The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-07
THE ALLIANCE IN LINE
The National Organiz alton TO Aid
Savannah in Getting Deep Water.

The National Organiz alton to AID
Savannah in Getting Deep Water.
Deep water has been given another boom
The National Farmers Alliance has wheeled
into line and the powerful influence OF thai
organization will be exerted % secure from
congress a sufficient appropriation &c
deepen the Savannah river aud make this
port one of the creates Of the Atlantic
Capt. d. D. Purse, who returned from
Atlanta yesterday brought the news. 1t
was mainly through his efforts that the al
lance took up the fight. he first got the
state alliance interested, and through it the
national body.
The following is a cory Of the Official docu-
ment sent out by the national alliance on
the subject:
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Oct. 3, 1891,
To Whom II M1y ncern:
Believing that unity of interest beRets unity
OF sentiment. and that by the establishment Of
close commercial relations between the south
and west we can more thoroughly establish
that sense Of mutual interest and more effect
usliy eradicate the lines of sectional
prejudice, we deem it but right that everything
looking to these great ends should be en-
couraged.
And since the state of Georgia by her leSisla-
ture and through her state alliance is appeal
ing TO congress for a Sufficient appropriation 70
deepen the channel to the city of Savannah;
and, since this port is one OF the natural outlets
for the produce OF tie south and west to the
trade of the world. and will establish for our
people direct trade with foreign ports and fur
nish competitive market for all our products
as against markets of tne northeast, which now
monopollZe our commerce we earnestly recon-
mend that our aliIanes bretn rem of the western
and southern states examine into the question
thoroughly aud see how greatly they will be
benefited by shorter routes to the see and com
petitive Seaports; and, when convinced OF all
these facts, that they max their wishes known
TO their congressman. by petitions urging them
70 do all in their power 10 secure r the port OF
Savannah ample appropriations TO meet the
desire ends.
J H TuRSER, y. r. A audLv
j. L. TGII-MAN, Sec. Natl. Elk. Board Of \. F.
c. ". MAcuSE, Chairman Executive Board.
Harry c. Brown, who has been engaged
to sp an before the alliance Of the, country
OF the deep water scheme, has begun his
work. He has letters of int roduction fro n
President Polk. c. w. Macune and \. A.
| Dunning. President Folks letter reads:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. oct. ], 1891.
| This Introduces Brother Fl. c. Brown If At
| lapta, Ga formerly editor of the Southern
| Alliance Former who visits your section in
| the interest OF improved water facilities a. the
| city of savannah. Ga.
In view fthe growth and development OF the
south and west, whose interests demand the
| cheapest and most accessible outlets to the
| world for their products, AMI in view Of the
| superior advantages. geographical and other
| wise, offered by the port % Savannah. |
heartily commend Brother Brown ami the
worthy enterprise he represents to your most
favorable consideration. Fraternally,
| L. l.. POLE,
President National F. A. and l. T.
| DR.. Macrne's letter is as follows;
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 8, 1891.
| To the Brethren:
| This is 10 introduce Brother H e. Brown of
Atlanta, Ga, who has for several years been
editor Of the Southern Alliance Farmer, the
official organ OF the Georgia state alliance
! Brother Brown is perfect gentleman in whom
have great confidence. He is a thorou Shly de-
voted allianceman and worthy the conf ience
and esteem of the brotherhood Any courtesies
extended him are worthily bestowed.
c., w. MACUNE.
n. A. Cummings letter reads;
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct 3, 1851.
To the Brotherhood.
am personally and well acquainted with the
bearer of this Brother II. c. Brown of Atlanta
Ga. and know him TO be man of honor ami
integrity. | heve examined TO some extent
that prof ,ct In which be il interested and be-
lieve it would aid N aterially in the equitable
distribution Of the fruits Of labor. Sincerely
and fraternally, n. A. DUENING.