The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-13
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Rsply to "Pioket."


EDITOR USIoy TIMEs.-Thsre appeared an
article in your paper of May the 3Oth, the
writer of which seemed very anxious rs 10
the welfare of the Alliance concerning the
political issues Of the day. Now, IN reading
the article referred to without noticing 1T
very closely one would arrive at the conelu-
sion that "Picket' was an Alliance member,
and was endeavoring TO point out some OF
the dangers into which the Alliance might
be drawn; but think, after reading IL
mere carefully, ono can very readily SEQ
that Picket is not an Alliance man, or II so,
he has failed to post himself as to what the
Alliance has done, what it is doing, and
what we expect to accomplish. ->----S~----.
For tho benefit of Picket, or any other
person who has any doubt on the subject, /
will state that have attended very nearly
all the County Alliance meetings since its
organization and l have never yet heard
politics, rs far rs candidates are concerned,
discussed. When it comes to measures it is
a very different thing, and contend it is our
duty as we'll as our privilege, to endorse or
reject any measure which on the one hand
would benefit us, or on the other te detri-
mental to our interest rs farmers. And then
again it would be our duty to only support
such men for office, who would advocate
these measures.
Now Picket cites you to the politics in
Alabama and Texas. AS to the former
State, which Picket says is spit into two
political parties, my recollection of the con-
vention is that when Hon. Kolb knew that
Col. Jones, his successful opponent, was
nominated, he said to him he would 20 with
him and assist him in stumping the State
for true Democracy. l ask does that look
like splitting the Democratic party of Ala
| bama? As to the Texas affair. did not
know there was any politics in that at all.
think it happened in the city of Dallas,
aud in any other enterprise it would have
| been called business failure, just like we
see reported in the newspaper nearly every
day in other kinds of business in different
| lance mako just one nt,,O,
| there ---4~;..-eLlxs of people who cry
out at once, 81 told you so.'-~We do not
claim to be infallible, and the Alliance would
| certainly be one of the grandest and most
| perfect organizations that has ever existed
| if it should be so fortunate rs to make no
mistakes in its its business undertakings.
Now, Mr.. Editor, think Picket need not
be alarmed as to the Alliance going to pieces
on the question of State Politics but if ho
is alarmed because lie thinks they arc going
to support Capt. Tillman for Governor,
will say right here, not as Alliance men,
but as farmers, he need be- because they are
going to do it, Notwithstanding he thinks
| their ardor is somewhat cooling.
Picket expresses great deal of anxiety
as to our business enterprises, and is very
fearful we arc undertaking 20 much. For
reply to this would susg.-. that he sub
scribe for some good Alliance PAPER, read il
carefully, and will wager mn apple that in
less than two months, if his mind has not
been. warped, twisted and contracted by
outside pressure, he will become converted
man on the business of the Alliance.
We know we are looked on by some people
rs a set of blockhcads, and for that reason
they think We can be pulled about by the
nose wherever they choose to lead us; ; bu
I will say right here that that time is rapidly
drawing to close. The Alliance has laugh,
men or farmers to think, and they will n
longer be Influenced by schcning politician
but will cast their votes for those who vii
work for their interest as well as the intcres
of all other classes. ALLIANCE.