The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-05-02
AnoeaI to Parmera.

VIC ROEO1 hAACdV 4CE 1OAACS0 "a &11ob-
anees.' -
Few mortals In this country ever
truly appreciate this royal privilege.
Few they be that ever stop to think oil
their oppressed condition, and seem to
actually know that In that govern
mental prerogstive lies . weapon In
roach OF the toillng millions.
Exhausted under she burden OF an
artistocFatic ruler; disguised of the
pernieious system of imprisonment be-
cause he could not redeem his honest
| debts, she humble tiller Of European
soil bsde farewell to his native coun-
try and pursued his course in search
OF land OF freedom. Today, We see
him-she American fsrmer-the same
upright, industrious, noble creature,
with ell his political liberty, slave
almost as handicapped as when 8
peasant under the yoke OF sn European
sriGsocracy.
Since she dawn of the American ma
ton the Bgriculturiss has been the
submissive burden bearer. Ever since
the Revolutionary war, the farmer has
been the prey upon which practically
every other industry has glutted its
ravenous appetite. The black sheep
OF the human family IL seems to have
fallen his los to be.
The leading American industries
clear from 80 80 SO per cent profit
upon the money they have invested
oftentimes stock which represents no
actual investments. The iarmer-the
producer OF she wealth upon which
these favored pets OF Uncle Sam fesst.
whose property 10 confscated--is COM
PEELED 20 share begRar's LOB upon 8
public highway.
The ssasissics published by the
United States governments reveal the
aHful situation that she farmer has
not been making living wages since
the civil war. In only one decade
since 1865 has be been able 10 show a
beggarIy 2 per cent upon his capital,
and yea from this per cent were to be
deducted his expenditures for taxes,
repairs, etc.
In view OF these facts, the question
naturally arises: What power is re-
sponsible for this deplorable situa-
|tionP',
The 80 called Republican and Dem
ocrstic parties Of today, OF course.
For over hundred years the work
man has necessarily filed the ballot
box. For years he has been str aight
Republican voter or 3 straight Demo.
cratic voter. as the case may be.
Occasionally, he has the pleasure of
witnessing financial panic; money
stringency giving him starving prices
for his products.
But, whas OF that?
Take your medicine, Mr.. Hayseeder,
and dare not grumblel
What intelligent workman does not
realize this 10 be true? BLIND is the
victim who does mott
SHAME upon that statesman who
will side.step these problems and speak
no word OF sympathy in behalf OF the
fsrmeri
But 81 last patience has ceased to be-
a virtue. The farmer must make him
self recognized OF his public servants.
He must, some time, somewhere, have
redress Of grievances.
Hence the urgent necessity OF the
Farmers Union. Day by day this
10 invading new terri
,ory. Day by day Ii arrives to eman-
,ipate the farmer from CALLING condi-
lions. AZ She presens moment, within
he halls OF congress echo the co-opera-
i've voices OF 2, 400, 008 organised men
pleading for reforms. In Georgia,
Texas, Arkansas, Mis-
Iouri, Louisiana and other states It lie
making rapid strides TO conquest.
Iss infant being pure and just, It de-
erves the loyal support OF every far
ner in ehe land. Then we appeal 20
,ou, Mr. Farm-laborer: For the aake
i humanity patsoniEe that organiga.
ion which offers 10 improve your con,
isioni Bow not your head Ia com
'laisancs 30 your rival because he
,oints with acorn to your mistakes in
be past The Farmers Alliance
doomed for . while, made mistakes
nd wens 10 pieces, yes the harvest :
own By that order, though insignia /
ana, is today bearing fruit hundred. '
Did.
r not The cause for which vs are !
irving just ones Does not justice o
) this momens appeal 10 your very $
AZURE TO nght It's battles?
Farmers OF Louisfanal In the +
rengsh OF manhood rise and defend h
our rights! i
whatsoever . man sowesh, tha g
ISL he also reap. Il
J. F. ARcENEAUx. il
ST. Amant, La. "
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