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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03


Nbth the method and results whsn
Syrup Of Figs il taken; il i pleasant
and refreshing To the Taste. spd acts
gently yet promptly on the KidaeyA
Liver and Bowels. elemses the sys
tenn sfectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fesers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup Of Eigs u tho
only renledy Of its kind ever pro-
dueed. pleasing to the taste and ac-
eeptabls TO tho stomach. prompt in
IN action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared Only from tia inost
healthy and agreeable substances, Its
many sxcellsnt qualities commend il
to all and have made Il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale In 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gistA Any reliable druggist wao
may not have IL ON hand win pro-
cure il promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
nbstitute..'
CALIFORNIA Fio SXRUP ca.
saw faAACssco. cat.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03
Abandoned.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Sit can be stated
with positiveness that the managers Of
the elections bill have finally decided
to abandon the measure in the interest
of important public business remaining
to be acted upon. This decision has
been communicated to the Democratic
Senator'S
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

FRrARs PoiyT. Miss. Feb a-Eariy
Sunday morning the town cslsbcose- IN
which were three negro prisoners. vas
destroyed by FIRE and the negroes
hurned % desth
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

SPRINGFIELD, III. Feb. 2.-KilIisn
Lsuy has beer on tyisi IN the ssnsar1on
County circuit serrt Fer several dsrs
past on . charge Of murder. Lsur wa
. police officer In this city, and While
pasrolline his h~st shot and killed
hoy named Earnest Koch Isur claimed
TIA. his revolver wss discharged seci-
dentallr. TIE JarT returned verdict
81 ruiItv and fxeS fh~ penalty 81 ten
resrs IN the psnitentisrv
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

RRrpeEroRT. Conn, Feb. "A big
tiger. valued at $4,000. belonging 90
Bsrnum & Bailey. was choked to death
by bone sticking in its throat while
eating at the winter quarters of the
show in this CITY
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

WAsEcA. Mimi. Feb 2-The Wsseca
roller mill burned To the ground At 1
o'clock SUNDAY afternoon. The loss Is
$40. 900. half insured. The stock de-
ssroyed was valued at $40. 900; fully in
eured
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

wrsTcHysTTR, Pa. Feb. samuel
Butler. SO years Of age. ex-state Treas
urer, died sunday after q long illness
tie was elected TO the State Treasurer
shin IN 1872 and served two years
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

srRIyeyIEID. III. Feb A quorum
failed TO appear in the toist session.
The one ballot taken for United States
Senator resulted. o1lesev. q Palmer.
q Streefer
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

roxr woRTE. Tex. Feb. Randall
4 Chambers Company. dry goods ard
usstion<. have made . 9Fa<rel assign
rresf lEao71ffes Sos,veSs ssyfs.
So. esa
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

yrw yosx. Feb The stesre- Ia
Chsmparne. from Hsvrr. which brings
Sara Bernhar5t. was sirkted on The
iishtship ~ ~ 80 = "a
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

PxExr. s p. Feb. Ask Sochrs ~
snow fe1 here durinz SUNDAY rsEht
TIE Thermometer is le degrees ssssv
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

CaxaspsngA.N. Y, Fsh Frank
r;.k.. the murderer Or Csllinsn in View
York. has h>sn s.otepc>1 - Judge
Adams - Re ex>cBted 81 Aneurn dur
ira The week 81 ksreh p.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO. FEB
FIorn-ouie, sne lover Spring Wheat
patents. g SOFA -. Bsisers IS 2sztsbo. wisSes
Wheat Flour. t4eoa5 % for PntentA. H<o9sn
for Clears
wHrsT-Rulcd active ard prices irrerilat-
No. cash. g5ss0H@c. May. gakc4sIeir
CoRS-sotiro ano higher. Va. and Ne.
yellow. Sic, gay, bSas+c .fesruary, tl,s9
$40.
osTs-Hirber No. cash ca 1zssc
May. ss%Gs@c. June. 4t.9ss<o SAMPLES
srrper with moderate offerings. No 3 exc
<44c, No. White. 4sA Gtsebsc. no. z. ga
&c No. White. <5.g47e
RYE-Quiet and Sru. No cash, si1TIxc,
Fehssarf &c. and NAV nc samples "a
axe fof Ne ? and esy &c for 30 3
RsnlIY- In better demand. Poor. fsza oc
common 60 fair. o22s5c. good, esaSsc. and
choice soa72c.
MISS -Trading orly moderate enc
prices easier. Prizes ranged 81 sa7o19 y FOR
cash. sa7S40f y Tor rssrvn-T. Se7.sGS e
Tor March ana $40 ia 800 for Say.
JsRD-Msrksi moderately active ems pfices
steady. Quotations ranfsd 81 e. 7ssfss - ies
cash - 7sa5s ~ fer February s5.s7ssts " fof
March, and ssnsas.lo fof Hay.
PrTrEb--f'reamrrr. f3IZTc. Darn f2zRf
Packing stock. efsQc
pu-iTnr-I,fee Chickens. r4asc rer ~.
Lave Turkers BzsSc per -. 1STc Ducks. q
&c Per ~ Iiss fseess ssoNb 70 20 COZ
ofIs--wisconsin Prime Wsites -, Nat>f
WHITE So, Bichiesn Prime White. pss.
Water white Ipsc. fudnss Prime White.
Sic Water White soc. Headlight 40 test
psc. Gasoline - Acrs sac; - oeEs skt.
Naphfhs- - 6ers Nc
r,,erors Desired Spirits ruled frr 81
tn per gal Cor finished gooos
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

