Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1890-07-28
Welda Farmer on the F. NJ. b. A..
Revolt. per Brooke.

P. of Friday. July llth, there is al
article headed, 'Revolt Of the f. M
B. A., and the information, it is al
legged, was obtained from two mem
bers of the order, one charter mem
Der, who says there is no good i'm it
it is nothing but a U. l.. and Demo
crat show, as one can plainly see by
the men VINO are leading it, and the
other kicker says, 81 am Republican
and do not propose TO have my polit'
ical convictions or actions placed al
the disposal Of lot of soreheads, and
protest against the order going into
politics, and protest against being
enumerated as one of the 1000 that
are going to vote the Peoples ticket
Now Mr.. Editor, was talking to
one of the kickers the other night and
he told me and others that he wOul Id
| Just as soon have his wife abused as
to have anyone abuse his party. He
said he was Republican and intend
ed to stick to the party, as he thought
just as much Ct thought he acted as it
he thought more) of it as he did OF
his wife or church. Now [ ask what
do YOU think Of man that will pub
licly proclaim such sentiments
Should we say he is a fool or it's
contemplate? or should we in chari-
ty pity the poor deluded slave to par
ty prejudice? 1t is just such cring-
ing slaves to party that have brought
us to our present condition. They
don't apparently know that the world
is progressive, and that while princi-
pies live parties outllve their useful
ness and die. 1t don't seem possible
in this age of learning and intelli-
gence that a man endowed with one
spark of reason or manhood would
for an instant compare his family and
church to ore of the most corrupt
parties in the history Of this or any
other country. But such is fact {;
however it is TO be regretted. And
men with such sentsments are dis
grace 10 any party. And now, be-
cause the RIP. hears two members
protest and kick he magrilies it into
revolt. It's tempest in a teapot,
that's all, and for every kicker in the
order we expect to win three outside,
as this is Peoples party, by the peo-
pie and for the people, and not of any
particular organization, but altogeth-
er for the common good. And now
the RIP. volunteers some suggestions
to the kickers. He tells them they
are making mistake in not attend
ing every meeting; they should be on
hand promptly and combat every
proposition the U. l.. leaders have to
make, and defend your party princi-
pies with all the power you possess.
Contest every inch Of space in the
lodge room, for there is the place to
make your fight.
He orders them to fight and defend
the party principles. L wonder if he
is trying to make people believe the
party has any principles. But come
to think it, why yes-principles of
addition, division and silence; or in
other words, steal, whack up and
keep mum. OF course, defend your
party principles it's right and prop
Grand as you have promulgated
your plan of action, and as forewarn-
ed is forearmed, we will govern our
selves accordingly.
And now i'm regard to being oath
bound, working within closed doors
with grips and signs, etc. You are a
nice disciple to preach such doctrine.
When the devil turns preacher, res
pectable people will have 10 look out
a little. Is it possible you have for
ten your oath and allegiance to the
Republican league? Refresh your
memcrv by putting your paw down
in Your pocket and taking out the