Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-15
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II the Hssrs we're disposed to nnorslizs
en- the result Of the Delegate election,
Armstrong vs.. voorhees,, 10 would Be apt
20 say that IL does NOS regard u ~ .
popular blew aimed at the railroad land
grant 90 much - the exhibition Of
disposition to strike at railroad corpsra-
sions a great monopolists on every IA
vcrnble occasion. Taconaa Asics-
The Nesss thus takes the initiative IN
attempting 70 avoid the plain dsclara-
ton of the electors In this Territory,
exprsssed ss the polls Ia the election OF
Mr.. voorhees,. In behalf Of those Re
publieans By whose votss be vas elected
We promptly rise TO deny the correctness
Of the view taken by she Ners. The
iutens Of that portion Of the RspuoIi-
can PARTY who rsyolted at The late cleo
ton Vas twofold. First and mainly, 70
put this Territory on record before Con-
Rress a. demanding prompt and uncon-
ditional forfeiture of the Northern Pa
cifs unsarned land grant /; and second,
10 ret the sal Of their indignant con-
dsmnstion upon such notorious corpo-
rate interference with their political
organizations, 90 was manifested at the
late Territsrial Convention held In this
city.
The . disposition 10 strike ct railroad
corporations a. great nonopolists ON
every favorable occasion was neither
90 general nor 70 powerful in this Terri
tory q 10 have caused the remarkable
political transformation which the cleo
tiou returns exhibit. That this DISPOSE
tion exists all over the Nation is appar-
emit. Thaf there IL ample cause for ID 10
undoubtedly true. That, II united and
skillfully directed. IL would bring the
arrogant plutocraoy who levy tEibuse at
will upon the industries Of the Nation.
within control Of the Law and force
them 10 deal justly, 10 not 70 be doubted.
hat the resslt Of the late election In
this Territory is exactly what the Rssos
denies Il to be--to wit, a popular blow
aimed ct shs railroad land grant, Tbs
vote everywhere proves the truth Of this
assertion. PaEtisanship was largely
disreessded, and there was bat one
Issue before the people. IL was made
sharp and veil defined by the utter
ancss Of the two Territorial Conven-
items. II was announced by the most
prominent Republican journals Of the
Territory. The campaign was made
wholly upon this issue. The Republi-
can party declared in favor Of extend
ing the time for completing the read.
and conceded that II this was done
within speoifsd period the railroad
company would be entitled 10 the oriRi.
nal amount Of land granted therefor,
Notwithstanding that IL had for several
years been squitably and legally for
fsitable. The Democratic party de-
manded restoration TO the Government
of all that portion Of the grant not
earned according 10 the charter, and
refused 10 copceds that any legal or
equitable olalm for its continuance ex-
lists. The issue was forfeiture or non
forfeiture. The verdict upon that issue
Ia recorded. II will be placed before
Congress next month.
There Ia no luminosity against railroad
corporations, as s.th, existing in this
Territory. Everywhere there is an
eagerness 10 welcome the advent of the
iron horse. The people are ready and
willing to go even more than half way
In aid Of any legitimate railroad exten.
sion. They welcome the investment of
capital In railroad building. and will
unite to guarantee ID liberal treatment
and ample protection. They 90 farther,
and subscribe freely of their private
means 70 further legitimate enterprise.
But while doing this they do not propose
TO permit the execution of mortgage
upon their present and future--as at
tempted in the matter Of the Northern
Pacific land without strenuous
opposition. Neither Ia ii the determi.
nation Of this people 10 allow She North
ern Pacific or any other railroad corpo-
fatien to escape payment of its due
proportion OF the public revenue. Just
30 long as corporations refuse 10 be
governed BY laws and principles en-
forced upon other citizens there will
be conflict. No railroad corporation
need incur general public hatred or
opposition. None ever did 40 except as
the result Of series Of outrages upon
public convenience, rights or govern
ment Let the Northern Pacific build
iss railroad with the money Of It's stock
holders. operate 1t with fairness TO its
patrons. pay It's takes without remon-
STRANGE or litigation, quit Specializing In
lands and town sites and consine itself
TO the business for which Il was char
sered--that of common earrier-keep
out Of politics and political conventions
and there will he no public opposition
10 ID or its management.