Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-13
GENERAL PALMER's ELECTION
Creates War Among the Il. NJ. B. A. Lodges
I'm Illinofs-Streeter's Bitter Address.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch J

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. March 12.--War and
dissension Is rife among the agricultural
organizations Of the State. The election
of General Palmer by the votes of Repre-
sentatiyes Moore and Cockrell has caused
a division among the Farmers Mutual
BENEFIT Association lodges of Illinois, and
this breach will be but widened by the ad-
dress issued tonight by A. J. Streeter, the
recent senatorial candidate, and Represen-
tative Taubeneck, the single farmer men,
Der who remained true to the independent
candidate in the last ballot. The address
is directed to the Farmers Mutual Benefit
Association and other independent and in
dustrial organizations, and is in part as
follows
sTREETER's ADDRESS.
1t would seem 10 be meet and proper
that we present some facts in this memo
rable contest for the election of United
States senator. In dong this we present q
line of facts showing that there has been
no surrender on our part, but we have
steadfastly from the beginning followed
line Of policy that was agreed upon at the
beginning of this legislative term.
There was conference held at the Le-
land when the Legislature first convened,
at which Representatives Cockrell and
Taubeneck. A. J. StIeeter, and Captain A.
Z. Petrie were present. At this confer
ence the policy of Mr.. Streeter's candi-
dacy was first marked out and unanimous
ly agreed upon.
THE DECKER.
At this conference it was agreed with one
accord that in case of his election Dir.
Streeter would maintain and defend the
principles of the Farmers Mutual Benefit
Association and other agricultural and la
Dor organizations, and outside OF these
and in consideration of this support of the
Republican members Mr.. Streeter should
be at liberty to vote with our Republican
friends on other issues. With this under
standing and agreement Mr.. Streeter was
put in nomination and his name was pre-
sented with those of III. Ii. Moore and John
p. Steele 10 the Republican Steering Com
mittee as independent candidates who
were acceptable to these Farmers Mutual
Benefit Association members. Mr.. Moore
and Mr.. Streeter were called before that
committee to define their position.
AN INDEPENDENT.
Mr. Streeter said to the Republican COM
mittee that it was his purpose to support
the principles of the Farmers Mutual
Benefit Association and other farmer or
CARNATIONS, but outside of these, if elect
ed, he would vote with the Republican
party.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Streeter's state
ment at this conference Representative
Moore used the following language: Gen.
tlemen, am satisfied perfectly with Bro
ther Streeter's explanation. and as long as
Brother Streeter has show am with
him." Representatives Moore and Cockren
have both time and time again said IN our
presence that they would never vote for
General Palmer.
ACCUSATIONS.
Other occasions are named when Moore
and Cockrell expressed similar sentiments
and renewed their professions of adhe-
renee to the above programme. The state
ment then accuses Moore and Cockrell of
bad faith and unfair treatment of their as
sociates, and concludes with this para
graph
I'VE believe that Representatives Moore
and Cockrell have not treated US fairly.
When in the history OF events was q sena-
torisl candidate, on the eve of an election,
and the remaining votes promised to Sc
cure the prize, thrown overheard without
notice and without cause?
1--WE submit this statement TO the public
and let them draw their own conclusions"