The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-01-16
SPLENDID RESULTS.
THE TWO CONVENTIONS.
A General NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Meetings.

Let January sth and 9Th, 1890, De
set down as 'red-letter days, IN the
calendar of Reform in Minnesota. All
who attended the two conventions
held on those days. in Century Han,
Minneapolis, are proud of the results
achieved.
STATE FARMERS ALLIANCE.
On January Sth. the State Farmers
Alliance assent bled. There was
large attendance, considering the
financial condition Of the farmers
rcry large attendance. Some tifty-hve
more Alliances had paid up their dues
than at the previous annual meeting.
The utmost harmony and enthusiasm
prevaied-all factions have disap-
pcdred and there is the most cordial
good feeling among all the members.
They have been chastencd IN tue
school Of adversely. and are drawn to-
gether in sacred brotherhood or
mutual suffering. In this respect the
Alliance is stronger to-day than it
ever has been. Every member real
ICES that the organization does a work
which neither the Peoples Party nor
any other agency can accomplish. 1t
las saved the people 81, 500, 900 year
on the price Of twine alone and can
save them many millions more in 9TH
cr fields Of practical usefulness.
THE OFFICERS ELECTED.
The convention selected an excel
lent gentleman for President Mr.. j.
l. Vermilya,-an able, honorable, ,encr-
getic farmer He feels the dignity
and importance Of the place and will
society We expect to see great re-
vival in all directions, in the shape Of
new alliances established, and old
ones revived.
The Secretary, State Lecturer and
Treasurer were all reelected. Better
men can not be found for their re-
spectivc positions. Mr.. A. II. Hen
erickson, is capable, industrious
man, and well fitted for the place he
holds Mr.. L. c. Long, the State
Lecturer, is one Of the most vehement
and forcible speakers in the North
west, and universally popular. His
great power is in his earnestness and
sincerity. He is gradually wiping out
the Republican majority in the
Second Congressional District, and we
hope that in 1896, he will step from
the post Of State Lecturer of the
y o,c' 4 tn 10 Hn16 ri
usefulness on the floor of the House
at Washington. 1t is needless to say
anything complimentary Of that
grand old Tcuton, Senator Probst-
field. who, despite his declarations.
was unanimously reelected Treasurer
of the State Alliance. The whole
state appreciates and respects him.
The following are the vice presi-
dents:
First District-Thomas J. Mcighen
Third District-Michael Holden.
Fourth Districts. w. Powell
Fifth Distributions H. Howe.
Sixth District-A. NJ. Stiles.
Seventh District-Dr. c. Johnson.
OF these Mr.. Meghen and Mr.
Nowe have been on the Executive
Committee before:-they are trained
and valued workers for the cause
The others represent new blood
the able and faithful reformers ol
Blue Earth county. His selection will
revive the Alliance enthusiasm in
that region. Michael Holden, of Rem
Vile county. is a new man in the state
work, but is spoken of in the highes
terms by those who know him. S. w
Powell, OF Washington county. ha.
long been president of the county AL
lance in that county,-the oldest set
tied part of the state. He is an earn
est, able man. Mr.. Stiles, of Saul
Center, is we'll spoken of by hi
to see that very capable man, DR.. c
Johnson, of New London Kandiyoh
county, pushed to the front. We hav
few better men than DR.. Johnson, O
who can do more for the cause of Re
form. He is writer, speaker ant
llllHhCI, anu al uOIlOI w Vic CCdn
dinavian blood in lis veins. We learl
that he, with others, is urging TIN
establishment of Peoples Part
paper in Kandiyohi county. We pre-
dict that they will make it grea
success.
There is one thing very evident
that all hands are taking hold wit
the utmost vigor. and they will pus
the work to triumph. The Allianc
is of the greatest importance to tn
farmers as a means of mutual i'm
provement and cooperation for self
defence
TIE GRAIN GROWERS ASSOCIATION
We hope that the Executive Con
mittee will especially look to the dc
velopment of the Grain Growers A:
socation, to procure for the farmer.
reduced rates Of transportation an
increased prices for their crops. 1t is
shame that, as it is, the producers al
isolated and at the complete mercy {
those they deal with. If the sale {
the 50,000,000 bushels Of wheat of Mil
nesota, or even the one-tenth of i
could be pleaced in the. hands of