreted by
the higher courts at great loss Of pa
thence, time and money to the suffer
ing toilers Of all classes save the
favored few for whose interest they
were especially made T. e. money
lenders, corporations, combines and
their agents and attorneys. Thus
selfshness has been greatly increased
in this Christian country, coyetous-
ness has dethroned charity, and money
has become so popular that men are
bought and sold in the markets, and
principles are exchanged for filthy
Iucre and seats in high places. To
push aside or defeat the best men for
Office has become too common in the
political marts of this great republic
Fraudulency has uhseated justice In
thousands of cases, while knavery has
promoted ignorance at the expense of
wisdom. Can he be bought What
is his price ? are questions first to he
asked or implied and answered before
political ringmasters will allow new
men to enter the arena or old ones
whose honor is above price to con
tinue in Office if they cannot be used.
Our political and secular press has
also become a dangerous factor in
national affairs with US. Too often
this engine of great power and won
derful influence is the willing slave
or hired servant Of C 'rruptionists and
the demagogue.
During the struggle for American
independence it became necessary to
look after the character of men.
When an important point had to be
taken or defended the ordtr was
given, "put none but Americans on
duty to. might" And when Benedict
Arnold sold West P int to the Brit
ish commander, General Washing,
tons first words, after hearing the sad
news, were: Another evidence that
men wanting in probity should not
be promoted to important positions.
During the late war between the
States it became notorious that gold
and whiskey had much to do in ruin.
ing and losing battles, AID the same
baneful instruments have been IN
constant use ever stree to fill many
Offices of trust and honor with incom-
petent or bad mep, until another
revolution is necessary and is upon
us. But fortunately for the world
this one will be decided by ballots in.
stead of b1llets. Therefore, let all
Alliance men, both in and out of the
great army see to 1t in time that only
such men as love the truth and hate
corruption and have shown it by theil
consistent lives, shall be entrusted tc
hold Office in the future and droy
those papers that do not aid in tn
work of reformation.
DIN, n. @. JNo. F. FoARD.
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