orrsss. Tes. "A Hospital - shopsn
has been destroyed ~ ERE. fosrteer
patients vsrsslspg n The fsnsA
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

fgNsrr ~
Cs-TER Es-ket sstf~s sp1 pr1r~ ~es
vssin-asne1 csotstf1nf rsngee 81 y No =
fer enufe< - fercs ehtpTsrf Steers q -
a. - for fooe - chrfre - G1hn<-H 80
e*.s-s o. zzzas n for Scorer = iv1e u fss
1ersrs. q -exze = for Fe<ders q es1tf = -
f5s~s; q so1s O. for Bsfls ere = no. s. f.,
Yea Calves
Ho<,a- He-sres rstas~ hCtlss sp6 fs-icsE nborrs
e. s<-r~ ez3es rxrrrs - - fn42 3 - rirrs
q z<1e e. ~ fffst. 2 ty7z - ~ ~uurt fnrk,
sns. ~ Gass for rire1. sec sssos - sas
bssvy Ssests 40 saiypst sssA
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Feb. 2.-The Har-
risburg representatives of the Leader
have interviewed every member Of the
State Legislature upon the subject Of
the repeal of the Sunday laws. govern
ing the sale of tobacco. cigars and non
alcoholic drinks such as soda water and
other soft" drinks on the Sabbath day.
Seventy-two of 16a members Of the
House interviewed, and all hut two Of
the Senators favor the repeal Of the
..blue laws of 1895 so far a. they affect
the articles named above
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

esg. crikpl Defeated 10 On EHers -
Secure the Passage es . Measure.
Resigns the Premiership.

Rons. feh Ala the debate Sa,us~
das Ia TIE Chamber of Depaties 90 shs
spirit taxes tili sig. Crispi. the Prime
Minister. urged that the taxes rrepaSea
nv The Government wers imlerativess
necessary 20 prevent Italy from fall
ing again Ia the serssle condition she
was Ia as regards foreign power m
1874. The conservative numbers of the
chamber u be were ia once IN lszs Pro
tested IN "a npFaarsoas manner against
The language 81 the Prime Minister.
finally the present Minister OF fah'ie
Works, who Was a Enruaeer OF the
Cabinet in lsss. LETT tie treasury bench
amid mnch enthusiasm on slse part Of the
conservatives. Sig t'rlspi was great
~ aeitaicd and ht,eame deathlf pale.
lie tried 70 explain his Acrss. hut
could net be heard above tlie euN il ~
has opponents The bin was f.aalls re-
lecied, a large majority 81 tao lAen-
hers voting against Il. Nhcn use rcsait
Of the vote was made known sig.
cflspi announced that he woulc resign
The crisis Is complete u Is doubtful
whether sig. Crispi viii se ahle 70 re-
construct the Cabinet
sig. crlspi al s.se o'clock Saturday
night proceeded io the oHiE-inal palace
20 place his resi snaiion il the hands If
King Bumbcrt King ilnmbert re-
ceiyed Premier crispi. bui declined 10
accept hts resignation until he had fur
lher considered the situate
Pans. Feb. :. - The French re
publican papers generally express
great Joy at what they consider
tending 10 improve the relations
between Italy and France and
20 weaken the triple alliance.
The Moniieur does not share ia
this expression Of Soy. and says that.
whether crispi remains al the head ef
Italian affairs or not. no change In the
foreign policy Of Italy Is 10 be expected.
Advices from Rome state that King
Hnmbert is in conference with the
presidents OF the Senate and the dep
uties with view TO the settlement Of
the difficulty.
BERLIN, Feb. Only two papers
comment upon Sig. Crispi's resignation
The Tageblait says that the Prime Min
listers retirement viii no more affect
the triple alliance than did Bismarohs
dismissal.
PARIS. Feb. 2.-Dispstchcs received
from Rome by the newspapers of THIS
city agree in stating that King Hunbert
has regarded signor Crispis resigna-
ton as final, and that the King hzs not
asked him TO withdraw H.
ROME. Feb 2.-king Humbert has
summoned the Marquis A. Di Ruoini,
second of the four Vice-Presidents Of
the Chamber of Deputies. 10 seat in
the Cabinet.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

