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the Alliance did as in many other matters, it built for the 

 future. 



As the proceedings of the Farmers' State Alliance of Texas, 

 held at Waco, in January, 1887, must be of interest to every 

 member of the order, we feel justified in giving them in detail. 



"Pursuant to call issued by C. W. Macune, chairman of Executive Com- 

 mittee and acting president, the Farmers 1 State Alliance met in the Court- 

 House, Waco, Texas, ten o'clock A.M., Tuesday, January 18, 1887. 



" Brother Macune occupied the chair, and opened the Alliance in due form. 



" Brother B. J. Kendrick, of McLennan County, was appointed vice-presi- 

 dent pro tempore. 



"The acting president stated that he would order the call of the roll, and 

 that if he found a quorum present, he would explain the object of the meeting. 

 He then explained his decisions and rulings in regard to apparently conflict- 

 ing meanings of certain clauses in the constitution, in reference to the manner 

 in which the Farmers 1 State Alliance may be reconvened. 



" The roll was then called by the secretary, and it was found that seventy- 

 one counties were represented. 



"The chair ruled that all officers and members of standing and special 

 committees are entitled to seats during the session. 



" Brother O'Byrne of Gregg raised the question whether those officers 

 who resigned their positions in the Farmers 1 State Alliance are still members 

 of this body. The chair decided in the affirmative. An appeal from this 

 decision was taken by Brother O'Byrne, which, after some discussion, was 

 withdrawn. 



" The acting president then explained the embarrassment of his situation, 

 and asked that the Alliance relieve him by electing a temporary chairman or 

 president, to preside until President Dunlap^ successor shall be elected. But 

 it being clearly the wish of the Alliance that Brother Macune should occupy 

 the chair for the period mentioned, no action was taken in the premises. 



" On motion, the chair was authorized to appoint a committee of twelve on 

 Credentials. The following were appointed : 



"W. M. Reed, chairman, McLennan County; J. M. Smith, Bell; Nat 

 Draughan, Red River; J. B. Larry, Bosque ; S. W. Hilliard, Burleson ; A. S. 

 Simmes, Leon; J. A. Ramsdale, Burnet; C. H. Alden, Travis; A. P. Cagle, 

 Montague; J. A. Buford, Coleman; John O'Byrne, Gregg; T. M. Collie, 

 Stevens. 



" On motion, a committee consisting of Brothers Jones of Erath, and 

 Pickett and Dunlap of Wise, was appointed to receive and introduce the 

 visiting brothers from the Louisiana Farmers 1 Union. 



"At 12.22 o'clock, the Alliance adjourned until half-past one. 



" The Alliance met at 1.45 o'clock. 



" A communication from Rev B. H. Carroll, pastor of the First Baptist 

 Church of Waco, inviting the members of the Farmers 1 State Alliance to hear 



