St. Paul daily globe., 1891-05-20
BIG AND BOISTEROUS.

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harbiDgers Of revolution that will de-
throne money and re-establish the
authority of the people. 1t was
movement not to destroy, but
to create; not to tear down, but
to build up; not to destroy
the wealth of the rich, but to restore TO
labor its Just reward. Referring to the
placard on the balcony of the hall,
100000 mortgaged homes," he said
that told volumes; that result had been
declared by the United States census.
But, said he, l am met with the charge
that the men themselves should have
kept out of debt. That was question
not pertinent. If child is sick unto
death, said he, the father does not up
braid him with imprudence, but calls a
physician and saves the chnd'S life
first. We want to save our lives first.
The disease of mortal usury must be
cured. Growing more fervid in his
manner, the speaker said: "What shall
we do with the money power? Let it
alone. Well raise up power among
the people and make our own money
and use it. Tremendous applause /
Take their railroads? No; we'll build
our own railroads. [Renewed applause
Are we to destroy? No. To fight? Yes,
with ballots and with prayer, for the
Alliance is in great measure
taking the place Of the churches;
Mr.. Pfeffer closed by giving the
new party great boom like this:
docs this mean new party? [Cries
of "Yes."] What else are we here for?
Applause. The prophecy of the hour
is that new party is to be born here,
and its name is to be the National party.
[Applause.l After another song by the
Giee club, Hon. NJ. II. Wilkin, of Kan
sas, began an address. His manner was
that of an oratorical pugilist. He was
inclined to denunciations. He scolded
the careless voter. A vote has no value,
said he, unless it is intelli-
gently exercised. People should
think with their brains and not
with their stomachs. Too many of the
toiling masses permit their opinions to
come to them ready-made. lie did not
believe in the absolute truth of the
right. He believed the stamp of public
approval was often given to wrong doc
trlne. lie won applause by saying that
men and women oVerWorked want eight
hours day for work right now, and
not after they are dead. Give US less
spongeS and more workers. Eeneourage
industry and discourage idleness.
The old parties beg for delay
when the people want immediate
action. They say settle one thing at a
time. Let me tell you this peoples
party is going to settle two things-the
two old parties; and then the wants of
the people will get the relief that is de-
manded. He was seriously severe on
the money power. making the point
that the sneer against the struggling
II ~ F.. o~I- f0, III.
You can't legislate wealth." was dis
proved by the fact that the money
classes are made richer by legislation.
Monopoly is to stand from under when
the people rise, or be squeezed
until not enough fluid is left to water
its stock. In conclusion the heated
speaker read some wholesome advice to
the reform party, the burden of which
was to preserve high standard of in
dividual character. Instead OF saving
to the victor belong the spoils. say, let
merit receive the places of public trust.
The next speaker was one who had not
been advertised, but who received a
greeting that seemed to raise the
vaulted roof. 1t was General Master
Workman Powderly. He began by de-
word Mr.. PETER and Mr.. Wilkin had
voiced. Continuing. he said with ami
nation: 'For twenty years men who
have followed that banner (pointing to
Knights of Labor flag in the rear of
the stage) have taught, believed and
held these truths. 1t has been charged
that | AM here to head off the third
party movement. Why, if your move
ment is SO weak that one small man
can head it off, it is not worth the name
Of a movement. [Cheers.] | have
been charged with failing to lead
this movement. My friends, this move
ment is too large to be led by any
one man. [Cheers.] No one man can
lead it or stop it." Wild applause. Mr..
Powderly then recounted his connec-
ton with efforts to fraternize the
Knights with other organizations at the
Washington, and spoke of coming
meetings in July next and in February
of next year at which he predicted
fuller representation would be
present than was present in
this conference. Especially would
there be a fuller representation
from the Sunny South. 'And to the
South let me say. "he warmly inter-
jected, 'when you recognize the mig
ger as man, we Of the East will Join
with you heart and hand for reform. J"
MIR. PoWderly went on to warn the con-
ference against undue haste. No presi-
dent could be elected this year, it were
tried. Speaking to the Kansas men, he
said they did not understand the situa-
ton in his part OF the country, where
Ignorant foreigners were brought to the
polls and voted by number. Kansas
had an intelligent constituency. Penn
sylvania required patient education, and
the success of the reform movement de-
pends upon the education of tue people.
The Knights of Labor will vote the
principles of their organization, and
when you form party embodying such
principles as have been announced here
tonight You will find every Knight of
Labor standing at the polls and doing
his full duty" The meeting dispersed.
cheering again and again for Powderly
and the knights of Labor.