Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1890-08-20
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IN. TN. Stewart, OF ktclilAnds Ieeliiig 8s.
Rf1eHedat s0fnsihiag that was said In the G0UR-
iEHa few weeks ago. asked us. and we kindly
grant linn space below u yindicate, or defend
himself us nc puts 1t. A ma don't usaalis al
Il bully 10 enter his oHit house to bs kicked
and c,tfed around by him. bnt we are consider
I'd a sort Of an easy going fellow anyway, and
allow most anyone to impose Oh US. Our shout
ders are bread, so we Just staua up and let the
Doctor peg sswas. Here Is what lie has to say:
EDIToR COURIER: VIII you al
low me space in your paper to COM
inent upon some OF the slurs and
inuendos published in a recent issue
Of your paper? Why vii! you not
10 manly and discuss the political
issues Of tie day and not deal in
personalities Ifyou have the least
spirit Of fairness in yos,, it CONS
that sou viii! do 80. Were ! a good
citizen and q gentleman, as q work
er in the republican party, | certain
~ think that it docs not deprive me
OF my manhood or depreeiate my
worth as a citizen, because | honest
ly believe the leaders Of the rapuh-
lican party have misused the con-
lidencs Of tue people; perverted the
platforms BY carrying out such por-
tons AZ best conduces TO the inter
ests Of monopolists; and ignoring
the rights Of the great patriotic 10y
al producers OF our country. Who
is it that must always conserve to
us our free institutions, il, indeed,
they shall continue; bu. this same
strong armed, brave yeomanry, Mr.,
Editor, il is in defense Of the lights
OF these Of our best citizens that |,
in my feeble way, have raised my
voice, and for this / have called
down upon my defenseloss head,
slurs and insinuations q q mos:
criminal character, coined in the
brains Of some person and finding
its way to publicity through the
columns Of your paper. | challenge
you to discuss the principals Of the
independents, aad grant you ali
tho fairness that | ask for myself,
and viii lei the people decide upon
the merits OF the issue. | say, Mr..
Editor, it is cowardly act for q
man to attack another with a weap-
on when be knows that his oppon-
ent is unartned and you know this
is but q fair illustration Of q news
paper attack upon II private citizen,
especially when done in SO vide q
manner. There is no argument in
slurs and inuendos. Have / ever
given you reason to believe that |
am a thief as you insinuate in your
issue of August 9th. All ! want is
fair treatment, and as an American
citizen maintain my right to advo-
cate such political principles as |
honestly believe to be for the best
interests Of tho people. I have nc
sinister motives, am a candidate for
no Office. ! once held the position,
OF high private in the defense of my
country's flag, and no questions
asked as to my politics. | had one
brother killed in the war, have con
tributed to the support of a crippled
father who was injured fighting for
his country. Have always advocat-
ed the principles Of the declaration
Of our fathers: that all men are
created equal" and now ask of the
legislative. powers of our govern
ment, such laws as shall give equal
justice to all and special privileges
to none. That is the kind of an an.
archist / am. While you, who in
my humble opinion, are the most
useful in the capacity of q faithful
striker for the party bosses, seek TO
iniure me by such questionable
means. Mr.. Mallahan, ] do not be-
lieve you will do yourself such in
Justice again, but like an honest and
fair man, adhere to your own polit-
ical convictions; discuss platforms
and principles, granting honesty OF
purpose to your opponents. l think
| am to-day a better republican
than you. The principles of the
Alliance are republican and you
know it. Equal rights to all and
special privileges to none" II you
can maintain that such is the condi-
ton of our people, by well applied
logical arguments that it is right for
one-fourth Of the wealth to pay all
the taxes; right to furnish money
to corporations at a discount to
loan people at exhorbiant rates:
right to destroy 1880, n00,000 oil
the blood bought money Of the PEG.
pie, and substitute the shylock mon.
ey to impoyerish the people and
enrich the favored few, and many.
many, more wrongs that | claim
have been inaugurated IN the last
twenty-five years, then will ! sup.
port that party who in my opinion
has contributed most to the Condi-
tons now existing.
Very Respectfully,
I. Nj. STEWART.
Now IN the ilrst place we never made any per
sonai attack upUu pr stewart. we indulgca IN
u little piaasautry by calling him Farmer Stew
art, as We did several others, Who are not farm
ers, who are tralnping The aouII over telling
tie real farmers what they ought 70 do polite
ally. These are piping hot political times yot
know, and n nian that takes a prominent par,
IN political affairs, must expect chat he will oG.
c~asianfy have his hair fei,hed tha wrong way bs
his opponents. New, Doctor. wesdo NOT pre-
nose b. handy words with you or eater into an,
personal discussion, Wltch 1t Is evident yen are
counting. for YOU seem 10 be entirely anveioped
In a spirit Of controversy and don't seem h be
happy inieSs yen are spouiing yails pet theories
to Il crowd ~ more or less Interested people.
The COURIER has always aimed to treat every
hoaY With ii spitit az fairness, ant the atilter II
willing to measure his MAt,hood with the Doe
Tor Mt any time. Politically, the editor ot the
COURIER Is a republican aud has always en-
deayorca to consistently and honestly advocate
the cause Of the republican party, believing
that Ii has done more for the farmer, lab0riHe
man, and business and professional men. Than
any other political party which ever existed,
.