The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-02
The Alliance and its Demands.

TO the Editor Of The Herald and
News Many persons doubtless feel lit
tie uualmish when the: see or hear any
thing about the alliance or It's prlu-
ciples, but it is living, moving, grow
iug reality and forces upon the clVlll-
zaIion of the present generation many
problems for its solution. 1t is pretty
Generally agreed at this time that this
ebullition Of the sentiment OF the
masses is not ephemeral as mere gust
Of thunder and wind. On the con-
trary that it has resolved itself into
fixed and settled purpose that the gen.
eral policy and tendency of the gov
erument, (which all good citizens
must love- must be changed and
another policy instituted and given, at
least au experimental test. Is it not
right and proper that these things
should engage public mention: Ii 1t
were the voice OF all ignorant raoole,
asking, it knew not what-a sentiment
begotIen of ignorance, chasing will
% the wisp-undertaking what 1t can
in no wise compass, then 1t would be
right that it should he treated with the
supreme contempt and derlslon when
it has received from some sources, from
its incipiency to the present stage OF It's
developlnen.. 1t is not a deluslon-a
vain aud >enseless theory. 1t is not
the voice of bulsterious rabble. The
very rock upon which this government
stands, is the source whence this de-
mand emanates. 1t comes from the
most conservative class of our citiZen-
ship and they have defined what they
want. They conceded the imperfection
of detail OF much they demand, which
is only an illustration OF the practical
truth, that no legislation is at once per-
feet. While all this is true, the alll-
auce does not ask. nor desire eXemp-
ton from just, conscientious criticism.
The spirit prompting criticism is not
generally hard TO detect. The question
occurs here, what kind of judgment
have those opposed to the alliance,
passed upon it aud its measures? The
Judgment of prejudice, not of reason.
For example, lake the sub-treasury
scheme, which has been discussed and
'cusSed' until it is ne worn to 'fraz.'
1t is said to be impractlcable, uncon-
stitutional, and having a tendency to
paternalisln and Capitalization. Many
of the friends of the scheme believe
some of the details to be impracticable,
but the principles good, which are
briefly, loan OF money by govern
menL direct to the people at a low rate
of interest, secured by the deposit or
placing uon-perlshable products Of ag-
riculture, in such place and IN such
mauner and amount as the government
may recognize as sufficient security for
the money advanced. A flexible cur
rency is a principle involved. Now
this may SAVIOR little of paternallsm.
But which is the better, to become the
wards of the government, or remain
the proteger OF centralized capital III
the hands of those who are lrresponsl-
ble-who kEow us not, but as the lg-
noraut instruments for pillng up their
wealth? ? Capitalization indeed!
Where has all the Capitalization
known in the history of the world,
which eliminated in the destruction OF
governments. originated? In central
lzed capital and that capital III the
hands of irresponsible agents. The
kind of Capitalization involved in the
sub.treasury scheme, does not appear
to be very dangerous, except to million
aries and bankers. But l suppose these
must be saved, if the government IS
lost. AS to the constitutonality of the
measure, it seems ii it were constltu-
tional for the government to lend
money at one time, it ought to be al
another. Perhaps We are trying tc
gore the wrong OK? Now this is fail
sample of the kind Of criticism we are
receiving from our enemies. Prejudice
against reason.
Much is said and written about
third party. In this, as in other things
We are preludged. The alliance and It's
friends in South Carolina are democra'
cy. 1t will not be difficult matter
for us to get men from the Democratic
party pledged to work in the Interests
Of our demands as far as the State Is
concerned. Talk about endangerlng
white supremacy! Every one thai
thinks, knows that the interests of the
white race can be in no better hands
than in the hands ofsuch men as make
up the alliance. No matter what name
you give the party, the curse is there
all the same. There was party IL the
field not long since, that seemed will
ing to do almost anything to succeed
but somehow or other the leaders o
that forlorn hope, were and are treated
very leniently by most of those who
are apparently SO apprehensive OF tht
distinction of y mite supremacy by the
launching of third party. AS fol
President, if neither the Democrats no.
Republicans, will put a candidate II
the, field who favor our demands, where
is the alternative J. +. B.