The advocate., 1890-10-15
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On September 26, 1890, President
L. L. Polk addressed a letter to H. l.,
LouclB, president Of the Farmers
National Alliance, the northern ALI
ance) Of which the following is a
copy:
The time for action-prompt, united de-
cisivo action on tho part OF the farmers OF
tho whole country, is absolutely andimpora-
lively demanded. No argument could om-
phasize this truth 40 doeply and indolibly as
Il has been impressed by tho alarming and
constantly augmendng depression Of our
great agricultural interests. II is written
on tho lintels Of almost every farmers homo
in this broad land. Impelled by tho force
Of its demand, farmers OF localities, states
and sections have combined in various
forms of organization. Differing only In
name OF form, these various organizations
are aCtuated by one common purpose, and
are guided by one common principlo--the
elevation and bettermont Of tho agricultural
interests OF the country. But confronting
them all is the stern truth that the greatest
evils under which they 30 uniustly suffer and
of which they 30 justly complain, are ma
tional In their character, and that they can
not DO corrected by local. state or sectional
remedies. National Legislation which dis
criminatos against or Expresses agriculture
In Now York, Indiana or Kansas, affects
equally that interest in Virginia, Georgia or
Texas. Hence, TO meet tho demands OF the
situation the farmers Of tho United States
must form one grand compact national or
ganiahtion. They must make common
cause against a common danger.
Impellod by these considerations, and in
conformity TO the aims and principles OF
tho great order which / have the honor TO
represent beg TO extend TO you, and
through you TO the brotherhood Of your Or
dor, most cordial and fraternal invitation
TO meet with our supreme council at its reg
ular annual session at OoalR, Fla, on Tues
day, tho 3d day of December, 1880. Permit
mo TO suggest that properly accredited del
egatos representing your entire order, or the
separate states composing IL, vested with
such powers AZ would give them full author
ity TO act in the premises, and meeting In
conference with representatives similarly
empowered Of the other organizations,
would greatly facilitate the determination
Of tho great and vital Question-whether any
plan can bo devised for securing fraternity
and unity OF action between the farmers of
the country. The National Farmers ALI
anoe aud Industrial Union now embraces
thIrty-Rvo Of the states OF tho union, all OF
which will bo represented in our meeting,
and l beg TO assure you that the representa-
Mves Of your order will be welcomed by that
body with the most cordial considerations
OF graternal regard and respect. A letter Of
Like import has this day been mailed TO the
chief officers Of the Patrons OF Husbandry,
the Farmers National League, the Patrons
Of Industry, and the Farmers Mutual Ben
oht Association. VIII you indicate at your
earliest convenience whether this PROPOSE
zion meets your approval, and whether your
order will be representedH Any informa-
\ tion or service may be able TO render is
freely at your command.
The address was published official
" in the National EconOmiSt-the
official organ of the National Farm
ers' Alliance and Industrial Union.
In.the same issue OF the Economist
containing this address is commen-
n a