The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-05-10

SuUJOCU CU UuAS 1IA0CJlIlR Has 6IlOWn Una
practically the members of the Order
in those States stand squarely upon
the demands with the avOwed deter
minatiOn of holding their devotion to
them above that to any method of a;
ton, and that to day the numbers of
those who so endorse the principles of
the Alliance is much greater than ever
before. A sentiment also prevails.
strong and uniform. that this great
Order as an organization. is the great
est of all modern forces for the spread
of reform edu cation and that It's work
must be perpetuated and encouraged
in this high sphere, entirely free from
any partisan entanglements.
The only dangers which seem in anv
way to threaten a lack of the fullest
development and prosperity of the
Order are those which attend the dis
position Of a few men and papers to
publicly criticize and condemn others
for their methods. This is not of sufi
Gent extent tO'd4mage the Order, but
it mars that perfect unity that should
prevail and always injuries all con
cerned and is contrary to the spirit Of
brutherly love and fOrbearance that
should prevail. Another evil which,
fortunately, prevails only in a very
few localities, is the disposition of
members to seek political office at the
hands of their brethren. forgetting
that principle of Alliance doctrine
which declares that the Office should
seek the man and not the man the
Office.
In consideration of these views as to
the situation, the following rules of
action are suggested as well calculated
to enable the Order to go through the
coming ordeal of a fierce political con
test and come out strengthened and
purified:
1st. Let a spirit of harmony prevail
and let unity of action be the rule. Let
none condemn a brother who stands
squarely by the principles Of the Order,
or speak in any way ~disparagingly or
disrespectfully of him. because they
may differ as to the best methods of
enforcing principles. Grant to
every brother, honesty of purpose.
End. Let fealty to the principles of
the Order. be the true and only test of
membership and let those who value
their partisan affiliations more than
their Alliance obligation be informed
that this Order demands strict and full
devotion to its principles and leaves
each to his own choice as to methods,
but that the method, can in no case
control the principle; and therefore all
who affiliate should accepj as supreme
the principles of the Order.
Sd. Every member who takes the
obligation always administered to those
who join, is told as a condition prcce-
dent and upon which all that Is
to follow is predicted, THAT it shall
In no way interfere with your political
or religious liberty" therefore, this
Order is such. Or any of it's branches
has no right to take any partisan po-
lltical or s]ectarian or religious action.
We urge upon the brotherhood of ali
reform organizations and all good Cit
Zens, who believe as we do, tina: the
enactment of laws based upon our de
mands, Is necessary for the preserVa
ton and perpetulty of the free institu
tons of government and rescue the
masses from degraded servitude, thai
they use all honorable means to secure
the election Of men to our NatiOna'
Legislative Councils who stand pledged
to work for the passage OF such laws.
Finally, brethren, that devotion to
our principles car only be properly
emphasized and our influences made
effective by voting for u demands at
the ballot box
We send greetings to the brother
hood OF the North and gre 1t Northwest.
and assure them that our hearts beat
in union with theirs in their efforts fol
industrial freedom, al we will stano
by them in all laUdable efforts to re-
deem u country from the clutches OF
organized capital, and that we vii
stand with them for the enforcement
of our demands at the ballot box.
J. II. Mcdowell Tennessee.
A. P. Baskin, Florida.
Harry Tracy, Texas.
John A, Moore, Florida.
J. Q. Roberts, Tennessee.
Thos. J.. Ogilvia,
J. @. Dozier, Mississippi.
j. B. Carson, Tennessee.
S. M, Adams, Alabama.
T. D Ewing Missouri.
j. T. M. Hancock. Louisiana.
R. w. Morrow, West Virginia.
B. G West, Mississippi.
q. w. Dyer,
j. Fl. johnson,
Z. 7. Gardner, Kentucky.
Joseph Miller, Missouri,
ii. &. Brown, Kentucky.
w. r. Browder,
H. 2. Bone, Alabama
I. A Clayton, Louisiana.
Evan Jones, Texas.
J.. A. Logan, Alabama.
L. Leonard, Missouri.
R. J. Sledge, Texas.
j. A. Biard, Texas.
@. w Macune, Member Elk. Board
Geo. A Gowan, Tennessee.
I. J. Stephens, Georgia.
A, Wardall, Member Elk. Board.
j. f. Tillman, Member Elk. Board.
G. f. Gather, Alabama.
Felix Corrupt, Georgia.
L L. Polk, Chm'n.
W. F: GwYNN, Sec,y.