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of the politicians became apparent. Every possible effort was 

 made to break down the Alliance, by dividing it upon the sub- 

 treasury plan. A few political aspirants were found in the 

 Alliance, ready to serve any power that prorpised, political pre- 

 ferment. The recognized method of such WSLS to oppose the 

 sub-treasury plan. Of course there were a few wha honestly 

 considered the sub-treasury plan as wrong in principle, and that 

 it would do harm in practice. Such were the exception, and not 

 the rule. Under these conditions the annual meeting was held. 

 The annual meeting at St. Louis adjourned to meet at Jack- 

 sonville, Florida, but the citizens of that place failed to realize 

 its importance, and neglected to make any provision for the 

 session. Taking advantage of this apathy, the bright little town 

 of Ocala, many miles in the interior, made such flattering prop- 

 ositions that the executive committee changed the place of 

 meeting. As a consequence, the National Council of the Na- 

 tional Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union met at Ocala, 

 December 2, 1890. A synopsis of the proceedings is given 

 below. 



FIRST DAY. 



Council called to order by the President, L. L. Polk, at 1 2 M., sharp, 

 and opened in due form. 



Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Isom P. Langley of Arkansas. l 



The following officers were appointed by the chair : Isom P. Langley 

 of Arkansas, Chaplain; A. E. Cole of Michigan, Assistant Lecturer; 

 H. M. Gilbert of Indiana, Doorkeeper; T. J. Guice of Louisiana, 

 Assistant Doorkeeper; J. C. A. Hiller of Missouri and W. B. James 

 of Kansas, Sergeants- at- Arms. 



Moved by R. F. Rogers of Florida that an invitation be extended to 

 Governor Flemming and other leading citizens of the State, to the meet- 

 ing this afternoon, which shall be for the public generally. Carried. 



On motion of S. B. Erwin of Kentucky, a committee of five was 

 appointed on credentials : W. J. Talbert of South Carolina, Chairman ; 

 W. L. Peek of Georgia; M. D. Davie of Kentucky; G. T. Barbee of 

 Virginia ; P. B. Maxson of Kansas. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



Convention called to order at two o'clock. 



Brother Rogers introduced Francis P. Flemming, governor of Florida, 

 who delivered the address of welcome. 



