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THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE, JO! 



Whereas, The constitution, under the head of miscellaneous, now 

 provides that all trials for offences shall be by the Farmers and Laborers' 

 Union of America, while in session ; and 



Whereas, The time of holding said meetings is limited, and the ex- 

 penses of the same great, would recommend the creation of a supreme 

 judiciary, who shall hear and try all cases. 



I would also call your attention to the necessity of bonding your sec- 

 retary. Also to the more clearly defining Article VIL, governing eligi- 

 bility. 



The advancement of civilization, the development of the natural 

 resources of our country, the promotion and perpetuation of our free 

 institutions, the stability, power, and influence of our republican system 

 of government, the creation and successful operation of all our gigantic 

 enterprises, which give strength and influence to government, depend 

 largely, if not wholly, upon the intelligent application of the true princi- 

 ples of co-operation. The most, if not every failure of all the various 

 business efforts of our order, are due to a want of a proper understand- 

 ing, and a strict adherence to the business principles of co-operation. 



It is the foundation that underlies the whole superstructure of our 

 noble order, and a strict adherence to its principles will lead the 

 membership to a degree of prosperity that shall gladden the hearts of 

 all, and bring joy and contentment around the family circle. 



I would recommend that you spare no effort in providing the neces- 

 sary facilities for the better education of the membership in these great 

 principles. 



The monopolization of finance has been, and now is, the fountain 

 from which all monopolies, rings, trusts, and oppressive organizations 

 draw their support, strength, and power. 



Money in shrinking and insufficient volume remits labor to idleness, 

 reduces the price of products, plants mortgages on the homes of our 

 people, bankrupts those who are forced to borrow, paralyzes our indus- 

 tries, and produces hard times and great privations among the masses. 



It is impossible to have an equitable adjustment of capital and labor 

 so long as money is contracted below that which is adequate to the 

 demands of commerce ; hence, if we would correct the abuses and 

 powers that are now prostrating -and enslaving our industries, lift the 

 mortgages from the homes of our people, restore peace and prosperity 

 to our now paralyzed and almost ruined agricultural and laboring people, 

 we must have a circulating medium in sufficient volume to admit of 

 transacting our business upon a cash basis. 



I would therefore recommend that you demand, at the hands of the 



