The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-10-31
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lance column in The Observer which has
been entrusted to me in part by tho County
Alliance Of New berry, shall in the discharge
of the duty assigned Inc endcavor to adhere
strictly to the priciples, doctrines and NEE s.
ures OF the order
The Alliance is an organi zation comp osed
uainly OF farmers and mechanics. Tho in
torcsts of these classes il undertakes to pro-
tect and advance-uot, however, without
due consideration for the rights of others
for the organization demands Equal rights
to all and special privileges to none"
The declaration Of in; cn'ions set forth as n
preamble to the constitution announces the
purposes of the organization, and i. as fol
lows: s{kk..s
1. To labor for the educaIioh on TIC agri-
cultural classes il the science of economical
governmentin, a. strictly non partisan spirit.
2.@To endorse the motto "In things essen
tial unity, and i'll all things charity"
3. To develop n better st0tc mentally,
morally, socially and financial ly.
!. To create II better uudcrstan ling for
staining civil officers i'll maintoinging law
and order.
). To constantly strive to secure entire
harmony aud good will among all mankind
aud brothcriy love among ourselves.
&. 10 suppress personal, local, sectional
and national prcjudiccs; all unhealthy
rivalry and all selfish ambition.
I. The brightest jewel which 1t garncrs
arc the tears Cf widows AMI orphans, and its
imperative commands are t1 visit the homes
where aceratcl hearts are bleeding TO as
sauge the suilcrings Of a brother or sister
lury the deal, care fr the widows and edu-
cate the orphans 20 exercise charity towards
offenders TO coustrue words aul deeds il,
their most favorable light, granting honesty
of purpose and god intentions TO others :;
ma TO protect the principles of the Alliance
unto death. It's laws are reason and equity 1;
its cardinal doctrines inspire purify ofthought
and life its intentions are "Pcace on earth
and good will towards men"
Under this declaration of intentions the
Farmers lance has expanded in two
years from orc million members TO = mcm-
bership of over four aud a half millions, COM
prising i'll extent two0ty-six States and Terri
torial organizationS.
The unparalleled growth Of the order, in
defiance of it, relentless enemies, challenges
the admiration of the worlt but wonderful
rs It is, its progress has been impcicd by
the subtle orpo'ition of the gcnertl press.
There ~ no doubt that the press has been the
most potent fact in moulding the sentiment t
of the people, md ii angurs we'll for the Al
lance that its columns has maintained u
steady march even against this opposition
When the farmers Of the country invcsti-
gate the PRINCIPLES and doctrines Of the AL
lance it will be surprising if every good one
does not become member and help in the
cause. While vi,t"rios have been achieved
by the Al lance nnd millions of dollars saved
to the farmers that otherwise would have been
wrescd from them hy the powers of COM
bines, trusts, monopolies and sreculators,
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help ourselves who will help us? In the
multitude of counsel there is wisdom and
in unity there is strength
Last year the unity of the Farmers AL
lance overcamc the jutc trust 1t was n
heroic fight Many good members who
could Ill afford it lost money i'll the fight, bat
the victory was Won. Every cotton produccr
of the South share in the fruits o. that vi:-
tory. Can there now bc II gool farmer citi-
zen Of this country eligible to membership
who will remain outside of the order n pas
siva spectator while his friends and neigh
bors are fighting against the owls that opprc,s
us and is willing t. reap the reward of their
toll without IN cffort on his part? | hope not:
The unj uSt tariff upon cotton ties the steal
age under the name of tare; the oppressive
contrac' ion OF the currency, anil mauy other
important matters call for a solid and uni'cd
effort on the part Of the farmers and laborcrs
ofthe country. These m-tters have been
discussed in the gans of the Alliance. but
too few people rcld ihasa papcrs. Tae
general press has not yet, and Tcrhars never
Will, recognize the merits of tn 5 body.
The action ofthc County Alliance in re-
quc3ting the use Of n column in each of the
county papers was, in my judgment, wise
step, and the courtesy Of the papers should
be appreciated. We do not war with those
who will trc,, uS fairly.
President Polk in his speech at Grccnyille
last July Saii that if hc should take money
out of his pocket to pay FIR a newspaper
that fought AMI abused the order to which he
hclongc he would seriously consult his wife
about having guardian appointed for h i'm.
There are 5 me papers in the country that,
in my judgement, have justly become odious
To members on account OF .unwarInn'cd
abuse of the m"n and measures o: the AL
lance. | do not aliulc to c!thc: Of our
county papers and 81 long rs we have the
use of n column in each paper to defend our
selves no exception will be taken II any
criticism they make.
IL is pleasure to Allauccmcn to II tc
the ra:ii change of fScNtmcnt in favor of tn,
Snb-rrcasury plan on the part Of the intel
ligent men Of the G0untry. The .Southrn
alliance Farmer, published in Atlanta, Ga,
siat"s that the iea'ting m'e'sof tha city ara
coming to it.evcry day. When the merchants
realize, as they win be obliged to do upon n
close Investigation. that this measure will
benefit them ~ well ns The farmers 10 doubt
they will organize TO hClpus.
Jos. l.. kEIrr.
AN oLn SORE llEALEn.-l had pa nFul,