The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1858-12-11

| all a!tcr the word Resolved, and thet each
resolution be veted upon separately, and
BY counties.
Resofcet', That a loan Of the crslit of
/ the State after the manner Of the Ten
ncsseo law, referred to in this conven-
ton, or in any other manner or form to
any railroad company, would be viola.
/ tion of Article Of the Constitution of
the State
| Resoire5, That the Constitution of
Iowa does not require, and that it would
be palpable abuse of the executive dis
erection, for the Governor to convene the
General Assembly Of this State in extra
ordinary session for the purpose Of ex-
tending State aid to to the Railroad COM
panics Of the State.
Resoivcd, That upon general priuci-
pies Of public and governmental policy,
there is need Of revision Of our State
Constitution; and that in the opinion of
this Convention the General Assembly at
its next regular Session should adopt the
necessary means to inaugura,c such revi-
sion.
Mr.. Hornish, of Kcokuk, spoke to the
rport Of the majority, and against the
Resolutions introduced by Mr., Byington.
Stated thxt if the Constitution was bar
to State aid, he would have it at once
amended. He was a Democrat, and b.
lisved in the Sovereignty of the people.
and il the Constitution was not right it
should be revised At once Iowa could
not recover from the nightmar. that was
upon her except by the rendering Of
State aid.
Said County snd City Bonds were at a
great discount. Whilst State Bonds
were sought and would in any market
command premium. The spirit Of this
Convention would start the spirit of Re-
formal over the State.
Mr.. Byington, replied to the speech of
the gentleman from Kcokuk last up He
still further urged that the whole thing
was OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES if prosecuted
ut oil it must be under the form and
sanction of the Constitution and law. He
spoke against the haste manifested ~ the
friends for State aid Read the article
in the Constitution inhibitng the loan
of the credit of tho State to any person,
association, or corporation, and comment
ed upon it at length.
Mr.. ID. Rcddington, of keokuk, fol.
lowed, commenting upon the constitu-
tionality of the proposed aid. He spoke
Of the intelligence and fair-minded char
acter Of the Convention. All are in ia.
vor of extending Railroads over the State.
Said the question of State aid rose above
all political considerations Said the
heart of the democracy was in union with
the measure of State aid, and if the Re.
publican party opposed i, would be a
blight upon the party.
Ex-Gov. Baker OF Clinton, next follow
cd. He denied the constitutionality Of
rendering sid-ssid the friends of the
majority report we're in favor of gener-
al systcm OF Railroad improvement. Ar
gucd that if there were 70 constitutional
barrier, the expcdiency Of the proposed
plan was at least doubtful. If railroads
eoa'd not b, built by the aid Of the mag.
nltcent land grants, how could they be
built by The State giving aid only to the
amount of $4,000 or $4,000 per mile
After discussing the Tennessee plan, he
concluded
j. b, Edmonds Of johnson, followed.
requesting Information from the friend.
Of the measure, where or upon what par
tlcuIar class Of roads they proposed to
give lid, to be furnished by the State
wished to Enow why tn. Cantral md
Western portions Of the State, if they
derircd help, were not here represented
in this convention.
}. w. Churchill, of Scott County, next !
spoke. Said he arose to point Of order
The resolution now before the Conyen.
ton was the amendment offered by Mr.. /
of johnson.
The President decided the question
before the Convention was the amend |
lnent Of Mr.. Kirlwood
Mr.. Cook, of Scott County, moved
that the amendment of Mr. klrkweod be
laid on the table lie subsequently,
withdrew the motion.
Mr.. Churchill resumed his remarks -
Said he was in favor Of State aid, proyi-
ded such aid could be rendered without,
increased taxation. Stated
under the Tennessee law, aid could be
without any increase of taxation
10 the people. lie defined the meaning
IF the State, illustrated what are the pow
,rs granted to the legislature. and what
IRE the rights reserved TO the people. -
said the democracy were in favor of State
I'D. His remarks ELECTED much atteu.
ion and interest
Mr. Scott of Clinton, was the next
speaker. lie spoke to the Constitution.
Il gu stion; was in favor of State aid
aid If there was TO be stealing he want
ID hand in-said if aid was given to
my road, it would be to these running
hr ugh the whole length of the State, it
would not be to any branch or short road
Mr.: kirkwood's amendment was nut.
nd lost.
A motion was now made to lay Mr..
Syington's resolution on the table. The
notion to lay on the table was withdrawn.
Mr.. Byington made some remarks vim.
icating the citizens Of johnson County
rom any desire to an out ide pressur. up. :
Il the action Of the convention.
Mr. Butler spoke in the behalf Of Mu.
atine a
lsi RESOLUTION Of Mr.. Byipgton's sub.
t'tutc was put and voted upon BY coun-
es--as follows. /
Total 40 leas--l0O Nays.
The second resolution was voted down
y % to 81
The third resolution was voted down
y vote of III to II.
johnson and Benton Counties voting
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