Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-09-10
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The unity, determination and intelli-
gence shown in the recent annual alli-
ance meetings Of thirteen important
states will no doubt astonish the lead
ers OF the two old parties. Heretofore
the idea has prevailed among the politi-
clans that the alliance did not contain
the elements OF cohesion and determine
tion in a sufficient degree 10 insure
either continued existence or effective
service. Events now prove the inaccu-
racy Of such conclusions, aud point to
the necessity OF immediate action on be-
half OF the two old parties for self-pres-
ervatiou and a continuance In power
Just what will be tried or the
methods employed should be a matter
of anxiety to ali reformers. The
usual methods OF deception ana prom
ises will be ruled out by the more care
ful and observing, as not adapted TO the
rapid progress OF education that has
obtained among the people the past few
years. or course this will be tried in
some localities. but as q rule IL will not
be dangerous or effective. Threats and
brlbes touching financial matters will be
depended on generally now than in the
past, as the condition OF the people is
oppress is more effective. 70 what cx-
tent this system OF coercion can be car
ried is a plRtter OF conjecture, but the
Independence OF character which has
so far waited upon education in alliance
principles will, no doubt, act as
check TO such unfair and in
famous measures. Doubtless the pol
Icy OF minor occasions ia certain local
nd "A in oil
be generally adopted OF the two, the
policy Of concession is by far the most
dangerous. A desire not TO throw away
ones vote, or to have something 10 show
after election, will induce many good
brethren to accept and agree to certain
concessions which sound very smoothly
TO the ear. but avail nothing in the
great struggle for reform. After cleo
tion these sweet sounding words are OF
no avail and a candidate has been cleo
ted who will not only work agains, all
measures Of reform but will claim by
the very concessions made that the
reformers in his election district
supported him, knowing fulh we'll his
views upon sucn matters. There are
many troubles that can overtake the al
lance that are far worse than defeat A
At4'eRb AlAAiA iioAAAAN libtA a Nbiiitol OFti
a principle, simply encourages the true
hearted to greater effort, and usually
brings victory in the end. But bat
tie won on wrong principles or through
unfair means is disaster 10 any cause
no matter in what light it may be con-
sidered. II the alliance cannot success
fully contend for It's principles in
manly, honorable and honest manner IL
had better go down. and that at once
Let the contest, therefore, be made
openly. Let no entangling concessions
be entered into There Is no middle
ground between right and wrong.
There can be no compromise between
organized good and organized evil. II
the principles of the alliance are just. if
the cause Of the farmer is well founded,
If the fight against plutocracy is right,
let there be no concessions, no side
tracks. no swaying TO the right or left
but instead, let each take courage from
present indications. and stand together
against common enemy upon tho
broad platform OF ''oqual rights TO all
and special privileges to none. Ma
tiOnal Economist