The Colfax chronicle., 1890-12-13
mo. 5.

derived from the national treasury in the
past, and the certainty of still greater
aid in the future, for the wholly made
quate sum offered to you by q gambling
institution depending for it, tenure Of
power upon its ability to successfully vio-
late the criminal laws of these United
States, ard Of our sister States.
To the MANNED veterans of sacred
cause it prof5ers the insult OF making
their wounds and battle scars the base
instruments wherewith to debauch the
patriotic sentiment Of that State which
they served 80 we'll.
What shall be your answer to this ig-
noble offer? Shall Louisiana, stripped
of her statehood, bend low her head, and
with the humbleness of beggar receive
these dishon0ring aims? Or. rather, shall
she not, spurning the tempter, scorn.ng
his offer, declare that she is not yet 90
weak ~ to abdicate her power of SELF
government, nor yet 90 poor a to base
her support and maintenance on part
nership in gambling concern?
II this be your answer, let il be prompt
and loud, in NO doubtful terms, through
out the land. Let it be proclaimed in no
uncertain tones, bat in the thunders of
indignation of . mighty people. Too
long already, for months and years, has
this giant of iniquity labored to stif1e the
cry Of an outraged and lnsulted State.
Grown arrogant and imperious from
long continued tolerance, and placing it
self above ell law, it defies the mandate
Of the constitution and denies public in
spection of its books and records, while
it has successfully defeated legislative or
judicial investigation Of the unclean ways
by which it achievee il ends.
As political factor IL lends its aid and
influence to either party or faction, a.
best suits its interests. In secresy and
darkness NO handle has been left un-
touched that its practiced ingenuity can
suggest or its unlimited and ill-gotten
wealth can manipulate. Be not deceived
by its present simulated apathy, affected
only to lull and disarm suspicion, and to
concealits secret and silent Vaccinations,
which its seeks to cloak under the guise
Of so-called "proQressive leagues" The
rising wrath Of free people has scotched
but not killed the reptile. Even now in
every parish it 10 attempting 70 poison
public sentiment by its occult influences.
corrupting the false, intimidating the
weak. It bides its time patiently, hopeful
that disasten to the public veal in CON-
ing years may offer coveted opportunities
to avail itself Of public distress to extort
the gratitude Of our people, and bind
them with q sense Of obligation to its
waning fortunes.
Let every true son OF Louisiana be q
faithful sentry on guard against this willy
and ever active foe. Assemble in every
hamlet and village in every ward Of each
and every pariah, and organize, organize!
Organize ~ wards. % that joining TO-
gether ON the day oe contest, each parish
may wheel into that unbroken front OF
battle a. IL moves on 10 assured victory,
as did our brothers In the Felicianas, Ba-
ton Rouge and Natchitoches.
The farmers Of the State, in the solid
phalanx Of their Unions, are already mar
shaled in the field. The Federal govern
ment and our sister States are aiding in
cripplng and wounding the monster, hut
the honor OF administering the death
blow to the iniquity 10 reserved TO the
ballots Of L,ouisianiansl
By order Of the Committee.
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