The Advocate and news., 1899-02-15
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REPORT OF THE KANSAS STATE :
ALLIANCE.

tory Of the State and nation. The mush-
room growth of the early days OF the Or
ganization belongs to the past. AT the
present time the membership Is greatly
lessened in numbers out is composed only
OF those who possess strength of char
acter and are loyal 10 the principles for
which the Alliance was organized.
Some who are unable to keep up sub
organizations are desirous OF continuing
their membership, and pay their dues TO
the State secretary. During the early
days questions of political economy al
most entirely mOnopolized the attention
Of the membership. For the last few
years questions of ethics Of farm and
domestic economy have been more fire.
Quently considered.
The recent session held in Topeka was
one of the most profitable. The presi-
dents address, which was recently pub
lished, was heartily endorsed by all. Prof
COttrell gave an excellent address on the
work of the Agricultural college.
Mrs. Bare, superintendent Of the Girls
Industrial School, at BelOit, spoke OF the
work and management of the institution,
showing the advantage of the home in
dustrial training over that or the prison
system.
Mrs. May Hilles rendered several Sc
lections of music and read a well-pre-
pared paper on ethics.
w. B. Gasche, who is one Of Henry
Georges followers, gave a paper which
has been previously published, on "An
Equal Distribution of Wealth"
Miss Helen WescOtt, Librarian at the
al IAv.,r, ffntI Hnlf frhkn knA hnm aVT
dience with logical and scholarly ad
dress on the Ethics of Competition"
Mrs. S. L. Ruggles read an excellent
paper at the close Of which she suggested
the appointment of standing committee
on good of the order. The idea of ap-
pointing a superintendent in each Con-
gressional district was considered and
endorsed, any one who can serve in this
capacity or can recommend some one for
the work are requested to write the pres
ident. Robert Patterson, Of Usage County,
spoke forcibly on the subject Of history
repeating itself.
The work of the fire insurance
was ably reported by the secretary,
w. d. Gilpin. Much interest was mani
tested in the report Of the condition of
the Interstate Exchange. A vote OF
thanks was extended TO the Advocate
and News and other papers who have
shown us courtesy in publishing notices
OF our meetings. Also to all who con-
tributed so largely to the success Of the
eleventh annual session.
A resolution was adopted endorsing
Sister Emma Sells Marshall as matron
of the insane asylum for her efficient
work in that institution.
Letters Of greeting from the secretary
and delegate from Wilson County was
read. Their interest in the organization
made all regret that they could not be
present.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
Whereas The alliance has ever been
an organized protest against aVarice,
greed and injustice, an educator and
powerful influence for the elevation Of
humanity, therefore be it
Resolved, That we reaffirm our loyalty
to the principles Of the order.
Resolved a., That we heartily endorse
every effort that is being made for the
establishment of the free rural delivery
of mail.
Resolved (3), That we earnestly re-
quest our governor to place on the State
board of charities two representative
business women, and urge that no one be
appointed on this most important board
whose character is not above reproach.
Resolved (D, That we recommend and
favor the introduction of civil service
in all our public institutions. That
we view with alarm in the last
few State administrations the tendency
Of both political parties to use all the
machinery and prerogatives in its power
to perpetuate itself and seek renom-
ination, thereby curtailing its usefulness
and stuItifying its high privileges, there
fore be it
Resolved, That we recommend a
change in our laws making the admin
igtratiOns eligible for one term only.
SINCE ElI the pifiZpnS nf tha State are