150 HISTORY OF THE WHEEL AND ALLIANCE. 



creature of the National Farmers' Alliance and Co-opera- 

 tive Union of America and the National Agricultural 

 Wheel, the consolidated power and influence of which 

 makes it one of the greatest organizations in the world), 

 would call your attention to the gravity, magnitude and 

 importance of this occasion, and impress upon you the 

 necessity of the most guarded, intelligent and conserva- 

 tive action. ******** 

 CO-OPERATION. 



u The advancement of civilization, the development 

 of the natural resources of our country, the promotion and 

 perpetuation of our free institution, the stability, power 

 and influence of our republican system of government, the 

 creation and successful operation of all our gigantic enter- 

 prises, which gives strength and influence to government, 

 depends largely, if not wholly, upon the intelligent appli- 

 cation of the true principles of co-operation. The most, 

 if not every failure of all the various business efforts of 

 our order, is due to a want of a proper understanding and 

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



"It is the foundation that underlies the whole super- 

 structure of our noble order, and a strict adherence to its 

 principles will lead the membership to a degree of pros- 

 perity 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 pro- 

 viding the necessary facilities for the better education of 

 the membership in these great principles. 



FINANCE. 



"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 shringing and insufficient volume remits 

 labor to idleness, reduces the price of products, plants 



