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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1893
Page
2
Publication urged to comprise one side with concise, fact driven reports from every county. Emphasizes value from demonstrated results, experiences, and clear post office attribution with signer name. Includes a quoted patriotic line from L L Polk and a note about advertising awareness.
The Laurinburg Exchange reports on political frays and finance. Notes include the fifth Demorest medal elocution contest in Wayne County at Pikeville on October 20, Henderson Alliance meeting on the 21st, and commentary on silver, gold, and the American Tobacco Company. Mentions Senator Vorhees, Senator Vance, Morgan, Stewart, Thomas A. Edison, and copper and silver premiums amid party polemics.
The Senate debated the repeal measure in a continuous session lasting thirty eight hours. Senator Voorhees led the repeal faction but fatigue and desertions left a quorum impossible. The Sergeant at Arms failed to compel attendance and the adjournment followed, amid speculation of future battles and political maneuvering.
The piece critiques President Cleveland and John Sherman arguing against unconditional Sherman law repeal. It claims tariff and pension patterns favor the rich, notes farmers should balance selling and holding cotton for price gains, and aligns with silver and farm interests while urging prudent sales amid uncertain prices.
Mr. C. F. von Hermann of the Raleigh Weather Bureau sends an inventive letter to the Wilmington Messenger aimed at enlightening farmers. Hon A M Waddell reduces its scare tactics but the piece notes the argument that free coinage would expand money in circulation and raise prices of all products.
The article contrasts farming with other livelihoods, noting Germans serve in the army and proposing farm service for Americans. It recounts Ex Senator William M. Evarts trying farming, earning over 50 000 yearly, owning Windsor Vermont land with workers, and a remark that both milk and wine from his farm cost the same. It also recalls General Rosser joining the Populists and Langston shifting from Republicans to Democrats, with Democratic papers labeling Rosser a renegade and Langston a gentleman.
General Rosser renounces the Democratic party in Charlotteville Virginia and endorses Populist ideas urging voters to break political bondage. Reports cite Bryan Edison and other figures joining reform ranks as Democratic leaders in Memphis face criticism over free coinage and Cleveland is denounced as a slave driver.
A critical critique of national banks alleging greed and currency contraction from 1883 to 1890. It argues banks harm the public, calls for government run banks like post offices, and labels Wall Street and London as oppressive. A foreigner warns of deceptive steamboat agents drawing immigrants.
The text notes CAPTASHER POPULIST shifting positions on graduated income tax initiative and referendum sub treasury Ocala platform and suggests a potential mast head change to Weaver and Field. It cites Col Hoke Smith denying issuing suspension orders for pensioners in July pending investigations, labeling it a backdown from pension reform.
A historical note on Senate rules requiring unanimous consent for votes and how a single or small group can delay action with speeches, leaving the timing of adoption unclear and enabling indefinite postponement under these time-honored procedures.
The vote on repealing the Sherman law is delayed for weeks. Proponents say rules favor the bill while opponents are outnumbered. Supporters accuse Senator Sherman of temporizing with financial fallacies and selling out to English and American schemers for wealth.
A Fish Dam correspondent explains demonetizing silver and its effect on money value, noting that legislation can demonetize or remonetize the metal. The Carthage Blade attacks Senator Vance as treacherous, criticizing shoddy papers and Wall Street influence in North Carolina.
A Confederate veteran General Rosser and Democrat leader joins the Populist cause while Virginia Republicans shift to the Democratic Party led by Langston described as the blackest in his party. The piece condemns Richmond money influence and notes Ambassador Van Allen’s wealth and European residence with a $50,000 campaign contribution seen as a path to reward.
Nebraska voters praised Senator Allen after a 14 hour 45 minute talk against unconditional repeal of the Sherman law. He spoke with steady voice, sipped tea, and remained at the desk through multiple roll calls, delivering what observers call the longest uninterrupted speech and a strong performance.
Dunn's Review notes 320 business failures for the week ending October 7, nine fewer than the prior week. Year ago there were 184. Three month liabilities across banks railroads and factories total 750.7 million, over four and a half times last year. The piece ends urging reform or destruction and calls readers to choose a side.
The Missouri State Grange met in Cameron on the 10th while a California State Alliance session at Freen reported progress. The banner Alliance spans eight counties with eighty activ members meeting in their own hall. Reports say eighty nine organizations formed since January 1. Alliances in North Carolina Texas and other states plan patches and experiments with proceeds to treasury. Growth appears rapid in Texas Kansas Alabama Nebraska Georgia and other states with good turnout in Watauga County North Carolina though county meetings are postponed to allow more time for organizing.
A fierce Friday storm swept through Florida Georgia South and North Carolina Thursday and Friday causing widespread property damage and loss of life but reportedly less severe than the Angus and October storms. Cotton damage is feared. state fair events and local alliance meetings are rescheduled.
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