The Wahpeton times., 1888-06-21

university. He graduated from this
institution in 1866 and then spent
q, year aiding law with Judge
time he was a dlisent student, tent entering ring
the law depart ment of the University Of
Michigan in the fal OF 1867: he graduated
with honors the following spring. He first
hung out his shinge 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 coun.
ty bar, and he became successful ca ndi.
date for the office OF county attorney. a
position which he filled with ,distinc.
tion for several years. Elected to the
legislature in 1874 he served in one 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
the senior partner in the firm OF
ard now known as the Northwestern
Land company. He has been very sue.
cessful as business man, having acquired
a fortune OF 5000, 900 since his residence
in Moorhcad. In his political career he
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
trafnc, both in state and Interstate COM
merce, to u fair and equitable point where
the interest of the railroad companies and
the interest OF the shippers should be fairly
and justly considered aad to the full and
unrestricted rights OF the shipper to reach
the markets Of the world untrammeled by
any unjust burden; and whereas, such legis-
latlon as the experience Of the past would
suggest and IN the light OF such experience.
mas already been secured through the efforts
OF the Republican party,
Resolved. Tnat we demand such additional
Legislation an 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 q fair ana reasonable rate, which
rate snail be based upon the actual cost OF
construction and operating expenses, and
Ghot efforts OF shippers to secure an open
market shall not be tramme!ed by any un-
just or unreasonable changes; and that the
shipper shall exercise the right to transfer at
NIL points Of railroad lines without any uu-
just charges therefor; and that this princi-
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 o material
and judtcious reduction OF the tariff,
producing and agricultural interests, and
demand that congress shall cease trlfiing
with this most important subject We re-
gard the so-cal!ed Mills bill. as presented in
congress, as n subterfuge. designed only to
deceive. and fraught with mischief, bearing
upon its face the unmistakable evidence OF
having been prepared solely IN 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 fair and manly
sponsible for the war, OF which the
present tariff was necessary
outerowtb, aud in view Of the
failure of the party to reform the tariff after
being in possession OF the lower house of
congress- for several years we cannot but
regard their promises Of reform as mere pre-
tense, unworthy of any respect or serious
consideration, end point to the fact that
all material reduction in the tariff has been
secured Though the efforts Of the Republican
party upon this subject is succession OF
broken pledges We confidently appeal to
the people to intrust this important subject
TO the care of the Republican party.
Resolved, That We hope Tor the restoration
Of Republican majority in congress; that
denied admission to the Union for partisan
reasona
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 disposins 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 pride in the honorable dis
tinction 30 justly attained by him. He has
clearly apprehended his duties and faith
fully ana ably performed them. No per-
sonal schemes have me. with h!s favor, but
he has labored industriouslv in the INTERESTS
of the whole people. We heartily approve
OF his earnest efforts to regulate interstate
commerce and TO secure 4 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
which he has been elected, and mis- constitu-
en,s consent 70 his retirement as congress-
man only for the reason that he absolutely
declines 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 Dakota should be ad.
mitted. Col Graves, chairman of the com.
mittee on resolutions, said to the PIoHEEp
PnEss correspondent that there was a good
deal of talk about high license resolution
but it was finally agreed not to mention any.
thing upon which member Of congress
could not have On opportunity to vote.
the BOYS IN BLUE.
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