The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

sociation could be so fortified in it's
laws and imperative routine method
that their presence as Members would
not enable them thereby to create vi
tai dissension or divert the association
from its iron track of a social welfare,
a personal pecuniary cooperative ben
eft, Or the indomitable spirit of its
reform character.
We believe the triumph of the peO-
pies party principles awaits now only
the electrical touch of confidence that
bears in its contact an organization
system and method which shall lead
and command rank and file con-
stituency (bone and sinew of America)
in a continuous lesson OF action for
just cause; to their being inspired
in every moment of their industrial
and producing work with tho knOWi
edge that the organization is alert and
watchful to sustain and protect its
membership, to care for that member
ships very smallest needs, willing and
able to help that membership by
substantial personal pecuniary benefit;
thus enticing the sacred flame Of con-
fidence and security to burn steadily,
increasingly, ever and ever glowing.
The organization of nation and
government is made secure and en-
during by reason of the auxiliary or
CARNATIONS which the citizens thereof
provide, establish and vigilaLtly guard,
TO the avOwed purpose of aiding in
the life. liberty and happiness pro-
motion Of it's people The more espe-
cially prominent of such auxiliary or
CARNATIONS are those OF the religious
societies-or churches-and the pub
nc school system. Besiles these there
ere innumcrable social, scientific and
commercial societies. Among the lat
ter and exceedingly significant thereto
is not to be omitted If we would, the
emplric institutions Of the associated
banks of New York and every other
town beneath the tolerant flag of
earth's civilization.
All these auxiliary organizations are
sustained many by voluntary contri-
button of their members, others in ac-
cord with expressions course, by the
common taxation Of industry.
And who has not been impressed
5y the aid and influence which aux
| i'lary organizations have rendered
10th the democratic and republican
party machines? Their machines have
created these alxiliaries in every city
snd hamlet OF Importance in all the
states and territories.
| They consist of marching clubs,
literary clubs, social clubs, military
and semi-military affairs, court house
rings, postoffice rings and rings ad-
infinitum. Then there are the some
what independent political auxiliary
organizations, especially of Chicago,
known as "Hinky Dinks," and New
York city's 'Tammany society" These
auxiliaries dominate and control the
domestic, industrial and political des-
Tiny of millions of people and at vari-
Gus periods in our history have con-
trolled the national interests of our
citizens.
The peoples party would not if il
could accept the corrupt practices OF
these city organizations-anG there is
no need. For, The Chosen Farmers oil
America has instituted system and
order. founded upon the virtue In fra
ternity and equity and equally potent
in devotion to the interests of its
membership-we, however, cite the de.
termining influence and power Of these
city societies to show the paramount
Importance and practical results at
tanned from auxiliary organization.
Shall not the peoples party, in the
approaching reorganization of its at.
fairs, be mindful Of past experience
concerning auxiliary associations o.
farmers, aud, with the wisdom of thai
experience, therefrom invoke thu
strength and aid of an adequate farm
ers' organization, whereby to aug
ment, maintain, and inspire the want
ing and waiting rank and file constit
uency:
Ruskin wrote: "Order and system
are nobler things than power"
A. C. VAN TINE.
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