The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-03-01

r whose deliberations will be en-
forced by patriotic desire to produce
the greatest good to the greatest mum
ber."
Mr.. Terrell then read the following
address to the convention, requesting
that it be referred to the committee on
demands:
CHAIRMAN TERRELL's ADDRESS.
You are here by the authority of the
several industrial organizations which
you have the honor TO represent and
for the purpose of comforting together
without prejudice of any kind, to the
end that you may agree upon such a
platform of principles for the govern,
ment Of our loved and common coun-
try as will secure equal Justice to all
and special privileges to no1e. Be
lleving as we do in the fatherhOOd of
God and the brotherhood of man, and
considering that the interests you rep
resent are those of the tOiLers of our
land, it is hoped and believed that your
deliberations will be marked by that
| correctness, fairness and manllnesS
which should characterize the discus
sion of such interests. 1t is possible
that the future of country is in
the hands of this convention to-day.
If you act wisely, [ believe a revOlu-
ton by the ballot attainable and our
country saved from the fate Of all ma
lions whose financial policy cOncen-
trateS in the handsO of the few It's wealth,
while the many are made paupers.
The responsibility resting on you is not
less than that of the grand old heroes
and fathers who signed the Declare
ton of independence in 1776, and your
o,,o%r 10 0xyoOn%irn of Won tho caT0o
fearless devotion to Justice and right.
| beg of you that you will remember
that the eyes of the toiling masses are
upon you to-day and they are expect
ing a second Declaration Of Indepen-
dence. [ pray God you may be able to
rise above all national prejudiCes, lay
aside self, throw off every weight and
do your duty like men worthy of the
trust confided CO you by those whose
cruise is just.
In view of the depressed conditiono of
labor and the absolute necessity for
unity of action l hope the convention
will be conservative and just in its de-
mands. Let us not attempt too muCh.
There is much truth in the saying that
you can unite many on a few things,
but few on many. | would. therefore
advise that you cOnfne your demands
to land, transportation, taxation and
money, believing that when conditions
are so changed that men can enjoy the
fruit of their labor, they will find more
time and inclination to attend to those
moral reforms so much needed and so
earnestly desired Dy all who love hui
manity. The question of who shall
own our lands, is to ask who shall w
our people, so if we would be free, we
must continue to own our lands. There
is no escape from this truism.
Mr.. Terrell made a few remarks to
the effect that the government should
control the railroads of the country
and should equalize taxation, and then
asked what was the pleasure of the
convention. The speech was greeted
with tremendous applause.
When Col. Polk stepped forward to
make the first response to the address
of welcome, he was greeted by three
roaring cheers. He only spoke a short
time, thanking the city of St. Louis for
it's friendly greeting and kind treat
ment, and recalled the fact that at a
former meeting in this city utilization
had been affected between the Farm
ers' Alliance and the Knights of Labor.
When the speaker declared, 1--WE in
tend to have relief if we have to wipe
both cid parties out of existence" the
house went wild with enthusiasm.
Terrence V. Powderly, Grand Mas
ter Workman K. of L delivered a
short address. He said that the
Knights of Labor will stand by the
farmers, and will follow wherever
their principles lead them. He thought
that their votes should be cast where
they will do the most good.
Hon. Ignatius Donnelly closed the
afternoons exercise in a mastery and
enthusiastic speech. He wanted the
conference to make a platform, to de
clare for the. Peoples party, and to
keep in the middle of the road, and he
predicted a wedding in the near future
of the Democrats and Republicans.
"The wedding will take place." said
the speaker, "at the altar of plutoc-
racy; Grover Cleveland and Ben Har-
will act as bridesmaids, the devil
will give away the bride, and JAY
will pronounce the benediction. :"
Hon. Marion Cannon, President of
the California State Alliance, was
chosen temporary chairman. The re-
ma1nder of the afternoon was devoted !
to the appointment of committees.
PEOPLES PARTY COMMITTEE.
The Peoples Party N ational Commit.
tee held a meeting this morning, but
business was transacted. Mr.. VIM.
Fortune, of Indianapolis, made a short
address suggesting his city as being a
desirable location for holding the
nominating convention.
EVENING MEETING.
This evening a well-attended and en-
thusiastic meeting was held in Music
Hall. Addresses were delivered by
Bro. Beck, of Nebraska; J. H. Davis,
Sulphur Springs, Texas; Congressman
Jerry Simpson, of Kansas; E. M. Boyn.
ton, of Massachusetts, and Bro. King,
Of Kansas City, Kansas.
Tomorrow will be a big day in the
COME renee 1t is expected that the