Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-03-03
spoke oIoquontly and feolingly as tel

which would have added new lustor TO Roman
renown. Old heroes Of the south who followed
the Southern Cross 90 its doom--a more for
lorn hope than ever marched to forlorn doom.
with a sublmor courage than even the 6O0
at Balaklaya displayed My brethren In blue
and gray you can't afford to pass away with
out doing what you can 10 reform the cry
ing needs OF our common country, and send the
country Hlong toward its magnificent destiny
Our Ices, Shermans and Grants, and all the
great leaders have cossed over the dark riveri
aud soon the great revcille will summon us all
to the grand review on the eternal plains Let
US do what we can 10 leave 10 our children
the legacy OF one Gag and an undivided country.
But ! must not speak, ! can not speak ]
clasp you IN the arms Of brotheriy affection
We have met each other in the clash Of battle
! now thank God that have seen tho day when
we can look into each others eyes as brothers.
To the hlue-we expect at your hands such
treatment a gallant foe should accord ICries
You shall have iti'l Such a scene as Is af
forded shis morning in this hall has seldom been
wisnessed-never, perhaps, since the singing
Miriam led the joyous hearts Of the lsraelites In
a song rejoicing over their escape from the
armies OF Pharoahl Brothers, let others do as
they may. but let us be united Let US do all
we can 20 preserve our eountry-the grandest
country Gods sun ever shone uponl
After singing short time there was
general shaking Of hands, and the con
vention went TO work.
Delegate Branch introduced the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolped. That we protest against the oondi-
ton Of the common people OF this country to-
day, and we are here TO remedy it. We hold tae
democratic and republican parties responsible
for the existing conditions.
1t created considerable discussion,
and Mr. Branch withdrew IL until the
platform committee could be heard
from.
Mr.. Hicks, Of New York. introduced
a resolution indorsing the bill of Con-
gresham Mansur, of Missouri, for the
protection Of miners in the Indian ter
ritory.
Mr.. Powderly supported the rcsolu-
tion. and told OF the recent disaster
at MeAlister, saying that the miners
could get no protection except from
congress. The resolution was carried
unanimously
At this juncture it was discovered
that Fred Swaine, n St. Louis ward
politician, was endeavoring TO obtain
recognition on the floor. He was re-
quested to leave, and upon refusing,
was forcibly elected by couple of the
brawny delegates.
Another dramatic incident of the
morning, was when Mr.. Powderly de-
nounced A. A. Carsey and j. d. Cola
hue as two pretended delegates on the
floor who were hostile to the move
ment and were there only to do it
harm.
Hundreds Of delegates jumped to their
feet and trouble was imminent, but Mr.
Donnelly stepped forward on the stage,
the convention quieted, and he read
the following address:
This. the first great labor conference Of the
United States and OF the world-reprcsentng
all divisions OF urban and rural organized in
dustry, assembled in national congress, invok
ing upon its action the blessing and protection
OF Almighty God, puts forth 10 and for the pro
duoers Of this nation this declaration Of union
and Independence. The conditions which sur
round as best Justify our cooperation. We
meet In the midst Of nation brought TO the
verge Of mora, political and material ruin. Cor
ruption dominates the ballot box, the legsla-
latures the congress touches even the
ermino OF the bench The people are
10 isolate the voters az the polling
places in order to prevent universal intimids.
tion or bribery. The newspapers are subsidized
or muzzled, public opinion silenced. business
Frustrated, our homes covered with mortgages,
labor impoverished and the land concentrating
in the hands OF capitalists The urban work
men are denied tho right OF organization for
self protection; imported, pauperized labor
keeps down their wages. A hireling standing
army, nnrecogniEed by our laws, Is established
to shoot them down, and they are rapid.
ly degenerating 70 European conditions
Tho fruits Of the toll Of mill
ions are boldly stolen to build up
colossal fortunes. unprecedented IA the his
tory Of the world, while their possessors de.
spise the republic and endanger liberty. From
the same prolific womb Of governmental iajus
tice we breed the two great classes-paupers
and millionaires. The national power 10 create
money ia appropriated 10 enrich bondhoiders
silver, which has been accepted as coin since the
dawn Of history, has been dolnonetized 10 add
10 the purchasing power Of gold, by decreasing
the status Of all forms Of property, as well
as human labor; and the supply Of
is purposely abridged to fat
ten usurers, bankrupt enterprise and
enslave industry. vast conspiracy |
against mankind has been organized on two
continents and is taking possession Of the world
II not met and ovcrthrown at once Il forebodes |
ttfflhie SOCIAL couNulhlOuss the destruction OF |
civilization or the establishment Of an absolute
despotism. In this crisis Of human Affairs the |
intelligent working people and producers Of the |
United States have come together in the name |
of peace, order and society 10 defend liberty |
and justice.
We declare a union and Independence. We |
assert our purposes 10 vote with that polite or
Zanization which represents our principles.
We charge that the controlling Influences |
orafuaffpc fha old f,olfffsaf r,nrtfaa havr al
lowed the existing dreadful conditions 70 de
velop without serious effort 70 restrain or Pre-. |
vent them. Neither do they now intend to ac-
,omplish reform. They have agreed together to |
ignore Ia the coming campaign every issue but |
one. They propose TO down the outory Of a
plundered people with the uproar Of |
sham battle over the tariff, 20 that /
national banks rings. 1
trusts, ''watered stock, " the demonstration Of |
iilver and the expressions OF usuers may all be /
ost sight OF They propose 10 sacrifice our |
homes and children upon the altar OF mammon; /
70 destroy the homes OF the multitude IN order 1
o secure corruption funds from the great lords |
II plunder.
We assert that political organization. rep.
-esenting the political principles herein
Itated, is necessary to redress the gIiev-
,nces Of which we complain. Assembled on
he anniversary OF the birth Of tie illustrious L
nan who led the first great revolt on this cont
lent against oppression, filed with the sent-
nents which actuated that grand generation,
We seek to restore the government Of the re-
public to the hands OF the plain people" with /
whom It originated. Our doors stand open to
N points OF tho compass We ask all honest
nen 20 join with and help US
In order 70 restrain the extortions OF aggre-
yated capital. to drive the money changers out
4 the temple; 10 form a more perfect union
nd establish justice. insure domestic tranquil
ity. provide for the common defense. promote
be general welfare and secure the blessings Of
iberty for ourselves and our posterity, VIC do
rdain and establish the following platform Of
principles:
The close Of the preamble was the
ignal for vociferous cheering, and the
Ipplause lasted several minutes.
Mr.. Hugh Cavanaugh. chairman Of
he committee on platform, continued
he reading as follows;
We declare the union Of the labor forces Of
be United States. this day accomplished, per
nanent aud perpetual May its spirit enter into
Il hearts for the salvation Of the republicI and
be uplifting Of mankind
Wealth belongs % him who creates st.
VERY dollar taken from industry without an
quivalerf is robbery. IF any will not work.
either shall be eat" The interests q rural
nd urban labor are the same their enemies are
isntical
We recommend q national currency. safe.
0und and flexible. issued hy the general gov