Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-01-19
CO., IOWA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 1885,

through their artfulncss succeeded In appeasing
froiRtinc to time M Indignant public, Yet u
time will come. Long continued abuses and
aggressions will finally arouse the people; and
law, the outgrowth of the necessities of tho
community, Will surely, though insensihly, be
moulded by public opinion Railroads have
suspended the natural laws of trade. III the
appeals OF justice are Of no avail, the Instinct
oil scliprescrvation ut least should lead them 10
restore the free aud unrestricted working OF
these laws, The people will not be content
until existing abuses are corrected; aud u pci-
sistcnt popular demand never fails 10 accom-
plish its object, Under our form OF government
the right 10 rule is Inherent In the people.
Capital aud enterprise may justly claim pro-
lection, but they must also submit to proper
control. The sense of Justice which character
izes our people will moi permit any legislation
detrimental 10 the best interests Of the railroads,
Iowa appreciates the service which they have
rendered in the development 81 her great
resources, and acknowledges her dependence
upon their cooperation Ia the great work OF
future days. However, the people have
grievances and demand redress, aud II deNulrcs
upon their representatives 10 cuat such laws
as promise To correct existing evils, Railroads
should be consulted rs Ia their wishes and IL Is
proper for their representatives io present their
views upon all questions ailcctiug their inter.
ests, hut they should not attempt Ia dictate
legislative measures. The people do not ask
the passage of any law which would place rail-
roads ut u disadvantages. Nor would such
legislation be advisable; there Is community
OF interest between the State and It's public
corporations which should he constantly kept IN
view. The great Importance these Indispensable
agencies of our material progress requires that
they be judiciously managed and properly
controlled, aud that IN the adjustment OF all
questions which affect their interests the people
be represented; aud good feeling canuot bc
restored until railroads concodc this right to the
people. Freight trails have always been one
sided compacls. The railroads have dictated
the terms which through the force Of Circun-
stances the people have been compelled
TO accept. They have taxed The
lcnds on hugely fictitious Investments,
| In every transaction growing out Of the rcla.
! tions between these corporations aud the PEG.
| pie We hnd an expert on one side aud novice
| on the other.
To represent the people and to defend their
| rights Is the province OF the Board OF Railroad
| Commissioners. This board has often been
looked upon by the railroads us u tribunal
clothed with Judicial power and charged with
the duty Of protecting the interests OF the pco-
pie and those of the railroads alike. This,
however. Is an erroneous conception of their
functions. The Railroad Commission was ere
ated 10 be committee of the people ohligat-
cd TO advocate their rights. Organized capital
can safely be trusted To defend insclL The
Board of Railroad Commissioners should he
authorized and required to exercise full and
complete supervision over the the state, com
pclling them to comply with the laws and to
furnish adequate facilities at reasonable com.
peLsltlDn. With less than this the people OF
Iowa wi not and should not be satisfied
Senator's and Gentlemen Of he UOtSc Of ht7.
reSTHtdtipR: To your careful and intelligent
consideration have been entrusted the interests
Of nearly two million people. The Office of the
legislator involves upon It's incumbent great
responsibility. In the conscientious discharge
of duty he must subordinate all personal ann
bitiou aud private interests TO the welfare OF
the State aud the needs Of his constituency.
AS II Is your duty To care equally Tor all SEC
tons Of the state, you should guard against
local and special legislation, Your measures
should not only contemplate present results,
but your efforts should be directed toward Sc
curing the greatest permanent good for the
commonwealth. IN making appropriations
for the support OF the State government, Sou
should see that 1t is conducted with such econ
omy as Is consistent with the efficiency OF the
public service. Permit me to assure you, gen
tlcmcn, of my hearty cooperation IN all meas,
urcs likely 10 advance the moral and material
interests of the State Let us invoke the aid
of Him who guides aud controls the dcstinics
Of States and nations and cndcay0r To gain the
approval of the people, whose eyes rest upon
US, by earnest work aud a faithful discharge oi
duty In the service Of our beloved Iowa.