ffT~fFFrH y ~
Pr-soLsvs-3ptet standsrs ~hits. ~ &C.
test. a. - esssiins- s,<r - gasoline lsc -
nspfths f~c
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03
MAY LOSE THEIR HEADS.

Rebels Under Arrest and In
Danger Of Eeirg shot-Tas Insarrsefion
ut Oporse suppressed-T~enty Killed Ian
saturdsys Hattie
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-02-03

wrrs7-s.ronr ssnfAt NJ. more srtlvs;
Shorts covering Fesrusrr al sarch- = ~
q ia MAJ tr7f0sek. Jnns sIesi~1
isys iI-1s Juis. eieiA< afg2z August wa
sc. December. - seas 90.
Coss-Fsrn. sszze NJ. rulst No 2 se&8
szar. steamer rriyed sesf&sssr
Oars Ffyr1 cuiet Western. sy1<Rf
pHovSssoxs- Beef culst firm Plst. ~
n So fsrsiF Gagaasa Pors fru sn1 ,siss:
new rsess. tii.ssasis ~. ose mess - 5o1 go.
srtrs pviru. sslsya 700. Lard. ostet stsacTs
sts~u renaeFe< Efp
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
COUNTY FINANCES,

The county of Santa Fe is now ready
to bring suit for the recovery of the pub
lie funds collected by ex-Colector Fran k
Chaves and not accounted for as the law
directs. The district attorney must bring
suit for the recovery of these large
amounts, and the suits must be pushed
and with vigor and earnestness; some
of the bondsmen of the ex-collector's
bond are not responsible, others are.
The funds in question must be collected.
The people expect that District Attor-
ney Twltchell will do his duty and his
full duty in these premises and without
delay. The New MEXICAN will keep this
matter before the people. A shortage of
over $780, 900 is of some importance to the
tax payers of this county, and it shall
have the Importance it needs at any
rate at the columns OF the New MEXICAN.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

Indians are not at all qualified
for the duties OF citizenship. They
have not been taught sei-reliance
and independence; they know not how
to manage their own affairs, chiefly be-
cause of the fact that the government has
never permitted them to do so. Before
undertaking to shift the responsibility of
their care upon the state government OF
New Mexico would it not be wise for the
national government to undertake the
undoing of this error OF forty years.
1t would seem so, for the official declara-
ton that these poor yet untutored and
docile people are to be henceforth recog-
nized as citizens would prove most harm
tul in many respects and fost upon New
Mexico burden which, at this particular
time, would be as unfortunate as it is I'M
called for. Among other things, the results
of such declaration would close the gov
eminent Indian schools to the Pueblos and
their education and training would fall
heavily upon the tax payers OF this terri
tory. Their lands would be subject to
taxation, of course, but the revenue from
that source would not be a pttance as
compared with the cost of their education.
This is only one instance Of the result OF
acknowledging these Indians citizens.
There are other and still more mighty
reasons for not doing it that need not
now be noted.
Let the government give the Pueblos
justice. but let it be done by other means,
and right here let us say that the first
step should be toward protecting them in
their land holdings and the appointment
OF an attorney and physician to attend
to their immediate wants. Such step
would afford them that humane attention
which they have long stood in need Of,
and, in case they are properly trained and
cared for by the government, they may,
in the course of forty years or so, be quail"
fled to assume the responsibilities OF free
born American citizens.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

saloon, "and I want it understood that
the pioneers of this territory don't want
any statehood. We came to this territory
before you youngsters came, we've had
plenty to eat under Our present form OF
government, and don't want change.
There were better times in our territory
when beans were 50 cents pound and
onions % cents piece than there have
been since the railroads brought IN q
lot of Yankees. If the youngsters want
to live in a state let them 90 back where
they came from, and let we'uns who
came here first have little say."-Ari'
IONA Exchange.
That sounds like the talk of New Mex
ico's "breech.clouters," who with the
Democratic organization under the lead
of Childers, Ross, ct al, and the other
enemies of free schools and progress,
doomed New Mexico to an indefinite
period of dependence and bondage.-San
Marcial Reporter.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
MlSDIRECTED ENERGY.

