The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1907-08-20
The0rder in a Prosperous
Condition
ADDRESS TO MEMBERS
resident Parrott Discusses the Regu-
iation of Railroads, Building Of
Highwtys, Equalization of
Taxation and Other
Matters.
Especial to News and Observer,)

HilIsboro, N G., August 14-Ihe
2Ist annual meeting of the North
-arolina Farmers Alliance adjourn
ed today after a very interesting Sos
ion Of two days. The attendance was
targe and more unit were repre-
seuted than in several years.
Resolutions were adopted relating
20 matters in which the farmers of
North Carolina are specially interest
vi. These are summarized in the fol-
owing:
Immigration. The State llianc is
opposed to the encouragement of i'm
Migration of foreigners OF any char
acter, by solicitation or ~appropria-
ton of the funds of the State or any
x its departments.
Prohibition. The State Alliance
puts itself on record in favor of pro-
addition.
railroads. The State Alliance ap-
proves the reduction of passenger
rates and favors measures to remedy
Termination in freight rates 1t
favors proper consideration for new,
weak and struggling railway lines.
Education. An agricultural high
school in each congressional district,
TO be maintained by the State, is Ia
yored.
Farmers Institutes. County Alli-
ances are urged to have county in
stitutes held under the auspices of
the alliance wherever possible.
Agricultural school. Plans to Sc
cure the establishment of al agricul-
turaI school at Hillsboro are favored.
Begging Trust. Cooperation hay
ing in view the ~discarding of jute
bagging for cotton is recommended.
Tobacco Trust. Pleasure is express
ed in regard to the action brought by
the Department of Justice to break
UP the American Tobacco Company.
Regret was expressed on account of
the absence of Major w. A. Graham,
of Lincoln county. who was detained
on account of the death of DR.. Joseph
Graham, 1t was the first time he has
failed to be present at the State meet
ing.
In the election Of officers Mr.. J.
T Peterson. of Goldsboro, was elect
ed president. Mr.. George F. PARROT,
the retiring president, was elected
secretary, treasurer and State business
agent, to succeed Mr.. T. B. Parker
who declined election in order to go
will establish his headquarters in
Hillsboro.
Following are the officers elected
J. f. Peterson, president, Colds
borO. n. c.: J. A. McAllister. vice.
PRESIDENT, Lumberton, n. c.; George
F. PARROT, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Kin
ston. n. c.; H. NJ. Gates, lecturer,
'' ~ III W ~ VI" ColNS,
chaplain, r. F. D. 2 Mebale; ]. c.
Balm, steward, Wade, N. c.; George
+ Lane sergeant-at-arms, door
keeper, Aurora, N. c.; George r.
PARROT, State business agent, Kin
ston, n. c.: w. A. Graham. trustee b.
A. fund, Machpelah, N. c.
The address of Mr.. George F. Par
rott, State president, was delivered
Tuesday. He spoke as follows:
Brethren of the North Carolina
Farmers Alliance: One year ago YOU
saw fit to choose me as you president.
accepted with a heart overfowing
with gratitude for the high honor so
unexpectedly received, and so unwor-
thily bestowed, yet with a keen sense
nt the great responsibility involved,
I have given to your interest that
part of my time which I felt I could
spare from my private affairs. Wheth-
er | have served you wisely or unwise-
ly is a matter for you to decide:
whether honestly or dishonesty, pa
trlot1cally or unfeifshiy, you will leave
TO me and my Ckod.
1t has long been the custom for the
president of the Farmers Alliance, as
II is for the presiding officer OF all
similar organizations, to deliver in per-
son, or by messenger, an address
which should be directed to past
achievements and to future plans and
1t is my purpose now tc
call you attention to things which
have either been accomplished, insti-
ted or supported by the great and
useful organization to which you be
long.
Jute Bagging.
Perhaps the most decisive as vel
as the most notable victory we have
gained was that won over the Jutt
Bagging trust. It was a costly fgh
on both sides, but it was worth tn
price more than a undred times. L
would be wise in view of the continued
advance in price of bagging for Us
at this meeting to prepare for protec-
ton against the greed of monopoly.
Six Per Cent Law.
The Farmers Alliance stood for {
6 per cent law in North Carolina
Then 1t was that a mighty howl Wen
UP from banks and private money
lenders. Such a law, hey said, would
drive money from our State, and ther
money shortage would rapidly deVelol
into a, real money famine.
The s per cent bill vas placed or
our statute books, with the result, a.
YOU all know, that capital has no
left us but continues to come within
our gates.
Railroads and Their Regulation.
The Farmers Alliance TODD for {
Railroad Commission. Nor did we
cease in our efforts until that, too
was accomplished, which has proven
q great blessing to all our people
though at times since the inauguration
" the Commission we have regarded
with suspicion, and have anticipated
is acts with fear and trembling les
they be taken in by those from whom
"e feared oppression.
You win pardon me just here fol
calling your attention to a little fgh'
You, though unknowingly had with
LIE railroads about the first OF las
april. For particulars of this l refel
You to The Progressive Farmer of Ma,
I6. 1907.
More han fifteen years ago thu
-arr1ers' Alliance, both State and Ma
Ri Eal, favored government ownership
Taiiroads. Well do ] remember tn,
.saTed discussions in ana out of tn,
-!Haucc on that subject.
as an Allianceman. bowling 10 tn,
WIZ Of the great majority of m.
.~IethHen, stood for the affirmative. a
~ same time, personally, | had mis-
a.E.a"5 and distrust, which feeling
81, nave an abiding place in my mind
me Farmers Alliance was the,