The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-03-27

Adeb4pa ~ tho state Convention, at
Albany, March 10, 1874.

Albany, March 1s, 1874.
I. we declare our unfaitefing devotion to
file Constitution Of the United States and %
The union Of the States thereby established
sqd w afifm that ne people q me bs seSeia1 "
governing themselves a., free sovereign, ana
Independent States, subject only 70 the nmlta.
Ions OF the Constitution and that an powerss NOT
thcra 10 expressly granted 70 the national Gov
3 rnlneilt "a reserved tothe states respectively,
and We deny the right Of tho federal govern
lentl through the treaty power % permanent
ii domicile Mongollans Wltnln any state WIN
,,it the consent Of the Legislature thereof.
3. We adirm that the greatest danger with
which We are now threatened Is thecorruption
ind extra AVagance which exists In high official
,,laces; and we do declare, as the cardinal
principle Of our future political action, that
istrenchGnent, economy, and reform are im-
l,.ratively demanded In all the Governments
~ the people, Federal, as well as State and
iluniclpal and we hero proclaim ourselves the
ncompromising foes OF the salary grab law,
ring politicians, and land mOnopolists, who
gwer they may be, and wherever they may be
s9und, whether they are In ofiice or out, and
sc appeal to honest men everywhere, without
r,gpfd TO pastpolitical affiliations, to Join US
III handing as they deserve these corrupt
eeches on the body polite, and assisting US to
lurge. official stations Of their unwholesome
8. The present Federal Admintration,
bydtg utter inability to comprehend the dignity
,fraEponEiblifiea Of the duties with which II Is
charged by It's devotion TO personal and parti-
aan Interests; BY It's weak and incompetent
management OF the national finances; by It's
iinWafrantAble interference with the local self
s0vefnnent Of the people by its support Of the
corrupt Governments which y has imposed by
ils power upon several Of the States Of the I'm
ions by It's completely with corrupt practices
and scandals IN various quarters; and by Its
appointment ntofnotorlously incompetent men TO
high official positions, has Justly brought upon
ilselfthe condemnation Of the American peo-
x d That the persIsting interference offederals
IN local elections, and the use of large sums Of
money 70 defeat tho voice ofthe people through
ine ballot box, deserves and has our severest
condemnation
S. That corporation arc tho creations OF law !;
That their franchise and privileges are granted
x su6serve the public Interests ,s ana L. when ge
creation but for purposes Of oppression and ex-
sgrtion we declare II to be the right and duty
~ tho legislature to regulate and control such
corporations in their dealings with tho peo-
nle; and especially those engaged In tho bus
iuess OF common carriers.
=. That we favor speedy return to specie
payplent Just and equal taxation for the sup
ioft OF tho Federal and State Governments;
and that we are opposed 10 all determinations
in the assessmenlso OF Federal revenue for the
purpose OF protection.
7. That the free navigation and improve
inent OF the Columbia river the construction
inent OF tho C0quille and Willamette rivers,
and tho cOletfuctipn Of tho Portland, Dalles
md Salt Lake railroad are imperatively de-
state, ana that Ire Federal Government ought
''y NIL proper measures; That we are In favor
~ the Bill now before Congress, generally
ynown AZ tho Portland, Dalles A Salt Lake
l,rilroad Bill, and we also favor the early COM
lietlyn of the Oregon a California Railroad to
llh Southern boundary OF the State.
Z. That we deprecate all measures In the In.
!~rest o. capitalists and monopolists, .against
10 made; should be In favor Of the laboring
s,lass, who constitute the mass OF our citizens,
she producers Of the wealth and prosperity OF
anr country. We therefore approve OF the de-
rtared principles, and Bympathise with tho
Nvowed object of tho organization known as
The Patrons OF Husbandry, and with those Of
I'll other orders, having for their objects 70.
lrenchment and reform In public affairs, and
ihe social Advancement OF the people.
., That we are opposed TO a monopoly in tho
publication and sale OF books used In the com. |
inon schools OF this State and we are In favor
Of amending the existing law in relation TO |
inch books so as 70 take away from the pub |
iishors Of the Pacific Coast Series OF Readers |
and Spoilers the special privileges In relation |
1 hereby, which they now enjoy.
~. That the act relating to the fees OF Sher- |
is and Clerks ought to bo so amended either |
by making such offices salared, or by roduc-
ing the fees now attached 10 the same as shall |
make the compensation received by such OIL |
GERS ialr remuneration and nothing more for |
the services required OF them That the Con- |
,tltulion be 80 amended that all printing for
{ he State after the expiration OF the term Of
The State printer In Office when such am0nd- |
inent is passed, shall be provided for by letting
Z he same 10 the lowest responsible bidder. |
that the rates for litgant printing should be
reduced 80 as TO correspond as nearly as may |
10 win those charged for private advertise |
II. That the only legitimate object OF Gov.
rnment iG tho protection OF It's citizens In |
heir lives, liberty and property, and the pur- |
UT OF happiness that TO accomplish this end |
,nfect means only should be resOrted toj that |
NC good resulting from departure from this |
ruleia temporary, the evil lasting, We are, |
therefore, opposed 10 the State engaging in the |
lurchnse, leasing or speculating In property OF
any KIND, except such only rs Is necessary for |
0nductlng tho ordinary functions OF the Gov.
r. That VIC favor tho immediate construction
l good and seryicnble wagon road along the |
ylouth OF the Sandy river to the Dalles
u. lhNt the compensation of all officers |
mould be only such rs will DO Just Temuner-
alton for their services.
II. That we are In favor Of Congressional aid |
TT me constructlon Of the Portland. Dalles
ing the Oregon Central Railroad from 81. Jo-
lully submitted
tslgnedi c.B. BELLINGER Chm.
The following amendments were
unanimously adopted;
.ReSolyed, That we are 10 favor OF the repeal
NJ the Litigant Act
Resolved, that we aro in favor of free trade
md direct taxation.