Whatever the future may determine the
status OF the Pueblo Indian to be, it is
certainly not to New Mexco's advantage
to have bis citizenship insisted upon al
this time. He is probably entitled to all
the benefits Of citizenship, and has been
since the acquisition of this country by
the United states government, but the
government has taken very great time
to find out the fact, and in the mean time
has reared him up and taught him to
lean upon the government as a ward and
not as a citizen. 1t is plain, under
the circumstances, that the Pueblo
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
The ALBUQUERQUE TIMES.

The Albuquerque Times has made its
appearance. The new paper is conduct
ed by Messrs. Hurd and Hite, old and
experienced newspaper men, and is to be
the official organ of the territorial Dem
ocracy. The number before us is very
credtable one, and We hope that the
paper will be conducted as a decent and
respectable, even if strong, party paper.
The New MEXICAN extends best wishes
to the Times there is plenty of room for
frst-class Democratic paper in New
Mexico
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

The Old Abe Eagle published by
Messrs Ross and Raible at White Oaks has
taken the place of the White Oaks In
terpreter and the first number has
reached this office. 1t is a vast improve
ment in every respect. Success to the
Old Abe Eagle, except politically. Got
to draw the line somewhere, you know.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
The Santa Fe-Las Cruces Ring.

For the benefit of an inquisitve sub
scriber The Advocate will say that the
Santa Fe ring is an organization existing
under the laws of New Mexico with q
capital stock of 100000, 900, on which
dividends amounting to $500, 600 are de-
clared annually. Principal place of bust
ness, Santa Fe and the towns along the
productive valley of the Rio Grande.-
Hillsborough Advocate.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
His Good Work.

Hon. A. L. Morrison, of Santa Fe,
made several campaign speeches in Ohio
and is accorded considerable credit for
his efforts which helped to elect the Re-
publican ticket. Mr.. Morrison is the
best posted man in the west on the tariff
question, and as all orator he has few
equals in the whole country.-Springer
St0pk
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
The Land Conrt.

On December the land court for the
settlement of New Mexico land titles will
meet in Santa Fe. This court is the most
important tribunal that has ever met in
this territory. 1t will have before it the
settlement of the title to the larger por-
ton of the arabic lands of New Mexico.
The city of Socorro is as much, If not
more interested in this matter than any
other community in the territory. So far
nothing has been done that we are aware
of to bring the claims of this city before
that court. Our city council should be up
and doing. This city is certainly entitled
to four league grant if nothing more and
the Chieftain hopes to see those in author
ity take hold of this matter and get this
grant confirmed to the city.-Socorro
Chieftain.
xxx
The Breech CIOuters.
81 am Hassayamper," said an old
yesterday in an Allen street
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
EDITORIAL COMM ENTS,
A Mere Legal Tormality.

Canada's public debt is 1926, 900, 900
How would it do for the United States tc
advance the money to pay it off and take
a mortgage on the country? When the
mortgage fell due it would be mere lega
Formally to annex the Dominion by 6
foreclosure sult.-Cincinnati Inquirer.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
Wake up, Judge, Wake up.

Mr.. Ancheta appears to have already
commenced his campaign for the congress
sional delegateship, so it would behoove
ex-Speaker Burns to come out of his
Kingston Brushheap mine for a while and
face the situation. Trusting everything to
the Lord is impolitic, very, judge.-Hills-
borough Advocate.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
: cent.-New York Press.
Another Yelp at Santa Fe for Cent.

