The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-06-21

institution in fsGG and then spent
a year rea ding law with Judge
Humphrey OF Bangor, Me. During this
time he was n diligent student, entering
the law department OF the University OF
Michigan in the fal l of1SG7; he graduated
with honors the following spring. He first
hung out his shingle in Omaha, where he
practiced a year with varying success.
In 1871 he settled at Morehead and
again began the practice at law. His abil-
ity was soon recognized by the Clay u
ty bar, and he became @ successful ca ndi.
date for the office OF county attorney, q
position which he filled with distinc.
ton for several years. Elected to the
legislature in.1S74 he served in n branch
or the other ever since. with the exception
of one year. He was elected to the state
senate in 1886. Some six weeks ago he
retired from the law and became
Comstock & White, real estate dealers,
and now known as tho Northwestern
Land company. He has been very sue
cessiul as a b usiness man, having acquired
a fortune Of $500, 900 since his residence
in Moorhcad. In his political career lie
has been equally fortunate.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Whereas, We have heretofore demanded
certain remedial legislation looking to the
equitable distribution of the fruits of labor,
the just regulation of the subject of railroad
traffic, both in state and Interstate COM
MERGE, to a fair and equitable point where
the interest OF the railroad companies and
the interest Of the shippers should be fairly
and Justly considered and to the full and
unrestricted rights Of the shipper to reach
the markets OF the world ,untrammeled bv
any unjust burden; and whereas, such legis-
IaflOn ms the aYnariCnna NJ tho naat Sunu1H
suggest and in the light of u experience,
has already been secured through the efforts
of the Republican party,
Resolved, That we demand such additional
legislation as is necessary to fully and fairly
adjust the relation OF shippers and carriers
to the end that the shipper shall be allowed
to ship at a fair and reasonable rate, which
rate shall be based upon the actual cost of
construction and operating expenses, and
that efforts Of shippers to secure an open
market shall not be trammeled by any I'M
just or unreasonable changes; and that the
shipper shall exercise the right to transfer ut
I'LL points Of railroad lines without my I'M
just charges therefor; and that this princi-
pie be engrafted upon what is known as tho
Interstate commerce law, and to secure such
desired legislation and the enforcement
thereof we pledge the earnest efforts Of the
Republican party.
Resolved. That we insist upon q material
and judictous reduction OF the tariff,
especially when it bears heavily upon the
producing and agricultural interests, and
that congress shall cease trifling
with this most important subject. We re-
gard the so-called Mills bill, as presented in
congress, as a subterfuge, designed only to
deceive, and fraught with mischief, bearing
upon it's face the unmistakable evidence of
having been prepared solely III the spirit of
sectional interest, carefully guarding the in
terests of one section of the country at the
expense of another; and we regret that the
party IN power refuse to meet the question
OF tariff reduction in q fair and manly
spirit. We hold the Democrat; party re-
spOnsib!e for the war, OF which the
present tariff was necessary
outgrowtb, and in view OF the
failure of the party to reform the tariff after
being in possession of the lower house Of
regard their promises Of reform as mere pre-
tense, unworthy Of any respect or serious
consideration, and point to the fact that
all material reduction In the tariff has been
secured through the efforts of the Republican
party, while the history of the Democratic
broken pledges. We confidently appeal to
the people to intrust this important subject
to the care Of the Republican party.
Resolved, That we hope for the restoration
of q Republican majority in congress-; that
Dakota may have justice and no long er be
IL dOA4Ao6AOA w ~ OhAOA " Ht4 OlcdIl
reasons.
Resolved, That we are In favor of opening,
as soon as practicable, all the Indian reser-
vations In the Fifth district, allotting land in
severalty to the Indians now residing
thereon, and disposing of the remainder to
actual settlers and purchasers on such terms
as congress may deem best
Resolved, That we highly appreciate the
services of our congressman, Hon. Knute
Nelson, and feel q pride in the honorable dis
tinotion 80 justly attained by him.. He has
clearly ~apprehended his duties and faith
fully and ably performed them. No per-
he has labored industriously in the interests
of the whole people. We heartily approve
OF his earnest efforts to regulate Interstate
and to secure a reform and re-
duction of the tariff, and his action therein
has been in accord with the plainly ex-
pressed will OF the Republican party of this
district, as enunciated in the platforms upon
which he has been elected, and his constitu-
ents consent TO his retirement as congress-
man only for the reason that he absolutely
declines q reelection.
The tariff plank did not call forth as hearty
applause as did the resolutions that the
Indian reservation should be thrown open to
settlement and that Oak ota should be ad-
mitted. Col Graves, chairman of the COM
mittee on resolutions, said to the PIONEER
PRESS correspondent that there was a good
deal of talk about a high license resolution.
but it was finally agreed not to mention any.
thing upon which q member Of congress
could not have an opportunity to vote.
THE BOYS IN BLUE.