Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-20

set forth in the demands of our order, we
should look well to the laws governing same
and see that they conform to our interest
and are properly executed. We believe the
appointive power tends toward an aristo-
cratic government, and opposed 10 true
democracy, is against the interests Of our
commonwealth and the fright of suffrage
guaranteed to US by our constitution.
Therefore, we would recommend that ell
officers, both state and national, be elected
by direct vote of the people.
CALLS FOR REPORT On THE EXCHANGED
The agency, being chartered institution
and directly under the control of the stock
holders, and whereas the state Alliance has
no Jurisdiction over the same, we must look
TO said stockholders Tor the perpetuation of
the same; yet, in view of the fact that ap-
peals have been made TO the brotherhood by
the management for assistance, and also
the Waco conference recommended that the
order take immediate action for the proper
adjustment of the business: therefore,
would recommend as matter of infor-
nation and satisfaction to the members of
the order, that the board of directors make
report to this body showing the exact
condition of the business.
LADY MEMBERSHIP.
There is nothing that tends to the exalt-
ing and purifying of human nature so much
as that which endeavors to better the con-
dition of life and make its environments
pltdSdUt- IL llllS emu Tue -ttlldIlCt
working, and one of the great factors nee
eSsary to its success is the leavening influ-
euce which the noble women of our land
can give. The relations which they sus-
tain to the great drama OF life is no less
than that which they sustain TO the ALI
ance. Each would be d failure, and the
hopes and aspirations of life would, with
all they imply, blast creation, We're it not
that woman, the GROWING work of God,
was and is TO be the inspiration of mans
endeavors through all ages of the world.
Without her influence, home would be a
blasted shrine; the foundations upon which
civil and religious liberties stand would be
wreck, and chaos inevitable. Anarchy
would reign supreme, and darkness, like u
pail, would cover this fair land OF ours.
Then with the knowledge of the past before
us-the history of the nations that have ris-
en-, hourished and decayed-wec cannot ignore
the great part which women performed in
the departed epochs. We find the scale of
civilization graded in proportion as they
We're honored.
Seeing the condition Of many fair women
of our land to-day-slaging in the fields and
factories, their surroundings not at all cal
culated to make them happy, but rather to
make life burden-we would commend to
her our organization with its demands,
which we believe, when carried out, will
restore to her that prestige which she has
she should occupy
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The liberties OF our country, the perpe-
tuation of our free institutions, rest upon
the Intelligent of our people. One of the
basic rocks OF our order is education. We
owe our rapid growth and marvellous pros
perltE 20 the advancement made on TINS
line, and our future progress and stability
will III great measure depend upon our
activity as an educational order. As mem
bers Of the order, we cannot afford 10 let
the opportunity pass without making our
selves thoroughly acquainted with our de-
manGs The condition of our country. the
prosperity of oui people and the future
welfare of our nation all make It an impera-
tive duty upon US TO familiari2e ourselves
with our needs; the cause Of the depressed
condition of our industrial classes, and the
necessary remedies to correct these evils.
As patriotic citizens we are compelled to
aCquajnt ourselves with the principles OF
Just government. and no order offers greater
facilities for this requirement than ours.
The state provides for the rudiments of an
education, yet their bcnefcent results are
greatly cuEtaiied by the present textbook
system, Notwithstanding our last legislature
passed law providing for uniform syS-
TEN of textbooks, the enacuing clause be-
ing left out the law could not be enforced.
This matter should have careful attention
during the next session of the legislature.
While we approve of obr high schools and
state universities, yet owing to the de-
pressed condition of our people, there are
but few who can avail themselves of uni
verSity course; therefore would recommend
that YOU take steps as is necessary for the
establishment and maintenance of & higher
grade OF public free schools. Also that we
provide some way for the maintenance of
more perfect system OF education among
our members. on the great principles and
demands of our order.
ANOTHER DOSE OF POLITICS.
1t is well understood by those familiar
with our declaration of purposes and the
constitution governing this body, that the
Alliance as an order can never become
political party or advocate partisan politics.
1t is fact we have as members in good
standing in our order, men of every poliJi-
cal organization in the country; and this, if
nothing else, will forever preclude the pos
sibility of it ever becoming a political ma
chine In our declaration of purposes is
set forth the following principles: To labor
for the education of the agricultural classes
in the science of government in d strictly
bipartisan spirit; TO indorse the motto,
I'm all things essential, unity" and in all
things charity; to develop better state
mentally, morally, socially and financially;
to create better understanding for sus-
tanning our civil officers in maintaining law
and order; to suppress personal, local and
national prejudices, all unhealthy rivalry
and all selfish ambition; an ideal as high as
the heavens. This is climbing the
heights of life and civilization. This
is politics ana religion, pure
and simple, combined All social
and economic questions are political; the
political circles are where all the great
questions of the day must be discussed and
settled The origin and existence of all
monopoliStic combinations is to be found in
their power and influence over politicians
and political parties. 1t is not partisan
politics on the part of the Alliance that is
causing this great commotion among the
people, but the discovery and advocacy of
those great moral and economic principles
that have been evolved through organiza-
ton, education and investigation by the
masses. Through organization and educa-
ton our people are fast learning the causes
of the universally depressed conditions of
the Industrial classes, and they are determ-
ined to overthrow the combination of pow
ers that now threaten to enslave them, by
counteracting the corrupting influences that
these combinations have over our moral, So
cial and political institutions. Whereas,
we find in the Alliance demands as enunci-
ated at Ocala, Fla, the embodi ment of
pure Jeffersonian principles which are des-
tined, If engraftcd in our body politics.
to free our industries from the iron
grip of monopoly and restore peace. pros
perity, happiness and stability to our
country, we would. therefore, recommend
that these demands receive our best atten-
ton and unqualified support.
STATE LECTURERS.
While We find that the present local svs-