The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-12-31

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strings On me; but every time the
populists put up clean men and advo-
cate clean principles, will be found
working in the ranks
John w. Baker, chairman 10Th con-
gressional district, Snyder, Tex.
There are many true populists
throughout this country and all they
need is just a little encouragement.
| Could send you a lot more names -
| (Glad to have them.-De France.)
H. G. Warren, Fort McKayett, Tex. :
Am still strong in the faith and have
opposed fusion, first, last and all the
time. Give us a straight ticket in
1904, without any red tape, and we are
ready to unfurl the flag and contend
for the Omaha platform"
Mark Foster, Washington, D. c.:
Eyes, sir; am just as strong in the
faith as eyer. Am glad to be en-
rolled, for think this is the right
plan. am proud to be enrolled with
that honorable Old Guard. s.. In re-
gard to this name: 1t is a good thing
to enroll right now those who are
staunch populists, under that name,
for there are none now in the party
except old-timers. But I think the
name ought to be changed pretty
promptly, The Old Guard is very
honorable title. 1t belongs only to
those who are already In 1t, by virtue
of the fighting they have done. !.
or course, we want to enroll all the
new fighters we can. and will give
them all respect and consideration;
but they have not in fact come all the
way over the trail This new period
ought to have new phrase" (Quite
right. For the immediate present it
is sufficient to rally the Old Guard.
When sufficiently large number of
them get together, we can then for
mulate a plan of precinct clubs to
take in the recruits.-De France.)
J. J. Holloway, Glen, Ca: I'm the
language of our immortal Watson, let
me say: 'POpulists have much to say
that the world must hear-must heed.
Populism will come again. This is
the language of our noblest leader,
whom the fusion deal forced us to
work with and yet for our most bit
ter enemies. This being too bitter a
pill for the earnest Georgia populists,
1t caused many to either shelter their
votes Or choose between two evils
and very many preferred the repub-
lican."
A. +. Slater, West Dallas, Tex: Il
heartily indorse your method If
it is possible to show the populists
their true strength by this plan, it
will create confidence in the party
and cause a great rallying. My only
hope now is that the boys up north
west are thoroughly disguised with
fusion; they now know the fruits of
it. We should quit using policy in our
nominations and instead put up our
best timber regardless of locality.
The ticket should be Watson Of Geor-
gia and Allen of Nebraska"
F. H. Larey Gainesville. Ga: II
take pride and pleasure in forwarding
my name for enrolment in the Old
Guard ofPopulism. /. Have been an
unfiinching member of the party ever
since the adoption of the Omaha
platform-the second declaration of
independence. LII OuI IdSL SLdtc eltC-
ton I was the nominee of the peoples
party for attorney general and came
out victorious in defeat--or counting
out! Let the Old Guard go TO
work in dead earnest as in 1892 and
1894, and the ides of November, 1904,
may reyolutionize the American con-
tinent by tho achievement of victory
that will astound the world"
l.. A. Smith. bonneville. Ark: God
bless you in the good work"
J. Fl. Hills, chairman state commit
tee, McFall, Mo-: 81 deem ii an honor |
to have my name enrolled among the |
Old Guard of Porulism. have felt |
ali these years while working for the |
principles of popnlism. that we were
doing a Christian work, and doing the |
best we knew how TO bring conditions |
that would accomplish peace on
earth. good will To men in place of |
the unjust competitive eapitallstic
he'll that has been and now Ii prevail |
Ing. S. Count me a populist TIL our
government docs all the banking aud |
issues NIL the moncy--unlcss my lamp
goes out first"
DIR. w. r. Brooks. Cook. Neh.. offers
Ia send cony ~ his latest hook. 10 |