The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1892-01-07
COMBINING AGAIRSF REFORM.


sociation, New York.
Alliance men and honest men gener
orally should study the politics Of the
country this winter as they never studied
the ubject before. The political revo-
luton, which all close students Of the
situation feel Is impending, must be
wisely wrought out, or it will bring con
sequences that will shake the founda-
tons of government itself Whether
the influences now at work to change the
political control Of the country FROM the
hands III which it rests succeed or not,
suchsa change will be effected in one
way or another before many years have
passed. The sooner it takes place the
more likely that 1t will be accomplished
by bloodless peaceful methods But ii
will take place nevertheless.
How long think you, can the central
ization of power and wealth continue in
this country at the present rate without
provoking a world defying revolt from
trampled human nature? And yet the
people most in danger from such a revo-
luton set up cry of "calamity bowler
every time a word of warning is uttered
The kings of capital and power feel so
secure that they Will not even lift their
eyes to see the things which they declare
do not and cannot exist. If they but
knew it, the prophets of evil, as they
call them, are their best friends, for did
they but heed their warnings the conse-
quences III the end would be far less
serious to their worshiped boards.
But the utter blindness of the enemies
of the people to the threatened punish
ment of their selfish greed is made plain
in the political situation of the hour
Controlling as they do both the old po-
litical parties of the country, they are
ready to turn the machinery of both Or
CARNATIONS against the Alliance and
com binations of friends of reform. The
hypocrisy Of such a course is clearly
pointed out by The National Economist
when it says:
"For thirty years and more these two
parties have been waging bitter war
fare against each other The intensity
of this feeling led to a civil war. This
relentless hatred and opposition to each
other has been continued until the pres
ent time. During this long period each
has condemned the other in unmeasured
terms. They have charged each other
and in many cases proven it true, that
they were guilty Of nearly everything
that was vile or mendacious. that was
coTrupting or mercenary
They have succeeded in dividing, the
people into two distinct camps, each pred
lcating its position on the folly Or wick
edness of the other; but when the ALI
ance makes its appearance and shows up
the true conditions Of both, they unite rs
one army to compass its destruction
What does such conduct mean? Have
they been mistaken in each other all
these years? Have they suddenly re-
pcnted and are now travelling the path
of rectitude and honor together? Have
they discovered that each has been pure
and upright, while vilifying and ira
ducing the other? If not. whence comes
this frate:nal solicitude and brotherly
interest?
The reason is apparent. They have
adopted the plan Of all corspirators-
united against common foe, expecting
each to resume his proper sphere when
the victory is complete and safety as
sured. There is nothing so vile or
vicious that the leaders OF the two old
parties would not do in order to wipe out
the Alliance. This union, partial as it is,
indicates weakness, and will continue to
enlarge until certain portions Of both the
old parties unite firmly together in all
parts OF the land. All that is necessary
for the consummation Of this event is
time. Give them plenty of time and
continue the propaganda of education
among the people, and the result is sure
The near future will find the classes
in both parties united against the masses
and then VIII come the end so much de-
sired. To unite plutocracy against the
! people IS the one sure indication of the
power and progress of the reform move
ment. 1t Is the harbinger of success,
and the beginning of the end Some
very astute politicians have said that no
one need be surprised to see the Demo-
Gratis and Republicans voting together
in 1892. Everything points to a union
of the political leaders of the old parties
to crush out this reform effort, and when
| done a return to old issues and the old
| alignment will be made, and the reign
of corruption and oppression again in
| stituted."
/ Yes, it is true that the old parties,
constituted or controlled as they now
are, oppose the Alliance because it is an
educator. The boasted old parties of
progress are lighting a great organiza-
ton because it attacks ignorance and
dlspenses knowledge There never was
but one outcome of struggle of this
kind. There have been many like it,
and knowledge and education have al
ways won In the end. So say let the
Alliance push vigorously its policy of
education in full confidence that it will
overcome all obstacles and subdue all
enemies. Let the Alliance supply
knowledge and its members NAV be
trusted to apply that knowledge in Of
fectlve political methods
am not in sympathy with the talk |
hear occasionally to the effect that the
people VIII not longer consent to main
tain two organizations-the Alliance
and the Peoples party-and that they
Will soon abandon the Alliance and seek
their objects through the Peoples party
alone. This Is not right. -
The Alliance IS not a political par
ty, but is great moral and e1uca-
tional reserve force to push reforms
and elevate politics. fla dozen new
parties ar Sc it must do it's work.
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