The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-08-04
THE STATE ALLIANCE.
Candidates for State Offices to be Pledged

onco meeting has ended and the AlliQncemen
have gone TO their homes. carrying with tn em
the best wishes Of our citizens. The Alliance
men had pleasant time and are delighted
with the outcome Of tho IL Getting
Beyond doubt the following resolutions
were the most important adopted at the
meeting. They were drawn up by Mr.. j. L.
Keitt.
Whereas, the legislative demands Of tho
Formers Alliance and Industrial Union rep
resent the highest development in the evolu-
tion Of our order aud are tho essence of re-
form demanded by the people in their effort
to overcome plutocratio domination and re-
store good government; and, whereas, the
only reasonable hope for relief to the farm,
ers and laborers of our country resides in
their incorporating loyalty in support of
these demands there:orc, be il resolved
''lst. Tba, the Farmers Alliance of Suuth
Carolina do hereby solemnly pledge its faith
TO the brethren of the United States, that
our unqualified support shall DO given to
secure the enactment Of these demands.
I'D. For tho purpose Of faithfully carry
ing into effect the above resolution this body
hereby notifies the Congressman from this
State, elected by the Alliance influence, that
this order expects them to oppose the repeal
of the Sherman silver Act, unless the repeal
ing bill embodies substitute giving free
and unlimited coinage of silver upon the
basis of Ii to l. Also they are expected to
oppose the repeal of the 10 per cent. tax on
State banks.
esd. In order to further protect our de-
msnds and force them rs an 'issue in the
political CAM aigns the executive committee
of this body is hereby instructed to submit
the latest legislative demands of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union to
each candidate for State cffice and request
written answer without ambiguity or equiv
ocation upon the following questions:
First, will you discuss the Alliance de-
mands in the coming campsign, particularly
those rela'iog to the finances of the country,
and defend them against the enemies of our
order?'
Second, Will you pledge loyalty to the
demands of the National Farmers Alliance
aud Industrial Union above loyalty to party
caucus, and vote against any aud all candi-
dates who decline to commit themselves to
this extcnt?'
''4th. That the executive committee Of the
District Alliance and County Alliance are
hereby instructed to caray into effect resolu-
iion 3 with respect to all candidates for office
within their respective Jurisdictions.
18th. That the executive committee of this
Alliance shall have printed the above ques-
tlons and answers thereto, and have copies
transmitted to every subordinate Alliance
in the State, and the District and County
Alliances are advised ard urged to adopt the
same csurse.
"6th. That copy Of these resolutions be
sent out by the secretary to each Alliance in
the State"
"Resolved by the South Carolina State Al
lance in council assembled ut Walhalla, s.
e., That we appreciate the services of Broth
er NJ l.. Donaldson ms president Of this Alli-
ance.
"We appreciate him for his wisdom in
council, for his faitbfuluess to truth, for his
energy in action aud for his fidelity to his
brethren.
'.Nhilc we no longer have the benefit Of
his leadership. We confidently expect valiant
service from him in pressing forward to VIC
tory with the hosts Of the Alliance, and we
beg to assure them Of our confidence in him
rs brother battling for the final success of
every true reform.
THAT VIC reatfirm our entire confidence in
his integrity and faithfuiness in the perform
ance of every public trust reposed in him
and wish for him o long and successful ca
6GiitttgC Is as follows:
Resolved, That the thanks Of the South
Carolina State Alliance be, aud the came is
hereby, rendered to the Board of Trustees
OF Clemson College for the cordial receptiop
anu handsome entertainment extended the
>'">.S Va thio oouJ our NlSlt 10
institution on July 20.
In this connection it is not improper TO
give some expression to our feeling of pleas
ure and profound gratitude at the magnif-
cent achievements Of the Reform movement
through the Board of Trustees of the institu-
ton.
We found q princcly domain dotted with
commodious aud handsome buildings. con-
s'ructed after the most approved patterns
aud equipped with all the latest appliances
for the instruction of the boys of the State.
We found faculty of able instructors in
tensey i'll earnest and enthusiastic in the
noble work of training the youth of the State
for practical and useful citizenship. Espe.
cially were we struck with the ample pro-
visions for training in agricultural aud me-
chanical arts, and the heariiness with which
the 80 young men of the college have seized
the opportunity of Improving themselves on
these lines.
We are impressed that this college is a
worthy monument TO the muni6cence of our
distinguished fellow citizen, the late Mr..
Clemson. in the endowment of this institu-
i'm, and an enduring testimonial to the
wisdom, foresight and ability of the Board
of Trustees.
The newly elected officers were installed
by ;ol. ID. p. Duncan, the national secretary
of the Supreme Council of the United States.
Aiken was selected rs the place for the
meefinO Of fha Sfofa Alliance