The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1907-11-15

'HuiiiCoCiOu " tue Lexington Herald /
on the tobacco situation. 1t follows
To the Editor of The Lexington Her
aid.
A safe, sure, speedy and satisfac-
tory solution.
Is there such solution or this ali
important problem of Central and
Northern Kentucky; Is it possible?
And if'so how obtained? are questions
OF great import, at the same time the
will present themselves If
duly considered.
All tobacco growers in the sections
mentioned are united upon at least
four facts or statements in connection
with the subject. One is Chat
tobacco ought to bring much better
price now and In the future than It has
done for rnany years in the past. -
Another is that the growers ought to
have some voice in the sale of their
product. Another is THAT all grow
ers have common enemy that has had
them by the throat Another is
organization is a great thing"
THAT with the growers all united and
working together as one man they
would possess the key to the situa-
tior." Being ali agreed upon the fore
going statements and that "in union
there is strength" now let US ask
have we an organization? We answer
yes, we certainly have a good one.
Then is that organization working for
the interests or all tobacco groWers9
Answer: 1T most aSsuredly is doing
and with all Of its energy, having at
heart the interest of every and all
tobacco growers. This ORGANIZATION
has seen fit to adopt plan to have
mo crop for 1908 For several rea-
sons for one did not at first approve
this plan as the best. Yet the major
lty thought 1t best and it has passed
almost unanimously. Shall | sulk now
and refuse to abide their decision. No
indeed, l accept what they have done
as my act, and will che e full 7 acc u -ce.
While l have but little tobacco 1 nave
big interest, and will cheerfuIly sacri-
fee my entire crop for 1903 III order
to help win battle that tobacco grow
ers have been forced to wage against
an unhOly desire for gain, and also to
secure to themselves a fair Ir)port O I
of the profits of their business. The
will of the majority is at the founda-
ton of our Government. DESTROYED it
and you topple the edifice. 1t obtains
IN all pOlitiacl parties and most protes-
tant chucrhes. Does any Democrat or
Republican expect to have his own
sweet will every time he desires il?
Far from it. But he yields to the will
OF the majority, fair expressed, and
will acquiesce in their decisions and
rules, especially when it is evident
that that majority is deeply concerned
to do the right thing.
Some have intimated that great
trouble will come from ehis section of
the Society of Equity in reference to
the cutting cut Of the 1908 crop. We
admit that serious trouble is possible,
even probable. Yet it need not be at
all necessary. The situation has, it is
true, assumed a positive aspect and
there can now be no neutral ground :"
either for or against the trust as the
square issue; no lodging. Here l
wish to present plain statement, that
there is "a safe. sure. speedy and sat
isfactory solution" of the whole mat
ter and it is this: AS is the rule in our
Government so let it be here, viz
That the minority will! yield and accui-
esce in the plans of the majority forth
with and without delay, thereby effect
ualiy preventing any seemingly immi-
nent trouble. II it were not preemi-
nently to the best interests of the
minority so to do | would be one of the
last men in this world to urge them
TO this course. AS the old idarkey
said: I'VE will shorely win :" and so
we will, but it is the imminent trouble
that ] am pleading TO avoid. 1t is so
unnecessary. The responsibility is
first With the minority, they cannot
escape it. Further opposition is
counting trouble The majority did
what they thought was wise. They
cannot recede without being towards !;
being engaged in a dreadful battle
they cannot cOwardiy capitulate. 1t
could not be to the interest of :. the
minority to do so. Will the. brave men
of the minority There are many of
them) join US and throw themselves
into the breach thus avoiding any fur
ther trouble? In giving up any pre-
conceived opinions you make no sacri-
fee. You build yourself up more per-
manently besides. If you would like
to see farmers more independent and
better off, come right in. If you would
like TO enjoy jolly good time with
real pleasant feelings toward all neigh
bors come right in. If you would like
to see a fair profit on all of your pro-
duets in the future, come right lin. If
you would like to see our common en-
envy capitulate and become your friend
come right in. Just as soon as you do
there will be better times, sending JOY
and comfort to thousands of Ken
lucky homes. Yes, come right in.
Which by far is the safest. fine SIR
est, the sDeediest, the most satisfac-
tory solution of sthis whole trouble. ,
Your patriotism, your love for human
ity will prompt you to Join in. You
will never, no never regret it. We
know it, you know it. Why any delay.
Democrats, Republicans, Independents,
ali. forget past differences, let US
( henceforth work together to further
the best interests of our State and
section.
"a friend and | apart may be
Yet the friend Will be a friend in
DponccitU''