The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-06-03
HIS WORDS OF ADVICE.
One Of Our Leaders Leaving Us-But He Stands
Fast by Principles.

Fast by Principles.
Editor Representa- tive:
| regret very much that circumstances
make it impossible for me to take part in
the political contest preceding the ma
tional convention Of the Peoples Party.
but. as l. have labored earnestly and hard
in the reform cause for number OF years
it appears to me to be but right that
should have voice in the work to be done
at st. Louis, and l propose to use what
influence may be mine with the delSg ties
to be chosen. in order to carry out what
l believe to be right.
First think it is the duty of Popu-
lists throughout the state to at
tend the primaries, choosing only men
who are known to be in the middle Of the
road whose records are clean. who have
never favored fusion or engaged In trade
and sell-outs, who will look neither to the
right nor to the left, but carry out their
instructions to the letter, and STAND BY
THE OMAHA PLATFORM!
While I am an ardent free coinage ad-
vocate / think it folly for our party to
make this the sole Issue, at the wish of a
lot of old party politicians. If rec coinage
men are sincere reformers they will
leave the old parties and come to us, pro-
vided we are ourselves honest, and do
not abandon our principle. This is so
important that it seems to me that every
earnest Populist should make it his per-
sonal business to see that no trimmers are
chosen.
Second-Minnesota will be one of the
most influential states a st. Louis, chiefly
because of the honorable gentlemen chos-
en- as ateS-at-large, 1gnatlus Donnel-
ly and Sidney M. Owen.
With such men at the head Of her dele
cation, Mnnesotas voice will be heard all
over the civilized world, and. her delegates
will WELD an immense influence!
l believe that it is the duty of Mime
a. - c1JA
ton, and ] think that she can name the
nominee for president if she desires; not
only that but she can name one of her
own sons.
The Populists of Minnesota are at last
one united body, no fractional fight dis
turbs their prospects of success, all dis
turbing elements are relegated to the rear,
now let them make one grand effort to
show to the world that they are indeed
a power in the land.
I fondly hope that you will agree with
me that there is no better man in the
world to occupy the presidential chair,
than Hon Ignatius Donnelly, he who has
fought longest and hardest for his unfor-
tunate brethren, and without whom there
would be no Peoples party in this state.
am sure that no more able and eloquent
man than Sidney NJ. Owen can be found
to present his name to the convention.
If Mnnesotas delegation, in it's wis
N'O'ia NC
done, the Populists would surely carry the
state, and should good fortune be with
them at st. Louis, and the Peoples party
should succeed in electing it's national
ticket. we could all rest assured that no
mere figurehead or tool of the enemy
would be chosen.
No one doubts that Mr.. Donnelly would
make the money power come to time, and
you will know that all the world cannot
buy him, nor turn him from what he
knows to be right
Here we have man absolutely fear
less for himself who would face death
unf1inchingly If necessary, with an init
mate knowledge of American public life,
with clear brain and an eloquent voice,
and last, but not least, an unblemished
character
With him as our candidate we will honor
the party, and If we succeed in electing
him, he will remain loyal to the people,
fighting for them when endowed with
power with much galantry and courage
as his record Of a lifetime would warrant
us to expect.
Assuring you that will fight for the
cause, and that my voice will be heard on
the right side wherever it pleases God
that 1 shall live, l am, dear sir, Respect
fully yours,
-Huhprt A Wa11roff