St. Landry democrat., 1890-07-19
Illinois Alliance Convention.

Editors Western Rural-In pursuance to
call issued by the committee appointed
by S. A. Kirkpatrick, Secretary illinois
State Alliance, delegates from all the sud-
rodinate Alliances in Vermillion county,
met in convention at Armstrong, Ill, on
May 81, in full delegation, for the purpose
of organizing county Alliance. Never
before in it's history has the live little town
of Armstrong been visited by such body
of men, battling for the rights of the la
boring and agricultural classes. The State
Secretary presided at the meeting. After
stating the objects and workings of the
Alliance, a constitution was adopted, after
which the following officers were elected
Thos. Bennett, Rossville, President; E.
Foster, Armstrong, Vice President; H.
Swan, Armstrong, Treasurer s. G. Els
mond, Armstrong, Secretary and Purchas-
ing Agent.
The desire and spirit shown at the con-
vention was for a more thorough organiza-
ton all over the county, and State also,
and in thorough cooperation and unity of
action at the ballot box, recognizing the
old adage, SIN union there is strength.
Farmers wishing to organize an Alliance
should write to s. A. Kirkpatrick, May
view, Champaign county, ILL.,, for applica-
ton for charter, instructions for organic
ing and containing State and subordinate
constitutions.
The committee on resolutions report the
following, which voice the sentiments of
the convention
We, the representatives of the subordi-
nate Alliances of Vermillion county, in
convention assembled, hereby express and
declare our firm conviction that the future
success and independence of the produc-
ing classes depend largely upon the present
concert of action among the agricultural,
mechanical and other labor organizations.
"Whereas, Taxes, both local and
national, have become oppressive and I'M
bearable, and,
"Whereas, Our demand for reform and
retrenchment in the expenditure of public
funds and the passage of equitable laws
demanded by the present depressed condi-
ton of industrial interest, are unheeded
by the leaders of the great political
parties, and,
Whereas. Political parties are but the
instruments for the enforcement of the
will of majorities, and
Whereas, This convention is composed
of members of all political parties with
common interest therefore,
BE 1t Resolved, That we invite the
tiller and toiler to unite at the ballot with
out regard to former party affiliations, to
elect for Office men whose principles rep
resent the interests of the wealth produc-
ing classes and
where's, We believe it to be detri-
mental to the interests of this country to
have two standards of money therefore,
Resolved, That we demand the full
and unlimited coinage of silver by the
government and that it shall be q full
legal tender for the payment of all debts
and the maintenance in circulation of a
legal tender paper currency sufficient in
quantity to meet the business demands
of the country; also monetary system
which shall issue the circulating medium
direct to the people.
Resolved, That we are opposed to the
principle of taxing the many for the bene-
fit of the few; therefore, we favor grad
uated income tax.
Resolved, That we demand an amend
ment to the Constitution of the United
States requiring the election of United
States Senators by direct vote Of the peo-
pie of each State.
Resolved, That the railroad and ware
house commissioners shall be elected by
direct vote of the people.
Resolved, That we demand that eight
hours shall constitute days work"