The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-06-22

institution In 1866 and then spent
a year reading law with Judge
Humphrey OF Bangor. Nc. During this
time he was IL diligent student, entering
the law department Of the University Of
Michigan in the ial OF 1867; he graduated
hung out his shingle in Omaha. where he
practiced II year with varying success.
In 1871 he settled at Morchead aud
again began tho practice at law. His abil-
ity was soon recognized by the Clay couu.
ty bar. and lle became successful ca ndi
date for the office of county attorney, q
position which he filled with distinc.
tion Tor several years. Elected to the
legislature In 1874 no served in one branch
Of one year. He was elected To tho state
senate in 1886. Some six weeks ago he
retired from the law and became
the senior pmrtner in the firm OF
Comstock ~ White, real estate dealers,
and now known as the Northwestern
Land company. He has been very sue.
cessiul as q busineas man, having acquired
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 iust regulation Of the subject Of railroad
traffic, both In state and Interstate COM
merce. to fair and equitable point where
tho interest of the shippers should he fairly
and justly considered and to the full and
unrestricted rights of tho shipper to reach
the markets of the world untrammeled bv
any unjust burden; and whereas, such legis-
luton as the experiences Of the past would
mud tvnk 1k.~l,
has already been secured through tho efforts
OF the Republican party,
Resolved. That we demand such additional
legislation an is necessary to fully and fairly
adjust tho relation Of shippers aud carriers
to the end that tho shipper shall be allowed
% snip az iair and reasonable rate, which
:ate shall be based upon the actual cost of
,onatructfon and operating expenses, and
hat efforts Of shippers to secure an open
market shall not be trammeled by any un-
Just or unreasonable changes; and that the
shipper shall exercise tho right to transfer at
Just charges therefor; and that this prinoi-
pie be engraft1d upon what 10 known as the
Interstate commerce law, and to secure such
aesired legislation and the enforcement
hereof we pledge tho earnest efforts of tho
Republican party.
md tudtcious reduction Of the tariff,
especially when 1t besrs heavily upon the
producing and agricultural interests, and
demand that congress shall cease tritiing
with this most important subject We re-
Eard the so.oal!ed Mil!s blu, q presented in
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
na Vpr n hn In,
Of tariff reduction in fair and manly
spirit We hold the Democrats party re-
sponsible for the war, OF which the
present tariff was necessary
outgrowtb. and In view Of the
being In possession Of the lower house of
congress for several years we cannot but
regard their pr0mtses 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 nus boen
secured through the efforts OF the Republican
party, while the history Of the Democratic
party upon this subject 10 o succession Of
broken pledgea We confidently appeal to
the people to intrust this important subject
70 the cure Of the Republican party.
Resolved, That we hope for the restoration
Of Republican msjority in congress; that
Dakota may have Justice and no longer be
denied admission to the Union for partisan
reasona
Resolved, That we are In favor of opening,
as soon as practicable, all the Indian reseF-
vations in the Fifth district, allotting land IN
severalty to the Indians now residing
thereon, and disposing Of the reminder to
actual settlers and purchasers on such terms
as congress may deem best
Resolved, Thot We highly appreciate the
services OF our congressman, Hon Knute
Nelson, and feel pride In the honorable dis
tinctton so Justly attained by him. He has
clearly upprehended his duties and faith
fully anu ably performed them No per-
sonal schemes have met with his favor, but
he has labored industriously in the interests
of the whole people. We heartily approve
of his earnest efforts to regulate Interstate
commerce and to secure 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, az enunciated In the platforms upon
which he has been elected, and his constitu-
ents consent 70 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
Indiun reservation should be thrown open to
settlement and that Dakota should be ad-
mitted. Col Graves, chairman Of the com
mittee OIL resolutions, said to the PIONEER
PRESS correspondent that there was a good
deal of talk about high license resolution,
but 1t was finally agreed not to mention any
thing upon which member Of congress
could not have an opportunity to vote.