New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-07

boIdor, ibova onriched Themselves defroudod tho
country. and impoverished the people cotpooi i,,cai
the dangerous and centralizing power OF pontics'
mOneyed Rings, favored at the national capltaI, am
tending almost every State. county ana towhs1p -,
the Union. clearly demonstrates to rs the neccS VI
independent action OF the Importance OF united efforts
and cordially invite all men OF whatever Gltss "
vocation, regardless Of past political views 10 US "
reviewing the evils that seriously affect US All
Resolved, That in support OF the above, this Conven
Resored That we favor the provision by the Govern
OF a sound currency for the people currency S
that snail forbid such contraction or imitation as sall
result in injury the business interests OF the country
overlooking the hope that we may approach spaS
prosperity OF all business pursuits. ~, A., .,n,
ResOred That the maintenance involate or the rights
OF the States especially Of the right OF each state 10
order and control its domestic concerns ACCORDING
that balance OF power which the perfection OF our
political fabric depends. -,
President OF the United States
Resolved. That while are willing 70 bear any ana
all reasonable and Just taxation the ap9rIg anu Of
their toll without being subjected 10 sp0Ilaton IN te
form OF and subsidy levied 70 maintain III idcness
unnecessary OF Otlicehoders ana contractors;
that rejoice in all organizations whose tendency Is 10
come their assistance in all efforts our Govern
OF the rings and combinations which are now sap
ping the foundations Of the Republic
Resolved, That the Legislature has the right 70 regl-
late the fares and freight upon railroads 50 iar az 10
protect the public against unreasonable charges and 1t
is the duty of the Legislature at so to change the
and mode Of taxing railroads that they shall bear
equal burdens with other property III the support OF e
Resoired That maintain large balance in the state
Treasury the cost OF heavy annual tax on the peo
pie Just and the inadequate security gwen Dy the
State Treasurer exposes the State 10 great risk OF loss
that said balance should be applied as greatly 10 re-
duce our IA Xation for State purposes
Resoiced That the kept by the State Treas
OF the funds of the people should be open at All
times the scrutiny of taXoayers and their pesenta
ives; that deem the conduct OF the state Treasurer
IN refusing to respond 10 the call OF the Legsla-
ture TO the location and safety or the
public money to be highly, rePrshensiSe, aoS
requested would expose the fact that some OF 1t was IN
hands altogether safe and that the liberation OF
such refusal By Republican majority OF the legis
lature il be- condemned: and that IN view
these facts the people have reason to entertain Sc
fears the safety OF the money which has peen
raised By onerous taxation.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Hewitt OF
Calhoun County then adopted:
Resoired That the acceptance and use OF free passes
by members OF the LEGISLATURE, State officers, aud
Judges OF Courts OF Record practice nimcdl TO the
| interests OF the laDoring and producing classes.
The State Central Committee which ia o very strong
one met after the Convention adjourned and called a
State Convention Jackson for Sept. The members
separated good spirits and with high hopes for good
| showing In November.