Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-19

~ The interrogatories Propounded 10 tho
several candidates for Delegates to the Con.
ven,ion having twice appeared in our paper,
we have omitted them in the reply Of MI. Van
Hagsn. presuming that his opinions will be
fully understood without their insertion again,
as directed BY him.
Ma. RUsssLL: @
In your paper Of the 29th June last. am
requested through the columns OF your paper.
by - nsanu voters," 10 answer several in,errog.
atories, as one Of the candidates in this coun-
" TO be voted for at the election in August
next, az Delegate for the Convention to form
Constitution for the State government OF
Iowa. 4 81
This do the more cheerfully. believing my
constituents possess not only the right to in-
terrogate, but instruct their public officers, on
all subjects connected with their general good.
which hope they will continue to do as they
have commenced, pledging myself to act 10
perfect accordance with the we'll ascertained
wishes Of my constituents, should be g
lected to seat in the Convention. With
these views, submit the following short and
explicit answers in tho order they are propos-
ed.
In my opinion the Governor should hold his'
term of Office for two years, provided we have
an annual session of the Legislature, but
four If biennial. He should be elected by the
people and by plurality or highest number OF
votes.
am in favor of Supreme Court. indepen-
! dent of and seperate from the District Court.
| would have Judges for Supreme and Dis.
trio, Courts appointed by written application
of the several candidates to the Executive,
whose duty il shall be to submit such appi
cations with his advice before both houses Of
the General Assembly by whom they shall be
elected on Joint ballot OF 10th Houses Of the
General Assembly, with tenure Of Office for
FIVE years.
My views in relation 10 the organization Of
! Court Of Common Pleas are favorable, judi
ges TO be elected by the people with tenure OF
Office FIVE years.
Justices OF the Peace to be elected by the
people with tenure Of Office three years.
Sheriffs TO be elected by the people with
tenure Of cfice two years, and eligible four
years in any term Of six years.
am in favor Of Incorporating in the Con.
s,itution, an article prohibiting the General
Assembly from passing any acts Of incorpora-
ton for any purpose whatever. (unless It be
State bank with proper restrctions) with
powers Of issuing bills Of credit, or bills pay
able to order or bearer, without the consent Of
The people. All minor acts Of incorporation
would leave with the General Assembly. fol
their action as in their wisdom and sound
judgement they might deem expedient, lest
before we are fully appraised Of our danger
we too, as a state, with some of our sis,e
states, find ourselves ruined in financial mat
tiers, and our deprecated credit offered fo
sale two thirds below its par value not only a
home but in foreign markets calamity, We:
disgrace and reproach which The people shou't
endeavor TO avert.
am 10 favor of limiting the General As
sembly to a reasonable number, sufficient &
tire oeIay aud expense as b6skibe WIN WI IA s Is
sions of the General Assembly not TO excee,
reasonable given number Of days, and tw,
dollars per day for actual services rendered.
l am in favor Of providing br constitution
fnr holding biennial sessions Of the Legisla
ture
am 10 favor Of giving the Governor thu
veto power. provided, if upon reconsideration
a majority Of all the members in attendance te
both Houses Of the General Assembly agree
TO pass bill vetoed by the Governor, the
same shall become law.
: am opposed to granting Legislative power
for the creation of a state debt exceeding the
sum Of twenty FIVE thousand dollars without
the joint resolution Of both Houses of the
General Assembly setting forth the amour,
asked for. and for what purpose, whererpon
it shall be the duty of the Governor to give
sufficient notice of such resolution to the DUAL.
lied electors of each organized county pre-.
vious to the next election when and where the
case may be determined by The people ,hroue Oh
the ballot boo. Your ob't. serv't
|. P. VAN HAGAN,
To Many Voters.
July 1914.