AHoIHeT feIP Ut SaHtH Fe IUF CeHI'
The Silver City Enterprise in speaking
of the territorial penitentiary nude,
says Ever since the establishment of
that institution it has been cesspool OF
inquity and jobbery. 1t was established
through chicanery and fraud, and was a
rank steal from foundation to roof" The
Enterprise is strictly correct in its re-
marks; what the Santa Fe combine won
steal, if it gets chance, must necessarily
be hard layout. To insure happiness
and prosperity for the people Of New
Mexico the Santa Fe political gang must
b. overthrown. This is fact, gentlemen
OF the gang Even Rome took tumble.
Chloride Black Range.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

THAT ilustrious devil fish, the Wells
Fargo Express company, is still robbing
4 r NJ M ~.;o~ hu nyfrbita n I
express charges. Let US be thahK1uT
that that is no worse, and that the com
pany is not charging double its present
rates, for the people seem to have no
right that that concern seems bound to
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

WE hope and expect that our southern
esteemed contemporaries in the next issue
of their papers will set up another howl
concerning the Santa Fe ring. Our e. C.
should leave no week to pass without
lying about the capital and its citizens.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

RUSSIA wants no salvation 'in hers -
members of the salvation army, who
tried to get into Russian territory, were
driven off by the soldiery Russia is evi,
vently beyond salvation.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER %.

MINNEAPOLIS is the place for holding
the next Republican national convention.
Westward the star of empire is bound to
pnun
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

IT'S Thanksgiving tomorrow and the
future looks bright. Let us be thankful
that it is no worse, and that it looks as
if the worst for New Mexico was over.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

IMPROVED and clean streets are proving
very profitable investment in all cities
and would specially prove SO in the
capital of New Mexico.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

ER-The NEW MEXICAN is the Oldest news
amer in New Mexico 1t Is sent to every POST
Office in the Territory and has q large and grow
ng circulation emong the intelligent and pro-
gressiye people of the southwest.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
A Timely Comparison.

The average rate of duty on all our i'm
portations during the six months ended
September 80, 1890, and just preceding the
enactment of the Mckinley bill on o.
tober /, 1890. was 1888
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

per cent. What do you suppose 1t was
under the Mckinley bill for the six
months ended September 80, 1891?
1927
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

Too much lawlessness III New Mexico,
Messrs. Judges, Jurors and District At
torneys. The more strictly the law is en-
forced the less crime will prevail.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

ALI contracts and bills for advertising payable
monthly.
All communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name anu
address-uot for pubication-but as an eVloence
good faith and should be addressed to the
editor Letters pertaining to business should
be addressed to NEW MEXICAN Printing co.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

9@-Entered as Second Glass matter at the
santa Fe Post Office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-11-25

81 am a Hassayamper," said an old
yesterday in an Allen street
The advocate., 1891-04-15
THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE FARMERS
ALLIANCE.

ALLIANCE.
Kansas Still In the Lead-The Order Organ
lied in This State The Rebel Brigadler
Scare Exploded.
by q. CAMPBELL.
The Cincinnati conference convened
on the ODD Of February, 1887, and at once
proceeded to organize. The following
organizations we're represented; Knights
of Labor, Farmers and Laborers' Coop
erative Union, trades unions Of ClRCln-
natl, Farmers Alliance Of the northwest,
Grange, Agricultural Wheel, etc. A plan
of organization was agreed upon for open
political action and .the following plat
form was adopted by the consolidated
orders for the campaign Of 1887;
PREAMBLE.
The delegates Of various industrial and
reform political organizations have as
sembled from thlrty-one states and terri
tories on this anniversary Of the birth Of
"The Father Of his country" to view the
situation of public affairs and advise
proper action. A general discomfort pre-
walls on the part Of the wealth producers.
Farmers are suffering from a poverty
which has forced most Of them TO mort
gage their estates, and prices OF farm
products are so low as to offer no hope
for relief except through bankruptcy.
Laborers are sinking into greater and
greater dependence. Strikes are resorted
to without bringing relief, because of the
inability Of employers in many cases to
pay living wages, while more and more
are driven into the street. Business men
find collections almost impossible.
Meantime hundreds Of millions of idle
public money, which Is needed for relief,
Is locked up in the United States treas
ury In grim mockery Of the distress.
Land monopoly ilourishea as never be-
fore, and more and more owners OF the
soil are daily becoming tenants. Great
transportation corporations still succeed
In extorting heavy dividends upon wa
tered stocks, through unjust charges.
The United States Senate has become an
open scandal, its seats being purchased
by the rich in defiance Of the popular
will. A trialng fisheries dispute is
siezed upon as an excuse for squander-
Ing public money upon unnecessary mil
itary preparations which are designed TO
breed a spirit Of war, to ape European
despotism, and TO empty the treasury
without paying the public debt. Under
these and other alarming conditions, we
appeal to the people Of this whole coun-
tryto come out Of old party organizations,
whose indifference TO the public welfare
is responsible for this distress, and help
us to organize a new political party, not
sectional but national, whose object