The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-10

Adopted by tho state Convention, at
Albany, March 10, aszA, ~

Adorteu bY Tnc St3te CQMVclDlOl, NJ
Albany, March 40, AS7A, ~
/. We declare our unfalterng devotion TO
the Constitution Of the United States and 70
the union OF the States thereby established;
and we affirm that the people OF the several
States have the sole and exclusive right Of
governing themselves as free, sovereign, ana
Independent States, subject only to the limita-
tlons Oft the Constitution and that all powers not
there In expressly granted to the national GOV
eminent arc reserved to the states respectively,
and we deny the right of the federal govern-
ment, through the treaty power 70 permanent-
ly domicile Mong0ians within any State With
out the consent of the Legislature thereof.
2. We affirm that the greatest danger with
which we are nov tnreatenea y the corruption
places; and we do declare, as the cardinal
principle Of our future political action, that
getrenchment, economy, and reform are i'm
berativey demanded In all the Governments
municipal and we here proclaim ourselves the
uncompromisng foes OF the salary grab law,
ring politicians, and land monopolists who.
ever they may be, and wherever they may be
found, whether they are in ofllce or out, and
we appeal TO honest men everywhere, without
regard TO past political affiliations, to Join US
IN branding as they deserve these corrupt
leeches on the body polite and assisting us TO
purge official stations OF their unwholesome
and baneful presence.
8. The present Federal Admntratlon,
by Its utter inability to comprehend the dignity
OF resp0nsibities Of the duties with which 10 Il
charged by its devotion to personal and parti-
san Interests by Its weak and incompetent l
management OF the national finances by Its
unwarrantable interference with the local self
government OF the people by It's support Of the |
corrupt Governments which It has Imposed by |
Its power upon several of the States Of the Un. |
ion ; by its completely with corrupt practices |
and scandals In various quarters; and by Its |
appointment tOfnotorlously incompetent men to |
hiph official DQgltlOug. has iustlV lrOuRht uDDu
Itself the condemnation OF the American peo-
pie. I
4. That the persIsting interference offederals
In local elections, and the use Of large sums Of
money to defeat the voice ofthe peopIothrough |
the ballot box, deserves and has our seYerest
condemnation.
8. That corporation are the creations Of law
That their franchise and privileges are granted
70 subserve the public interests and when
these are used 10 subvert the objects Of their
creation but for purposes Of oppression and OK
iortion we declare tito be the right and duty
Df the legislature to regulate and control such
rorporatlons In their dealings with the pcO-
pie; and especially those engaged in the bus
mess Of common carriers.
D. That we favor q speedy return 10 specie
payment Just and equal taxation Tor the sup
port Of the Federal and state poyernments;
and that we are opposed TO all determinations
IN the assessments Of Federal revenue for the
purpose Of protection.
7. That the free navigation and improve.
ment of the Columbia river the construction
Df broakwater at Port Orford; the improve
nent OF the Coquillo and Willamette rivers,
and the construction Of the Portland, Dalles
md Salt Lake railroad arc iTnperatively de-
nanded by the commercial interests OF this
State, and that the Federal Government ought
" all proper measures; That we are In favor
y The BIZ now before Congress- generally
Inown MS the P0rtlaud, DAlles q Salt Lake
trilroad Bill, and we also favor the early com
lletlon OF the Oregon California Railroad TO
nc Southern boundary Of the stnte.
.. That we deprecate oil measures In the In
crest Of capitalists and monopoists, against
abor belleying that distinctions II distinctions
e made should be in favor OF the laboring
lass, who constitute the mass Of our citizens,
he producers Of the wealth and prosperity OF
ur country We therefore approve OF the de.
Jared principles, aud sympathlse with the
vowed object OF the organization known rs
ne Patrons Of Husbandry, and with those Of
u other orders, having for their objects re.
and reform In public affairs and
he social advancement OF the people,
.. That we arc opposed 10 n monopoly In the
ublicatiOn and sale Of books used In tho com.
lon schools Of this State, and we are IN favor
! amending tho existing law In relation 10
lch books 50 rs 10 tase away from tho pub.
shers Of the Pacific Coast Series OF Readers
nd Spoilers tho special privileges In relation
l,earedhy, which they, nov enjoy.
~ That the act relating to tho fees OF Sher-
Is and Clerks ought to be so amended either
Y making such offices salarled or BY reduc.
" the fees now attached 10 thd same as shall Il
lako the compensation received by such Oni- G
RS fair remuneration and nothing moro for h
le services required of them. That the Con-
itutlon be so amended that all printing Tor
le State after the expiration Of the term OF I
le State printer In Oiilca when such nmand. i
lent is passed, shall bG provided for by letting
70 same 10 the lowest responsible bidder,
hat the rates for litgaut printing should bo
uueed 50 as 70 correspond as nearly MS may
ents.
II. Tint the only legitimate object or Gov
nmant Is the protection Of It's citizens In
etir yves, liberty and property, ana the pur.
Nv oi hnppineas that 20 accomplish this end
rect means only should la resOrtcd to- that
e good resulting IRON departure from this 1
no lS eis'i'Nisitl Uit gt4i luttinW. Mp nrn
isgiure, opposed tOtho Stain HneHtihg Ia th6 I
ifcnnso, leasing or sppeulntnE IN property Of
" kind, except such only ns Is necessary for Z
inducing tho ordinary functions OF the Gov
nment.
r. That we favor the Immediate construction
= good ana seryicnblo wagon rond along tho
utn pank OF The Columbia river from the .,
oulh ol the sandy river TO the Dalles n
". Ihat the compensation Of nll officers
QUA be only such ms Will be q lust remuner.
lon for their services.
II. Thnt We are N favor of Congressional aid a
ne construction Of the Portland, DallaB
the Oregon Central Railroad from ST. 10.
lly submitted. :"
tsisnodl G. n, BELLlNGER, chm.
The following amendments were 1,
lanimotsly adopted: ca
;es9lysd That We arc IN favor Of the repeal
tesolyed, that We arc In favor Of free trade