The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-07-29

These demands expressed at different
times in slightly varying phraseolgy raised
the issue. 1t was met by organized cspi-s
tai with strenuous effort TO fasten on us
the blight of the gold stanard. Our de-.
mands, ignored at first by the political par
ties, steadily gained strength among the
people as the educational work Of the Ail-
ance unveiled their justice and fairness %
them. Now we witness the unpsralieled
sight of strong forces in all the politlca par.
ties striving to shape their political course
in harmony with u.s. The reform forces are
gathering. Parties are being rent assunder,
and new political alignment is being form-
ed. The national Democratic convention,
which lately met at Chicago, by an over
whelming vote embodied our financial de-
mands in its platform, thereby aligning IT.
self with the masses Of the people upon
Democratic principles against the dangerous
encroachment of plutocratic power that
threatens the perpetuation special privileges
on the gold standard. VIM. ]. Brysn Of
Nebraska, the nominee of the Democfstdcs
party, is an exponent of true reform. We ecans !
fully trust him. His election next NoyeEas
ber will bring into sight the relief for which
we have been contending for years. fhsye
too much faith in the wisdom and pstriotsm
of the political parties that meet at St. Loais
today to doubt that he will receive their cor-
dial endorsement. Our political hope now Z
rests in n7concentration of the reform forces
The efforts Of all patriotic men should be ex-Ss
erted to secure it. The Alliance has accom-
plished a,grand work in forcing the issues 70 {
the front, and deserves the thanks and oon-
gratrlations of the industrial world. While
great good has been accomplished, let Us not
believe that the mission Of the Farmers Aiits5
ance is ended. It has just begun. It's niys
sion is perpetual eternal vigilance ~ taS
price of liberty" It must endure until (
rights no longer need enforcement, until
there are no longer grievances to be redress
ed.
congratulate you, brethren, upon the
favorable auspices under which we meet
this our ninth annual session. trust that
we may have an enjoyable meeting, and that
your deliberations may materially conduce
to the permanent welfare of our organization.
A committee was appointed to whom
was referred the presidents address.
| DESERVED PRAISE. ssl
The following letter was then read
DENVER, COL, July 10th, 1893. ss,
Iwish to congratulate you people on the
efficient secretary Of your State Alliance.s
The law of the order requires reports toSbo
made to the national secretary twice o year,
January and July 1st. Brother Reid re-;
ports the first of each month. By 80 doing.
he has been o great help: to this office. k3eS
has model form for reports where they are,'
to be made monthly, as he makes them
Sister Fannie Leak Of Texas made the first;
semi-annual report. News received from
different States,is generally good. Minness
sofa promises to organize State Alliance
this year. We hope to get Idaho and Mon
tana in line. ;ssessi
Fraternally yours,
:. R. A. Southworth, -
| . Secretary and Treasurer. Ss
State Lecturer Wilborn then adj;
dressed the Alliance giving an account
of his work during the past year and
speaking in detail of the condition OF
the Alliance. Among other things he
said that the membership of the order
in this State had increased 60 par cent.
during the year just ended. He stated
that the farming people OF the state
seemed to take more interest ia the Or;
der and seemed to be more determined
than ever to keep up their organizi-
tions and work for the best. The fol-
lowing committee on press reports Was
then appointed: J.D. Douthit, An
derson; j. 9. Wilborn, York; u. ".
Bailey, Union.
AS TO THE EXCHANGE.
A committee consisting of DR.. J.s
VIM. Stokes, M. L. Mum and Q. j.
Allen was appointed to examine into
all the affairs OF the State Alliance ex:5
change and submit report to the
body at today's session -.
Speeches were then made by Ptesi.
dent Keitt, DR.. Stokes. DR.. Waller OF
Spartanburg, W. 81. Edwards, VII.
Bryant, Col. D. P. Duncan, and the
Rev. j. A. Sligh. president OF the
board of directors of the State A1liances
exchange. These speeches dealt with
the workings OF the exchange and Is.
was developed that the exchanges was
universally endorsed. The reports M
dicated that the exchange had during
the past year done $3.50. 900 worth Of
business for the members OF the order
at cost of less than 2 per cent. for its.
maintenance. -, a,.
The executive committee OF the State
organization submitted report to the
effect that the books of the secretary
and treasurer had been examined and
found to be in trst-class condition.
THE COTTON TIE BUSINESS.
The matter of the cotton tie trust and
the method of dealing with it was
then taken up. Col. Duncan OF the
exchange made a full statement In res
gard to the formation of the trust, and
quoted the figures showing what the.
farmers had to face this year. h in-s
formed them that the price had been
| increased from 70 cents bundle, de-
livered, to $1.3O. There had, twas
true, been slight increase in the price.
of iron, but it did not guarantee an
increase in price of over 10 per cent
He recommended fight all over the
United States against the trust, and!
urged that the South Carolina ALI.
ance take the initiative, inviting all
other State Alliances to join 1t in light
ing the common enemy. The suggea
ton was received with universal ap.:
proval, and a committee, consisting OF
Mr.. J B. Douthit, G. A. Plyer and ].
W. Shannon, was appointed to look
carefully into the whole matter, no
porting to the Alliance today the most
feasible plan for fighting the trust.
The Alliance has in view q steel ne
substitute in the shape OF q new wire
tie, which can be bought at the rate OF
6 cents a hundred feet. This will re.
duce the cost of "tieing" bafsof cot.
~, ol,ouf ono third of the formef>C cost