The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-10-14

KHERHAs. Congress only can regulate COM
merce among the States and . national union
Of all interested Is necess. y for SUCCESS
Resolved, That farmers, AID all In sympathy
with them, unite In local, State and national
society for mutual agreement and united action.
Resolved, That all property, real and personal
corporate and individual, should be equally
taxed. and that the holders OF mortgages and
other lines OF property should be taxed Tor
their lien, and the owner for the balance OF his
property.
Resofred. That we favor Just income tax.
Resolved, That the salaries OF all public Off
Gals should be only fair compensation for
services rendered; that all Government posi-
tons should be elective az far IA practicable, and
that the appointment OF Postmasters and other
officers by the successful party is gross viola
ton Of civil-service reform and fruitful source
OF corruption.
Reso ued, That We emphstically condemn the
practice OF receiving free railroad passes by
Judges, members OF Congress, Legislatures and
other public officials
Resoioed, That it is tho duty OF the General
Government to at once exercise its constitu-
tional right to regulate commerce between the
States by passing such laws and establishing
such regulations az will secure TO the whole
people just and impartial rates for the transpor-
tation of freights and passengers.
Resotred, That the combination and consol-
idation OF railroad capital and influence Of the
United States III the maintenance OF an OPP
pressive and tyranncal transportation system
is an accomplished fact, demanding instant,
vigorous and unceasing action on the part of
tho producers Of the country to remedy the
same and we earnestly urge all farmers TO or
ganize through the Farmers Alliance or other
organizations for systematic and persistent POI
litical action, and to subordinate other politi-
cal questions to the emancipation Of the people
from this terrible oppression.
RpsOlppd That demand gucb C2aanpes m
our Patent law as will give patentees a remedy
for the infringement of their claims, from the
sellers Of patents only and not from their
users, who are usually innocent purchasers of
rights which they are made to believe are valid.
Resolved That all persons should be allowed
atty of per cent Of the price of the article |;
royalty to be the same on all patents.
Resolved That the adulteration Of food is
as dishonest and more injurious than counter
felting money, and should be punished AZ Sc
verely.
Resolved That as delegated nominating
conventions are frequently controlled by trad
ing and bribery and fail to Justly represent the
people, We recommend the plan Of nominating
all elective officers by direct vote with all MEM
bers Of the organization.
The following kilograms were read:
New YORK, Oct. 5.
W. T. Fowler:
The National Autobiography League sends
greetings and an earnest wish that your organ-
zation may increase and prosper. The people
must organize in defense of their rights, or
acknowledge that men may become their
masters. S. e. CHIrTENDEN.
York, Pa, Oct. 8.
". ]. Fowler Esq. President National Alliance:
lam prevented ~ serious and painful ac-
cident from being with you to-day, but be as
sured that as long as live 1 shall give what
feeble aid 1 can for justice to land and labor.
1 hope you will speak freely to-day, and let all
the world know that you do not slack gall to
mako oppression bitter" JERE s. BLACK.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-John J. James, of Kansas.
Vice President-Hon. Matt Anderson, Of Wis
consin.
Secretary-D. w. Wood, of Illinois.
Treasurer-Anen Root, of Nebraska.
Lecturer-D. w. Wood, Of Illinois.
After selecting St Louis as the place for tn,
next annual meeting, the convention adjourned
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