The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-02-18
Wednesday. February

The usual crowd was in the galleries
and on the floor of the House during the
voting this A. n. A number of ladies oc-
cupied the space at the left Of the Speak
er's table. Hon. James w. Taylor and
some Canadian friends were also on the
floor.
Mr.. Wells on voting for Mr.. Lochren
explained that he was an Independent
and had objections to voting for an orig
inal Democrat, and in voting for Mr..
Lochrcn he did not wish to be understood
as endorsing the lawless element in the
South, nor could he endorse the military
interference initiated by the administra-
ton. He had had an interview with
Mr.. Lochren out Of which had
grown the following communication which
he accepted as satisfactory, and which he
asked the clerk to read:
Sr. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. II, 1874
DEAR Sir: Your note OF this morning ask
ing my views upon several questions has just
been handed me, with request for q present
answer, which must Necessary be brief:
Upon the so-called question Of estate
Rights hold that by the adoption Of the
constitution Of the United States National
Government was formed and net mere League
OF Independent States-that the functions and
powers OF that National Government are limit
ed by the terms OF that constitution, and that
50 far as those powers extend, the National
Government is superior; that all powers not
specifically or by plain inn LEGATION cnnieHred
upon the National Government remain With
the several States; and that neither Govern
ment should be allowed to usurp or encroach
he H.
that u. on xal questions of doubt as to the pow
ers Of either, the Supremel Court Of the United
States is the final arbiter and no right of seces-
sion or nulliication exists
The amendments to the National constitu-
ton adopted since the rebellion mmst be sus.
tained and preserved intact as q final settle
ment OF the principles and policy which they
enunciate.
am opposed to Reputation and to every.
thing having asmeil or taint of it. The public
| faith must be kept; and the National deb,
paid to the uttermost farthing
The States and people who assaulted the
| Union to destroy it, as well - the capitalist
who furnished moneys to the same end, must
bear the losses they have brought upon them.
selves No Government can afford to encmr.
age future rebellions by adopting the preceden
OF indemnifying rebels.
| Theoretically, am inclined to the belle
that untrammeled commerce is the true polio,
| for all nations. But at least, until our Nationa
debt shall Be fully paid, i: viii be necessary 4
maintain > tariff for revenue purposes.
! am in favor OF the resumption Of speci,
be brought about without . shocl
to business interests. A currency which
is finctuating and irredeemable unsettle,
all values, causing periods Of apparent but fc
titious prosperity, leading to reckless ex
penditures and specuiations, followed by cor
responding periods Of depression and panic
resulting III financial demoralization and wide
Corporations, as well a. individuals, shoul.
be suhjert to just laws and regulations, and a
monopolies rpFessed At the same time, th
greatest care should be exercised that no in
Justice be done, and that the usefulness Of cor
porstions Be not crippled e. destroyed b
yielding too far to claDor or prejudice. The
should be dealt by Justly and iairly, and re
auired to deal Justly and iairlv By tie people
Reforms in the Administration Of the Gen
eral Government should be made TO the ex
tent Of the removal OF al abuses which hav
CROWN up, and by the retrenchment of ex
penses in every department. to the utmost ex
tent consistent with efficient government.
Respectfnlly your obedient servant,
WN. LOCHREN.
Nr. senator Wells, st Paul, MINI.
The voting proceeded without furthe
fincloe0t- except In2S the ITIeDQS Ot San
Nichols had withdrawn his name twithou
consultation with SAM We fear,) and r.
lied &round the Hon. w. Fl. G. Folson
with one exception.
When the ballot was being announce
: Representative in the back part Of til
hall undertook to have the record Of h
vote changed from Washburn to Loci
rem, but desisted from his attempt |
catch the eye or ear Of the Chairman on
suggestion being made BY some othe
Representative that he could make it !
right On the next ballot.
This DFote with absentees, practical
makes Lochren's strength to-day sixty
j. sir.
The res.lt u IL ballot ~ announced
follows:
Fce WHEam Loehren ..-... -. ..--- -.
W1lian d. WaGhhun ...-.- .-.--- .-.---
0Cedo0 = Cole -. ...... ....-- ......
.iW.E o. FOt1o0 ----.-. -. ..-..-.. -.
. - y - 1e1 6kIAn -.
- i. An0040.s.
~. - ...- ...s ......