St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-15
Do AWAY WITH PARTIES.
Hon. S. NJ. Owen Enlightens
Citizens on Burning Questions.

Citizens on Burning Questions.
1.-The Laborer's Interest in EcOne-
mics" was the tonic of interest to the
citizens of Hamine last evening. and
lion. s. Nj. Owen, of Minneapolis, re-
cent gubernatorial candidate of the Al
lance party. editor of the Farm, Stock
and Home" represented their interests.
Masonic hall was well filed with rep
resentatiyes of all classes, the uniyer-
sity, the North Pacific shops and resi-
dents being well represented with
fair showing of ladies. DIR. q. S. Innis,
all enthusiast in reforms, introduced
the speaker, who addressed the audi
ence for over an hour.
Mr.. Owen opened his address with a
tribute 10 the ladies present, saying
they of all should be interested in eco
monte reforms which would lessen the
cost of sealSkin coats and such luXu-
ries. He proceeded: There has been
for twenty-five years carnival of
wealth in this country. but there are
some not the recipients of this, and
there is state of unrest. a spirit of
peaceful rebellion. The nation is neg
ligent of its duty and fosters a little
class. Most people consider the gov
ernment a great political Jehovah.
which is to be set I'D and
u.
When we talk about the government
taking charge of railroads, it means
only the people taking it own. If the
industries are being deSpOiled in any
way, it is the fault OF the people. 1t
must be done slowly. Discuss existing
conditions. We are hopelessly indiffer-
ent as to whom we have rule over us.
Men must be educated. The body pol
itic is sick. DO we ask for man of
brains of capabilities? No. Is he gen.
ial companion! Can he set it up to the
boys? Is he wealthy and willing to
spend it? 1t was the Intention that
man should control the destinies of this
country, and we have let the dollar do
it. If you would have men Iegislated
for, put men in the places of power.
Agriculture is the basis on which we
all stand. We should foster its ability
to produce, to cOnSume. Legislation
should do nothing for him but TO help
him realize all his industry entities him
to. The farmer is the last man who
should ask for money at 2 per cent.
They should be the lenders. The farmer
is the last man who should ask that
the power of money be destroyed. He
should not be given special legislation.
The more we have of it the worse we
are. The blanket of special legislation
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line of special legislation should be
wiped from our statute books.
Farmers and laborerS must be united
on these questions. The interest of
shop, factory and farm are the same.
1t is but the saying of designing politi-
clans. Destroy the fundamental wrongs
aid there will be no conflict. Go to the
fountain head and clean. it out. 1t NAV
be Washington. 1t wouldn't be far
wrong if. for this state. we called it st.
Paul. The last legislature bad a small
reform contingent, and the people ex-
pected it to develop full-blOwn. The
executive department is responsible for
the Increasing tide of taxation. We
must have men in that department who
will reduce expenses. Put men there
who are in sympathy with the industrial
reforms. A dairy commissioner was
once put in Office who did not know that
money unexpended at given time was
put back in the treasury. He mourned
sincerely and never let il happen again.
He is not in office now. He was rotated
out. His successor did not make that
mistake.
We have an organization of those con-
nected with railroads to cry down Spe-
cial legislation. Managed AS it is an
absOrber of the public domain. the rail-
IOdu 10 OllC VI tiic llOSI pOteHt CAUSES OF
the GENERALIZATION of wealth. If the
railroads of the United States could re-
duce wages another cent they would not
wait for unfriendly legislation. 1t
is now Sl6415 on the average.
1t must be made impossible for
them to make a cent OF tribute
on Fictitious value. That you can do
by increasing the purchasing power for
the farmer. 1t you want to understand
these questions you must dethrone par
tisan politics. You must use political
machinery, but use it as you would a
machine. You have been slaves of
party ever since you were old enough to
know what party your fathers voted for.
EnthrOne Intelligent citizenship in
stead of blind partisanship and you will
be masters of the situation; you will
know what reply to make to those who
bid for your votes.
At the close a society was formed for
the studying of political economy and
about fifty names secured. Mr.. Owen
was given a vote of thanks, and the
citizen students dispersed to ponder
over economic truths.
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