The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17

Adopted BY the state Convention, at
albany, March 70, 1874.

albany, March 10, 1874.
J. We declare our unfaltering devotion :
the Constitution OF the United States and d
the union OF the States thereby established
and we affirm that the people Of the severa
ktates have the sole and exclusive right o
governing themselves as free, sovereign, ant
Independent States, subject only TO the limita
tions ofthe Consultation and that all powers no
there In expressly granted 70 the national Gov
eminent are reserved tothe States respectively
and We deny the right Of the federal govern
lnent. through the treaty power TO permanent
ly dolnicle Mongollans within any State with
out the consent OF the Legislature thereof.
q We affirm that the greatest danger with
which we are now threatened Is the corruption
and extravaganza which exists in high official
placess and we do declare, as the cardinal
principle OF our future political action, that
retrenchment, economy, and reform are i'm.
peratiyely demanded in all the Governments
OF the people, Federal, as well as State and
municipal land we here proclaim ourselves the
uncomproinising foes OF the salary grab law,
ring politicians, and land mOnopollsts, who
everthey may be, and wherever they may be
found, whether they are in office or out, and
weappeal TO honest men everywhere, without
regard TO past political Affiliations, 10 Join us
"a branding rs they deserve these corrupt
leeches on the body polite, and assisting US TO
purge oficial stations OF their unWholesome
and baneful presence.
d O. The present Federal Admintration,
by its utter inability to comprehend the dignity
charged; by its devotion 10 personal and partl.
san Interests; by its weak and incompetent
management oithe national finances; BY It's
urwarrantable Interference with the local self
government Of the people by It's support ofthe
corrupt Governments which 1t has imposed by
. US power upon several OF the States OF the Un-
ion; by its completely with corrupt practices
and scandals In various quarters: and by It's
appointment tofnotoriously incom pctentmen 10
high official positions, has Justly brought upon
Itself the condemnation Of the American peo-
Z 4 That the pcfsisting interference offederals
IN local elections and the use Of large sums or
money to defeat the voice ofthe people through
We ballot box, deserves and has our seyerest
condemnation.
5. That corporation are the creations Of law
That their franchise and privileges are granted
70 subserve the public interests: and when
tnese are used TO subvert the objects Of their
tortion we declare Ito be the right and duty
OF the legislature TO regulate and control such
corporations In their dealings with the peo-
Pie; ana especially those engaged in the bus
-. That we favor q speedy return to specie |
payment Just and equal taxation for the sup |
port o. the Federal and State Governments |
and that we are opposed to all determinations
In the assessments OF Federal revenue for the |
purpose Of protection.
2. That tho free navigation and improve
ment Of the Columbia river the construction
of breakwater at Port Oxford the improve
mont of, the Coqullie and Willamette rivers,
and the construction OF the Portland, Dalles
and Salt Lake railroad are imperatively de-
manded by the commercial interests Of this
STATE, and that the Federal Government ought
by al proper measures; That we are In favor
Of the Bill now before Congress- generally |
hn0wn as the Portland, Dalles a Salt Lake
ltrllroad Bill, and we also favor the early COM
Pletlon Of the Oregon California Railroad TO
the Southern boundary Of the State.
o lnat we deprecate all measures In the In
y M 9t ,, ana lnonopolsts ageinst
be made should be In favor OF the labOring
class, who constitute the mass Of our citizens,
the producers q the wealth and prosperity OF
clared principles, and sympathise with the
avowed object II the organization known as
Lhe Patrons Of Husbandry, and with those OF
~ other orders, having for their objects re-
The social advancement OF che people.
" That we are opposed 10 n monopoly in the
puDllcation and sale Of books used In the com.
a.en schools Of this state, and we are In favor
y amending the existing law In relation TO
lloh books so rs 70 take away from the pub
lshers Of the Pacific Coast Series Of Readers
,nd Spoilers the special privileges In relation
hereby, which they now enjoy.
TO- That tho act relating 10 the fees OF sher.
hsand Clerks ought 10 DO SO amended either
" making such Offices salariad or by reduc-
ng inc ices now attached TO the same as shall l
nake the compensation received by such OFF. {
efs fair reR7uneration and nothing more for U
70 services required Of them. That the Com
1tullon be 10 amended that all printing for y
W STATE after the expiration OF the term OF
STATE printer Ia office when such amend.
1 Ut Is passed., shall be provided for by letting
Q saIne to the lowest responsible bidder.
lat the rates for litlgant printing should be-
dllcid 80 as 10 correspond az nearly MS may
with those charged for private advertise !.
IL Ihat the only legitimate object nt Gov.
nment Is the protection OF It's citizens In "
cir lives, liberty and propt rty, and the pnr-
III OF happiness that 10 acc omplsh this end
rect means only should be ros0rted 10; that I
q good resulting from departure from this
le IA Temporary, the evil Ia sting, We are,
erefore, opposed 20 the State engaging in tho
lrchnse, leasing or speculatlng In property OF
" kind, except such only az is necessary for
nducting the ordinary functions OF the Gov
nment
u That we favor the immediate construction
n good and servicnble wagon road along the
nth bank Of tho Columbia river from the
outh ofthe Sandy river 70 the Dnlles.
l3 That the compensation OF MI officers
ould be only such as Will be Just remuner-
ion for their services
H. That we nre In favor Of Congressional aid m
T the construction Of the Portland, Dales
ID Salt Lake Railroad, and also for contnu-
4 the Oregon Central Railroad from 81. Jo-
ph to Junction City, all Of which is respect
Isigaedi cTB. BELLINGER, Chm.
The following amendments were
ianimously adopted; It}t,
Resolved. That we are in favor OF the repeal
the Litigant Act
Resolved, that we are in favor OF free trade
d direct taxation. rsa. W