The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-07-24
HON. B. H. BUM
REFUSES TO SIGN THE DE-
MANDS OF THE ALLIANCE-.

REFUSES TO SIGN THE DE-
MANDS OF THE ALLIANCE.
And Gives His ReasOns..Mr. Stroud
Signs the Demands-.-TWO OF Mr..
Bunn's Letters.
Secretary E. G. Beddingfeld has writ
ten the CHRONICLE letter stating that
Mr.. Bum had refused to sign the de-
mands Of the Farmers Alliance Ac-
companying Mr.. Beddingfeld's COM
munication were two letters from Mr..
Bum, all Of which are herewith given:
x Mr.Beddingfeld's Communication.
The demand cards of the Alliance |
were yesterday presented to the candi-
dates in the 4th Congressional district
for their signatures.
Mr.. Bum refused to sign them, and |
says that his reason for doing so was
"because Of the time, place and mann er
of their presentation. | wish to say this
was the nfirst time he had come to Raj
eigh since the "cards" were gotten up.
The place was the Yarboro House Ho-
tel and the cards were presented by
gentleman, and am assured by other
gentlemen present that his manner was
that of a gentleman.
Mr.. Scarborough has signed the de-
| manGs. Mr.. Stroud is not yet heard
| from, but his position will be made known
| before the;Convention meets. In order
that no injustice may be doneMr. Bum,
| here offer both his letters for publica
ton. Let me say here that Mr. Bunn's
letter to the County Secretary is an an
swer to the questions asked by the Wake
County Alliance, but Is not an answer
to the demand of the National Alliance.
| e. G. BEDDINGFIELD.
| Letters from Mr.. Bum.
E. @. BEDD1NGFIELD, ESQ, SECRETARY:
MY DEAR SIR:-Mr. J. J. Dunn, Sec
retary Wake County Alliance, called on
me last night with the demands of the
National Farmers Alliance and Indus
trial Union, &c. I am surprised that
they were presented just upon the eve Of
Alliance and its demands, but | cannot
sign the paper now. 1t would be un-
manly in me to do SO at this time.
My views upon all these questions are
fully expressed in letter written by me
to Mr. J. J. Dunn, secretary Wake
County Alliance, written 7th June, 1890,
when it was thought l would have nc
opposition. If the Alliancemen in my
district wish to know my views. will
thank you to cause it to be published.
My refusal to sign these pledges is not
because | do not favor the measures, but
, because of the time, place, and manner
of their presentation.
Very truly,
. * B. II. BUM.
The Letter to Secretary Dunn.
S ROCKY MOUNT, N. @. June 7, go
t J. J. DUNN, ESQ.,, Sec'y Wake County
i Alliance.
. DEAR S1R:-Your letter conveying tt
= me the resolution passed by your Ali
ance has just been received, and bes
leave to answer you and your Alliance
. through you, that am in hearty accor(
! u with your wishes as suggested by tn
l. resolution. l have fully answered tn
,. question as to the Sub-Treasury, in m,
~ reply to the letter from your president
~ and all wish to say now is to explain
this reply.
i l intended my reply to mean that
'o would suggest amendments to the bill
:, which I thought necessary to its perfec
=, =, tion to your Legislative committee Q
~ which Dr. G. w. Macune is chairman
- - and that after l had discussed ther
~ with him and the committee, | woul
= do all in my powor to pass the bill
whether they approved my amendment
or not. If they approved the amenC
ments, | would try to have them put o
eS in the House; if they opposed them
L. would favor the bill without the amend
v ments-my sole object being to gi1
u to the agriculturists Of my section
20 the best bill possible, and the measur
10 which to them promised the most speed
and substantial reliet.
- am opposed to the present Nation
~ - Banking system.
n' am in favor of free and unlimite
coinage Of silver.
am in favor of a railroad commi
sion for the State of North Carolina.
:. You will understand from my rep
'4' herein that my reason for not answeril
the communication signed "Constit
lge ents" is that cannot answer question
,rn propounded by anonymous correspo
ate dents. No public officer can do tt
to with safety to his public trusts. He
ity responsible to his constituents, but
oc- has the right to know them before til
the can claim any rights of him.
,ss, Ny people need not fear to trust n
re- nor am afraid to answer any questi
ul- frankly and honestly, they ask n
lst. They have the right to instruct me
matters concerning their welfare, and
ON would be unfit to represent them
his failed to heed their instructions.
-. Lam now at home sick, hardly able
'niS be up. shall remain here about o
7ise week, and if I gain my health sufficie
Ible ly, hope to come to Raleigh on Frid
Rnt next, in which event shall glad to tt
..;o with you about any matter of legis
'.'' tioD of interest to your people. l sh
OF q always be most happy to receive
ible communication, official or otherwi
,iu. you shall be pleased to make to me, a
poh promise my immediate attention
your commands. l am, sir,
Very truly, B. d. BUM
will Mr.. Stroud Signs the Demands.
. to A special telegram to the CHRoNI
as from Durham last night says that
bli- Stroud signs the Alliance Demands.
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