Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-09-04

shall forever prohibit any Congress from in
crcasing lis own compensation,
Resolved, That the subject of cheap and
reasonable rates of transportatons has become
of pressing Importance to the great body of
our people, both East and West, and to the
producer and consumer, and that it is neces-
sary that some proper legislative measures
should be speedily adopted to secure relief
and protection against the greed and oppres-
sion of grasping mOnopOlieS. We urgently
recommend, what has been already urged in
two annual messages of the present Executive
the creation of a Board of Railroad Control
whose duty it shall be to examine the whole
subject OF transportation and frcights, and re-
port the facts in relation thereto, and pre-
scribe and adjust such regulations as will be
fan and equitable both to the people and the
Railway Companies.
Resolved, That the vast Importance of rail
road, 10 the general prosperity and business
of the country is cheertully acknowledged,
and we would extend to them al proper facil-
tiles for their management SO as TO produce
fair return for the capital invested in them :;
that we claim, nevertheless, the right under
the constitution to regulate their conduct or
If necessary To repeal the characters under
which they exist that while we should dep
rcCate the necessity of the exercise of this
power, still ii such necessity should arise we
will insist upon it To such an extent as will
protect the people against eXtortion from
monopolics OF this kind,
Resolved, That We diSapprovc of the prac-
ticc which has hitherto prevailed of public of
hccrs accepting free passes upon railroads. It
creates an embarrassing obligation upon the
part Of an officer which he can only properly
cancel by the payment of an adequate sum in
money. II has tendency to influence and
often does influence. official actions They
arc given as tribute to the Office, and not
mark OF respect to the man to whom the pass
i 4rf.- Il L.,
stockholders OF railroad companies, who in
dcmntty themselves by increased and opprcs-
slve charges upon the legitimate paying bust
ness done upon their roads and we believe
That the use of such passes by public officers
should be prohibited by law with suitable
penalties.
Resolved, That we regard with eminent sat
iistaciion aud approve the very able, wise and
JadlcIouS management of the Executive De
PaFlm2nt of this State by bis excelency Gov
eFnor Na>eburn, during the last two years.
As our Governor he has stood fearlessly and
constantly the guardian of the peoples rights
without regard to consequences to himself
ana his administration will bear the closest
scrutiny.
Resolved, That the discharge of their off,
clai duties by the various elective state Off
GERS has been marked by efficiency and integ-
my, and meets with our hearty commenda-
ton.
Resolved, That we svmpathize with every
movement to secure for agriculture and labor
Their due influence, interests and rights. and
the Republican party will be their ally in
every effort Ia attain that end
SeSoNed, That We regard the settlement
&.id development Of the northwestern portion
81 our state. 50 rich and valuable in Natures
reSonsces OF soil, timber and mineral, and
upon the very highway of a direct communi-
v ,.;, ~, WIN our naroor on Lake Superior, and
Win TIE North Pacific Railway. of moment
ol!> interest and most urgent inheritance
Having COMPLETED in good faith aud proper
season the railroads from Portage to Tomah.