Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-19
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Massachusetts, Boilers Indorsa Butler
CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION IN RAILROAD
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WORCESTER, Mass.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. IS.
The Butler Democratic State Convention
adopted the following resolution: Recog-
nizing the general desire Of the people for
q change of Administration, and as the
promotion Of wholesome reforms in the
State Government is not reasonably to be
hoped for from the powers now in control,
through whose neglect. or more active
fault, the offenses have come; convinced
that such change is demanded by the pru-
dent consideration Of the political welfare
of the State. and in the belief that all citi-
zens who concur in this opinion may pom
sistently and worthily adjourn TO another
election, when Federal officers are to be
chosen, their contentious as to measures
and principles OF National concern, and
confne their efforts in tie pending cleo
ton to securing in State affairs the objects
Of q common desire, we, for these ends,
invite all who entertain ike sentiments to
make . common cause with us on this
home issue, and we adopt and indorse the
candidacy OF Benjamin z. Butler, Of
Lowell, for Governor, in confidence and
in assurance Of his public pledge that if
elected he will, 50 far as he shall have Off
cial strength. endeavor to bring back the
Government of the Commonwealth to eff
cheney. economy and justice to the people
Of all classes which characterized the
earlier days Of the Republic.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following platform. which was unani-
mously adopted:
First-That the Democrats Of Massachu-
sets, in convention assembled, re-afirm
their devotion to the sime-honored princi-
Piles Of the Democratic party.
Second-We recognize at this juncture
in the affairs OF our party the fundamental
Democratic maxim Of the right of the ma
jority to rule, and deprecste and condemn
any bolt.
Third That we sincerely regret Tia. a
portion Of the Democracy during the last
year have refused to be governed by the
decision OF the majority, but earnestly and
cordially We invite them 10 re-unite
with as.
~Fourth-Thas the coming election is for
State officers alone. and we deprecate .
discussion in this campaign Of National
Issues.
Fith-We demand Q rigid economy in
the expenditures in all municipal and State
affairs and the abolition Of all sinecures.
Other resolutions denounee the State
administration and demand the regulation
OF corporations for public good, equitable
taxation, 10 convict labor IL compete with
free labor, simplifed registry laws that
shall not restrict voters, and the repeal Of
the law which requires the paymen. OF
taxes as q p~re-requisit- to voting.
The Committee on Credentials reported
the Convention to be the largest and grand
est ever held by the Democrats Of Massa-
chusetts. there being l,723 Delegates pres
ent. representing IS cities and 319 towns.
Railroad LegisIation.
NEW YORK, September 1s.
A letter addressed to VIM. H. Wander
bilt by the committee Of he Chamber Of
Commerce. on railroad transportation,
suggesting Congressional legislation to reg
ulate railroad traffic throughout the United
States, proposes tina. the presidents Of all
trunk lines prepare . bill TO accomplish
the object. to be presented at the next ses-
sion, and that the bill be presented to rep
resenfative commercial bodies in the sew
eral cities on the seaboard who are inter-
ested in the matter. The Herald strongly
urges Congressional action. Congress, it
says, alone possesses authority to regulate
commerce between States. But whatever
laws are passed on the subject should pro-
tect the public against extortion as well as
railroads against reciprocal injuries and
violation Of engagement. 1t favors the
pam Va S0ul14ls9iOn Va ~ DlbIdtOIb clOLQeQ
with due authority. like the English rail-
road commissioners At the monthly
meeting Of the New York Board Of Trade
and Transportation yesterday, Charles
Watrous presented q resolution which was
unanimously adopted providing for the
appointment Of q commission with power
to confer with similar commissions ap-
pointed by various commercial, agrieul-
turHi and manufacturing organizations
throughout the State, for the purpose Of
taking steps necessary to secure the cleo
ton in November Of those known to be in
accord with the people IN their efforts to
obtain their rights ct the hands Of rail-
road Companies.
Republican Boilers.
NEW York. September 1s.
A circular published to-day says: 1.-THE
undersigned, Republican voters Of the rank
and fle. appeal in the interest OF good gov
ernment to Republican and Independent
voters Of the State Of New York to secure
the success OF the Republican party and
defeat Of Cornell aud Soule. We hearth,
indorse the Republican platform adopted
at Saratoga" The circular d~enounces
misgovernment. deplores . Democratic
majority IN Congress. indorses Hayes adj
ministrstion. ~repudiates the Conkling ma
chine tactics. and srraigns Cornell for be-
trsying his trust as Chairman OF the State
Committee, aud manipulating votes to &c.
cure his " nomination. Soule is con-
dsmned a. untrusworthy. 1t says 1--WE
have tried various methods of reform we
have attended primaries and found the
same domination Of the machine; we have
expressed our protests before conventions
and found them disregarded." They now