The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-11

Pss.aasnt Of ssate Farmers Union
Outlines His Policy.

Outlines His Poaicy.
The following address OF President
A. ,. A. Psss1tt to the members Of the
farmers organizations Of South Caro-
lima wiz be read with interest by agri-
cuIturalists of the state:
In assuming the duties Of president
OF the farmee' organization of South
Carolina. feel profoundly the great
responsibility and opportunities that
lis out before me. 1 now become the
public servant Of an organized body
u men looking to the full develop
msnt and betterment Of every enter
prise and interest that u in accord
with the principles OF equity and jus
tee. To this end invoke the hearty
cooperation of every man In South
Carolina. but more especially do
plead for the assistance OF every man
bf that distinguished and representa-
tive body Of planters who. In convea-
tion assembled. aid. on. July 80
thrust this responsibility upon me. I
fully appreciate the honor. dutie; and
difficulties that must attend the ef-
forts Of any one In educating and or
ganizing the planters of South Caro-
lima, 90 that they may know best how
to advance and protect their interests.
plesc for sympathy and co-opera-
lion from men In other walks OF life,
be<ausc agricultural prosperity means
progress and vitality to every other
line Of business.
The machinery to fertillze. cuiti-
vate and market our products is too
complex and expensive. and to insure
success to- our various enterprises.
must be simplifed and reduced to
piplnum OF expense.
1. t o1s ersanisasion press home
tQf2 eH9 neid. study - the.
u -, 3o( kh IN the prsambfe
q ,|eus esmstitutioh. relying upon per-
sonal EFFORT. regardless OF ridicuie.
harsh criticism or the lack of con-
ndence reposed In our ability and in
telIigence by others. and the time is
At hand when our planters viii be
happy contented people. will be
that exponent OF power and prosper
ity which have always and will ever
give life. energy and purpose to the
csilings and professions Of all men.
We know that IL is impossible to
enlist the support and allegiance OF
J all the planters. for this cannot be ac-
complished with any class or profess
sion Of men: but by carefully study
ins our needs and weak points we
VIII soon exercise q power that will
stop the leaks that have 90 long
fdrained US of our just earningr.
amounting to hundreds of thousands
|of dollars. This saved to the plant
ers wili bring degree OF content
ment and prosperity that the South
has not enjoyed for over half a CEN
frry.
i desire to be In close touch with
every local organization I'm the state.
Hence I welcome suggestions and in
quiries from every part OF the State.
OF course. there are many questions
cannot answer--there are many OF
our plans that no sane business man
would dare divulge. There are many
oimculties that we have yet to
plan for that We may overcome them.
and. by cooperation and continually
and persistently acquiring concrete
knowledge OF our inte, ests. we can
forge to the front az. occupy that
rank In our religious social. inteilec-
tuai and financial spheres that will
command that respect and esteem
which was accorded our fathers in
ante-bellum days.
Let every county president. as well
as others. aid me to get In touch with
willing. able and influential workers
4 In their respective counties. The only
way through which I hope To- shake
OF the shackles of ignorance. doubt.
suspicion and fear is by concert of
action by every South Carolina who
desires permanent prosperity.
A. j. A. PERRITT