The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-05
AN ADDRESS TO TIE ALLIANCES.
Il Comes from the Members of the
Order in the Legislature.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 4-The following
addressed to the sub-alliances in Georgia is
self-explanatory:
DEAR BRETHREN-At q regular meeting of the
senators and representatives in the general
assembly OF Georgia, who are aliiancemen-
held on the evening OF the Sotn ult-the under
signed were. By UNANIMOUS vote, appointed a
committee. charged with the duty of preparing
an address TO yOu-an address which should
voice the sentiment and the deliberate Judgment
OF those who constitute Cne ABOVE nleRtloned
conference
n well known to you brethren, that from the
accumulation of the legislature down to the
rl0ss OF the United States senatorial contest,
he air was thick with runners, reports and as
sertions touching our attitude on that important
question Broad limitations appeared in GER
tain newspapers TO the effect tnat legislators.
belonging to our order, were moved to the
course they pursued on the senatorial question
by undue influences and by persuas ons wholly
Legitimate
We desire most earnestly to protest against
these unfair aud groundless charges. the sug
Yestion that 8 sim lie member OF the legislature,
who IS an allianCeman, was moved or controlled
in his vote for or against Gen Gordon by any
undue influences is absolutely without fOunda-
We use the phrase members of the Iegisla-
ture who are alliancemen," first, to distinguish
them from members who are not alIiancemen;
secondly, and particularly, because, as menu
bers Of the Legislature we are democrats nomi-
mated elected and working such
Other things being equal, each of us sought
nv orr resp, C i've votes for senator to secure
tet result which we honestly believed would
contribute to the good Of the commonwealth
and best illustrate the great, underlying prin-
ciD.es of our order, equal rights 70 all, special
privileges to none"
Following the precepts of our noble order we
are disposed to look charitably upon the criti-
,1sDls which have been visited upon us from the
sources already alluded TO, but, charitable as
we desire to be, ii is due our constituencies and
our own sef-respect To denounce, and we do de-
nounce, IN unqualified terms, all the unjust in
situations Whicl have been heaped upon us.
They do Us grave injustice. they were calcu-
lated and intended to rob us Of your confidence.
Bret rem, we are at once democratic men,
bers of the general assembly and aliialcemen.
II looks as though this were dual capacity,
and lockers on. aliancemen and non alliance
men. may re ard 1t. In this view Of the
case we nave difficult mission to perform;
we are TO preserve invio ate our allegiance to
the great Democratic party, and at the same
time push forward the work OF reform in legis-
lation as outlined and demanded by our order.
Can we consistently prosecute this work ia the
halls OF legislation: Most assuredly. WhyY
Because the suggestions of the alliance in these
matters are in the nature of a demand which
an Overwhelming majority of the people ap-
prove What are these suggestions?
l. The reduction of taxes to the lowest point
consistent with an economical administration
Of the government.
. A revision of the common school system,
looking to a six months term and the payment
of teachers salaries monthly orquartery.
g. Enlargng the powers of the railroad com
mission So as TO guarantee and preserve COM
petition at ell points on our great railroad
lines
The senatorial contest is ended. Gen. John
b. Gordon Will be the peoples representative in
the merican Senate for six years, beginning
March next. We say TO you, in all caudor and
il all earnestness- all statements, from what
e-er source they come, to the contrar' not
wthstanding-that our order IS greater than
tie success or the defeat Of any man, however,
great and gifted he may be.
Defeated, indeed! Nothing but internal dis
'ension, brought on by self seeking, can defeat
1ur noole order il its grand objects and high
purposes. In saying this we have 10 our minds
we no particular man or set of men. All of u.s.
anl and fife, need but practice the sinking OF
elf into the order if we would realize al the
eGe1ts which will flow from an unselfsh devo-
ion to the principles and purposes of our or
,anizatoa.
With all this we press upon your attention
his TACT: Tae alliance is not q political organi-
alton Whatever power we have welded, or
nay yet wie,d, grew out of-and must grow
ct of-the fact that the work
your sub-allisnce is educative
nd social IL brings you together; the
on1lng together begets feeling OF confidence
I'D brotherly love; out of these flow unity, and
nifty gives strength.
Brethren, make the most of your sub-alliance
Lettings, gathering more and more inforna-
bn. growing broader, and Kidding yourselves
all the little prejudices which, in your isoa-
on batore the coming of the alliance may
1--we crept into your minds and hearts Free
Ian from prejudice and he becomes watchful
Without being constantly suspicious. We know
lie great value of these meetings The Tues
dy night meetings of the conference, which
offered this address, are held for the very pur-
pSe which brings you together twice a month,
Brethren. We are here, determined to do our
dIy as God may give us wisdom to see it, We
ee on the ground and, faithful to our oath of
c1ce. we propose TO be faithful to the people by
nose confidence and favo we are here.
Now, last word, brethren. Wherever You
n. word iS
seklng to destroy your confidence in certain of
2ur brethren because, forsooth these latter
Beloved the dictates of their own conscience in
reference to the dictation of the critic on
nom no responsibility in the premises rests.
urn a deat ear to him Take The htethren as
Nu know them, not as he paints them. If the
enc be an Alliance man, Tebuke him, and
uafge him to go and study the principles of
'ur noble order if happily he may eaten the
plrlt OF true Brotherhood charity aud unity.
AS already ntimated, the members of our
Tder who are in the general assembly have,
VIh spirit Of liberalty becoming alliance
men consigned to the past whatever differ
'nces obtained among them on the senatorial
uc5tol' N the present and in the future, We
sAaii act toget' Or for the promotion of the well
Ire and the advancement of the interest of all
soo iope OF this great commonwealth. Breth-
ieu' Ia the name OF the cool order we salute
'oq fraternally and re specially,
IAAGs +. WALKER, senator Twelfth district.
=, ~ WlrcHER, senator Thiruieth district
y Il ELLINGTON, senator Twenty-ninth dis.
a. D. HILL, representative Cherokee.
-14RIlS '. CALVIN, rep. Richmond.
n II JACKSON, rep. Ocolee county.
i d. MERRIwETHER, rep. from Wilkes CO.
co me foregoing address. duly signed by the
~! IN ice app inted to prepare it. was sub
F EIga to full me ting of the conference this
I "asuay evening Dec. q 1890 and, on motion
ord r J. unanimously adopted by rising vote and
S1Ieu 10 be furnished for publication in the
maLhe,n alliance arm, r, and ali other paperS
~ 'oe state friendly to our order.
j. e. r U NALLY, Senator,
Atta,. ~ President Of Alliance.
rotary.