The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-03-31
In Case the Election tees to the House.

Beyond preadventnrc the People |
party will nominate a national ticket
and make u Presidential canvas in
1891 That is they will carry some
states is certain: how many will de-
rc%l ON the platform and nominees
Of tic old parties. If Cleveland is
nominated on IN anti silver platform
we believe it to bc entirely certain
that the Peoples party will carry
some of the Democratic states Of the
south rs well rs some Of the kepubIi-
can states of the northwest. In that
case the election would 20 the House.
There the Democrats, il they can he
united for their candidate, have =
majority OF 8 votes. There are dele
cations in sa<e Congress from ~
states. The majority Of each delcya-
ton casts one vote for each state.
The Democrats haye majorities-sOnc
of them sinall-of the delegations
OF 81 states; 2::' voters are necessary
to Il choice. This gives the Demo
Gratis 8 majority. 1t is nearly certain
that an election by the House will re-
suit in the choice Of the Democratic
candidate. On the other hand, it is
entirly certain that the Senate would
elect Republican Fiee-President.
This would be most undesirable
situation. In the next House it is
nearly certain the Peoples party will
he balance of power, and no legIs-
l:,tion can he had without their advice
and consent, y, to speak. \ Demo-
cratic President beginning ~. admin
str:,tion with II Republican Vice-Presi-
dent; and lacking safe and united
administration majority in the House,
would face an outlook sutficicl tly
threatening. II either Of the old
parties make such q nomination on
such a platform rs to convince the
people that some real attempt would
be made to relieve the prevailing dis
trcss among the people, that party
may be able to carry the election be-
fore the people. TO contest for ST.
premacy in this country mf;ter the
present government is between the
people and the money power, and not
merely. as it is often stated to I've, be-
tween labor and capitol. The con-
fiict is irrcprcs,ble, an 4 parties must
choose when they will serve; 10th
they cannot serve. The people know
that whatsoever ia not for them is
against them, AMI they intend 10 have
a square deal. On the part Of the
people, let them girl up their loins
to the battle. They have got both
the Wall street haroit and the old
llag of thrca,lneedle. both New York
and London, and all their dependen
cics to fight. 1t is going to I've nc
holiday affair. Since thousands ot
wears before the Son of God over
threw the tables Of the money chan
gers IN the temple, the eone-s H.:
been waged in every age and country
The forces Oh both stiles seem to b'
preparing for the final struggle. l
it is true that neither political part,
can put itself against the other part,
allied with the money powcr-tl'e'
what Is the solution? Within tn,
ranks of both parties the people ART
stronger than the money power; bu
when the two parties are arraye,
against each other. the money lpowc
caisiy turns the scale for or aSains
eitIcr. The people must get together
If either of the old parties wouIt
break completely with Wall stree
: and throw itself into the arm
t OF the people without reserve. tn
people would gather to- its standard
And by whatsoever name 1t may b.
called, it will he the Peoples part,
c amt as such Wilt be invinc,b!e.-
2 National Economist.