The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-03-06
Tt.E FARMER'S CONVENTION
a S.ro,g appeal ga the General ASSEM-
hly for Reiicl.

From the Springfield M Journal
We have already published the able al
dress OF Senator Whitisg, before the Con-
| ven,ion of Farmers, at Bloomington, and il
| We had space would give the proceedings OF
| that body in full. The demands of the
Convention are summed up in vigorous
language in the resolutions, adopted 10y it
after two days discussion Of the important
subjects under consideration. We transfer
the resolutions entire TO our columns:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, The constitution of Illinois re-
quiTes the Legislature 10 pass laws To correct
abnses and prevent unjust discrimination
aud extortion by railroads;
WHEREAS, The Legislature has complied
with the provision of the constitution; and,
isWHEREAs, The railroads in the State OF
Illinois stand in open defiance 10 these laws
by charging rates greatly in excess of what
the laws allow, and by unjust Determinations
and eX;orrions; and,
WHEREAS, Inc eXac;ions and exior!ions
bear mosi heavily on the producing classes /;
therefore he il
ResoirCd, That THIS convention OF farmers
and producers insist upon the enforcement
and observance of these laws.
RcSvlrcd, That in obedience TO the univeI
al law, that the creature is not above the
creator, We declare our unalterable convic-
ton that all corporations are suhjec' to regu-
iation 10y law, and that We will tolerate no
divided sovereignty with corporations of our
own creation.
ReSaired, That We call upon every depart
ment OF the Safe Government, the Execu-
tive, Legislative and Judicial, in their joint
and several capacities, to execute the Consri-
tuition and laws now in force; and, if amend
merits or new laws are needed to enforce ODE
dience. We call for their speedy enactment.
Reso'ced, That in the effort of our officers
to execute the laws in question, no narrow
policy should b. pursued by the Legislature,
but tina: The magnitude of the matter at stake
demands that ample appropriations he made
act with vigor and effect.
Ecsoiued That cheap transportation is Of
vital interest to the West, and every comhi-
nation TO increase the price IA - '."i; is
Just and legitimate, is "A c,n-, ...ary agains;
the rights OF the people and a robbery against
which We loudly protest.
Reso'rei, That persons travelling on the
railroads of Illinois, having rendered to the
of their duty, and having complied with the
law so far az circumstances would permit, are
entitled TO and should receive the protection
of the civil power of the State, and any inter |
ference with such persons by attempt on the |
part of an officer or employee Of the railroad
to eject them from the cars, for the reason |
that they have not paid the illegal fare de- |
manded, is a crime against the peace and |
\ al. -, q o -
of the citizen, and should be summarily pun
ished by exemplary fines and penalties.
Reso'red. That the power o, this and all
local organizations shoEld he welded at the |
ballot box, by the election Ito all offices from
highest to lowest, Legislative, executive and |
judicisD Of such, and only snch persons, as
symps,hize with us in this movement, and
believe as we do, that there is rightful rem
edy for this wrong, and that it can and must
be enforced, and to this end We pledge votes
at all elections where they will have bear
ing againse the wrong in question.
Rcsoly,d, That the late decision in the
Mclean County Circuit Court in sustaining
the constitutionality of our railroad law, is
sound: and We hail il with satisfaction.
Rssoired, That We recommend to cur leg
isla,ors the enactment Of Law, making it a
/
to accept free passfrom any railroad, while
holding office.
Etso'red, That we view with favor the
opening of feasible water communications.
And that the proposition to 20 improve and
enlarge the great water lines OF the lakes and
the ST. Lawrence. 50 AZ practically to bring
the tide water to Chicago, and the further
purpose 10 complete the Illinois river inn
Tx -, L., /
Rock Island, so a. TO connect the vast inte-
rior river system with the ocean commerce
at our great commercial city, meets cur APP
probation.
Rcsolred, That it is the sense of this con-
vertion that in the appointment of railroad
and warehouse commissioners, at leas, one of
man whose business interests, symps hies
and knowledge of the experiences and wants
IF the farmer clsss should fairly constitute
him a representative man Of that Glass, and
who shall I've 20 recommended BY them.
Re.ofred. That in order to accomplish the
ends arrived at by this convention, we earn
estly recommend the organization Of the
farmers throughout the State into clubs,
oranges. or patrons OF husbandry.
R,s,,rei, That farmers buy no implements
If those manufacturing companies, or their
gents, which have ent red into any conspir-
,cy agreeing not 10 cell their Implements TO
be Farmers Association.
Res,lrcd, That this convention respectfully
all tire attention of the General Assembly
o the bill introduced BY Senator Vaughan,
If Knox, in 1871, fixing reasonable maxi
mum rates of frieghts on railways, and that |
We urge the immediate passage Of that or a